Esmeralda Dizon Tuazon-Ventura(born December 13, 1961), known professionally asAmy Austria(Tagalog:[ˈamiˈʔaʊstɾijabɛnˈtʊɾa]), is aFilipinofilm and television actress. She is a recipient of aFAMAS Award,2Gawad Urian Awards,3 FAP Awards and 4MMFF Awards(including three Best Actress wins).[1][2][3]
Amy Austria-Ventura | |
|---|---|
 Austria at the Sine Sandaan 2019 | |
| Born | Esmeralda Dizon Tuazon December 13, 1961 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (162 cm) |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 1 |
The Philippine Starlisted Austria among the 15 Best Actresses of All Time.[4]In 2019, Austria was inducted at theHall of Fameat theMetro Manila Film Festival.[5][6]
Life and career
editEsmeralda Dizon Tuazon is the second to the eldest among six children born in 1961 to an impoverished family. She helped the family by selling chewing gum. She studied at the Rajah Soliman High School. She was introduced to the producer Baby Martinez of MBM Productions through a common friend. She was then cast inBitayin si Baby Ama(1976), the movie that made a star of Rudy Fernandez. After her second film,Alas(1976), with Jun Aristorenas, she was given minor parts in several other pictures then dropped out of the movie scene for almost a year. When she came back in mid-1977, contract star of Jesse Ejercito's Seven Star Productions. She became quite visible in the 1970s, in such films likeDabiana(1977),Miss Dulce Amor,Ina(1978),Atsay(1978),Menor de edad(1979),Gabun: Ama Mo, Ama Ko(1979),Bedspacers(1979) andSwing It, Baby(1979). After acting in two very relevant films for 1979,Ishmael Bernal'sAliwandLino Brocka'sJaguar,Austria was finally a lead star inNang Bumuka Ang Sampaguita(1980). At a time when female parts in Filipino cinema were strong and revolutionary, Austria became a busy actress:Langis at Tubig(1980),Sugat sa Ugat(1980),Goriong Butete(1980),Tondo Girl(1981),Pusong Uhaw(1982) andWaywaya(1982). In the 1990s and well into the 21st century, she still gives powerful supporting performances, inThe Flor Contemplacion Story(1995),Muro-ami(1999),Anak(2000),Pagdating ng Panahon(2001), a Sharon Cuneta starrer andI Will Always Love You(2006) starring Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin.Anakis her second reunion movie withVilma Santos,afterLangis at TubigandPaano Ba Ang Mangarap?.
In the 2000s, Austria came back to acting Via small screen in 2000; she was part of the highly acclaimed International Primetime dramaPangako Sa 'Yoor more well known as "The Promise" from 2000 to 2002 on ABS-CBN as Lourdes in 2003, she starred in GMA-7 oriented programs such as Kirara Anong Kulay Nang Pag Ibig? The Fantasy TV SeriesMulawinfrom 2004 to 2005 and the movie adaptation turned Grand Finale of the series which was featured in 2005's Metro Manila Film Festival in her reprising role. She also made an appearance on another GMA program entitledNarito Ang Puso Ko.
In 2006, she returned to ABS-CBN for the television remake ofBituing Walang Ningning,which was extended for another month. She played a new character in the TV series made by novelist and comic creator Nerissa Cabral as an antagonist and mother to Angelika Dela Cruz's lead character Lavina as Barbara Arguelles the stage mother and con artist who has a share of her downfall. The series attained 42% percent high share in TV ratings. This was her second screentime with Dela Cruz. Austria accepted another for another Primetime Drama from a classic film and remakeWalang Kapalitas a supporting character again from 2008 to 2010. She took a break from offers from TV and film.
In 2011, she accepted the military primetime dramaMinsan Lang Kita Iibigin,which aired from March 7, 2011, to August 19, 2011. She took the role with the help from her cousin Lorna Tolentino and reunited her fellow veteran screen actors, such as Boots Anson Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, and Tonton Gutierrez, and John Estrada and her first with Coco Martin, and Maja Salvador and Andi Eigenmann.
In 2012, she starred inLorenzo's Timewith Zaijan Jaranilla, In 2013, she was seen on the lifestyle entertainment talk showInside The Cinemawith Boy Abunda on Cinema One (Movie Channel ABS-CBN Subsidiaries) and in 2014, she became a part ofIkaw Lamangon its second Book as the older version of Kim Chiu's character Isabel with fellow award-winning actors Joel Torre, Rio Locsin, Nonie Buencamino, and Christopher de Leon and also her reunion with Coco Martin, on their second series appearances. In 2015, she was seen in remake ofPangako Sa 'Yoas the adoptive mother ofKathryn Bernardo's character.
After she became part of the primetime television seriesHalikas the mother ofJericho Rosales' character, Austria returned to GMA Network forOne of the BaesandHearts on Ice,respectively.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Dabiana | Susan Romero |
| 1980 | Brutal | Monica Real |
| Langis at Tubig | Pilar Jarlego | |
| 1984 | May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo | Ester Bayung-bayongan Jr. |
| 1995 | Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara | Arlene |
| Campus Girls | Criselda | |
| The Flor Contemplacion Story | Delia Maga | |
| 1996 | In My Own Hand | Anne |
| Kristo | Mary Magdalene | |
| Nananabik... Sa 'yong Pagbabalik | ||
| Trudis Lilt | Magna | |
| 1997 | Anak ng Dilim | Magda |
| Ako Lang sa Langit | Bebang | |
| Frats | ||
| 1998 | Shirley | |
| 1999 | Anak ng Dilim | Magda |
| Bullet | ||
| Muro-Ami | Susan | |
| 2000 | Anak | Lyn |
| 2001 | Hostage | Via Morales |
| Pagdating ng Panahon | Ate Soni | |
| Bagong Buwan | Fatima | |
| 2002 | Mga Munting Tinig | Luz |
| Mano Po | Linda Go-dela Madrid | |
| 2003 | Magnifico | Tessie |
| Babae sa Breakwater | Jovy | |
| 2004 | Annie B. | |
| Singles | ||
| Beautiful Life | Benita | |
| Mano Po III: My Love | Lilia's mother | |
| 2005 | Mulawin: The Movie | Lourdes |
| 2006 | I Will Always Love You | Encar |
| 2019 | Man and Wife | Idad |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1985 | Yagit | Dolor | GMA Network |
| 1995–1996 | Kadenang Kristal | Kristal | |
| 1999 | Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? | Rose | |
| 2000 | Umulan Man o Umaraw | Chona | |
| 2000–2002 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Lourdes Magpantay-Buenavista | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2004 | Narito ang Puso Ko | Elsa Campuspos | GMA Network |
| 2004–2005 | Mulawin | Lourdes | |
| 2005 | Now and Forever:Mukha | Fatima | |
| 2005–2006 | Sugo | Graciela | |
| 2006 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Barbara Arguelles | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Walang Kapalit | Ceding | |
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Lora Sebastiano-del Tierro / Rosa Sta. Maria | |
| 2012 | Tanikala: Ang Ikaapat ng Yugto - Unos | Lupe | GMA Network |
| Lorenzo's Time | Mildred Montereal-Gamboa | ABS-CBN | |
| 2014 | Ikaw Lamang | Señora Isabelle Miravelez-Hidalgo | |
| 2015–2016 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Belen Macaspac | |
| 2017 | The Promise of Forever | Olivia Ortega-Borja | |
| 2018–2019 | Halik | Dolores "Dolor" Salvador-Bartolome | |
| 2019–2020 | One of the Baes | Josephine "Jo" Rubio / Josephine De La Cruz Aragoza | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Dear Uge: Monito Monita | Chynna | |
| 2020 | 24/7 | Lourdes Jacinto | ABS-CBN |
| 2023 | Hearts on Ice | Liberty "Libay" Bravo-Martinez | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Shining Inheritance | Rosario | |
| 2025 | Mommy Dearest | Ligaya Espiritu |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award/Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actress forAtsay | Nominated |
| 1980 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best ActressforBrutal | Won |
| 1980 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) forJaguar | Won |
| 1981 | FAMAS Award | Best Actress forBrutal | Won |
| 1982 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) forAko ang hari | Nominated |
| 1986 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) forHinugot sa langit | Nominated |
| 1986 | FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actress forHinugot sa langit | Nominated |
| 1988 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best ActressforCelestina Sanchez, Alyas Bubbles/ Enforcer: Ativan Gang | Won[7] |
| 1989 | Catholic Mass media Award | Best Actress forCelestina Sanchez A.K.A. Bubble | Won |
| 1989 | FAP Award | Best Actress forCelestina Sanchez A.K.A. Bubble | Won |
| 1989 | FAMAS Award | Best Actress forCelestina Sanchez A.K.A. Bubble | Nominated |
| 1993 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting ActressforKung Mawawala Ka Pa | Won[8] |
| 1993 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) forNarito ang puso ko | Won |
| 1993 | FAP Award | Best Supporting Actress forNarito ang puso ko | Won |
| 1994 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) forKung mawawala ka pa | Nominated |
| 1994 | FAMAS Award | Best Supporting Actress forKung mawawala ka pa | Nominated |
| 1996 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best ActressforTrudis Liit | Won[9] |
| 1996 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) forNena | Nominated |
| 1996 | Young Critics Circle, Philippines | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role forNena | Nominated |
| 2001 | FAP Award | Best Supporting Actress forThe Child | Won |
| 2002 | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress forNew Moon | Nominated |
| 2003 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) forMano Po | Nominated |
| 2003 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress forMano Po | Nominated |
| 2005 | FAP Awards, Philippines | Best Supporting Actress forBeautiful Life | Nominated |
| 2005 | Golden Screen Awards, Philippines | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) forBeautiful Life | Nominated |
| 2005 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards | Outstanding Lead Supporting Actress in a Drama Series forMulawin | Won |
| 2011 | 25th Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress forMinsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Nominated |
| 2012 | Eastwood City Walk Of Fame | Celebrity Inductee | Won |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Supporting Actress forLorenzo's Time | Nominated |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Supporting Actress forIkaw Lamang | Nominated |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Supporting Actress forPangako Sa 'Yo (2015 TV series) | Nominated |
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