Maritoni Fernandez-Dayrit | |
|---|---|
| Born | Antonita Maria Carmen Fernandez Moynihan March 31, 1969 |
| Years active | 1989–2019 |
| 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.
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]
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]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Student Body | |
| 1990 | Hahamakin Lahat | |
| Lovers' Delight | ||
| Days of Being Wild | Hotel maid | |
| 1991 | Kidlat 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 Dagat | Kristina | |
| Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story | ||
| Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik | ||
| Moro | Alma | |
| 1992 | The Return of Long Ranger & Tonton: How the West Was Wrong | |
| Padre Amante Guerrero | Vanessa Cristobal | |
| Claudia | Claudia | |
| Hiram Na Mukha | Morita | |
| Alyas Stella Magtanggol | Wendy | |
| Kapag Nabigo ang Batas | ||
| Working Students | Noemi | |
| 1993 | Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal | Debbie |
| Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | Brenda | |
| Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa | Doris | |
| Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo! Sgt. Bobby Aguilar | Leonor | |
| 1994 | Multo in the City | Alice Buenavente |
| 1995 | Gayuma: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako | |
| Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | ||
| 1996 | Dyesebel | Dyangga |
| Ikaw ang Mahal Ko | Bianca Salazar | |
| 1997 | Nang Iniwan Mo Ako | Diane |
| Simaron, Barya Lang ang Halaga ng Ulo Mo | Sandra | |
| Gloria, Gloria Labandera | Betring | |
| Bridesmaids | Nina Patricio | |
| 2000 | Ang Dalubhasa | Menchu |
| 2003 | You and Me Against the World | Celine Guerrero |
| 2012 | Sosy Problems | Dada |
| 2017 | Unexpectedly Yours | Rachelle |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Victor Magtanggol | Alice Espiritu-Regalado | Supporting Cast |
| 2016 | Pepito Manaloto | Gigi | Episode Guest |
| That's My Amboy | Alicia Ford | Supporting role | |
| 2013—2014 | Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko | Tess de Leon | |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Ligaw na Diyosa | Doctora | Episode role |
| 2012—2013 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Belen Sarmiento | Supporting Cast / Antagonist |
| 2012 | A Beautiful Affair | Evelyn Saavedra | Special participation |
| Legacy | Anna Marie Leviste | Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero | |
| 2011 | Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim | Victoria Soriano | Extended Cast |
| 2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Gloria Hilario | Supporting Cast |
| 2009—2010 | Ikaw Sana | Loreta Reyes-Montemayor | Supporting Cast / Antagonist |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Donya Connie "Ms. Constance" Sanchez | |
| 2008 | Lobo | Dr. Vivian Lee | Extended Cast |
| 2006 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang | Elsa | Guest Cast |
| Pinakamamahal | Marikrissa Padua | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
| 2003—2004 | It Might Be You | Frida Montegracia-Trinidad | |
| 1996—2002 | Anna Karenina | Ruth Monteclaro | |
| 1995 | T.G.I.S. | Pia | Guest; Episode 4 |
| 1993 | Kapag May Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo! | Episode: Talunan Ang Magwagi |