Alicia Alonzo

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Alicia Alonzo
Born
Germelina Viana Hernandez

(1946-06-01) June 1, 1946 (age 77)
OccupationActress
Years active1967–present
Children Jon Hernandez

Germelina Viana Hernandez (born June 1, 1946), better known by her stage name Alicia Alonzo, is a Filipino actress in movies and television in the Philippines. She is the sister of action star Anthony Alonzo.

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Career

She was a flight stewardess of Philippine Air Lines whose fate took a dramatic turn when her younger brother, actor Anthony Alonzo†, saw an advertisement by Lea Productions searching for a new star.

She joined showbiz from 1967 in Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan, Together Again, So Happy Together, Kwatang: A Star Is Born and Karate Kid.

She appeared in more than 140 movies and television shows up to date including Donata (1968), Marahas Ang Daigdig (1970), Kamay Na Gumagapang (1974), Kutong Lupa (1976), and Roberta (1979), among others. In 1980's, Alonzo appeared in Uhaw Sa Kalayaan (1980), Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? (1981) starring Nora Aunor and Dennis Roldan, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town! (1982) with Robert Arevalo, Liza Lorena and Raoul Aragon, Condemned (1984) starring Nora Aunor, Dan Alvaro, Gina Alajar and Sonny Parsons, Sa Dibdib Ng Sierra Madre (1985), Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig? (1987) starring Vilma Santos, Ricky Davao and Gloria Romero, Tamis Ng Unang Halik (1989) with Kristina Paner and Cris Villanueva. She did movies also in 1990's Sagot Ng Puso (1990) with Sheryl Cruz and Romnick Sarmenta, Alyas Boy Kano (1992), Warat (1999) and Soltera (1999) with Maricel Soriano.

She was also cast in a classic Philippine TV series Anna Liza played by Julie Vega aired from 1980 to 1986. She also appeared in TV series like Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2001), Mulawin (2004), Lupin (2007), Mula sa Puso (2011) and Maalaala Mo Kaya series.

In 2018, she staged a comeback on GMA Network after 4 years to play a grandmother role in Kara Mia .

Personal life

Her parents are Alfredo Hernandez and Lourdes Viana. She is the mother of actor Jon Hernandez, with former actor Ross Rival (eldest brother of Phillip Salvador).

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
1973 FAMAS Awards Best Supporting ActressVilla MirandaNominated
2000 PMPC Star Awards for Television Vic Silayan Memorial AwardWon [1]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole(s)Network
2019 Kara Mia Asuncion Machado GMA Network
2018 The Stepdaughters Felicidad "Fely" Almeda
2017 Hanggang Saan Doña Miranda Montoya-Montecillo ABS-CBN
My Dear Heart Yaya Maria
2015–2017 Doble Kara Barbara Salgado-Acosta
2015 Nathaniel Loida Pelaez
Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote Lita Vargas
2014 Give Love on Christmas: The Gift Giver Laura Aguinaldo
2013 Anna Karenina Zenaida Cervantes GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diploma Lola ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sapatos Lola
2012–2013 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Doña Victoria Altamonte GMA Network
2012 Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis Lola Andeng / Old Matilda
2011 Rod Santiago's The Sisters Yaya Maxima TV5
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Piyesa Lola Ester ABS-CBN
Mula sa Puso Minerva Trinidad
2010 Elena M. Patron's Momay Lola Conchita
2009–2010 Dahil May Isang Ikaw Doña Victoria Alferos
Ikaw Sana Tiya Mameng
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing
2008 Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang Doña Leticia Paruel GMA Network
2007 Lupin Tiya Nelia
Princess Charming Dra. Elvira
2006 Now and Forever: DuyanPrecy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Roses ABS-CBN
2005 Now and Forever: Mukha Juanita GMA Network
2004 Ikaw sa Puso Ko
2004–2005 Mulawin Rosing
2003–2004 Twin Hearts Ceta Saraga
2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Mending Morales
2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Apples, Oranges & Banana ABS-CBN
Munting Anghel Lily GMA Network
1999-2001 Marinella Minda ABS-CBN
1993 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sa Kandungan Mo Inay
1992 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Helmet
1988Hello, Uncle Sam? IBC [2]
1987Kahapon Lamang ABS-CBN
1980–1985 Anna Liza Isabel Santiago GMA Network

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
1960Court Martial (Batas Ng Hukbo)
1967Kwatang: A Star Is BornFara Diva
1967Karate Kid
1967Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan
1967Together Again
1967Teritoryo Ko Ito
1967So Happy Together
1967Nagaapoy Na Dambana
1968Bulag Na Matador
1968Private Ompong and the Sexy Dozen
1968Pitong Krus ng Isang Ina
1968Magic Guitar
1968Mad Doctor of Blood IslandMarla
1968Kaming Taga-ilog
1968Jingy
1968Good Morning Titser
1968Giyera Patani
1968Donata
1968Buhay BomberoAlice
1969Brownout
1969Batang Palengke
1969The Bandits
1969Kuwatro
1969Rikitik Love Rositik
1969Paula
1970Marahas ang Daigdig
1971Signos Trece
Tapang Brothers
Life Everlasting
1972Battle of Lingayen
Ang Gangster at ang Birhen
Dirty Hari
Isla De Toro
Villa Miranda
1973Ambrose Dugal
Digmaan sa Paraiso
Lupang Hinirang
Maalaala Mo Kaya?
Beba, the MermaidA-Lai-Sha
Aking Maria Clara
1974Bandila ng Magigiting
Weighed But Found Wanting
Kamay Gumagapang
Heroes of Dimataling
Psssst… Halika BabaeBetty (Sandra's girl)
The Devil's Daughter
1975Sangre Montilla
Concentration Camp. No. 5
Maligat Ka Kung Magsaing
May Karapatang Lumigaya
1976SakadaAurora
MortalCelia
Kung Bakit May Ulap ang Mukha ng Buwan
Kutong Lupa
Bong Bong
Daigdig ng Lagim
Langit, Lupa at Impiyerno (Pandemonium)
1977Tahan na Empoy, Tahan
1978Mananayaw
1979RobertaTinay
1987 Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Yaya Rosita
1988 Nakausap Ko ang Birhen
Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts Aling Rosa

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  2. "An Independence Day Special". Manila Standard . Standard Publications, Inc. June 9, 1988. p. 14. An unprecedented event in Philippine television. A stellar line up of the industry's most competent stars.