Melissa Mendez (; born July 27, 1964) is a Filipina film and TV actress. Mendez was nominated for a Best Actress

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for the film ''Kalakal'' (2008). Mendez produced an independent movie, ''Hilot'' (2009) with

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. It was directed by Neal "Buboy" Tan under Emerge Productions. She was included in the cast of

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'' (2013) starring,

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Personal life

Mendez is sister to actress, Glenda Garcia. She is the cousin of actor

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and actress

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. Melissa Mendez married Erico Gobencion on July 27, 2012. She has three daughters: Denise (b. 1988), Cassie (b. 1992), and Alex (b. 1998). In a commercial flight in March 2015, Melissa had a verbal and physical altercation with passengers: businessman Rey Pamaran and Mr. World Philippines 2013 Andrew Wolff. The plane turnaround mid-flight and offloaded her from the plane. She apologized after causing a media frenzy.

Filmography

Film

Television

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(1989–94) – Emily Dominguez-Tecson/Pilar *'' Bayani'' –

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'' – Elena *''

Pangako Sa 'Yo ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (International title: ''The Promise'' / ) is a Philippine primetime soap opera series that aired on ABS-CBN. It stars an ensemble cast led by Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Eula Valdez, Tonton Gutierrez and Jean Garcia. It ...

'' – Minerva Capito *''

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'' – Nelia Domingo *''

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'': "Sto. Nino De Cebu" – Daisy *''Maalaala Mo Kaya'': "Family Picture" - Andrea's mother *''Maalaala Mo Kaya'': "Cellphone" – Guest *''Maalaala Mo Kaya'': "Bench" – Guest *''

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'' – Rowena Vizcarra *'' Komiks Presents:

Nasaan Ka Maruja? ''Nasaan Ka Maruja'' ( ''Where Are You Maruja?'') is a Philippine weekly television series aired from May 2 to August 8, 2009 on ABS-CBN. It was adapted from the 1967 movie ''Maruja'', itself based on a 1950s comic by Mars Ravelo. The series premie ...

'' – Guest *''

Precious Hearts Romances Presents ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' is a 5-day Philippine program broadcast on ABS-CBN. It mainly focuses on adaptations of the best selling paperbacks distributed by company holder ''Precious Hearts Romances''. Its first run was from May 4, ...

The Substitute Bride ''The Substitute Bride'' is the 6th season of the ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' series. It stars Paw Diaz, Rafael Rosell and Carla Humphries. Plot This episode begins after Wilda's auntie died, when an unexpected driver leaves her aunt ...

'' – Josie Lopez-Guttierez *'' Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ketchup'' – Guest *'' Rubi'' – Lilia *'' Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato'' – Mrs. Javier *'' Dahil sa Pag-Ibig'' – Elena Osorio *'' Maalaala Mo Kaya: Balot'' – Guest *'' Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay'' – Lina *''

Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'' (International title: ''One Great Love'' / ) is a Philippine family military drama series that aired on ABS-CBN featuring an ensemble cast. The show aired from March 7, 2011, to August 19, 2011. It is the second P ...

'' – Guest *'' Wansapanataym: Mac Ulit Ulit'' – Guest *'' Walang Hanggan'' – Hilda Cruz *'' Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw'' – Dina Manrique *''

Annaliza ''Annaliza'' is a 2013 Philippine family drama television series based on the 1980 television series (aired by GMA Radio Television Arts) that starred Julie Vega, together with Alicia Alonzo, Renato del Prado, Augusto Victa and Daria Ramirez. ...

'' – Mother of Stella *''

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'' – Mrs. Abella

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*'' P.S. I Love You'' – Stella

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Anna Liza ''Anna Liza'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil C. Soriano, it stars Julie Vega in the title role. It premiered on February 4, 1980 as the network's first primetime drama series. The series concl ...

'' (1980–85) – Melissa *''GMA Telesine Specials: Kung Saan Sisikat ang Araw'' (1995) – Arlene *''

Di Ba't Ikaw ''Di Ba't Ikaw'' (International title: ''Love and Revenge'' / ) is a 1999 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Jessa Zaragoza, Angelika dela Cruz, Jao Mapa and Jomari Y ...

'' (1999) – Helen *'' Now and Forever: Dangal'' (2006) – Guest *''

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'' (2007) – Edith Legarda *'' Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag'' (2007–08) – Elena *'' E.S.P'' (2008) – Guest *''

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'' (2008–09) – Bessie *''

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'': "Fraternity" and "Laya" (2010) – Guest *'' Time of My Life'' (2011) – Ingrid *''

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'': "Sapi" (2011) – Nena *''

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'' (2012) – Amor Santiago *''

'' (2013) – Alicia Decena *'' My Destiny'' (2014) – Mrs. Arcilla *'' Ang Lihim ni Annasandra'' (2014–15) – Daria Sanchez *''

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'': "Kasambahay" (2015) – Ces *''Karelasyon'': "Coma" (2015) – Zeny *''

Destiny Rose ''Destiny Rose'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Ken Chan in the title role. It premiered on September 14, 2015 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing ''Heali ...

'' (2015–16) – Yvonne Antonioni *''

Dangwa ''Dangwa'' is a Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Adolf Alix Jr., it stars Janine Gutierrez. It premiered on October 26, 2015 on the network's morning line up. The series concluded on Janua ...

'' (2015–16) – Esther *''Karelasyon'': "Ate" (2016) – Grace *'' Someone to Watch Over Me'' (2016–17) – Adora *''

My Love from the Star ''My Love from the Star'' () is a South Korean fantasy romantic comedy television series written by Park Ji-eun and directed by Jang Tae-yoo. Produced by Choi Moon-suk and Moon Bo-mi, it stars Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun, Park Hae-jin, Yoo In- ...

'' (2017) - Doris Yuzon *'' Contessa'' (2018) - Helen Ramirez vda. de Caballero *''

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'' - 2021 *''Las Hermanas'' -

RPN

*''Hanggang Kailan,

?: Ikalawang Aklat'' (1994–95) – Emily Dominguez-Tecson/Pilar *''

Tierra Sangre ''Tierra Sangre'' is a Philippine soap opera aired on PTV (later RPN) produced by Viva Television. It stars Charito Solis, Bobby Andrews and Jennifer Sevilla. Cast Sangre family * Charito Solis as Doña Alfonsita Sangre ''(the matriarch)'' ...

'' (1996–99) – Aurora Sangre

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mendez, Melissa 1964 births Living people 20th-century Filipino actresses 21st-century Filipino actresses