Candy Pangilinan
Candy Pangilinan | |
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Born | Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan (1972-05-08) May 8, 1972 (age 52) Metro Manila, Philippines |
Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian |
Years active | 1991–present |
Spouse | Gilbert Alvarado (separated) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Augusto Tongol Pangilinan Teodorica Espiritu |
Relatives | Francis Pangilinan (first cousin) |
Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan popularly known as Candy Pangilinan, (born May 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She won best actress for CineFilipino 2016 and Los Angeles International Film Festival for the movie Star na si Van Damme.
Television and film career
In the early 1990s, she starred in supporting roles in romantic comedy films such as Hindi Magbabago with Carmina Villaroel in 1994 and in lead roles such as Dahil Ba sa Kanya in 1998. In 2007, she was cast in a comedy film Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat with friends and comedians Rufa Mae Quinto, Pokwang, Eugene Domingo, produced by Quinto with Viva Films and ON Q-28 Productions. In television, she is known for her role in the series Mula Sa Puso until its finale in 1999 she then played side kick to Claudine Barretto's character Rosario in Saan Ka Man Naroroon in 1999 to 2001. I Love Betty La Fea from 2008 to 2009 with a follow-up on the Philippine remake of Only You with Angel Locsin, Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo on ABS-CBN and the Critically Acclaimed Series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin in 2011, in 2012 she did supporting roles for GMA Network such as Forever with Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann and Gloria Romero, and Hiram na Puso with Gina Alajar and Kris Bernal, she then did notable guest appearances on the hit Saturday trivia-game show Celebrity Bluff alongside Eugene Domingo in 2013. In 2014, she guest starred on TV5 on Sharon, Kasama Mo Kapatid, Beki Boxer, Regal Shocker Presents, Showbiz Police, Face the People and Tropa Mo Ako Unli. In Wansapanataym, the revived TV series back in ABS-CBN in Perfecto and Noreen Capili's My App Boyfie.
Personal life
Pangilinan married at age 31 although she and her husband are currently separated.[1] She has a son named Quentin who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and also Autism.[2]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Production company |
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1991 | Shake, Rattle & Roll III | Sally | Regal Films[3] |
1993 | Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story | Nurse | OctoArts Films |
Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty | Seiko Films[4] | ||
1994 | Hindi Magbabago | Annette | Regal Films |
The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana’y Mapatawad Mo | Regina | Regal Films / MAQ Productions[5] | |
1995 | Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka (Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa!) | M-Zet Productions / Mahogany Pictures | |
Love Notes | Melody | Viva Films | |
Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim | Lourdes | Regal Films | |
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin: Camiguin | MAQ Productions | ||
Ikaw Pa, Eh Love Kita | TV analyst | Regal Films | |
Boy! Gising! | |||
Manalo Matalo, Mahal Kita | Bisay | Neo Films | |
Isko: Adventures in Animasia | Carol | OctoArts Films | |
1996 | Impakto | Melba | Regal Films |
April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako | Chuchay | Viva Films | |
Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba? | Gelli | Viva Films | |
Isa, Dalawa, Takbo! | Wet Lady | Star Cinema | |
Medrano | Geneva | Mother Studio Films / Regal Films | |
1997 | Dahil Tanging Ikaw | Angel | Viva Films |
Rizal sa Dapitan | Maria | Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines / Movpix International / Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) | |
Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako? | Noel's co-teacher | Neo Films | |
1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! | Cris | Star Cinema |
Dahil Ba sa Kanya | Gina | Available Light Production / Viva Films | |
Sige, Subukan Mo | Sonia | Regal Films | |
1999 | Mula sa Puso: The Movie | Berta | Star Cinema |
Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko | Vangie | MAQ Productions | |
Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan | Nikki | Star Cinema | |
Ikaw Lamang | Helena | Viva Films | |
2000 | Eto Na Naman Ako | Silly | Millennium Cinema |
Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod | Pilar | FPJ Productions | |
2002 | Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon | Dina | Viva Films |
Akala Mo | Beauty | ||
2003 | Pakners | Ceiling | FPJ Productions |
2006 | D' Lucky Ones | Tita Cara | Star Cinema |
Binibining K | Tess | Reality Entertainment | |
2007 | Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Maria Resurrection 'Res' Macabuhay | on-Q 28 Productions / Viva Films |
Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend | Elsa | OctoArts Films | |
2008 | For the First Time | Josie | Star Cinema |
2009 | And I Love You So | Teacher Paula | |
Ang Tanging Pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round!) | Ka Away | ||
2010 | Petrang Kabayo | Maita | Viva Films |
HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V | Exogain | ||
2011 | Who's That Girl? | Monique | SM Development Corporation (SMDC) / Viva Films |
2013 | Ang Huling Henya | Peachy | Viva Films |
Momzillas | Gracia | Star Cinema / Viva Films | |
2014 | Wala Na Bang Ibang Title? | Teatro Republica de Filipinas | |
Mulat | Cathy | DVent Productions | |
Diary ng Panget | Mayordoma | Viva Films | |
Talk Back and You're Dead | Selene Perez | Star Cinema | |
The Gifted | Mrs. Tabayoyong | MVP Entertainment / Viva Films | |
2015 | Wang Fam | Kay | Viva Films |
La Amigas | Veronica "Nica" Verallo-Bermudez | ||
Etiquette for Mistresses | Joy | Star Cinema | |
Everyday I Love You | Ninang Beth | ||
All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Grace/Mel's Eldest Sister | ||
2016 | This Time | Mrs. Analyn Buhay | Viva Films |
Star Na si Van Damme Stallone | Nadia | CineFilipino / MediaQuest / PLDT-Smart Foundation | |
Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin | Divina Tuazon | Heaven's Best Entertainment / Viva Films | |
Dukot | Police Chief dela Vega | Star Cinema | |
2017 | Deadma Walking | Martha | OctoArts Films |
2018 | Ang Pambansang Third Wheel | Maddie | Viva Films |
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi | Aries / Leo's Mom | Cignal Entertainment / Octobertrain Films / The IdeaFirst Company | |
Nakalimutan ko nang kalimutan ka | Doc Rolex | Wilbros Films | |
Abay Babes | Madam Astra | Viva Films | |
2019 | Jowable | Nun | |
Miracle in Cell No. 7 | Orphanage rectress | ||
2020 | Hindi Tayo Pwede | Ramona | |
2021 | Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam | Tindera | |
Tililing | Maricel | ||
Sa Haba ng Gabi | Neneng | Reality Entertainment / Viva Films | |
2022 | Partners in Crime | Giging | Star Cinema / Viva Films |
2023 | Adik Sa'yo | Ida | Viva Films |
Sa Muli | Manang Susan | ||
The Cheating Game | Tita Gelly | GMA Pictures | |
Penduko | Viva Films | ||
2024 | Road Trip | Sophia | |
Sunny | Dang | CJ Entertainment / Studio Viva / Viva Films | |
TBA | Petrang Kabisote | Maita | OctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, Inc., APT Entertainment, Star Cinema & Viva Films |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Networks |
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1994 | Mixed N.U.T.S. | Herself | GMA Network |
1996–1997 | Good Evening... Pls.[6][7] | Herself | ABC |
1998-2004 | Ispup | Herself | |
1999–2001 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Jengky | ABS-CBN |
2008 | I Love Betty La Fea | Catalina Dominguez With Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz | |
2009 | Only You With Angel Locsin, Sam Milby, and Diether Ocampo | Chef Minnie | |
2010 | Kokey @ Ako | Cynthia Caparas | |
2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Mimi Estrella With Coco Martin, Maja Salvador, and Andi Eigenmann | |
Daldalita | Daisy the duck | GMA Network | |
P. S. I Love You | Lovely | TV5 | |
2012 | Gandang Gabi Vice | Herself | ABS-CBN |
Hiram na Puso | Becky[8] | GMA Network | |
2013 | Indio | Lupeng | |
The Gift | Dorina | TV5 | |
Wansapanataym Presents: Flores De Yayo | Mommy | ABS-CBN | |
Celebrity Bluff | Player | GMA Network | |
2014 | Wansapanataym Presents: Enchanted House | Cindy Dimasupil | ABS-CBN |
Beki Boxer | Consuelo Ponciano | TV5 | |
Wansapanataym Presents: Perfecto | Elaine | ABS-CBN | |
2015 | Celebrity Bluff | Guest player | GMA Network |
Karelasyon | Joan | ||
Marimar | Perfecta | ||
Sunday PINASaya | Guest | ||
2016 | Dear Uge | Laurie | |
Hay, Bahay! | Chef Pangga | ||
Laff, Camera, Action! | Herself | ||
Magpakailanman:Sa Malas at Swerte | Rexy Soliman | ||
Celebrity Playtime | Player of Team 90's | ABS-CBN | |
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Aida Bale | ||
2017 | Wansapanataym: Annika Pintasera | Flora With Julia Montes and JC Santos | |
The Lolas' Beautiful Show | Guest | GMA Network | |
2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi | Emmy Reyes-Verano / Lupe Reyes | ABS-CBN |
2018-2019 | My Special Tatay | Chona Mariano | GMA Network |
2019 | Dragon Lady | Mimi | |
2020 | Make It with You | Mariel Montenegro-Dimaguiba | ABS-CBN |
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | Connie Herrera | GMA Network | |
Fill in the Bank | Herself / Contestant | TV5 | |
2021 | Heartful Café | Madam Andi | GMA Network |
2022 | The Fake Life | Young Sonya | |
Magpakailanman: Born to Be a Queen (The Edwin Luis Story) | Lily | GMA Network | |
2024 | Da Pers Family | Marites | TV5 |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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2010 | 26th PMPC (Philippine Movie Press Club) Star Awards Star Awards | Digital Movie Original Theme Song Of The Year | Astig Ka | Included[9] |
2016 | Cine Filipino Film Festival awards | Best Actress | Star Na si Van Damme Stallone | Won[10] |
2016 | Los Angeles International Film Festival Movie Star awards | Best Actress | Star Na si Van Damme Stallone | Won[11] |
References
- ^ Siazon, Rachelle (May 3, 2021). "Candy Pangilinan on how she knew ex-husband cheated on her". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ "Candy Pangilinan shares her journey as mom to neurodivergent child". GMA News Online. June 25, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Liwag, Jason Tan (October 31, 2021). "Pridyider, undin, and all scares in between: 5 'Shake, Rattle & Roll' favorites". Rappler. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (October 5, 2019). "Candy Pangilinan and other celebs mourn the death of veteran actor Tony Mabesa". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Gelli, umaming sa pelikula nila nalamang ipinagbubuntis ni Karla si Daniel | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. July 11, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Red, Isah V. (August 7, 1996). "Sweet dreams". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 28B. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ "ABC 5 launches 'Good Evening... Pls.'". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. May 13, 1996. p. 27B. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (March 6, 2012). "Candy Pangilinan on being loveless: "Huwag kayong malungkot, okay lang naman yun. Oo, okay lang yun!"". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ "26th PMPC Star Awards winners known on April 24". Philstar.com. April 19, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Serato, Arniel C (March 21, 2016). "Candy Pangilinan gets emotional over her first Best Actress award: "I am just grateful."". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Songco, Pauline (June 1, 2020). "The positivity of Candy Pangilinan". Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
External links
- Candy Pangilinan at IMDb