Candy Pangilinan
Filipino actress and comedian
Candy Pangilinan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan 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, 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 1997, Dahil Ba Sa Kanya as a lead role alongside Aga Muhlach, Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski and Onemig Bondoc and "Sige Subukan Mo" with Ace Vergel and Maricel Soriano. 1998 in "Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo" her second time working with Maricel Soriano and Jolina Magdangal, "Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako" with Regine Velasquez and in 2000 in "Ayos Na Ang Kasunod" with Fernando Poe, Jr. and Ara Mina. 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
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 .... Police Chief dela Vega With Enrique Gil
- 2016 Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin with Benjie Paras
- 2016 This Time ... Mrs. Buhay With Ex Lovers James Reid and Nadine Lustre
- 2015 All You Need Is Pag-Ibig ... Grace/Mel's Eldest Sister With Kris Aquino, Derek Ramsay, Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Jodi Sta. Maria, Ian Veneracion, Nova Villa, Ronaldo Valdez, Pokwang, and Bimby Aquino Yap
- 2015 Everyday I Love You ... Ninang Beth (Ethan's Godmother) With Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, and Gerald Anderson
- 2015 Etiquette for Mistresses ... Joy/Ina's (Eldest Sister) With Kris Aquino, Claudine Barretto, Kim Chiu, and Iza Calzado
- 2015 La Amigas ... Veronica "Nica" Verallo-Bermudez (Vicky's Cousin)
- 2014 The Gifted ... Mrs. Tabayoyong With Anne Curtis, Cristine Reyes, and Sam Milby
- 2014 Talk Back and You're Dead ... Selene Perez
- 2014 Diary ng Panget ... Mayordoma
- 2013 Momzillas ... Gracia
- 2013 Ang Huling Henya … Peachy
- 2011 Who's That Girl? ... Monique With Anne Curtis
- 2010 HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V
- 2010 Petrang Kabayo ... Maita
- 2009 Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round ... Ka Away
- 2009 And I Love You So ... Teacher Paula With Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby, and Derek Ramsay
- 2008 For the First Time ... Josie With Richard Gutierrez and Former Actress -KC Concepcion
- 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 ... Tita Cara
- 2003 Pakners ... Ceiling
- 2002 Akala mo ... Beauty
- 2002 Ikaw lamang hanggang ngayon ... Dina With Richard Gomez and Regine Velasquez
- 2000 Ayos na ... ang kasunod ... Pilar With Fernando Poe Jr. and Ara Mina
- 2000 Eto na naman ako ... Silly With Robin Padilla and Vina Morales
- 1999 Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan ... Nikki
- 1999 Higit pa sa buhay ko ... Vangie
- 1999 Mula Sa Puso ... Berta
- 1998 Sige subukan mo With Ace Vergel and Maricel Soriano
- 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, Alma Concepcion, and John Estrada
- 1995 Boy! Gising!
- 1995 Ikaw pa, Eh love kita ... TV Analyst With Lito Lapid and Maricel Soriano
- 1995 Isang kahig, tatlong tuka ... (Daddy ka na, Mommy ka pa!)
- 1995 Manalo matalo mahal kita With Cesar Montano and Mikee Cojuangco
- 1994 The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana’y Mapatawad Mo[4]
- 1994 Hindi magbabago ... Annette
- 1993 Johnny Tinoso and the proud beauty[5]
- 1991 Shake Rattle & Roll III, "Nanay" - Sally[6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26th PMPC (Philippine Movie Press Club) Star Awards Star Awards | Digital Movie Original Theme Song Of The Year | Astig Ka | Included[7] |
| 2016 | Cine Filipino Film Festival awards | Best Actress | Star Na si Van Damme Stallone | Won[8] |
| 2016 | Los Angeles International Film Festival Movie Star awards | Best Actress | Star Na si Van Damme Stallone | Won[9] |
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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Liwag, Jason Tan (October 31, 2021). "Pridyider, undin, and all scares in between: 5 'Shake, Rattle & Roll' favorites". Rappler. Retrieved November 8, 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
