Ritz Azul

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Ritz Azul
Born
Ritz Ann Riggie Villafuerte Alzul [1]

(1994-01-11) January 11, 1994 (age 30) [1]
Sta. Rita, Pampanga, Philippines [1]
Nationality Filipino
Education Lyceum of the Philippines University
Occupation(s)Actress, television host, commercial model, singer
Years active2010–present
Agent(s) TV5 Network (2010–2016, 2020–present)
Talent5 (2010–2016)
Star Magic (2016–2020)
ABS-CBN (2016–2020)
Brightlight Productions (2020–2021)
Spouse
Allan Guy
(m. 2021)

Ritz Azul-Guy (born Ritz Ann Riggie Villafuerte Alzul on January 11, 1994) is a Filipino actress and television host, known for her work as a talent of TV5 and later ABS-CBN through Star Magic.

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Early life and career

Although born in Pampanga, Azul later moved to Quezon City. She initially gained notice through TV5's talent search program Star Factor, where she ended up being the 4th Final Star. [1] [2] She took up Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at the Lyceum of the Philippines University, but took a break from her studies to concentrate on her showbusiness career. [2] [3] Today, she is one of TV5's Primetime Princesses, along with Danita Paner, Arci Muñoz, Jasmine Curtis and Eula Caballero. But in 2016 she inked her 2-year exclusive contract under Star Magic and ABS-CBN Management, guesting on the hit prime time TV series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano topbilled by Coco Martin. She is also currently a star on her first ever teleserye on ABS-CBN titled The Promise of Forever alongside her leading men Paulo Avelino and Ejay Falcon.

Personal life

Ritz Azul was the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairwoman in her native town of Dila Dila in Santa Rita, Pampanga from 2010 to 2013. [2]

Ritz Azul married her partner Allan Guy on November 20, 2021.

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2010 Star Factor Contestant, runner-up TV5
2011 Hey it's Saberdey! Hostess
Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face Mahal
Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak Daisy Flores
Fan*tastik Hostess
Glamorosa Giselle Evangelista / Giselle Marciano
Regal Shocker: Reunion Gail
R U Kidding me? Ows hindi nga?!Tourist
2011–2012 Pidol's Wonderland Various
2012 Regal Shocker: Anito Kate
Maynila Various GMA Network
Real Confessions Various TV5
2012–2013 Game N Go Co-hostess
Kapitan Awesome Love
Lokomoko Herself
2013 For Love Or Money Roselle Villanueva
Kidlat Josephine 'Joey' Palomares
Misibis Bay Maita Ramirez
Hayop Sa GalingCo-hostess
2013–2015 PBA on Sports5 Studio Hostess
Tropa Mo Ko Unli Herself
2015 Ismol Family Aya GMA Network
Misterless MisisMia TV5
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Erica Nobleza ABS-CBN
Legally Yours, Atty. GGuest actress UNTV Life
Wansapanataym: Santi Cruz Is Coming To Town Nicole Dizon ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Halo-halo Gellen
Ipaglaban Mo: Bulag Alicia
2016–present ASAP Herself / co-hostess / Performer
2017 The Promise of Forever Sophia Madrid-Espinosa
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Princess Punzalan
Ipaglaban Mo: Hinala Anna
2017–2020 Banana Sundae Herself
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Sumpaan Angela
Ipaglaban Mo: Abogada Atty. Annie Valeroso
2018–2019 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Diane Liwanag-Cuevas / Diane Liwanag-Cardinal
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test Dudz Ibañez
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mikropono Young Violeta Bayawa
Bukas May KahaponChristine IBC
2020–2021 Sunday 'Kada Herself TV5
2021 Niña Niño Jackie
Hoy, Love You! Mica Kapamilya Channel / iWantTFC

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018The Hopeful RomanticAmanda/Ashley/Veronica/Nikki
2019KontrAdiksyonKorina Borlaza
2020Hashira (The Pillars)
2022 The Buy Bust Queen Angela Bustamante

Awards and nominations

YearFilm Awards/CriticsAward/CategoryMovie/ShowsResult
20118th Golden Screen TV Awards (ENPRESS)Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an ActressNagbabagang Bulaklak (TV5)Won
Yahoo! Philippines OMG AwardsAmazing Female NewcomerWon

FHM 100 Sexiest Woman

YearAwardCategoryResultWon byNote
2013 FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest WomanRanked No. 28 Marian Rivera (2)
2014Ranked No. 22 Marian Rivera (3)
2015Ranked No. 36 Jennylyn Mercado

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "Funfare with Ricky Lo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
  3. Bautista, Mario. "Who's the real box office king and queen?". Malaya Business Insight. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved December 18, 2011.
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