Donna Cariaga

Donna Cariaga
Donna Cariaga in 2023
Born	Donna Liza Cariaga (1994-09-21) September 21, 1994 (age 30) Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Alma mater	Saint Louis University [1]
Occupations	Actress Comedienne Producer
Years active	2017–present
Agent	Star Magic (2017-present)

Donna Liza Cariaga (born September 21, 1994), known professionally as Donna Cariaga, is a Filipina comedienne, actress and TV personality ^[2] best known for competing and winning on the second season of Funny One, a comedy competition segment in ABS-CBN noontime variety show It's Showtime ^{[3] [4]} and having her own segment in the show titled Donna What to Do, Donna What to Say after her win. ^[5]

Early life and background

Donna was an introvert when she was in highschool, despite being an introvert, she was elected SSC president in high school. ^{[6] [7]}

Donna studied Mass Communication at Baguio City’s Saint Louis University. She enrolled in the BA in Communication even though she wanted to be an engineer. ^{[6] [7]}

Personal life

Donna is in relationship with her non showbiz partner Cedrick Flores. ^[8]

Career

In her college days Donna joined theater so she can support her expenses in school. Being an introvert, she became one of the best products of Tanghalang SLU, the performing theater arts organization of Saint Louis University in Baguio City. ^[6]

She had no intention of joining a theater but eventually grew to loving it. She giving up her dream of becoming an actor but she became one after winning in Funny One she explore the field of acting. ^[6]

Before she wins the Funny One segment on It's Showtime , she was doing extra in Forevermore a Philippine television drama where she have an acting scene with Liza Soberano because it was shot in Baguio City. ^[9]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Ref!
2025	Lola Barang
	Flower Girl	Cameo	[10]
	Everything About My Wife	Sophia	[11]
	Sampung Utos Kay Josh	Holdupper's Wife	[12]
2024	Espantaho	Frida	[13]
	My Future You	Flower Vendor
	Mujigae		[14]
	Balota	Anita Hernandez	[15]
	Fruitcake	Sonia	[16]
	A Lab Story	Ma'am Kristine	[17]
	I Am Not Big Bird	Tanya	[18]
2023	Family of Two	Donna
	Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme	Hasmine (segment "Glitch")	[19]
	A Very Good Girl	Karen Merino	[20]
	Third World Romance	Maymay	[21]
	Ten Little Mistresses	Chicklet	[22]
2022	Mahal Kita, Beksman	Analyn	[23]
	Retirada		[24]
	Ngayon Kaya	Charmaigne	[25]
2021	The Women of TONTA Club	Waitress
	Huwag Kang Lalabas	Daday (segment "Hotel")	[26]
	Love Is Color Blind	Stephi	[27]
	Rabid	Princess	[28]
	On the Job: The Missing 8	Melai	[29]
	A Girl and a Guy	Marga	[30]
2019	3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!	Gloria	[31]
	Unforgettable	Lotto Outlet Customer
	Papa Pogi	Venus	[32]
2018	The Hopeful Romantic	Ilocana Maid	[33]
	Unli Life	Hugot Tina	[34]
	Harry & Patty	Dolly
2017	Dapol tan payawar na Tayug 1931	Valentina Vidal
	Neomanila	Gang Member

TV series

Year	Title	Role
2022-present	Regal Studio Presents	Czarina / Kuring / Maribel
2024	Makiling	Emily
	Tadhana	Belinda
2023	Batang Quiapo	Becky
	Open 24/7	Piyaya Matriona Grey Bark
2022	Daddy's Gurl	Roxy
	Ano'ng meron kay Abok?	Chicharon Lady
	Hoy, Love You!	Dok Wanda
	Panalo o talo, It's You!	Minda
	Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss	Guia
	Love at the End of the World	Tess
2021	Limited Edition	Chona
	Folklore	Let
2019	Manilennials	Mrs. Marquino Assistant
	Ipaglaban Mo!	Aya
2018	Alamat ng Ano	Chandra Mae
2017	It's Showtime	Herself / contestant
2014	Forevermore	Assistant

Theater

Year	Title	Ref!
2025	Mga Magindara sa Siyudad	[35]

Awards and nominations

Accolades received by Donna Cariaga

Award	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
45th Gawad Urian Awards	November 17, 2022	Gawad Urian for Best Actress	Donna Cariaga	Nominated	[36]

References

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