Tessie Tomas

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Tessie Tomas
Born
Teresita Winsett Hermosa

(1950-10-31) October 31, 1950 (age 74)
Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Alma mater University of the Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress
Television host
Years active1980–present
Agents
  • RPN (1980–1987)
    ABS-CBN (1990–2004, 2009–2011, 2011–2012, 2017–present)
    GMA Network (2004–2009, 2012–2017)
  • TV5 (2011)
SpouseRoger Pullin
Children1

Teresita Winsett Hermosa (born October 31, 1950), better known by her stage name, Tessie Tomas, is a Filipino actress, screenwriter and stand-up comedian. Regarded as the original "Queen of Daytime TV", [1] [2] she is best known for hosting some of the most successful TV programs in the Philippines such as Teysi ng Tahanan (1991), Compañero y Compañera (1997), and sitcoms including Onli in da Pilipins (1997), and Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata (1991). She was the first Filipino actress to score a nomination in the Best Actress category at the International Emmy Awards for her performance in the 1989 film, A Dangerous Life. [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Tomas was born in Catbalogan, Samar [5] to actress and radio voice talent Laura Hermosa. [6] She has four brothers, including actor Leo Hermosa and musician Cesar Hermosa, [7] and graduated with a degree in broadcasting from the Institute of Mass Communications of the University of the Philippines. [5]

Career

She began doing stints as a radio voice talent at the age of 10, including at radio programs of Tiya Dely and ultimately spent a decade working in the advertising industry at several companies before becoming the first Filipino creative director of McCann Erickson. [8]

She first appeared in television through the gag show Champoy from 1981 to 1984. She was praised for her effective impersonation of then famous weather man Amado Pineda of PAGASA. She then embarked on doing live shows, notable for her performances as Meldita, a satiric portrayal of then-first lady Imelda Marcos, Loida Dimagiba and Carmeling Lawiswis. She became a resident performer at Music Museum, headlining successful shows as a standup comedy career throughout the 1990s. [8] Dubbed as the second lady of television and the "Queen of Stand-up Comedy", [9] she is cited as one of the pioneers of impersonation, famous for portraying the likes of Amanda Pineda, Miriam Defensor Santiago, Bonnie Buendia and Imelda Marcos. [8]

Tomas returned to TV as main host of the morning talk show Teysi ng Tahanan and the weekly political satire Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata , playing the wealthy but eccentric Barbara Tengco. [1] Separada (for which she created the screenplay), Ploning , and 100 are some of her other critically acclaimed films. [10] [11] She gained further success as an actress in the 1988 film, A Dangerous Life. Her performance was met with praises from critics and viewers, earning her nominations at the International Emmy Awards and American Cable Awards. [12]

In her later years, she played several supporting roles in both film and television. She earned praises from the critics and viewers for her portrayal as the "cane-wielding" Doña Cielo Fierro in the ABS-CBN television series, Dirty Linen (2023). [13] In 2024, she played Doña Bettina Caballero in the television series FPJ's Batang Quiapo . [14]

Personal life

Tomas is married since 1994 to Roger Pullin, a British marine biologist. Their wedding in Manila was broadcast on Tomas' television show Teysi ng Tahanan. [15] She has one son, Robin, who is based in New York City as a fashion designer [16] and comedian. [17] Robin is her son from her previous husband, Robert P. Tomas, whom she separated with in 1979 following a seven-year relationship. [18] [19] Following Pullin's retirement, Tomas also became a resident of the Isle of Man in 2018 [7] [20] and has two stepchildren with him. She is also a fluent Waray speaker. [5]

Accolades

Tomas is celebrated as one of the "country’s most brilliant artists" [1] and one of the greatest comedians of all time, [9] noted for her "style and distinctive approach on comedy." [2] In recognition of her contributions to the entertainment industry, she has won countless accloades including "Best Actress" at the Gawad Tanglaw Awards, [21] "Entertainer of the Year" at the Aliw Awards, [22] Creative Guild's Hall of Fame award, Best Actress at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, "Best Actress" at the QCinema International Film Festival, "Best Actress" at the Subic Bay International Film Festival [23] and several nominations from Gawad Urian Awards and American Cable Awards. [8]

Filmography

Film

As an actress

YearTitleRoleNote(s)Ref(s).
1981Kapitan Kidlat
1982Schoolgirls
My Only Love
1983Hula
Broken Marriage
1984Akin ang Iyong... Katawan
Erpat Kong Forgets
1985Menudo at Pandesal
1986Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie
Paalam... Bukas ang Kasal Ko
Payaso
1987Once Upon a Time
Forward March
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1991Barbi for President
1992 Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sarili Mong Dugo
1993Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks BoysThe mother
Kamusta Ka, Aking Mahal?
Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout Aling Timang
Dino... Abangan ang Susunod Na...
Mama's Boys: Mga Praning-ning
1994Bala at Lipistik
Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis Tiya Lucing
1995 Pare Ko Tiya Lucing
Pempe ni Sara at Pen
Salamat sa Lotto: Linggo-Linggo, Doble-Pasko!
1997Yes Darling: Walang Matigas Na Pulis... 2Tiya Lucing
Hanggang Dito Na LangAlso writer
1998Dahil Ba sa Kanya?Helen Carmona
2000Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin
2001Narinig Mo Na Ba ang L8est?
2004 Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela-Wan Mrs. Go
2005Pinoy Blonde
2006Rome & Juliet
2008 Ploning Seling / Old Celeste
One True Love Julie Robles
100 Eloisa
2009Sanglaan
2010 The Red Shoes Madame Vange
Two Funerals
2012 This Guy's in Love with U Mare! Blessie Reyes
2013Coming Soon
2014Alienasyon
2015Piring
Water Lemon
Old Skool
2017 Extra Service Lolly
Smaller and Smaller Circles Gilda Salceda
2024Senior Moments [24]

As screenwriter only

YearTitleNote(s)Ref(s).
1994 Separada

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
1980–1985 Champoy Amanda Pineda RPN
1981–1987 Eat Bulaga! Herself
1988 A Dangerous Life Imelda Marcos ABS-CBN
1991–1997 Teysi ng Tahanan Herself / host
1991–1997 Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata Barbara Tengco
1997–1998Onli In Da PilipinsPrecious
1998–1999 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako Sonia Enriquez
2000–2002Feel at HomeHerself / host
2001 Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Barbara Tengco
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya: PunoMiriam Defensor Santiago
2003–2004 Buttercup Erlinda
2003–2004TeysiHerself / host
2004–2007 Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Baby Mulingtapang-Benoit / Anying GMA Network
2008 Ako si Kim Samsoon Sonia Buot
2009–2010 George and Cecil Maribel Murillo ABS-CBN
2010 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Tonyong Bayawak Belen Dela Cruz
2010–2011 Noah Sarah Perez
2011 Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis Mama Mia TV5
2012 Mundo Man ay Magunaw Donya Alicia La Peña ABS-CBN
Coffee Prince Elizabeth "Beth" Gomez GMA Network
2013 Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Corazon
2014 Kambal Sirena Doña Margarita "Rita" Natividad
Strawberry Lane Margaret Jaymalin
My Destiny Dr. Obispo
2015 Once Upon a Kiss Mérida Almario
2015–2016 Buena Familia Marissa Agravante
2016 Naku, Boss Ko! Ms. F
2018 The Blood Sisters Dr. Rosemarie "Mamita" Bermudez ABS-CBN
2023 Dirty Linen Doña Cielo Fierro Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Señora Bettina Caballero†

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