Maritoni Fernandez

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Maritoni Fernandez-Dayrit
Born
Antonita Maria Carmen Fernandez Moynihan

(1969-03-31) March 31, 1969 (age 56)
Years active1989–2019
Children Lexi Fernandez

Maritoni Fernandez Moynihan-Dayrit (born Antonita Maria Carmen Fernandez Moynihan; March 31, 1969 [1] ) is a Filipina character actress, model and entrepreneur.

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Family

Fernandez is the daughter of Antony Moynihan, 3rd Baron Moynihan, [2] who was English with some Irish roots, and a Filipina mother. She is niece to Colin Moynihan, the current Baron Moynihan and former head of the British Olympic Association. [3] She is the mother of actress Lexi Fernandez, who was a former GMA Network contract artist. [4] [5] On September 10, 2016, her sister, Maria Aurora Moynihan, was killed in the Philippines. [6] [7] [8]

Career

As an adult, Fernandez became a commercial model and actress in the Philippines, adopting the screen name Maritoni Fernandez. [9] She has had considerable success as a screen actress, figuring in many movies with the respected Filipino actor Fernando Poe, Jr. and appearing in the award-winning Hong Kong film Days of Being Wild by acclaimed director Wong Kar-wai.

In 1993, Fernandez was linked to the Brunei beauties affair. [10]

On her 30th birthday, Fernandez was diagnosed with breast cancer and has since undergone a lumpectomy in the United States. [11] In remission, she has been serving as a spokesperson for breast cancer patients and survivors in the Philippines and abroad. [12] [13]

Fernandez is an owner of Herb-All Organic Trading Corporation, a food supplement company specializing in "young barley" powder and other natural health supplements. Simple Thoughts, her easy text floral service Bella Regalo, RSVP Event Planning and Design, and Just Desserts [14] in addition to her jobs as commercial model and actress in television soap operas for a major Philippine television network. She resides with her children in Makati. [15]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1989Student Body
1990Hahamakin Lahat
Lovers' Delight
Days of Being Wild Hotel maid
1991Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2
Takas sa Impierno Katrina
Capt. Jaylo: Batas sa Batas
Dadaan Ka sa Ibabaw ng Aking Bangkay
Buddy en Sol: Sine Ito!
Sumayaw Ka, Salome
Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!Nurse
Disgrasyada
Anak ng DagatKristina
Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story
Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik
MoroAlma
1992The Return of Long Ranger & Tonton: How the West Was Wrong
Padre Amante GuerreroVanessa Cristobal
ClaudiaClaudia
Hiram Na Mukha Morita
Alyas Stella MagtanggolWendy
Kapag Nabigo ang Batas
Working StudentsNoemi
1993Ayoko Na Sanang MagmahalDebbie
Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout Brenda
Lumuhod Ka sa LupaDoris
Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo! Sgt. Bobby AguilarLeonor
1994Multo in the CityAlice Buenavente
1995Gayuma: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996 Dyesebel Dyangga
Ikaw ang Mahal KoBianca Salazar
1997 Nang Iniwan Mo Ako Diane
Simaron, Barya Lang ang Halaga ng Ulo MoSandra
Gloria, Gloria LabanderaBetring
BridesmaidsNina Patricio
2000 Ang Dalubhasa Menchu
2003 You and Me Against the World Celine Guerrero
2012 Sosy Problems Dada
2017 Unexpectedly Yours Rachelle

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018 Victor Magtanggol Alice Espiritu-RegaladoSupporting Cast
2016 Pepito Manaloto GigiEpisode Guest
That's My Amboy Alicia FordSupporting role
2013—2014 Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko Tess de Leon
2013 Magpakailanman: Ligaw na Diyosa DoctoraEpisode role
2012—2013 Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Belen SarmientoSupporting Cast / Antagonist
2012 A Beautiful Affair Evelyn SaavedraSpecial participation
Legacy Anna Marie LevisteSupporting Cast / Anti-Hero
2011 Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim Victoria SorianoExtended Cast
2010 Langit sa Piling Mo Gloria HilarioSupporting Cast
2009—2010 Ikaw Sana Loreta Reyes-MontemayorSupporting Cast / Antagonist
2009 Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Donya Connie "Ms. Constance" Sanchez
2008 Lobo Dr. Vivian LeeExtended Cast
2006 Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang ElsaGuest Cast
Pinakamamahal Marikrissa PaduaSupporting Cast / Antagonist
2003—2004 It Might Be You Frida Montegracia-Trinidad
1996—2002 Anna Karenina Ruth Monteclaro
1995 T.G.I.S. PiaGuest; Episode 4
1993 Kapag May Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo! Episode: Talunan Ang Magwagi

References

  1. Purificacion, Marlon. "Si Viceo na ang video-karera king sa Maynila!". People's Journal . Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  2. "Antony Patrick Moynihan, 3rd Baron Moynihan - Everything2.com" . Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  3. "BBC SPORT - Other Sport... - Olympics 2012 - Moynihan named new BOA chairman". October 5, 2005. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  4. Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "LOOK: Maritoni Fernandez's tearful send-off to daughter Lexi Fernandez". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  5. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "IN PHOTOS: Do you still remember former 'Tween Hearts' star Lexi Fernandez?". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  6. "British baron's daughter killed in Philippines amid drug war". BBC News. September 20, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  7. Griffiths, James (September 20, 2016). "British baron's daughter shot dead in Philippines". CNN. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  8. Holmes, Oliver (September 19, 2016). "Daughter of late British peer killed in Philippines drug war". The Guardian. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  9. "Maritoni Fernandez". IMDb . Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  10. Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (June 2, 2009). "Looking Back: Showbiz scandals that raised public outcry". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  11. "interview with Maritoni Fernandez" . Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  12. "ICanServe Information Network - ICANSERVE.NET" . Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  13. "ABS-CBN Interactive". archive.ph. July 9, 2007. Archived from the original on July 9, 2007. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  14. www.linkedin.com
  15. "Maritoni Fernandez in her home". December 13, 2007. Retrieved September 21, 2016.