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Eula Valdez

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Eula Valdez
Born
Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes

(1968-12-11)December 11, 1968(age 55)
Occupation(s)Actress,singer
Years active1983–present
Spouse
Richard Litonjua
(m.2003;sep.2009)
PartnerRonnie Smith Quizon (1993–2002)
ChildrenMiguel Valdes
Juliana Gracia Litonjua
RelativesFernando Amorsolo(grandfather)
Paolo Ballesteros(nephew)
Sylvia Amorsolo-Lazo(aunt)
Pablo Amorsolo(granduncle)
Frankie Evangelista(uncle)
Emil Valdes(uncle)

Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes(born December 11, 1968), professionally known asEula Valdez(Tagalog:[ˈjʊlɐbɐlˈdɛs]), is aFilipinoactress and singer, best known for her prominent role as Amor Powers in the original version ofPangako Sa 'Yo(2000) and as Janice in theBagetsfilm series (1984).

Early life

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Valdez was born at Singian Clinic (later became Singian Hospital) on December 11, 1968, inSan Miguel,Manilato Estanislao Fermin Valdes (March 28, 1920, inGapan,Nueva Ecija- March 24, 1988)[2]and Gracia Jorge Amorsolo (November 24, 1927, inBinondo,Manila- February 5, 2004, inLas Piñas).[3][1][4]Her maternal grandfather was Filipino painterFernando Amorsolo.She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies atUniversity of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Lettersand was a volleyball varsity player.

Career

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Valdez became part of the seriesMarinellastarringCamille Prats,Shaina MagdayaoandSerena Dalrymplebut she gained more popularity during her portrayal as "Amor de Jesus-Powers" in theABS-CBNtelevision seriesPangako Sa ’Yoin 2000 starringKristine Hermosa,Jericho RosalesandJean Garcia.In 2003, she was cast as Mira B. Cordero in the drama seriesDarating ang Umagacreated byJose Javier Reyes,but the series garnered low ratings. In 2005 she joinedPablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kubaplaying Lourdes Saavedra.[5]

In 2007 she starred in the TV seriesMaria Flordeluna,and after the ending of the series she did a follow-up series on ABS-CBN's rival network titledKamandagaired onGMA NetworkstarringRichard Gutierrez.Since then she became part of GMA Network's female lead actress and starred in multiple series suchAll About Eve,the short-lived Saturday paranormal seriesE.S.P.andLaLola.In 2009, she went back to ABS-CBN to do the primetime hit seriesThe Wedding,then in 2010The Last Princeand the afternoon seriesKoreana.In 2011, Eula was part of the remake ofMula sa Pusoas her comeback project to ABS-CBN where she played Selina Matias (originally portrayed byPrincess Punzalanbased on the1997 primetime drama series of the same name). On the 20th anniversary ofMMK,she is the most featured actress with the most episodes (32 episodes, as of 2014) and she was hailed "MMK Queen". In 2012, as her comeback as a contract artist she plays Olivia La Peña-San Juan on the film remake turned TV seriesMundo Man ay Magunawwhich was originally portrayed bySusan Rocesand will be Black Lily at the book two ofWalang Hanggan.[citation needed]

In 2014, Valdez returned to GMA-7 afterDyesebeland didIlustrado,Elemento,The Half Sisters,twoTAPE Inc.- GMA Network produced shows,Princess in the PalaceandCalle Siete,Hahamakin ang Lahat,and the reboot role of Queen Avria in the 2016 version ofEncantadia.[citation needed]

In 2017, she switched back to ABS-CBN. She starred in the TV seriesThe Good Sonwherein she portrayed the role of Olivia Buenavidez, the manipulative and scheming wife of Victor Buenavidez. In 2019, she starred inThe General's Daughter,portraying Corazon de Leon, a loving wife and mother. Then in 2020, she played Lucy Wong inLove Thy Woman,a fierce and overprotective mother and wife. In 2021, she portrayed Deborah delos Santos inHuwag Kang Mangamba,a religious fanatic turned faith healer.

In 2022, she returned toGMA Networkas Amanda inReturn to Paradise.[citation needed]

Awards

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  • 1998 - Highly Commended in Asian TV Awards in Singapore (MMK:"Talaarawan" )
  • 2001 - Star Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series (Pangako Sa ''Yo)
  • 2002 - Jose Rizal Award of Excellence Top Enterntainer Award as Best Actress (Pangako Sa 'Yo)
  • 2003 - Asian TV Awards Best Actress Nomination
  • 2003 - Asian TV Awards Best Actress in Singapore (MMK:"Karinderia" )
  • 2006 - Aliw Awards Best Actress in a musical (ZsaZsa Zaturnnah)
  • 2011 - Broadway World Philippines Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Nine)
  • 2015 -Young Critics CircleBest Performance (Dagitab)
  • 2015 -Gawad UrianBest Actress (Dagitab)
  • 2017 - Gawad Tanglaw Best Actress (Neomanila)

Filmography

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Film

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Television / Digital Series

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Year Title Role Network
1991—95 Maalaala Mo Kaya Various roles
1992—95 Ready, Get Set Go!
1996 Familia Zaragoza Nimfa
1996—97 Lyra Gina Monteverde
1997 Wansapanataym:Bessy Basura
1998—99 Halik sa Apoy Delia
1999—2000 Marinella Lilybeth "Bebeng" Santiago
2000 Wansapanataym:Mandy Dekwat
2000—02 Pangako Sa 'Yo Amor De Jesus-Powers
2003 Wansapanataym:Sweet Dreams, Pleasant Dreams Sweet Dreams
Darating ang Umaga Almira "Mira" Banal-Cordero
2005 Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba Lourdes Saavedra-De Vega
2005—06 Makuha Ka sa Tikim Herself - Co-host
2006 Star Circle Quest Herself - Quest Juror
2007 Maria Flordeluna Josephine "Jo" Espero-Alicante
Mga Mata ni Anghelita Bernice
2007—08 Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Alicia
2008—09 LaLola Susanna Fuentebella-Lobregat
2009 All About Eve Alma Bautista-Gonzales
The Wedding Audrey De Meñes
2009–10 Dear Friend: My Christmas List Enzo's Mother
2010 The Last Prince Adela
2010—11 Koreana Violeta Jung/Salcedo
2011 Mula sa Puso Selina Pereira-Matias
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Ms. Castro
Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break Herself - Judge
2012 Mundo Man ay Magunaw Olivia "Olive" San Juan-La Peña
Walang Hanggan Jean "Black Lily" Bonifacio / Jane Bonifacio-Montenegro
2012—13 A Beautiful Affair Carlotta Pierro
2013 Cassandra: Warrior Angel Larissa / Gloria Cruz
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Theresa De Chavez
Magpakailanman Marissa Lopez
2014 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Reyna Dyangga
Ilustrado Teodora "Doña Lolay" Alonzo y Mercado
Elemento
Magpakailanman Faith
2015—16 The Half Sisters Ysabel Zúñiga-Dela Rhea y Valdicañas
2015 Magpakailanman Rosalyn
2015—16 Princess in the Palace Leonora Clarissa "Leona" Jacinto-Gonzaga
2016 Calle Siete Sheila Mabuhay-Sebastian
2016—17 Hahamakin ang Lahat Ivy Tan
2017 Encantadia Hara Avria
2017—18 The Good Son Olivia Gesmundo-Buenavidez†
2018 Tadhana: The Revenge Dina
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing Jane
2018—19 Kadenang Ginto Rosanna Andrada
2019 The General's Daughter Corazon De Leon
2020 Love Thy Woman Lucy Gongsu-Wong
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Deborah "Santa Deborah" Delos Santos
Tadhana: Sa Ngalan ng Ama Coco
2022 Magpakailanman: My Father's Killer Imelda
Return to Paradise Amanda Sta. Maria-Madrigal
Tadhana: Pahiram ng Pasko Fatima
2023 Unbreak My Heart Vangie Isidro
2024 Magpakailanman: The Blind Pianist Cion
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Miranda Lazaro
Forever Young

Discography

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Albums

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Singles

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  • Minahal Kita(I Loved You) (2008)

References

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  1. ^ab"FamilySearch".FamilySearch.
  2. ^"Estanislao (Dandy) Valdes".RetrievedDecember 4,2014.
  3. ^"Gracia Valdes (born Amorsolo)".RetrievedDecember 4,2014.
  4. ^Gracia Amorsolo's Birth Certificate
    The right side of Gracia Amorsolo's birth certificate has been torn.
  5. ^'Mula Sa Puso on KChannelArchived2011-07-07 at theWayback Machine
  6. ^Red, Isah V.; Bien, Carmela Bona (October 8, 2001)."Predictable wins, surprise victories at 15th Star Awards for TV".Manila Standard.Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 21.RetrievedJuly 10,2024.GMA Telesine's 'Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi' won the Best Movie (made) for Television.
  7. ^Lion's Den (October 17, 2020)."Fantasy, survival, and love on GMA Network this Sunday".LionhearTV.RetrievedJuly 10,2024.
  8. ^"Eula Valdez collaborates with her ex-husband for 'Schizo' | Guide | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz".Philippine Entertainment Portal.Archived fromthe originalon March 5, 2016.RetrievedJanuary 16,2013.
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