Maricar de Mesa

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Maricar de Mesa
Born (1979-11-03) November 3, 1979 (age 44)
Occupation(s) Actress, Host (GoBingo; 1996-1999 as the first GobiGirl with Arnell Ignacio)
Years active1995–present
Spouse
(m. 2006;ann. 2014)
Children1

Maricar de Mesa (born November 3, 1979) [1] is a Filipino actress known for her antagonistic roles in many TV series like Magkaibang Mundo , Villa Quintana , Once Upon a Kiss , Dragon Lady , Unica Hija and others. [2] She started her career in Bubble Gang , as well as the first GobiGirl of Arnell Ignacio in GoBingo from 1996 to 1999. [3]

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Personal life

She was married to basketball player Don Allado, but separated after two years. [4] She has a child named Baby Allianna Sky. [5]

Selected filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2024 My Guardian Alien Young Nova GMA Network
2023 Luv Is : Love at First ReadMayumi "Yumi" Calan- De Makapili
2022–2023 Unica Hija Lorna Marasigan
2022 Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss Mia Flores
2021 Legal Wives Zobaida Almahdi
2020 Ipaglaban Mo: Ninong Ruth ABS-CBN
Tadhana: Magkano ang Forever? Carla GMA Network
2019 Dragon Lady Vera Lim
2018 Kambal, Karibal Valerie Olivar
2017–2018 Pusong Ligaw Amanda Yulo ABS-CBN
2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Abuso Marianette "Anette" Dimasupil
2016 Magkaibang Mundo Criselda Dizon GMA Network
2015 Once Upon a Kiss Ursula Salazar
2013–2014 Villa Quintana Stella Mendiola-Quintana
2012–2013 Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Melanie Espiritu ABS-CBN
2012 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Bernadette Zalameda GMA Network
Wako Wako Bechay ABS-CBN
2011–2012 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Helena GMA Network
2011 Sisid Perla
2010 Magkaribal Young Betsy ABS-CBN
Rosalka Cynthia Dominguez
Habang May Buhay Dra. Pamintuan
2009–2010 Dahil May Isang Ikaw Atty. Juliana Serrano
2008–2009 Dyosa Calliope Makiling
2007–2008 Prinsesa ng Banyera Lilibeth
2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita Lyra Manuel
2001–2003 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Olga Villavicer / Vanessa Del Rio / Samantha Aguirre GMA Network
1999 Di Ba't Ikaw Carla
1996–1999 GoBingo Herself
1995–2000 Bubble Gang

Film

YearTitleRoleFilm CompanyNotes
2002Buko PandanBiningWorld Arts Cinema
2003NymphaNympha Regal Entertainment
Bayarán RizzaWild World Entertainment Co.
2005 Terrorist Hunter Double Impact Films
2010 In Your Eyes Barbara GMA Films
Viva Films
2013 Bromance: My Brother's Romance Joyce Skylight Films
Star Cinema
Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki Mariana Star Cinema
Viva Films
2014 My Big Bossing Octoarts Films
M-Zet Productions
APT Entertainment
"Prinsesa" segment
2022 Yorme: The Isko Domagoso Story Shirley FuentesSaranggola Media Productions
Viva Films

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References

  1. "Glowing and happier than ever: Maricar de Mesa's 40th birthday party". GMA Network . November 6, 2019. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  2. "LOOK: Mini reunion of the stars of Kapuso soap, 'Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga'". GMA Network . January 16, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  3. "WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Bubble Gang cast". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 31, 2019. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  4. "Maricar de Mesa shows off baby bump—people ask who's the dad, and get a clue". Philippine Daily Inquirer . May 10, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  5. "Maricar de Mesa gives a glimpse of her baby's father". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 13, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2020.