Candy Pangilinan | |
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Born | Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan |
Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian |
Years active | 1991–present |
Spouse | Gilbert Alvarado (separated) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Augusto Tongol Pangilinan Teodorica Espiritu |
Relatives | Francis Pangilinan (first cousin) |
Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan, popularly known as Candy Pangilinan, is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She won best actress for CineFilipino 2016 and Los Angeles International Film Festival for the movie Star na si Van Damme.
In the early 1990s, she starred in supporting roles in romantic comedy films such as "Hindi Magbabago" with Carmina Villaroel in 1994 and 1997, Dahil Ba Sa Kanya as a lead role alongside Aga Muhlach, Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski and Onemig Bondoc and "Sige Subukan Mo" with Ace Vergel and Maricel Soriano. 1998 in "Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo" her second time working with Maricel Soriano and Jolina Magdangal, "Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako" with Regine Velasquez and in 2000 in "Ayos Na Ang Kasunod" with Fernando Poe, Jr. and Ara Mina. In 2007, she was cast in a comedy film Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat with friends and comedians Rufa Mae Quinto, Pokwang, Eugene Domingo, produced by Quinto with Viva Films and ON Q-28 Productions. In television, she is known for her role in the series Mula Sa Puso until its finale in 1999 she then played side kick to Claudine Barretto's character Rosario in Saan Ka Man Naroroon in 1999 to 2001. I Love Betty La Fea from 2008 to 2009 with a follow-up on the Philippine remake of Only You with Angel Locsin, Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo on ABS-CBN and the Critically Acclaimed Series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin in 2011, in 2012 she did supporting roles for GMA Network such as Forever with Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann and Gloria Romero, and Hiram na Puso with Gina Alajar and Kris Bernal, she then did notable guest appearances on the hit Saturday trivia-game show Celebrity Bluff alongside Eugene Domingo in 2013. In 2014, she guest starred on TV5 on Sharon , Kasama Mo Kapatid , Beki Boxer , Regal Shocker Presents, Showbiz Police , Face the People and Tropa Mo Ako Unli. In Wansapanataym , the revived TV series back in ABS-CBN in Perfecto and Noreen Capili's My App Boyfie.
Pangilinan married at age 31 although she and her husband are currently separated. [1] She has a son named Quentin who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and also Autism. [2]
Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
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2024 | Sunny | Dang | CJ Entertainment / Studio Viva / Viva Films |
Road Trip | Sophia | Viva Films | |
2023 | Penduko | Viva Films | |
The Cheating Game | Tita Gelly | GMA Pictures | |
Sa Muli | Manang Susan | Viva Films | |
Adik Sa'yo | Ida | Viva Films | |
2022 | Partners in Crime | Giging | Star Cinema / Viva Films |
2021 | Sa Haba ng Gabi | Neneng | Reality Entertainment / Viva Films |
Tililing | Maricel | Viva Films | |
Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam | Tindera | Viva Films | |
2020 | Hindi Tayo Pwede | Ramona | Viva films |
2019 | Miracle in Cell No. 7 | Orphanage Rectress | Viva Films |
Jowable | Nun | Viva Films | |
2018 | Abay Babes | Madam Astra | Viva Films |
Nakalimutan ko nang kalimutan ka | Doc Rolex | Wilbros Films | |
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi | Aries / Leo's Mom | Cignal Entertainment / Octobertrain Films / The IdeaFirst Company | |
Ang Pambansang Third Wheel | Maddie | Viva Films | |
2017 | Deadma Walking | Martha | OctoArts Films |
2016 | Dukot | Police Chief dela Vega | Star Cinema |
Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin | Divina Tuazon | Heaven's Best Entertainment / Viva Films | |
Star na si Van Damme Stallone | Nadia | CineFilipino / MediaQuest / PLDT-Smart Foundation | |
This Time | Mrs. Analyn Buhay | Viva Films | |
2015 | All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Grace/Mel's Eldest Sister | Star Cinema |
Everyday I Love You | Ninang Beth | Star Cinema | |
Etiquette for Mistresses | Joy/Ina's (Eldest Sister) | Star Cinema | |
La Amigas | Veronica "Nica" Verallo-Bermudez | ||
Wang Fam | Kay | Viva Films | |
2014 | The Gifted | Mrs. Tabayoyong | MVP Entertainment / Viva Films |
Talk Back and You're Dead | Selene Perez | Star Cinema | |
Diary ng Panget | Mayordoma | Viva Films | |
Mulat | Cathy | DVent Productions | |
Wala Na Bang Ibang Title? | Teatro Republica de Filipinas | ||
2013 | Momzillas | Gracia | Star Cinema / Viva Films |
Ang Huling Henya | Peachy | Viva Films | |
2011 | Who's That Girl? | Monique | SM Development Corporation (SMDC) / Viva Films |
2010 | HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V | Exogain | |
Petrang Kabayo | Maita | Viva Films | |
2009 | Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Ka Away | Star Cinema |
And I Love You So | Teacher Paula | Star Cinema | |
2008 | For the First Time | Josie | Star Cinema |
2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend | Elsa | OctoArts Films |
Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Maria Resurrection 'Res' Macabuhay | on-Q 28 Productions / Viva Films | |
2006 | Binibining K | Tess | Reality Entertainment |
D' Lucky Ones | Tita Cara | Star Cinema | |
2003 | Pakners | Ceiling | FPJ Productions |
2002 | Akala mo | Beauty | Viva Films |
Ikaw lamang hanggang ngayon | Dina | Viva Films | |
2000 | Ayos Na ... Ang Kasunod | Pilar | FPJ Productions |
Eto Na Naman Ako | Silly | Millennium Cinema | |
1999 | Ikaw Lamang | Helena | Viva Films |
Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan | Nikki | Star Cinema | |
Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko | Vangie | MAQ Productions | |
Mula Sa Puso: The Movie | Berta | Star Cinema | |
1998 | Sige subukan mo | Sonia | Regal Films |
Dahil Ba Sa Kanya | Gina | Available Light Production / Viva Films | |
Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! | Cris | Star Cinema | |
Honey, Nasa Langit na ba Ako? | Noel's Co-teacher | Neo Films | |
1997 | Rizal sa Dapitan | Maria | Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines / Movpix International / Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) |
Dahil Tanging Ikaw | Angel | Viva Films | |
1996 | Medrano | Geneva | Mother Studio Films / Regal Films |
Isa, Dalawa, Takbo! | Wet Lady | Star Cinema | |
Impakto | Melba | Regal Films | |
April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako | Chuchay | Viva Films | |
Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim | Lourdes | Regal Films | |
Mahal Kita Alam Mo Ba? | Gelli | Viva Films | |
1995 | Boy! Gising! | Regal Films | |
Ikaw Pa, Eh Love Kita | TV Analyst | Regal Films | |
Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka (Daddy ka na, Mommy ka pa!) | M-Zet Productions / Mahogany Pictures | ||
Manalo Matalo Mahal Kita | Bisay | Neo Films | |
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin: Camiguin | MAQ Productions | ||
Isko: Adventures in Animasia | Carol | OctoArts Films | |
Love Notes | Melody | Viva Films | |
1994 | The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana’y Mapatawad Mo | Regina | Regal Films / MAQ Productions [4] |
Hindi Magbabago | Annette | Regal Films | |
1993 | Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty | Seiko Films [5] | |
Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story | Nurse | OctoArts Films | |
1991 | Shake, Rattle & Roll III | Sally | Regal Films [6] |
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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2010 | 26th PMPC (Philippine Movie Press Club) Star Awards Star Awards | Digital Movie Original Theme Song Of The Year | Astig Ka | Included [7] |
2016 | Cine Filipino Film Festival awards | Best Actress | Star Na si Van Damme Stallone | Won [8] |
2016 | Los Angeles International Film Festival Movie Star awards | Best Actress | Star Na si Van Damme Stallone | Won [9] |
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