Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve-Israel,known professionally asRio Locsin(born October 3, 1961), is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her roles in films with underlyingsocial themes,she began her career playing daring characters and eventually ventured dramatic roles in the succeeding years, noted for her portrayals inLino Brocka'sIna, Kapatid, Anak(1979) andInit(1979), Elwood Perez'sDisgrasyada(1979),Ishmael Bernal'sManila By Night(1980) &Working Girls(1984) andLaurice Guillen'sKapag Puso’y Sinugatan(1985). In 2009, she was named Best Supporting Actress at theCinema One Originals Digital Film Festivaland was inducted at theEastwood City Walk of Famein 2012, in addition to numerous nominations fromFAMAS Awards,Gawad Urian,LunaandGolden Screen TV Awards.[1]
Rio Locsin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia October 3, 1961 Candelaria, Quezon,Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) | Padim Israel Al Tantay(separated) |
| Children | 3 |
Career
editLocsin was launched to stardom in Regal Films'Disgrasyada(1978) which became a huge box-office hit. Since then, she was given roles which are sexy likeMenor de Edad(1979),Love Affair(1979),Ina, Kapatid, Anak(1979),Rissa Jones(1979),Stepsisters(1979),Waikiki(1980),Disco Madhouse(1980),Manila by Night(1980),Unang Yakap(1980),Kambal sa Uma(1980),Kasalanan Ba(1981), among others.
She also had the privilege of transforming toDarnavia the low-budgeted, poorly-directedBira, Darna, Bira(1979) withRomnick Sarmentaas Ding.[2]In 1982, she essayed the role of a ghost inHaplos(1982) playing support toVilma Santos.Other memorable roles were in movies,Salawahan(1979),Working Girls(1984),Soltero(1984),Kailan Tama ang Mali?(1985),Kapag Puso ang Sinugatan(1985) andHuwag Mo kaming Isumpa(1985).
In 1981 to 1982, she top-billed an afternoon drama show over GMA-7 entitled,Hiyas.
As a commercial model, she endorsed, "San-ing" and "Lyna" medicated products, including Bax jeans during the late 70s until early 80s.
She attendedSiena Collegein Quezon City.
In 2012, Locsin was inducted at theEastwood City's Walk of Famefor her contribution to Philippine film industry.[3]She was recognized as one of the prominentsex goddessesof the late 70s.[4][5]As a seasoned actress, Locsin has garnered multiple nominations fromFAMASandGawad Urian Awards.[6]In 2009, she bagged the "Best Supporting Actress" award at the 5thCinema One Originals Digital Movie Film Festival.[7]
As a film actress she has starred in lead roles through the 70s 80s and 90s in the late 90s she starred in Daytime dramas such as Kadenang Kristal and Mula sa Puso between 1995 and 1999 and in 1999 was tapped to portray Katrina in Marinella, replacing Hilda Koronel as the main antagonist of the series. She ventured in many Primetime Television dramas and in 2006, she starred in more Television dramas memorably as Edad in Gulong Ng Palad remake on ABS-CBN and 2007 she starred as a antiheroine in Pangarap Na Bituin in 2007 she starred in the hit tv series Margarita as she ventured away she did more roles then ever. Her public marriage to actor Al Tantay dissolved.
Personal life
editShe marriedAl Tantay,but they separated after a few years. She remarried to a former basketball player turned Evangelical Christian pastor,Padim Israel.She has three daughters.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Bedspacers | Regal Films | |
| Salawahan | |||
| Ina Kapatid Anak | Erlinda | ||
| Disgrasyada | Maria | ||
| Kambal sa Uma | Vira and Ela | ||
| Bira, Darna, Bira! | Narda/Darna | MBM Productions | |
| 1980 | Manila by Night | Bea | Regal Films |
| 1981 | Kasalanan Ba? | Elvira "Elvie" Santos | |
| 1982 | Haplos | Auring | APG Films |
| 1984 | Working Girls | Sabel Rosales | Viva Films |
| 1986 | Bagets Gang | Hilda Lacson | Amazaldy Film Production |
| Kailan Tama ang Mali | Helen | Viva Films | |
| Working Boys | Jill | ||
| 1987 | Balweg | Azon | |
| 1995 | Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa | Amelia | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Nilda | |
| 1999 | Bayaning 3rd World | Trinidad "Trining" Rizal | Cinema Artists Philippines |
| 2004 | Minsan Pa | Pacing | MLR Films, Inc. |
| 2006 | You Are the One | Myra Ramos-Garcia | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | Amigo | Corazon Dacanay | Variance Films & Star Cinema |
| Paano Na Kaya | Tessie Chua | Star Cinema | |
| Working Girls | Sabel Rosales | Viva Films, GMA Films, & Unitel Pictures | |
| 2014 | She's Dating the Gangster | Athena Abigail's Mom | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | The Breakup Playlist | Marissa David | Star CinemaandViva Films |
Television
editAwards and nominations
edit| Award[a] | Year[b] | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival | 2009 | Best Supporting Actress | Si Baning, si Maymay at Ang Asong si Bobo | Won | [8] |
| Eastwood City Walk of Fame | 2012 | Inductee | Herself | Won | [9] |
| FAMAS Awards | 1983 | Best Supporting Actress | Haplos | Nominated | [10] |
| 1987 | Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa | Nominated | [11] | ||
| 2007 | Don't Give Up On Us | Nominated | [12] | ||
| Gawad Pasado Awards | 2016 | Best Supporting Actress | Iisa | Nominated | [13] |
| Gawad Urian Awards | 1981 | Best Actress | Manila by Night | Nominated | [14] |
| 2011 | Best Supporting Actress | Amigo | Nominated | [15] | |
| 2016 | Iisa | Nominated | [16] | ||
| Golden Screen TV Awards | 2005 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Special | Maalaala Mo Kaya( "Skating Rink" ) | Nominated | [17] |
| Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards | 2022 | Fave Momshie/Mamita | Various roles | Nominated | [18] |
| Luna Awards | 2016 | Best Supporting Actress | The Breakup Playlist | Nominated | [19] |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2000 | Best Drama Actress | Marinella | Nominated | [20] |
| 2011 | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya( "Silbato" ) | Nominated | [21] | |
| Urduja Film Festival | 2016 | Best Supporting Actress | Bambanti | Won | [22] |
| Young Critics Circle | 2001 | Best Performance | Bayaning 3rd World | Nominated | [23] |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^"Rio Locsin remembers classic films with acclaimed directors".PEP.ph.RetrievedAugust 12,2022.
- ^Llanera, Melba R. (August 15, 2022)."Rio Locsin recounts with amusement her low-tech version of Darna 43 years ago".PEP.ph.RetrievedAugust 24,2023.
- ^"Kuya Germs' Walk of Fame (Year 7) honorees".philstar.RetrievedAugust 12,2022.
- ^de Guzman, Nicai (May 18, 2018)."Yesterday's" Bomba Stars "Have Become Today's Serious Actresses".Esquiremag.ph.RetrievedAugust 12,2022.
- ^"Rio Locsin discourages daughters from entering showbiz".PEP.ph.RetrievedAugust 12,2022.
- ^"55th FAMAS Awards Night to take place on November 25".PEP.ph.RetrievedAugust 12,2022.
- ^"Cinema One Originals 2009 winners bared".PEP.ph.RetrievedAugust 12,2022.
- ^Germs, Kuya (November 25, 2009)."Akting ni Rio Locsin ngayon lang napansin".The Philippine Star.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
- ^"26 celebrities were honored during the Walk of Fame (Year 7) held last December 1 at Eastwood, Quezo".PEP.ph.December 4, 2012.
- ^"31st FAMAS Awards (1983)".The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences.July 17, 2006. Archived fromthe originalon July 17, 2006.RetrievedMarch 15,2024.
- ^"35th FAMAS Awards".The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences.July 17, 2006. Archived fromthe originalon July 17, 2006.RetrievedMarch 15,2024.
- ^"55th FAMAS Awards Night to take place on November 25".PEP.ph.RetrievedMarch 15,2024.
- ^Mariñas, Niza (March 13, 2016)."Kapamilya stars dominate Gawad Pasado awards".Cebu Daily News.RetrievedMarch 15,2024.
- ^"MANILA BY NIGHT by Ishmael Bernal".Philippine Film Archive (Film Development Council of the Philippines).RetrievedMarch 15,2024.
- ^Villasanta, Boy."Manunuri explains why it chose only 3 stars as Artista ng Dekada".ABS-CBN News.[dead link]
- ^Villano, Alexa (June 22, 2016)."FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian 2016".Rappler.
- ^"Golden Screen Awards nominees announced".The Philippine Star.November 12, 2005.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
- ^"Topnotch artists vie for" Fave Supporting Actor and Actress "in" JTV Fan Favorite Awards ".ABS-CBN Corporate.August 15, 2022.
- ^Villano, Alexa (September 18, 2016)."FULL LIST: Winners, Luna Awards 2016".Rappler.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
- ^"Commendable choices at Star TV Awards".Philippine Daily Inquirer.October 14, 2000. p. 53.
- ^"25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared".PEP.ph.October 29, 2011.
- ^"3rd Urduja Film Fest held in P'sinan".The Official Website of the Province of Pangasinan.December 5, 2016.RetrievedMarch 14,2024.
- ^"Pinoy classics".Philippine Daily Inquirer.July 26, 2007. p. 45.