Amanda Page

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Amanda Page
Born
Anna Liza Macatangay

January 28, 1973or1974(age 50–51)
OccupationActress
Years active1995–2001
Notable work Rizal in Dapitan

Anna Liza Macatangay (born January 28, 1973or1974), known professionally as Amanda Page, is a Filipino former actress who was active from 1995 to 2001. She won Best Supporting Actress for her role as Josephine Bracken in Rizal sa Dapitan at the Gawad Urian Awards.

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Early life

Amanda Page was born Anna Liza Macatangay on January 28, 1973or1974 [1] [2] [3] She was born to Filipino parents and grew up and studied in New York United States. [4] They wanted her to grow up as a doctor who was initially opposed to her career path as an actress. [4]

Career

Known as a "sexy star", Page started her career in 1995. [2] [5] [6] She was a Viva Films actress who appearing in "tiltilating films". [2] She in films such as Gayuma, Sobra Sobra Labis Labis, and Tatsulok. [4]

She also appeared in comedy films, such as Neber 2 Geder, Indecent Professor, Trabaho Lang Dear Walang Personalan, and Strict ang Parents Ko. [4]

She was the lead actress of Phillip Salvador in Bobby Barbers: Parak. Page also starred with Fernando Poe Jr. in the 1996 film Ang Probinsyano where she played the role of Carmen. [4] [6]

Page was named Best Supporting Actress for her role as Josesphine Bracken in Rizal sa Dapitan at the Gawad Urian Award. [4]

In television, Page appeared in the sketch comedy show Bubble Gang which started airing in 1995. [4]

In July 1999, Page filed a libel suit against the Philippine Daily Inquirer for Leah Salterio-Gatdula's October 11, 1998 feature for posting a damaging photo allegedly of Page. The lawsuit was dismissed in 2000 with the court concluding that malice could not be established. [7] [8]

Page retired in 2001. Page in 2025 cites her scandal involving an alleged appearance in a sex video as the reason for her retirement. [9]

Personal life

After retiring from the entertainment industry, Page moved back to the United States. [10] She now lives in Ventura, California with her family. [4]

Page is married to Lee Mendiola since January 2010, a fellow Filipino who works as psychiatrist. They have a son. [4] [11] [12] Page works as an administrator in her husband's clinic in the US. [11]

References

  1. Acar, Aedrianne (November 24, 2016). "Trivia: Actresses na hinasa ng 'Bubble Gang' sa comedy". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "Amanda Page up close". Manila Standard. May 8, 1996. p. 31B. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  3. "Amanda Page's son Mason qualifies to join high-IQ society Mensa". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. November 28, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Franco, Bernie (September 8, 2020). "Former sexy actress Amanda Page on life after showbiz". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  5. Solis, Lolit. "Dating sexy star na si Amanda Page walang pinagbago ang hitsura pero ayaw na talaga uling mag-showbiz" [Former sexy star Amanda Page no change in appearance but does not really want to return to showbiz]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Watch: Ex-sexy star Amanda Page in sizzling dance number". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  7. Macapagal, Tony (July 31, 1999). "Amanda sues daily for ₱60m". Manila Standard. p. A1. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  8. Rivera, Blance (January 14, 2000). "No malice found; Amanda libel case against PDI junked". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. 20. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  9. "Amanda Page blames sex video scandal for early showbiz exit". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 24, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  10. Abunda, Boy (November 23, 2025). "Amanda, 'di makalimutan ang kanyang video scandal" [Amanda, ‘won't forget her video scandal]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  11. 1 2 "Amanda Page, iginiit na seryosong usapin ang mental health" [Amanda Page, urges mental health to be taken seriously]. Balitambayan (in Filipino). GMA Integrated News. November 23, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  12. "Watch: Amanda Page's son charms 'Magandang Buhay'". ABS-CBN News. January 24, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2025.