Pilar Cristina "Pinky" Roxas Amador(born March 16, 1964) is a Filipino actress, singer,commercial modeland TV host.
Pinky Amador | |
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| Born | Pilar Cristina Roxas Amador March 16, 1964 Manila,Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, TV host, singer, model |
| Years active | 1986–present |
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Amador was in the originalLondoncast of theCameron Mackintoshmusical hitMiss Saigon.[1]She is seen mostly onGMA NetworkandABS-CBN.Amador is best known for her role as Moira Rutaquio-Tanyag, the main antagonist ofAbot-Kamay na Pangarap.
Background
editAmador is the niece of the late Zenaida Amador, the founder of Repertory Philippines.[2]
She is the youngest of three children from aSpanish Filipinofamily. She is 5 feet 3 inches tall and has dark brown hair and eyes.[3]
She also graduated Master's Degree in Theater Arts Bristol Old Vic Theater School.[4]
Acting
editAmador graduated fromBristol Old Vic Theatre School(an affiliated school of theUniversity of the West of England) with a master's degree in Acting, where she was awarded with aChevening Scholarshipdue to excellence. Prior to this, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree inmass communicationfromAssumption College San Lorenzo.She came to theatre via lead roles in playsI Ought to Be in Pictures,Agnes of GodandThe Foreignerfor which she has wonAliw Awardsfor Best Stage Actress.[5]
Amador then ventured into television and film and was cast in the original production ofMiss Saigonin London. Since then, she has performed on tour in the UK, and continued her television and film career both in the UK and the Philippines, with over 70 plays and musicals to her credit, over 300 television appearances, and 60 films to date. Mostly known for herantagonistrole in television and films, Amador finds it refreshing to once more play the other side of the spectrum in her current TV series. She was recently part of the TV remakeKaya Kong Abutin ang LangitstarringAngelika dela CruzandIza Calzado.
Amador finished filmingYou to Me Are EverythingforGMA Films/Regal Filmsand is currently guesting inMagkaribalforABS-CBN,and has just returned to essay her character Molly Corpuz inMomay,shown daily on ABS-CBN. She also appears as Baroness Elsa Schraeder inResorts World Manila's production ofThe Sound of Music.She also portrayed a villain role inAbot-Kamay na Pangarapas the evil and bitter wife of Dr. RJ Tanyag.
Awards and nominations
edit- 1983:Agnes of God–Aliw Awardfor Best Stage Actress[6]
- 1987:The Foreigner– Aliw Award for Best Stage Actress[6]
- 1987: Star Awards nomination for Best Newcomer –Magdusa Ka
- 1997: Parangal ng Bayan (National Young Achiever's Award) for Arts & Culture
- 1998:Urian Awardnomination for Best Supporting Actress –Sana'y Pag-ibig Na
- 2011:Zsa Zsa Zaturnah Ze Muzical Vack with a Vengeance– Gawad Buhay Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical
- 2013:Piaf–Aliw Awardsnomination for Best Actress in a Musical
- 2020: 43rd Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress - Ang Hupa - Nominated[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Magdusa Ka! | Melete |
| 1987 | Anak ng Lupa | |
| Balweg | Terry Guerrero | |
| 1992 | Pangako sa'yo | Dahlia |
| Alabang Girls | Rose | |
| 1994 | Kadenang Bulaklak | |
| Cuadro de Jack | Anna | |
| 1996 | Kabilin-bilinan ni Lola | |
| 1998 | Nagbibinata | Jane Carmona |
| Sana Pag-ibig Na | ||
| Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo | Pamela | |
| 1999 | Mamang Shotgun | Jeannie |
| 2000 | Nag-aapoy Na Laman | |
| Madame X | ||
| Ika-13 Kapitulo | Gigi | |
| 2001 | Sa Iyong Mga Haplos | |
| Sa Huling Paghihintay | Danica | |
| Halik ng Sirena | Cily | |
| Naked Nights | Stephani | |
| Sugatang Puso | Sely | |
| May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya? | Ditas | |
| 2002 | Hesus Rebolusyonaryo | Lucia Sarmiento |
| Halik | Jocelyn | |
| Tampisaw[8] | Bambi | |
| Prosti | Jacky | |
| Sex Files | Daria | |
| 2003 | Ssshhh... She Walks by Night | |
| Sukdulan | Vivian | |
| Sex Drive | Sheila's mother | |
| Walang Kapalit | Tere | |
| Ang Tanging Ina | Ina Montecillo | |
| Sa Piling ng mga Belyas | ||
| Nena Inosente | Dasia | |
| Pinay Pie | Kelly | |
| 2004 | Kuya | Chloe and Grace's mother |
| Singles | Julia | |
| Beautiful Life | Cita | |
| Forever My Love | Troy's mother | |
| Happily Ever After | Susan | |
| D' Anothers | Mrs. Tuken | |
| 2005 | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Elvie |
| 2006 | Blue Moon | Grace |
| Pacquiao: The Movie | Jinkee/Janet's mother | |
| Eternity | Dina | |
| 2007 | You Got Me! | Kevin's mother |
| Angels | Ditas | |
| Maikling Kwento | Zuleita | |
| 2008 | Loving You | Jackie |
| 2009 | Ang Manghuhula | Letty |
| 2010 | You to Me Are Everything | Estella Fernandez |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Anna |
| 2012 | My Cactus Heart | Carlo's mother |
| 2013 | She's the One | Judith |
| 2017 | Can't Help Falling in Love | Alma Aguinaldo |
| 2018 | Season of the Devil | Kwago |
| 2020 | Four Sisters Before the Wedding | Mrs. Linda Malvar |
| 2021 | Love or Money | Tita Lorena |
| 2023 | Ako si Ninoy | Mrs. Esmeralda Argos |
| 2024 | G! LU |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Head Over Heels | Suni | |
| 1994 | Bisperas ng Kasaysayan | Ma. Consuelo[9] | |
| 1996 | Bayani | Alberta | |
| 1996–2001 | Anna Karenina | Margarita "Maggie" Monteclaro[10] | |
| 2001 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Myrna | |
| 2003 | Click | Marge | |
| Twin Hearts | Murielle Brillo | ||
| 2005 | Encantadia | Carmen | |
| 2006 | Pinakamamahal | Margie Crismundo | |
| Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Myra Lazaro | ||
| 2007 | Sine Novela:Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso | Doña Nena | |
| 2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Armida / Armida Impostor | |
| Sine Novela:Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Carmen Paruel | ||
| 2008–2009 | Sine Novela:Saan Darating ang Umaga? | Agatha Rodrigo | |
| 2009–2010 | Sine Novela:Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit | Doña Monina Arnaldo-Gardamonte | |
| 2010 | Diva | Sister Leonora | |
| Love Bug Presents:The Last Romance | Greta de Jesus | ||
| Elena M. Patron's Momay | Molly Corpuz | ||
| Magkaribal | Carmen Sotto | ||
| Your Song Presents: Andi | Malou | ||
| 2011 | Reel LovePresents:Tween Hearts | Liwayway | |
| Guns and Roses | Aretha Aguilar | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya:Itak | Rosella | ||
| 2012 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw | Matilda La Peña | |
| My Daddy Dearest | Mercedes Adonis[10] | ||
| 2012–2013 | Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan | Madame Z | |
| 2013 | Be Careful with My Heart | Zenaida Belmonte | |
| Annaliza | Tessie Garcia | ||
| Wansapanataym:Copy Kat | Mommy | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya:Family Picture | Isidra | ||
| 2014 | Innamorata | Delia Cunanan | |
| Imbestigador:Baguio Massacre | |||
| Hawak Kamay | Wilma Agustin | ||
| 2015 | Forevermore | Sheree San Juan-Grande | |
| Ipaglaban Mo!:Sigaw Ng Katarungan | Alicia Solomon | ||
| Imbestigador:Serial Robber/Rapist | |||
| Buena Familia | Sandra Atendido | ||
| Karelasyon:Losyang | Tere's mother | ||
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo!:Pagnanasa | Louise's mother | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya:Popcorn | Nelda | ||
| Magpahanggang Wakas | Thea Galvez | ||
| 2017 | Wildflower | Esmeralda De Guzman-Ardiente | |
| Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Filomena Flores-Torres | ||
| 2018 | La Luna Sangre | Geneva Del Pino | |
| Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Adele Laureano | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya:Manibela | Helly | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Caridad | ||
| 2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents:Los Bastardos | Pilar Perez[10] | |
| 2019 | Tadhana:Obsession | Wilma | |
| Sahaya | Estela Silverio-del Sol | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya:Sunflower | Melba | ||
| 2020 | Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | young Zenaida | |
| Bawal na Game Show | Herself | ||
| 2021 | Daddy's Gurl | Tamisia Buendia | |
| 2022; 2024 | Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa | Janice Villa | |
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | Maggie | |
| Lyric and Beat | Sonja | ||
| Tadhana:Kambal Kaagaw | Stella | ||
| 2022–2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Moira Rutaquio-Tanyag / Morgana Go(de facto)[11] | |
| 2024 | Magpakailanman:Taylor Made Success - The John Mac Lane Coronel Story | Fe Coronel |
Theatrical shows
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| - | Miss Saigon:London | Eclea |
| 2013[12] | Piaf | Edith Piaf |
References
edit- ^"Broadwayworld International Database".Archived fromthe originalon June 14, 2012.RetrievedApril 27,2008.
- ^"Pinky Amador The Official Website: Biography".Archived fromthe originalon January 23, 2016.RetrievedJuly 1,2010.
- ^"Pinky Amador – Bio, Albums, Songs and Lyrics – OPM Filipino Music".Archived fromthe originalon April 28, 2010.RetrievedJuly 22,2010.
- ^Llamas, Cory (November 19, 2006)."Super Trouper".RetrievedNovember 3,2023.
- ^"Pinky Amador The Official Website: Awards".Archived fromthe originalon June 23, 2015.RetrievedJuly 1,2010.
- ^ab"Nostalgia".Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 4, 2006.RetrievedNovember 3,2023.
- ^"LIST: 43rd Gawad Urian names winners".GMA News Online.November 10, 2020.RetrievedNovember 3,2023.
- ^"John is Aleck's playmate in Tampisaw".Manila Standard. June 24, 2002.RetrievedNovember 3,2023.
- ^"Tonight, New Vision 9 Unfolds a Landmark Television Event!".Manila Standard.Kamahalan Publishing Corp. September 19, 1994. p. 24.RetrievedJune 3,2024.
The 1890s. A period of turmoil.
- ^abcMendoza, Ruel J. (October 17, 2023)."Pinky Amador grateful to be considered as" super villain "".PEP.ph.RetrievedNovember 3,2023.
- ^Jusay, Annalyn S. (July 29, 2023)."Pinky Amador on Lea Salonga and being Moira Tanyag".Manila Bulletin.RetrievedNovember 3,2023.
- ^Concepcion, Pocholo (March 9, 2013)."How Pinky Amador became Piaf".Lifestyle.INQ.RetrievedNovember 3,2023.