Erika Padilla

Erika Padilla
Born	Erika Padilla (1986-11-22) November 22, 1986 (age 38) Marikina, Philippines
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.

Early life

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]}

Career

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.

Personal life

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]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
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

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
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]

References

1. Bonifacio, Julie (8 September 2008). "Meet Two More Members of Star Magic Batch 16". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
2. Gonzales, Gelo (18 June 2014). "Erika Padilla - FHM Cover Girl June 2014". FHM.
3. Erece, Dino (3 August 2008). "Star-Magic Introduces 20 New Showbiz Hopefuls". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 15 September 2008. Retrieved 12 September 2009.
4. "Erika Padilla Opens up on Relationship with PBA Star Turned Coach Jeff Cariaso". spin.ph. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
5. "Erika Padilla proudly shows off baby bump". ABS-CBN News. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
6. Quintos, Napoleon (19 October 2009). "'Precious Hearts Romances Presents Somewhere in my Heart' premieres today". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN Corporation News. Archived from the original on 22 October 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
7. "Erika Padilla: Inside the Exciting World of the PBA Courtside Reporter". Basketball. InterAksyon. 10 December 2012. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
8. "Jessy Mendiola is 'Maria Mercedes'". The Manila Times. 6 October 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
9. Sallan, Edwin P. (12 January 2014). "Petra Mahalimuyak Loses Poise, Screams in Terror on TV5's 'Killer Karaoke'". InterAksyon. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
10. "What Trigger Amor's Wrath in 'Pangako Sa 'Yo'". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation News. 31 October 2015. Archived from the original on December 18, 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
11. Anarcon, James Patrick (8 July 2015). "Pangako Sa 'Yo Cast Members: Then and Now". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
12. "Meet Jodi's Tropa in 'The Achy Breaky Hearts'". Star Cinema. 8 June 2016. Archived from the original on 18 July 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
13. Wang, Nickie (2019-11-06). "Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon Strip off in 'The Annulment'". Very Wang. The Manila Standard . Retrieved 2020-06-08.
14. Garcia, Ma. Angelica (2019-11-12). "Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon Admit Feeling Awkward with Their Love Scenes in 'The Annulment'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
15. "Coney Adopts a Baby this Christmas". The Philippine Star. 22 December 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2021.

External links

• Erika Padilla at IMDb