Erika Padilla | |
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Born | Erika Padilla November 22, 1986 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University |
Occupation(s) | Actress, TV host, sideline reporter |
Years active | 2008–present |
Agent | Star Magic (2008–2011) |
Spouse | Jeffrey Cariaso (m. 2017) |
Children | 2 |
Erika Padilla (born November 22, 1986) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and sideline reporter.
Padilla's father is General Ricardo Ilagan Padilla, a former regional director of Region 4 Calabarzon and the incumbent Mayor of Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. Her mother is a businesswoman and a former dancer and singer. [1] [2]
In 2008, Padilla joined the Miss Bikini Philippines pageant where she won the Miss Photogenic award. She and the other contestants of the pageant made a guest appearance on the TV show Wowowee . In the show, she met Johnny Manahan, who offered her to audition for Star Magic. [1] Before signing up with Star Magic, and eventually launching as a member of Star Magic Batch 16, Padilla did several modelling stints. She was part of Metro magazine's top 10 models in the Philippines. [3]
Padilla appeared as a court side reporter for the PBA on TV5, her first project outside the Kapamilya network. She was the backstage host of Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman. She also played supporting roles in some of the network's shows. She still appeared in ABS-CBN shows like A Beautiful Affair and Maria Mercedes .
She is currently a freelance actress/television host signed to Vidanes Artist Management.
In 2014, she joined GMA Network for the first time and appeared in Kambal Sirena and Ang Lihim ni Annasandra .
After doing projects with GMA Network, she played Betty Mae Versales in the 2015 version of Pangako Sa 'Yo aired on ABS-CBN. The show ran from May 2015 to February 2016.
During 2016, she returned to GMA Network as part of the rom-com - drama series, Juan Happy Love Story .
As of 2017, Padilla is currently seen on ABS-CBN shows and programs.
Padilla is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where she studied political science. [1]
Padilla is currently engaged to Alaska Aces coach and former Philippine Basketball Association player Jeff Cariaso. [4] Padilla gave birth to her son on September 7, 2017. [5]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2009 | I Love Betty La Fea | Herself / Ecomodel | Cameo | |
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Series | Jennifer | |||
Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Jannelle Paez | |||
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart | Amy | [6] | ||
2010 | Habang May Buhay | Michiko | Special Participation | |
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Diane | |||
Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | Jenny | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rosa | Episode: "Gitara" | ||
2010–11 | Imortal | Miriam Villamor | ||
2011 | Iskul Bukol | Joseph Dizon | ||
Reputasyon | Precious | |||
Maria la del Barrio | Liz | |||
2011–12 | The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto | Erika | ||
2011–17 | PBA on Sports5 | Herself | Courtside reporter | [4] [7] |
2012 | A Beautiful Affair | Dr. Trina Cawagas | ||
2013 | Kidlat | Chichi | ||
Maria Mercedes | Lou | [8] | ||
Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman | Herself - Erika Kalurka | [9] | ||
2014 | Kambal Sirena | Gigi | ||
Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangalawang Bukas | Wife of Jose Manalo | |||
Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Rebecca "Becca" Sanchez | |||
2015–16 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Betty Mae Verseles | [10] [11] | |
2016 | Juan Happy Love Story | Joy | [4] | |
2017 | A Love to Last | Melissa | ||
2018 | La Luna Sangre | Miriam Villamor | ||
Ngayon at Kailanman | Mariel Saavedra | |||
2019 | Honey My Love So Sweet |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Nora | ||
2011 | Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay | Special appearance | ||
Segunda Mano | Ivan's stepmother | |||
Enteng ng Ina Mo | Nora | |||
2013 | My Little Bossings | Leni | ||
She's the One | Jessie | |||
2015 | Must Date the Playboy | Joy | ||
2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Maxie | [12] | |
2017 | Can We Still Be Friends | |||
2019 | The Annulment | [13] [14] [15] | ||