Eula Valdez
Eula Valdez | |
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| Born | Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes December 11, 1968 San Miguel, Manila,Philippines[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Actress,singer |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse |
Richard Litonjua
(m.2003;sep.2009) |
| Partner | Ronnie Smith Quizon (1993–2002) |
| Children | Miguel Valdes Juliana Gracia Litonjua |
| Relatives | Fernando 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
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
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
- 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
Film
- Bagets(1984) – Janice
- Hotshots(1984) – Elaine
- Bagets 2(1984) – Janice
- Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala(1984) – Monette Estrella
- Buy One, Take One(1988)
- Rosenda(1989)
- Bala... Dapat kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1(1989)
- Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay(1989)
- Kapag Langit ang Humatol(1990) – Nelia
- Barbi for President(1991)
- Ready, Get Set, Go!(1992)
- GMA Telecine Specials(1992)
- Dahil Mahal Kita(1993)
- Tumbasan Mo ng Buhay(1993)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie(1994) – Gigi
- Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story(1994) – Sara
- Sana Maulit Muli(1995) – Margie
- Madrasta(1996) – Luchi
- Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko(1997)
- Batang PX(1997)
- Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin(1997)
- Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa(1997) – Rosalie's mom
- Pagdating ng Panahon(1998)
- Magandang Hatinggabi(1998) – Carla
- Ang Babae sa Bintana(1998)
- Mula sa Puso: The Movie(1999) – Criselda Pereira
- Gimik: The Reunion(1999) – Brenda
- Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi(television film, 2000)[6][7]
- Di Kita Ma-reach(2001) – Fiscal Lourdes Palma
- Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda(2003) – Sylvia
- Ina, Anak, Pamilya(2006)
- Nagmamahal, Kapamilya(2006) – Louisa
- Rekados(2006)
- Ang Manghuhula(2009)
- Working Girls(2010) – Dr. Cleo Carillo
- Rosario(2010) – Donya Adela
- Born to Love You(2012) – Sylvia
- Dagitab(2014) – Issey Tolentino
- Pwera Usog(2016) – Catalina
- Neomanila(2017) – Irma
- Paki (Please Care)(2017)
- The Leaving(2018) – Dolores "Oreng"
- Martyr or Murderer(2023) – olderImee Marcos
- Nokturno(2024) – Lilet
Television / Digital Series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 1991–1995 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various roles | ||
| 1992–1995 | Ready, Get Set Go! | – | ||
| 1996 | Familia Zaragoza | Nimfa | ||
| 1996–1997 | Lyra | Gina Monteverde | ||
| 1997 | Wansapanataym:Bessy Basura | |||
| 1998–1999 | Halik sa Apoy | Delia | ||
| 1999–2000 | Marinella | Lilybeth "Bebeng" Santiago | ||
| 2000 | Wansapanataym:Mandy Dekwat | |||
| 2000–2002 | 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 | ||
| 2005–2006 | 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 | |||
| 2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | Alicia | ||
| 2008–2009 | LaLola | Susanna Fuentebella-Lobregat | ||
| 2009 | All About Eve | Alma Bautista-Gonzales | ||
| The Wedding | Audrey De Meñes | |||
| 2009–2010 | Dear Friend: My Christmas List | Enzo's Mother | ||
| 2010 | The Last Prince | Adela | ||
| 2010–2011 | 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 | Main Cast / Anti-Hero | ||
| 2012–2013 | 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 | |||
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Ysabel Zúñiga-Dela Rhea y Valdicañas | ||
| 2015 | Magpakailanman | Rosalyn | ||
| 2015–2016 | Princess in the Palace | Leonora Clarissa "Leona" Jacinto-Gonzaga | ||
| 2016 | Calle Siete | Sheila Mabuhay-Sebastian | ||
| 2016–2017 | Hahamakin ang Lahat | Ivy Tan | ||
| 2017 | Encantadia | Hara Avria | ||
| 2017–2018 | The Good Son | Olivia Gesmundo-Buenavidez† | Main Cast / Primary Antagonist | |
| 2018 | Tadhana: The Revenge | Dina | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing | Jane | |||
| 2018–2019 | Kadenang Ginto | Rosanna Andrada | Special Participation / Protagonist | |
| 2019 | The General's Daughter | Corazon De Leon | Main Cast / Anti-Hero / Protagonist | |
| 2020 | Love Thy Woman | Lucy Gongsu-Wong | Main Cast / Antagonist | |
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Deborah "Santa Deborah" Delos Santos | Supporting Cast / Primary Antagonist | |
| Tadhana: Sa Ngalan ng Ama | Coco | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
| 2022 | Magpakailanman: My Father's Killer | Imelda | ||
| Return to Paradise | Amanda Sta. Maria-Madrigal | Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero | ||
| Tadhana: Pahiram ng Pasko | Fatima | |||
| 2023 | Unbreak My Heart | Vangie Isidro | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | |
| 2024 | Magpakailanman: The Blind Pianist | Cion | ||
| 2024–present | Forever Young | Esmeralda Vergara | Main Cast / Antagonist | |
| TBA | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Miranda Lazaro |
Discography
Albums
- Schizo(EMI/PolyEast,2008)[8]
Singles
- Minahal Kita(I Loved You) (2008)
References
- ^ab"FamilySearch".FamilySearch.
- ^"Estanislao (Dandy) Valdes".RetrievedDecember 4,2014.
- ^"Gracia Valdes (born Amorsolo)".RetrievedDecember 4,2014.
- ^Gracia Amorsolo's Birth Certificate
The right side of Gracia Amorsolo's birth certificate has been torn. - ^'Mula Sa Puso on KChannelArchived2011-07-07 at theWayback Machine
- ^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.
- ^Lion's Den (October 17, 2020)."Fantasy, survival, and love on GMA Network this Sunday".LionhearTV.RetrievedJuly 10,2024.
- ^"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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