Candy Pangilinan

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Candy Pangilinan
Born
Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan

(1972-05-08) May 8, 1972 (age 53)
Present-day Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian
Years active1991–present
SpouseGilbert Alvarado (separated)
ChildrenQuentin Alvarado Pangilinan (son)
Parent(s)Augusto Tongol Pangilinan (father)
Teodorica Espiritu (mother)
Relatives Francis Pangilinan (first cousin)

Maria Carmela "Candy" Espiritu Pangilinan (born May 8, 1972) 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.

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Television and film career

In the early 1990s, she starred in supporting roles in romantic comedy films such as Hindi Magbabago with Carmina Villarroel in 1994 and in lead roles such as Dahil Ba sa Kanya in 1998. 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 portrayed herself on the November 30, 2024, episode of Magpakailanman entitled "My Very Special Son: The Candy Pangilinan Story", featuring her life story. [1]

Personal life

Pangilinan married at age 31 although she and her husband named Gilbert Alvarado, are currently separated. [2] In 2003, she gave birth to a son named Quentin, who has ADHD and autism. [3]

In August 2024, Pangilinan had been in a 10-day isolation after having been diagnosed with herpes zoster. [4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1991 Shake, Rattle & Roll III Sally
1993Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez StoryNurse
Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty
1994Hindi MagbabagoAnnette
The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana’y Mapatawad MoRegina
1995Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka (Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa!)
Love NotesMelody
Romano Sagrado: Talim sa DilimLourdes
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin: Camiguin
Ikaw Pa, Eh Love KitaTV analyst
Boy! Gising!
Manalo Matalo, Mahal KitaBisay
Isko: Adventures in AnimasiaCarol
1996ImpaktoMelba
April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin AkoChuchay
Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba?Gelli
Isa, Dalawa, Takbo!Wet Lady
MedranoGeneva
1997Dahil Tanging IkawAngel
Rizal sa Dapitan Maria
Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako?Noel's co-teacher
1998Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!Cris
Dahil Ba sa KanyaGina
Sige, Subukan Mo Sonia
1999 Mula sa Puso: The Movie Berta
Higit Pa sa Buhay KoVangie
Weder-Weder Lang 'YanNikki
Ikaw LamangHelena
2000Eto Na Naman AkoSilly
Ayos Na... Ang KasunodPilar
2002Ikaw Lamang Hanggang NgayonDina
Akala MoBeauty
2003PaknersCeiling
2006 D' Lucky Ones Tita Cara
Binibining KTess
2007Apat Dapat, Dapat ApatMaria Resurrection 'Res' Macabuhay
Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend Elsa
2008 For the First Time Josie
2009 And I Love You So Teacher Paula
Ang Tanging Pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round!) Ka Away
2010 Petrang Kabayo Maita
HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V
2011Who's That Girl?Monique
2013 Ang Huling Henya Peachy
Momzillas Gracia
2014Wala Na Bang Ibang Title?
MulatCathy
Diary ng Panget Mayordoma
Talk Back and You're Dead Selene Perez
The Gifted Mrs. Tabayoyong
2015Wang FamKay
La AmigasVeronica "Nica" Verallo-Bermudez
Etiquette for Mistresses Joy
Everyday I Love You Ninang Beth
All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Grace/Mel's Eldest Sister
2016 This Time Mrs. Analyn Buhay
Star Na si Van Damme StalloneNadia
Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin Divina Tuazon
Dukot Police Chief dela Vega
2017 Deadma Walking Martha
2018 Ang Pambansang Third Wheel Maddie
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFiAries / Leo's Mom
Nakalimutan ko nang kalimutan kaDoc Rolex
Abay Babes Madam Astra
2019 Jowable Nun
Miracle in Cell No. 7 Orphanage rectress
2020Hindi Tayo PwedeRamona
2021 Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam Tindera
Tililing Maricel
Sa Haba ng GabiNeneng
2022 Partners in Crime Giging Reynes
2023Adik Sa'yoIda
Sa MuliManang Susan
The Cheating Game Tita Gelly
Penduko Dayang Aurora
2024 Road Trip Sophia
SunnyDang

Television

YearTitleRole
1994Mixed N.U.T.S.Herself
1996–1997Good Evening... Pls. [5] [6] Herself
1998–2004 Ispup Herself
1998–1999 Mula sa Puso Berta
1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Jengky
2008 I Love Betty La Fea Catalina Dominguez With Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz
2009 Only You With Angel Locsin, Sam Milby, and Diether Ocampo Chef Minnie
2010 Kokey @ Ako Cynthia Caparas
2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Mimi Estrella With Coco Martin, Maja Salvador, and Andi Eigenmann
Daldalita Daisy the duck
P. S. I Love You Lovely
2012 Gandang Gabi Vice Herself
Hiram na Puso Becky [7]
2013 Indio Lupeng
The Gift Dorina
Wansapanataym Presents: Flores De Yayo Mommy
Celebrity Bluff Player
2014 Wansapanataym Presents: Enchanted House Cindy Dimasupil
Beki Boxer Consuelo Ponciano
Wansapanataym Presents: Perfecto Elaine
2015 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Herself - Briefcase Number 8
Celebrity Bluff Guest player
Karelasyon Joan
Marimar Perfecta
Sunday PINASaya Guest
2016 Dear Uge Laurie
Hay, Bahay! Chef Pangga
Laff, Camera, Action! Herself
Magpakailanman:Sa Malas at Swerte Rexy Soliman
Celebrity Playtime Player of Team 90's
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Aida Bale
2017 Wansapanataym: Annika Pintasera Flora With Julia Montes and JC Santos
The Lolas' Beautiful Show Guest
2018 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Emmy Reyes-Verano / Lupe Reyes
2018-2019 My Special Tatay Chona Mariano
2019 Dragon Lady Mimi
2020 Make It with You Mariel Montenegro-Dimaguiba
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Connie Herrera
Fill in the Bank Herself / Contestant
2021 Heartful Café Madam Andi
2022 The Fake Life Young Sonya
Magpakailanman: Born to Be a Queen (The Edwin Luis Story) Lily
2024Da Pers FamilyMarites
Magpakailanman: My Very Special Son: The Candy Pangilinan Story Herself
2025 It's Showtime Herself
7 Last Words [8] Testimony Sharer, Third Word

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
201026th PMPC (Philippine Movie Press Club) Star Awards Star AwardsDigital Movie Original Theme Song Of The YearAstig KaIncluded [9]
2016Cine Filipino Film Festival awardsBest ActressStar Na si Van Damme StalloneWon [10]
2016Los Angeles International Film Festival Movie Star awardsBest ActressStar Na si Van Damme StalloneWon [11]

References

  1. ↑ Ruiz, Marah (November 28, 2024). "Buhay ni Candy Pangilinan, tampok sa 'Magpakailanman'". GMA Network . Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  2. ↑ Siazon, Rachelle (May 3, 2021). "Candy Pangilinan on how she knew ex-husband cheated on her". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Candy Pangilinan shares her journey as mom to neurodivergent child". GMA News Online. June 25, 2021. Archived from the original on November 5, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  4. ↑ Purnell, Kristofer (August 28, 2024). "Candy Pangilinan unveils shingles diagnosis, calls for awareness". The Philippine Star . Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  5. ↑ Red, Isah V. (August 7, 1996). "Sweet dreams". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 28B. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ "ABC 5 launches 'Good Evening... Pls.'". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. May 13, 1996. p. 27B. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  7. ↑ Llanes, Rommel R. (March 6, 2012). "Candy Pangilinan on being loveless: "Huwag kayong malungkot, okay lang naman yun. Oo, okay lang yun!"". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  8. ↑ Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word (April 18, 2025). The 7 Last Words at Diocesan Shrine of Jesus - Good Friday, April 18, 2025 (12:00pm) #HolyWeek2025. YouTube. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ "26th PMPC Star Awards winners known on April 24". Philstar.com. April 19, 2010. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  10. ↑ Serato, Arniel C (March 21, 2016). "Candy Pangilinan gets emotional over her first Best Actress award: "I am just grateful."". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  11. ↑ Songco, Pauline (June 1, 2020). "The positivity of Candy Pangilinan". Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
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