Tessie Tomas (born October 31, 1950) is a Filipina actress, host, standup comedian, and a former advertising executive. She is best known for being part of the RPN sketch comedy show '' Champoy'' and the host of the

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''. In 1980, Tomas became the first female creative director of the McCann Erickson Philippines. In an interview with

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'', Tomas recalled working for an ad agency prior to her career as a presenter and actress. Tessie later appeared in both comedic and dramatic roles, notably in the 2012 remake of the film ''

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'' and 2015's ''

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''. In 2018, Tomas played a supporting role in the ABS-CBN soap opera '' The Blood Sisters''.

Filmography

Television

Movies

*''Kapitan Kidlat'' (1981) *''Schoolgirls'' (1982) *''My Only Love'' (1982) *''Erpat Kong Forgets'' (1984) *''Mendoza At Pandesal'' (1985) *''Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie'' (1986) *''Forward March'' (1987) *''

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'' (1988) *''Barbi For President'' (1991) *''Pempe Ni Sara At Pen'' (1992) *''Dino: Abangan Ang Susunod Na'' (1993) *''Walang Matigas na Pulis, Sa Matinik na Misis'' (1994) *''Yes Darling: Walang Matigas na Pulis 2'' (1997) *''Dahil Ba Sa Kanya'' (1998) *''Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin'' (2000) *''Narinig Mo Ba Ang L8tests'' (2001) *''

Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela-Wan ''Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela-Wan'' is a 2004 Filipino comedy film starring Vhong Navarro and Bayani Agbayani. The title was inspired from the two novelty dance songs popularized by the main actors: "Otso-Otso" and "Pamela". Plot Many years ago in an h ...

'' (2004) *''Pinoy Blonde'' (2005) *''Rome & Juliet'' (2006) *''One True Love'' (2008) *''Sanglaan'' (2009) *''Two Funerals'' (2010) *''This Guy Is In Love With U Mare'' (2012) *''Coming Soon'' (2013) *''Alienasyon'' (2014) *''Water Lemon'' (2015) *''Smaller and Smaller Circles'' (2017)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tomas, Tessie 1950 births Living people 20th-century Filipino actresses Filipino television talk show hosts Filipino women comedians ABS-CBN personalities GMA Network personalities