Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan , popularly known as Candy Pangilinan, is a Filipino film and television

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and

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. 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 1997, ''Dahil Ba Sa Kanya'' as a lead role alongside

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Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski Mikaela María Antonia "Mikee" de los Reyes Cojuangco-Jaworski (born February 26, 1974) is a Filipino sports official, equestrienne, model, former actress and television host. She was a gold medalist at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Kor ...

and

Onemig Bondoc Juan Miguel Rivera Bondoc (born May 12, 1977), professionally known as Onemig Bondoc, is a Filipino actor and television host. He was known for his roles in shows like '' T.G.I.S.'' and its spin-off '' Growing Up'' shown on GMA Network. He later ...

and "Sige Subukan Mo" with

Ace Vergel Ace York Caesar Asturias Aguilar (November 20, 1954 – December 15, 2007), better known as Ace Vergel, was a Filipino actor dubbed "The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies". He was the son of the late film actors Alicia Vergel and César R ...

and

Maricel Soriano Maricel Soriano (; born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano; February 25, 1965) is a Filipina film and television actress, occasional host and dancer. With a career spanning of over 50 years, Soriano is one of the most celebrated artists and popularly ...

. 1998 in "Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo" her second time working with Maricel Soriano and

Jolina Magdangal Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal-Escueta (; born November 6, 1978) is a Filipina singer, actress, television presenter, and entrepreneur. She is referred to in the Philippines as the Queen of Pinoy Popular Culture (or simply as Pop Icon) and is ...

, "Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako" with

Regine Velasquez Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...

and in 2000 in "Ayos Na Ang Kasunod" with Fernando Poe, Jr. and

Ara Mina Ara Mina (born Hazel Pascual Reyes-Almarinez; May 9, 1979) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Career Mina became part of the Philippine entertainment industry at 14 years of age via the youth-oriented ...

. In 2007, she was cast in a comedy film ''Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat'' with friends and comedians Rufa Mae Quinto,

Pokwang Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1970), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She a ...

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, 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 ''Mula sa Puso'' ( en, From the Heart) is a 1997 Philippine primetime melodrama romance television series originally aired by ABS-CBN from March 10, 1997, to April 9, 1999 (the series ended for 2 years in its long-run) replacing '' Maria M ...

'' until its finale in 1999 she then played side kick to

Claudine Barretto Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer, and entrepreneur. Popularly dubbed as “''The'' ''Optimum Star''” by various media outlets, Barretto has won 3 FAMAS Award including 2 Best Actress w ...

's character Rosario in ''

Saan Ka Man Naroroon ''Saan Ka Man Naroroon'' (International title: ''Wherever You Are'') is a Philippine television series on ABS-CBN that ran from April 12, 1999 to March 23, 2001 replacing the 2-year run ''Mula sa Puso'' and was replaced by '' Sa Dulo ng Walang H ...

'' in 1999 to 2001. ''

I Love Betty La Fea ''I Love Betty La Fea'' (stylized as ''I ♥ Betty La Fea'') is a Philippine drama series that was aired on ABS-CBN, based on the Colombian series ''Yo soy Betty, la fea'' from RCN Televisión from September 8, 2008 to April 24, 2009 replacing ' ...

'' from 2008 to 2009 with a follow up on the Philippine remake of '' Only You'' with

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and

Diether Ocampo Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. Background Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He is of German, ...

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and the Critically Acclaimed Series ''

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'' in 2011, in 2012 she did supporting roles for

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such as ''

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'' with

Heart Evangelista Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (born February 14, 1985), known professionally as Heart Evangelista (, alternately ), is a Filipino actress, artist, businesswoman, and socialite. Early life Heart Evangelista was born as Love Marie Payawal Ongpau ...

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and

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, and ''

Hiram na Puso ''Hiram na Puso'' (International title: ''A Change of Heart'' / ) is a 2012 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Andoy Ranay and Roderick Lindayag, it stars Kris Bernal. It premiered on March 5, 2012 on the n ...

'' with

Gina Alajar Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film and television actress and television director. Career Since appearing as a child actress in the ea ...

and

Kris Bernal Kristine Ann Tan Bernal (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her loveteam with A ...

, she then did notable guest appearances on the hit Saturday trivia-game show ''

Celebrity Bluff ''Celebrity Bluff'' is a Philippine television comedy game show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Eugene Domingo, it premiered on November 17, 2012. The show originally featured Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola as the original "Gangnammms" (also ...

'' alongside

in 2013. In 2014, she guest starred on TV5 on ''

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'', '' Kasama Mo Kapatid'', '' Beki Boxer'', ''Regal Shocker Presents'', ''

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'', '' Face the People'' and ''Tropa Mo Ako Unli''. In ''

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'', 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. She has a son named Quentin.

Filmography

Television

Movies

* 2020 Tililing * 2020 Hindi Tayo Pwede ... Gabs' mother * 2019 Miracle in Cell No. 7 ... Orphanage Rectress * 2019 Jowable .... Nun *2018 Abay Babes .... Madam Astra *2016

Dukot ''Dukot'' () is a 2016 Filipino suspense thriller film directed by Paul Soriano. It stars Enrique Gil, Ricky Davao, Shaina Magdayao, Bing Pimintel and Christopher de Leon. The film is executive produced by Charo Santos-Concio and Malou Santos. ...

.... Police Chief dela Vega With

Enrique Gil Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V (; born March 30, 1992) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. Gil has appeared in various films and television shows such as ''Mula Sa Puso'', ''Budoy'', '' Princess and I'', '' Muling Buksan Ang Puso'' an ...

*2016 Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin with

Benjie Paras Venancio Johnson Paras Jr. (born October 2, 1968), better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and a retired professional basketball player who played for Shell Turbo Chargers and San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketb ...

*2016 This Time ... Mrs. Buhay With Ex Lovers James Reid and

Nadine Lustre Nadine Alexis Paguia Lustre (, ; born October 31, 1993) is a Filipino actress and singer. She rose to fame after playing the lead role of Eya Rodriguez in the film ''Diary ng Panget'' (2014). Lustre has since starred in the television series ...

*2015 All You Need Is Pag-Ibig ... Grace/Mel's Eldest Sister With

Kris Aquino Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (born February 14, 1971), professionally known as Kris Aquino (), is a Filipino television host, actress, producer, socialite and businesswoman. Dubbed as Philippine's "Queen of All Media", Aquino has hos ...

Derek Ramsay Derek Arthur Ramsay Jr. (born December 7, 1976) is a British-Filipino model, actor, and host. As of 2019, he is an exclusive talent of GMA Network. In 2021, he file for indefinite leave and is currently inactive in showbiz to attend personal li ...

, Kim Chiu,

Xian Lim Alexander Xian Lim (born July 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor, model, singer, host, blogger, filmmaker and professional basketball player. He is best known for his roles in '' My Binondo Girl'' (2011), '' The Reunion'' (2012), '' Ina, Kapatid, ...

, Jodi Sta. Maria,

Ian Veneracion Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino athlete, actor, pilot, and singer. He was a former talent of GMA Network and is currently an artist of ABS-CBN and TV5. Personal life and career His father is renowned painte ...

Nova Villa Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defi ...

Ronaldo Valdez Ronald James Gibbs (born November 27, 1947, in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines), popularly known by his on-screen name Ronaldo Valdez, is a veteran Filipino film and television actor whose career spanned for almost five decades. Valdez is the f ...

, and

Bimby Aquino Yap James Carlos "Bimby" Aquino Yap Jr. (born April 19, 2007) is a Filipino media personality and child actor. He made his film debut in '' My Little Bossings'' (2013). Early life Yap was born to television host and actress Kris Aquino and basket ...

*2015 Everyday I Love You ... Ninang Beth (Ethan's Godmother) With

Liza Soberano Hope Elizabeth Soberano( , ; born January 4, 1998), professionally known as Liza Soberano, is a Filipino actress, model and singer. She started in a range of television series and films, including ''Wansapanataym'' (2011), '' Kung Ako'y Iiwan M ...

, and

Gerald Anderson Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1989) is a Filipino-American actor. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency. Recognized as the "Action-Drama Prince" of Philippine industry, He is on ...

*2015

Etiquette for Mistresses ''Etiquette for Mistresses'' is a 2015 Philippine romantic-drama film based on the best-selling novel of the same name written by Julie Yap-Daza and Patrick John Valencia. It features an ensemble cast including Kris Aquino, Claudine Barretto, Iz ...

... Joy/Ina's (Eldest Sister) With

, Kim Chiu, and

Iza Calzado Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982), known professionally as Iza Calzado (), is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "''Goddess of Horror Films''" by local media for her acting prowe ...

*2015 La Amigas ... Veronica "Nica" Verallo-Bermudez (Vicky's Cousin) *2014 The Gifted ... Mrs. Tabayoyong With

Anne Curtis Anne Curtis-Smith(; born 17 February 1985) is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, entrepreneur and recording artist. She is dubbed as the "''Multimedia Superstar''" for her talent and influence. Curtis has received numerou ...

Cristine Reyes Ara Cristine Pascual Klenk (born February 5, 1989), known professionally as Cristine Reyes, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser. She is often called as the "Ultimate Star" by the local media for her acting prowess and popularity. ...

, and

*2014

Talk Back and You're Dead ''Talk Back and You're Dead'' is a 2014 Philippine romantic comedy-action film directed by Andoy Ranay, topbilled by James Reid, Nadine Lustre and Joseph Marco. It is based on the bestselling novel of the same name originally published on Wattpa ...

... Selene Perez *2014

Diary ng Panget The ''Diary ng Panget'' (''Diary of an Ugly'') is a tetralogy series of romantic comedy novels by a Wattpad author under the name of HaveYouSeenThisGirL. The original, unedited story was first posted on the online literary site Wattpad. The st ...

... Mayordoma *2013

Momzillas ''Momzillas'' (stylized as ''MomZillas'') is a 2013 Filipino comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas and produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films. It stars Maricel Soriano, Eugene Domingo, Billy Crawford, and Andi Eigenmann, and is part of Star ...

... Gracia *2013 Ang Huling Henya … Peachy *2011 Who's That Girl? ... Monique With

*2010 HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V *2010

Petrang Kabayo ''Petrang Kabayo'' () is a 2010 Filipino fantasy comedy-drama film produced and released by Viva Films. The film was directed by Manola Ayala and stars comedian Vice Ganda in his first lead role. It is a remake of '' Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang ...

... Maita *2009 Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round ... Ka Away *2009 And I Love You So ... Teacher Paula With

Bea Alonzo Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), professionally known as Bea Alonzo (), is a Filipino actress. Alonzo first gained recognition for the 2002 teleserye ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay''. She is best known for her portrayals ...

, and

*2008 For the First Time ... Josie With

Richard Gutierrez Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Richard Gutierrez, is a Filipino actor, environmentalist and model. He is one of the sons of actor Eddie Gutierrez. Early life Richard Gutierrez was born on January ...

and Former Actress -

KC Concepcion Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite and humanitarian. She has had lead roles in Philippine films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and ''Whe ...

*2007 Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend *2007 Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat ... Maria Resurrection 'Res' Macabuhay *2006 Binibining K ... Tess *2006

D' Lucky Ones ''D' Lucky Ones!'' is a 2006 Filipino romantic comedy film starring Sandara Park, Joseph Bitangcol, Eugene Domingo and Pokwang. This is the only film to feature Sandara Park without Hero Angeles since 2004's ''Bcuz of U'' and 2005's ''Can This B ...

... Tita Cara *2003 Pakners ... Ceiling *2002 Akala mo ... Beauty *2002 Ikaw lamang hanggang ngayon ... Dina With

Richard Gomez Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, television presenter and director, politician, and épée fencer. He has been serving as the Representative of Leyte's 4th district since 2022, and was mayor of Orm ...

and

*2000 Ayos na ... ang kasunod ... Pilar With

Fernando Poe Jr. Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), known professionally as Fernando Poe Jr., and often referred to by his initials FPJ, was a Filipino actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician. His long and s ...

and

*2000 Eto na naman ako ... Silly With

Robin Padilla Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla (; born November 23, 1969), known professionally as Robin Padilla, is a Filipino politician, television personality, martial artist, actor and director currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines since ...

and

Vina Morales Sharon Garcia Magdayao (born October 17, 1975), known by her stage name Vina Morales (), is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and model. Dubbed as the “''Ultimate Performer''” by various media outlets, she has won 2 Awit ...

*1999 Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan ... Nikki *1999 Higit pa sa buhay ko ... Vangie *1999

... Berta *1998 Sige subukan mo With

and

*1998 Dahil ba sa kanya *1998 Kung ayaw mo, huwag mo! ... Cris *1998 Honey, nasa langit na ba ako? *1997 Rizal sa Dapitan ... Maria *1996 Medrano *1996 Isa, dalawa, takbo! ... Wet Lady *1996 Impakto ... Melba *1996 April Boys: Sana'y mahalin mo rin ako ... Chuchay *1996 Romano Sagrado: Talim sa dilim ... Lourdes With

Monsour del Rosario Manuel Monsour Tabib del Rosario III (born May 11, 1965) is a Filipino actor, martial artist, producer, and politician. He is popularly known as a Filipino taekwondo champion and actor who starred in several Filipino and international action f ...

, Alma Concepcion, and

John Estrada John Anthony Siason Estrada (born June 13, 1973) is a Filipino film and TV actor who has starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain. He is a contract actor of ABS-CBN, where he remained there from 1990 to 2018 and ...

*1995 Boy! Gising! *1995 Ikaw pa, Eh love kita ... TV Analyst With

Lito Lapid Manuel "Lito" Mercado Lapid (; born October 25, 1955) is a Filipino actor and politician serving as a Senator since 2019, and previously from 2004 to 2016. He started his political career in Pampanga, serving as vice governor from 1992 to 1995 ...

and

*1995 Isang kahig, tatlong tuka ... (Daddy ka na, Mommy ka pa!) *1995 Manalo matalo mahal kita With

Cesar Montano Cesar Manhilot (born August 1, 1962), known professionally as Cesar Montano (), is a Filipino actor, film producer and film director. Montano started in show business as a commercial model.

and

Mikee Cojuangco Mikaela María Antonia "Mikee" de los Reyes Cojuangco-Jaworski (born February 26, 1974) is a Filipino sports official, equestrienne, model, former actress and television host. She was a gold medalist at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Kor ...

*1994 The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana’y Mapatawad Mo *1994 Hindi magbabago ... Annette *1993 Johnny Tinoso and the proud beauty *1991 Shake Rattle & Roll III, "Nanay" - Sally

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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