Dexter Doria

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Dexter Doria
Nationality Filipino
OccupationActress
Years active1977–present

Dexter Doria is a Filipino veteran actress. She has appeared in more than 175 films and several television programs from ABS-CBN and GMA Network, often in supporting roles.

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Early life

Doria graduated with a degree in AB Humanities from the University of the Philippines. [1] In her time at UP, she also wrote film reviews for the magazine of The Manila Times . [2]

Career

Doria was working at an automotive office when one day in 1976 she accompanied her actress friend Nympha Bonifacio to the set of her film The College Girls. She was noticed by director Emmanuel Borlaza, who cast her on the spot for a scene with Eddie Gutierrez. Impressed, Borlaza wanted to add her to more scenes, but she had already left the set due to her office job. After another meeting with Borlaza, he and Bonifacio helped her start her acting career. [1]

In 1977, Doria appeared in such movies as Elektrika Kasi, Eh!, Tisoy, Babae!, Iligpit Si Pretty Boy, and Burlesk Queen, starring Vilma Santos and Rosemarie Gil, among others.

She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in 1978 FAMAS Award for the movie Inay. [1] She also received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress Gawad Urian Awards in Moral (1982).

Doria appeared on several game shows in the 2000s, appearing on Family Feud and then winning P300,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? [3] [4] In 2002, she joined the cast of the IBC-13 police tv show S.A.T.S.U. [5] She also gave an excellent performance that year in the film Mga Munting Tinig, in which she played a school principal. [6] For her performance, she was nominated once again for a Best Supporting Actress award in the Gawad Urian Awards, but lost to Elizabeth Oropesa. [7] She got to act with Oropesa in the film Homecoming a year later. [8]

Doria alternated between GMA and TV5 in 2010, appearing on both the comedy musical series Diva and the horror series Midnight DJ. [9] [10] In 2014, she joined the cast of GMA's Hiram na Alaala . [11] In 2017, she finally got her first lead role in the film Paki, in which she played Noel Trinidad's wife of 50 years. Paki won Best Picture at the Cinema One Originals Film Festival, while she received a Best Actress nomination in that film festival. [1] [12]

In 2021, Doria finally won FAMAS Best Supporting Actress, a Gawad Urian Award, and a Gawad Tanglaw for Memories of Forgetting. In that film she played a mother suffering from Alzheimer's. [13] She also played an activist nun in the musical film Katips that year. [14] In 2022, she was a regular cast member of the GMA Network hit drama series Abot-Kamay na Pangarap , she played the role of Susanna "Susan" Burgos, a former cruel yet loving, kind-hearted, fierce, and supportive stepmother to Lyneth which is played by Carmina Villarroel and the step-grandmother to Analyn, which is played by Jillian Ward. [15] [16] The show was a ratings hit, beating all the evening primetime shows in the country. [17]

Personal life

Doria was married in her teens, and they had a son. Their marriage only lasted two years. [2] Although she got into several other relationships later on in life, she is still single. [1]

As a UP student, Doria took part in the First Quarter Storm. [14] In 2022, she launched the digital show Didi Serye on her social media accounts in which she informed viewers about facts on the Martial Law era. [18]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleFilm Company
1977Sugar DaddyRosie
InayBecky
Lotus Films
1982 Moral Mrs. Torres
Seven Star Productions
1983KirotDivina
1984Batuigas II: Pasukuin si WawayMrs. Marcelino
Vanguard Films
1985LalakweSara
Essex Films
Company of WomenMama San
Athena Productions
1988 Stomach In, Chest Out
Cine Suerte
I Love You 3x a Day Stella
Me and Ninja LiitMama San
1989 Alex Boncayao Brigade: The Liquidation Arm of the NPA Fe
Olympia Pictures
Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibigOlga
Pahiram ng Isang UmagaAleli Espiritu
ValentinaPerla
Lea Productions
ImpaktitaMrs. Concepcion
Sa Kuko ng Agila Lolit
JE Productions
Aso't PusaMaristela
Estudyante BluesBenita
Jessa: Blusang Itim 2Adela
Solar Films
Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa SariliMrs. Asuncion
RosendaGlenda
Mina Films
Huwag Kang Hahalik sa DiabloMona
Boots Oyson: Sa Katawan Mo, Aagos ang Dugo!Carmen
Horizon Films
1990Starzan III: The Jungle TriangleTakla
Tootsie Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang AtrasanDoña Barang
Patigasan ang LabananGorgonia
Triple R Films
Mana sa InaOlivia Sevilla
Regent Films
Titser's Enemi No. 1Goliath's Mother
I Have 3 EggsLorraine
Hanggang Saan ang Tapang Mo?Cynthia
Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?Mrs. Manfort
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo Shirley
Naughty BoysMadonna
InosenteRosa
Double M Films
Si Prinsipe Abante at ang Lihim ng Ibong AdarnaAmazon Queen
ClaudiaOrang
Good Harvest Productions
1991Umiyak Pati LangitPilar
Pacwood Films
Humanap Ka ng Panget: The Movie Mrs. Arellano
Pretty Boy HoodlumSenyang
Barbi for PresidentLily San Pedro
Filmstar Productions
Pido Dida 2 (Kasal Na)Shirley
1992Alabang GirlsSister Mary
Pacifico Guevarra: Dillinger ng Dos ParesDenang
Akin ang Pangarap MoDiding
Daddy GoonsDoña Madonna
Grease Gun GangMrs. Lee
Working StudentsMrs. Batubalani
1993Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol ng PusoRecruiter
Pido Dida 3: May Kambal NaShirley
Dodong ArmadoNora
Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo, Sgt. Bobby Aguilar!Tita Caring
First Films
Task Force HabagatMrs. Mendez
J & R Films
1994Chick BoysMrs. Sipag
ForeverMrs. Tagle
The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo!Loretta
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining BigasLagring
Epimaco Velasco: NBIMother of 2yr. Old Girl
Lucas AbelardoGovernor's Wife
Brat Pack: Mga Pambayad AtrasoMrs. Fernandez
Col. Billy Bibit, RAMMother of Bibit
Kalabog en BosyoDoña Patutsang
Sa Isang Sulok ng Mga PangarapMayet
Talahib at RosasAbba's mother
Tatlong Anak, Isang AmaJack's mother
Diamond Jade Films
1995Urban RangersJim's mother
Paano ang Kahapon Kung Wala Na ang Ngayon?Adela
2001 Cinema Arts Inc.
Barkadang Walang AtrasanMother of Alvin
Kapitan Tumba: The Captain Jose Huevos StorySabrina
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita!Mangkukulam / Manghuhula
Neo Films
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan Delia
Viva Films
Epifanio Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye Madonna
Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore [19] Mrs. Sy
Regal Films
Golden Lions Films
Pustahan Tayo! Mahal Mo Ako!Mrs. Dolor
Sabado Nights Shiela's mom
1996Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso KoThe Manghuhula
Bayarang PusoInday Malabanan
KailanmanMeding
April Boys: Sana Ay Mahalin Mo Rin AkoMrs. Irlandez
1997 Paano Ang Puso Ko? Cita
Nasaan ang Puso?Tia Ines
MAQ Productions
Ang Pulubi at ang PrinsesaTita Bella
Habang Nasasaktan, Lalong TumatapangEmil's mother
Kaliwa't Kanan, Sakit ng KatawanMaggie
Scorpio Films
Kool Ka LangChuchi
Matinik Na Bading, Mga Syokeng BukingMommy Claire
Neo Films
Pag-ibig Ko Sa'Yo'y TotooMother of Beth
1998NagbibinataLilian Arandia
Hiling Margarita
Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako?Mrs. dela Paz
Neo Films
1999 Mister Mo, Lover Ko Dra. Dumalaga
Crown Seven Ventures
MalditaMarita
Jowell Films
2000 Spirit Warriors Ms. Arriola
2001Tusong TwosomeDoña Mercedes
Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit!Madam Amparing
2002Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2Ladyguard
Markova: Comfort GayMarkova's Mother
RVQ Productions
Hanggang Kailan Ako Papatay Para Mabuhay?Rosario
Sunlight Films
Singsing ni LolaCellmate
2003XerexLyla
Small Voices Mrs. Pantalan
LiberatedAuntie Evita
2004 Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela-Wan Mrs. Cabangon
Check-InnAling Dely
ATB-4 Films
Pa-siyamMila
Liberated 2Auntie Evita
2008 Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! Dexter
2011 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! Ester
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Mrs. Reyes
2015 Etiquette for Mistresses Alicia
Felix Manalo Tiya Isabel
2019Man and WifeTuding
Cineko Productions
2021 Katips Sister Claire
Philstagers Film
2022 Eyes on Fire Carmelita
Viva Films

Television series

YearTitleRole(s)Network
1987 Maricel Regal Drama Special Carol Silva [20] ABS-CBN
1996 Tierra Sangre Margarita Sangre RPN
1998 Halik sa Apoy Cora GMA Network
1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Forceps Guest ABS-CBN
1999–2001 Marinella Belinda
2002 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Rebecca GMA Network
2004 Love to Love: Pretty Boy Recurring Role
Spirits Miss V ABS-CBN
2006 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Guest GMA Network
2007Dalawang TisoyMimi RPN
Princess Charming Loreta GMA Network
Rounin Guest ABS-CBN
Margarita Magda
Impostora Dorina GMA Network
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Selma
2008 Komiks Presents: Varga Perla ABS-CBN
Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang Aida Abrigo GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan Caring ABS-CBN
Obra Various GMA Network
2009 Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman Inya Benitez
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers Series Mrs. Labrador ABS-CBN
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan Jesusa
Sine Novela: Trudis Liit Carmen "Menang" Cristobal GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Seaweeds Ceding ABS-CBN
Diva Guest GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bracelet Evelyn Chen ABS-CBN
2011 Spooky Nights GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalyon Francisca ABS-CBN
Nita Negrita Segunda GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay Guest ABS-CBN
Sinner or Saint [21] Yvette GMA Network
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Guest ABS-CBN
Luna Blanca Eloisa GMA Network
Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Sofia
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Guest ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Hannah Panahon
Wansapanataym: Kuryentina Aning
Biritera Celeste GMA Network
My Beloved Old Dessa
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing Pacing ABS-CBN
My Husband's Lover Luz GMA Network
Villa Quintana Pilar Digos
2014 Hiram na Alaala Yolanda "Ola" Dizon
2015 Pari 'Koy Salome Marasigan
Little Nanay Flor
2016 Hanggang Makita Kang Muli Yolanda
Sa Piling ni Nanay Almeda "Meding" Alfonse
2017 Trops Armida Santiago
Mulawin vs. Ravena Elena
2018–2019 Playhouse Rebecca "Becca" Ilaban ABS-CBN
2019 Alex and Amie Principal Carmela "Mel" Ronquillo-Diaz GMA Network
Dragon Lady Rebecca Chan
Beautiful Justice Lorna Chua
2019–2020 The Gift Diding
2021Kung Pwede LangAling Baby Vivamax
Niña Niño Lola Juanita TV5
2022–present Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Susana "Susan" Burgos GMA Network

Television anthologies

YearTitleRole(s)Network
2017 Tadhana: Ang Batang RefugeeLuding
2018 Dear Uge: Bagong Bahay, Bagong AwayLenlen
Tadhana: Ang DisgrasyadaNanay Beth
Magpakailanman: Ang Kamao ng Beking Boksingero (The Yohan Golez Story)Selya
Dear Uge: I Hate You, I Love YouRowena Bugayon
Tadhana: PanganayEsper
Imbestigador: TraysikelRowena Dizon
2019 Tadhana: LindolSu Wei
Dear Uge: Senior's Love AffairJoy
Magpakailanman: Lotto Winner, Naging LoserNanay Mimang
Tadhana: Yaya CEODolor
Imbestigador: KatiwalaEmy Marin
Maalaala Mo Kaya: AlkansyaEstrella
Imbestigador: Mag-inang CybersexAlmira
2020 Magpakailanman: Ang Kabit na Walang MukhaRhea
2022 Tadhana: HerederaNita
Imbestigador: Bata sa KanalEdwina Garcia

Awards and nominations

YearWorkAwardCategoryResultSource
1978InayBest Supporting Actress FAMAS Awards Nominated [1]
1982Moral Gawad Urian Awards Nominated [22]
2002 Mga Munting Tinig Nominated [7]
2017Malinka Ya LabiBest Performance (shared with her castmates) Young Critics Circle Nominated
2017PakiBest ActressCinema One Originals Film FestivalNominated [12]
2018 Luna Awards Nominated [23]
FAMAS Awards Nominated [24]
Gawad Urian Awards Nominated [25]
2018—Presidential Jury Award for Acting Excellence Gawad Tanglaw Awards Won [26]
2021Memories of ForgettingBest Supporting Actress FAMAS Awards Won [13]
Gawad Tanglaw Awards Won
Gawad Urian Awards Won
2022Filipino Arts & Cinema International Film FestivalWon [27]
2023Star Awards for MoviesNominated [28]

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