Nikki Valdez

Filipino actress (born 1981)

Christopher Lina
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(m. 2007; ann. 2011)​
  • Luis Garcia
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    (m. 2018)​
    • Children1

    Ma. Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1981) is a Filipino actress and singer.

    Career

    In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of G-Mik the Movie and Trip the Movie (2002), and for starring in the lead role in the F.L.A.M.E.S (1996–2002) TV series. Valdez made her comeback to daytime television in the second installment of Precious Hearts Romances, titled Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin, after her last role in Walang Kapalit in 2007. She later worked with Kaye Abad and fellow newcomer Guji Lorenzana in Precious Hearts Romances' third installment, Somewhere in My Heart, as Amanda in 2009.

    In 2010, Valdez appeared in Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? and co-starred with John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin in the second book and second season of the successful TV series Imortal.

    In 2012, she worked alongside Star Magic alumni and ABS-CBN actors Shaina Magdayao and Jake Cuenca and again with Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? co-star Bangs Garcia in the top-rated afternoon soap Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo.

    Personal life

    Valdez was married to Filipino Canadian Christopher Lina from 2007 to 2011. They had been together since 2002 and were married in Canada through a civil union on February 14, 2007, and in a Christian wedding in Makati on July 7, 2007.[1] Following their marriage, she relocated with her husband to Toronto, where they had a daughter. Their daughter was born with a birth defect called symbrachydactyly.[2] Valdez and Lina separated in 2009. She has since moved back to the Philippines following the separation. In an interview, Valdez cited the intervention of a third party in their marriage as the reason for their separation.[3] Their divorce was finalized by a Canadian court in 2011. However, their Christian wedding in the Philippines has yet to be annulled.[4]

    Following her divorce with Lina, Valdez had been in a relationship with ABS-CBN sales executive[5] Luis Garcia since 2014. During their relationship's third anniversary in 2017, Garcia proposed to her while on vacation in Vigan.[1] The two married at a private ceremony in Hong Kong on August 18, 2018.[6]

    Filmography

    Television/Digital

    Year Title Role Notes Source
    1993–2002 Home Along Da Riles Becky Kosme
    1997 Wansapanataym Episode: "Tres Marias"
    1997–present ASAP Co-host/performer
    1998 Wansapanataym Episode: "Slow Down, Angels Crossing"
    Celeste (voice) Episode: "Celeste"
    1998–1999 Gimik Jek-jek
    1999 Wansapanataym Episode: "Tikitikitak"
    1999–2002 G-mik Jek-jek
    2000 Wansapanataym Episode: "Fountain Boy"
    2001 Kasaysayan TV Herself As VJ-AP [7]
    Wansapanataym Episode: "Insta-Lino"
    !Oka Tokat young Eleanor / Sally Episode: "Forest Fright"
    2003 Okey, Fine! Whatever! Camilla [8][9]
    2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita Alex
    2003–2005 Ang Tanging Ina Getrudis "Tudis" Macaspac
    2005 Okey, Fine! 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! Camilla
    2006 Okey, Fine! OK Fine, Oh Yes! Camilla
    2007 Walang Kapalit Recy [8]
    2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin Vicky
    Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart Amanda
    2010 Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? Lizette
    Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Colby
    Midnight DJ Sita
    Maalaala Mo Kaya Emily Episode: "T-shirt"
    Imortal Lydia
    2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rosario Episode: "Tulay"
    Maricel Mata Episode: "Tap Dancing Shoes"
    2012 Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Joy
    It's Showtime Herself Guest judge
    Wansapanataym Tanya Episode: "Da Revengers"
    Analie Episode: "Ang Kulay ng Pasko"
    2013 Doctor Melendez Episode: "Finding Nilo"
    Maalaala Mo Kaya Inday Episode: "Heels"
    2014 Wansapanataym Odette Agustin Episode: "Enchanted House"
    Maalaala Mo Kaya Eden Episode: "Manika"
    Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Rocky Gomez
    Ipaglaban Mo! Ibing Episode: "Ang Pangako Mo Sa Akin"
    2015 Flordeliza Florida's friend
    Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote Mimi
    Maalaala Mo Kaya Lucy Episode: "Banana Cue"
    Ipaglaban Mo! Connie Episode: "Akin ang Anak Mo"
    And I Love You So Maureen Jimenez-Santiago
    2016 The Story of Us Maritess Garcia
    FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Analynne Canlaon
    Ipaglaban Mo! Suzette Episode: "Kasambahay"
    Wansapanataym Yeye Acosta Episode: "Tikboyong"
    2017 Audrina Episode: "My Hair Lady"
    La Luna Sangre Lydia Guest role
    Ipaglaban Mo! Lenie Juliano Episode: "Ampon"
    2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Kimberly "Kim" Torres
    Ipaglaban Mo! Myrna Episode: "Uliran"
    2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya Anna Episode: "Rattle"
    Ipaglaban Mo! April Episode: "Kalaguyo"
    2020 A Soldier's Heart Fatima Alhuraji
    Bagong Umaga Monica Magbanua
    2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya JM Yosures's mother Episode: "Mikropono"
    2022 Click, Like, Share Mylene Season 3, Episode: "Swap"
    Run to Me Mami Bebot [10]
    Flower of Evil Melanie Santos Guest Cast
    Barangay PIE Silog: Life Guro Herself Guest
    2023 Teen Clash
    Unbreak My Heart Luzviminda "Luz" Keller Supporting Cast
    Pira-Pirasong Paraiso Carlotta Barrameda Supporting Cast

    Film

    Year Title Role Notes Source
    1998 Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-Ibig Joyce
    Nagbibinata Raqui [11]
    Kay Tagal kang Hinintay Rina
    1999 Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal Sally
    Hey Babe Queenie
    2000 Tunay na Mahal
    2002 Got 2 Believe Karen [12]
    Jologs Iza's friend [12]
    Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse May
    2003 Ang Tanging Ina Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio [12]
    Malikmata Melody
    2004 Now That I Have You Stefi
    Bcuz of U Margie
    2006 D'Lucky Ones! Thea
    2009 In My Life Mia
    2010 Babe, I Love You Chrissy [13]
    Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na 'To!) Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio
    2011 Forever And A Day Steph
    Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Mila
    The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin Lucresia Alcantara
    Enteng Ng Ina Mo Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio
    2012 The Healing Lani
    2013 Bromance: My Brother's Romance Britney
    Tuhog Faith
    Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki Samantha
    2014 Once A Princess Myrna
    Moron 5.2: The Transformation Marife
    2015 The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Lucresia Alcantara
    2016 Always Be My Maybe Tintin's sister
    That Thing Called Tanga Na Glenda
    2017 Tatlong Bibe
    2018 Sin Island Jobelle
    2019 Open
    Isa Pa with Feelings Stella Navarro

    Accolades

    Year Award Giving Body Category Work Result Ref.
    2018 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Pang MMK Nominated
    2022 Star Magic Loyalty Award 25 years Won [14]
    2023 25th Gawad Pasado Awards Best Supporting Actress Family Matters Won [15]
    FAMAS Awards Won [16]
    46th Gawad Urian Awards Nominated [17]
    6th Eddys Awards Won [18]
    3rd Lustre Awards Most Inspiring Movie Actress Won
    Society of Filipino Film Reviewers Best Ensemble Performance Won

    References

    1. ^ a b Siazon, Rachelle (August 18, 2018). "Nikki Valdez to wed non-showbiz boyfriend in Hong Kong today". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
    2. ^ Santos, Rhea (July 13, 2019). "Nikki Valdez talks about her daughter's special condition". Push. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
    3. ^ "Nikki Valdez admits 3rd party caused failed marriage". ABS-CBN News. October 27, 2011. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
    4. ^ Cruz, Marinel (October 5, 2011). "Nikki opens up after breakup". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
    5. ^ Serato, Arniel (July 17, 2020). "Nikki Valdez worries about husband Luis Garcia's job amid ABS-CBN mass layoff". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
    6. ^ Sun, Cherry (August 19, 2018). "MUST-SEE: Nikki Valdez marries non-showbiz beau in Hong Kong". GMA Network. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
    7. ^ Ep 2: Ang Batayang Heograpikal ng Pilipinas (Part 1)(KTV). YouTube. October 27, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[dead YouTube link]
    8. ^ a b Bonifacio, Julie (May 8, 2007). "Nikki-Valdez Gives Details About Her Wedding Entourage". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Celeb Life/Weddings. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
    9. ^ Valle, Jocelyn (June 29, 2002). "The Girls of 'OK Fine, Whatever' just Wanna have Fun". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 14, 2016 – via Google News.
    10. ^ "Meet the cast of Alexa, KD Estrada's 'Run To Me'". ABS-CBN News. March 22, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
    11. ^ Bautista, Mary Ann A. (November 4, 2000). "At Home with Nikki Valdez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 14, 2016 – via Google News.
    12. ^ a b c "Nikki Valdez does Concert Tour for Religious Group". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 8, 2002. Retrieved October 12, 2016 – via Google News.
    13. ^ Orosa, Rosalinda L. (March 29, 2010). "Sam, Anne Team up in Babe, I Love You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
    14. ^ Mataro, R. J. (December 3, 2022). "Emotional Nikki Valdez received her Star Magic Loyalty Award for 25 years of being a Kapamilya". LionhearTV. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
    15. ^ "'Family Matters' at 'Katips' humakot ng nominasyon sa 25th Gawad PASADO". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
    16. ^ Abad, Ysa (August 3, 2023). "FULL LIST: Nominees, 2023 FAMAS Awards". RAPPLER. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
    17. ^ Abad, Ysa (August 3, 2023). "FULL LIST: Nominees, 2023 FAMAS Awards". RAPPLER. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
    18. ^ "Kim Chiu, Nadine Lustre, Janine Gutierrez vie for best actress at 6th Eddys". ABS-CBN News. October 6, 2023.

    External links

    • Nikki Valdez at IMDb
    Authority control databases: Artists Edit this at Wikidata
    • MusicBrainz


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