Raquel Monteza (born Maria Teresa Calimbahin Rounsaville on September 30, 1955) is a Filipino actress.

Career

Monteza appeared in movies such as ''"What Am I Living For"'' (1970) starring

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, ''"Kapag may Gusot, may Lusot"'' (1973) ''"Sapin-sapin, Patong-patong"'' (1976) ''" Bona"'' (1980) ''"Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit?"'' (1981) all starring

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, and ''"Zuma"'' (1985) starring Max Laurel. She also appeared in

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's ''"Dyesebel"'' (1978) as David's (

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) former girlfriend, Betty and

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's ''"To Love Again"'' (1983) as the aggressive photographer. Monteza also appeared in TV series such as ''"

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 conclu ...

"'' (1980) as Miriam starring

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, ''" Sana ay Ikaw na Nga"'' (2001) starring

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and

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, ''"Te Amo"'' (2004) as Mercy, Undang's bubbly mother, starring

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, ''" Marimar"'' (2007) as Innocencia starring

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and Dingdong Dantes aired in

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, and ''" Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa"'' (2012) starring

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and

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, ''" Ang Panday"'' (2016) as Tiya Flor starring

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aired in TV5.

Personal life

Monteza was born to an American father and a Filipino mother. She is married to former actor Jun Soler and is the mother of actors Ryan Soler (a FAMAS Best Child Actor awardee) and Symon Soler, who also became the lead singer of the Filipino boy band Jeremiah. Her other children are Miss Makati 2008 and singer Maffy Soler, who si also the wife of actor Robin da Roza, and Judge Soler.

Filmography

Television

Maalaala Mo Kaya ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippines, Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. ...

- ''Board Game'' (2008) *

- ''Card'' (2008) * MariMar (Philippine TV series) (2007) *

Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang ''Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang'' (Tagalog language, Tagalog, literally "The Stories of Grandmother Basyang") is an anthology of short stories written by "Lola Basyang," the pen name of Severino Reyes, founder and editor of the Tagalog magazine, '' ...

- ''Ang Mahiwagang Kuba'' (2007) *

- ''Pilat'' (2007) *

Calla Lily (TV series) ''Calla Lily'' is a 2006 Philippine television drama series aired by ABS-CBN from May 29 to September 8, 2006, replacing ''Panday''. It revolves around twin sisters Calla and Lily, hence the title. Plot summary Sharlene San Pedro (from ''Mga A ...

(2006) *

Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man ''Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man'' (International title: ''Te Amo, Speaking the Language of Love'' / ) is a 2004 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Khryss Adalia and Lore Reyes, it stars Iza Calzado and ...

(TV series) (2004) * Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin (TV series) (2003) * Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (TV series) (2002) *

- ''Agua Bendita'' (1999) *

Anna Liza (TV series) ''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 ...

(1980-1985)

Movies

*Bikini Open (2005) *

Masikip sa Dibdib ''Masikip sa Dibdib'' ( en , Tight in the Chest, also known as ''Boobita Rose... Masikip sa Dibdib'') is a 2004 Filipino satirical comedy film, directed by Joyce E. Bernal. The film was released to Philippine theaters on April 14, 2004. It stars R ...

: ''The Boobita Rose Story'' (2004) *Matrikula (1997) *Zuma (1985) *Death Raiders (1984) *To Love Again (1983) *Alias Django (1982) *Ibalik Ang Swerti (1981) *Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? (1981) *

Bona (film) ''Bona'' is a 1980 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka, with the film's lead character, Bona, played by acclaimed actress Nora Aunor. It was submitted as an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival that same year. ''Bona'' was also shown ...

(1980) *Dyesebel (1978) *Sapin-Sapin, Patong-Patong (1977) *Ang Isinilang Ko Ba'y Kasalanan? (1977) *Escolta: Mayo 13: Biyernes Ng Hapon! (1976) *Teribol Dobol (1975) *Kondesang Basahan (1973) *Kung May Gusot, May Lusot (1972) *Currimao (1971) *Toro! Tora! Toray! (1971) *Motorcycle Boy (1971) *El Pinoy Tom Jones (1970) *Silang Tatlo (1970) *What Am I Living For (1970) http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/92070/maryo-js-paraiso-competing-turin-filmfest "What's Up?

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Monteza, Raquel 1955 births Living people Filipino film actresses Filipino television actresses Filipino people of American descent