Therese Malvar

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Therese Malvar
Born
Therese Martin Alcala Malvar

(2000-09-16) September 16, 2000 (age 25)
Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
Other namesTeri Malvar
Occupation(s)TV and film actress
Years active2013–present
Agent Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2013–present)
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Website Official Website

Therese Martin Alcala Malvar (born September 16, 2000) [1] , occasionally credited as Teri Malvar, [2] is a Filipino actress known for her performances in independent films. [3] She gained recognition for her debut in Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita (2013), earning the Best Actress award at the 1st CineFilipino Film Festival at age 13. [4] Malvar has since received multiple acting honors, both locally and internationally. [5] [6]

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Early life and education

Malvar was born Therese Martin Alcala Malvar on September 16, 2000. [1] She is the daughter of stage and independent film actress Cherry Malvar. [7] Malvar is also the third great-granddaughter of two Philippine heroes, General Miguel Malvar and Dr. José Rizal. [8]

While filming Inagaw na Bituin, Malvar continued her high school studies and graduated as class salutatorian. [7] [9] In June 2024, she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Video from MINT College. [10] [11]

Career

Malvar made her film debut at age 13 in Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita (2013), for which she won Best Actress at the inaugural CineFilipino Film Festival, becoming the youngest recipient of the award. [3] She earned the distinction over veteran nominees, including Nora Aunor. [12] [13] For her performance as Anita, Malvar received a nomination for Best Actress at the 37th Gawad Urian Awards, [14] [15] New Movie Actress of the Year at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, [16] and Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actress at the 11th Golden Screen Awards. [17]

In 2015, she portrayed the role of Jinky in Hamog, a role that earned her multiple local and international awards, including Best Actress at the 40th Moscow International Film Festival. [18]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni AnitaAnitaCredited as "Teri Malvar"; Won—1st CineFilipino Film Festival for Best Actress [19]
2014Bitukang ManokDanielleCredited as "Teri Malvar"
Tumbang PresoJea
2015Child Haus
HamogJinkyWon—40th Moscow International Film Festival for Best Actress [18]
MatangtubigMelodyCredited as "Teri Malvar"
2016Gasping for Air (1-2-3)Reyna [20]
Sud sa GinhawaanTeresaShort film; credited as "Teri Malvar"
Sakaling Hindi Makarating SolEntry for the CineFilipino 2016 Film Festival
2017BaconauaDianEntry for the 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival [21]
Ilawod IslaWon—2nd EDDYS Award for Best Supporting Actress [22]
Spirit of the Glass 2: The HauntedAnita [23]
2018School ServiceLindaWon—14th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress (tied with herself) [24]
DistanceKarla [24]
2022Broken BloomsCynthiaWon—Saskatchewan International Film Festival for Best Actress [25]
Ang Pagliligtas sa Dalagang BukidAtang de la RamaEntry for the QCinema International Film Festival 2022 [20] [26]
2023 Oras de Peligro NerissaEntry for the 11th Asian Film Festival Barcelona (AFFBCN) [20]
2024Pushcart TalesEmilyEntry for the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2024 [27]
Guardia de HonorMarieEntry for the 46th Moscow International Film Festival [28]
Lumang TugtuginAngelaShort film
2025 Quezon Nadia Hernando [29]
TBA Bar Boys: After School †CJ [30]


Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013 My Husband's Lover young Eulalia "Lally" Agatep [31]
The Ryzza Mae Show Herself / GuestGuest appearance
2014 Rhodora X young Roxanne
2015 Let the Love Begin LilyCredited as "Teri Malvar"
Karelasyon: Tres Rosas young Maring
2016 That's My Amboy Maricar's ClassmateSeason 1, Episode 7; uncredited
Maynila: Don't Give Up on Us Tin-tin
Once Again Lynnel Soriano
Oh, My Mama! Peewee
2017 Magpakailanman: Pag-ibig sa Likod ng Kababalaghan (The Chito and Daisy Mercader Story) young Jessica MercaderSeason 1, Episode 203
Legally Blind Nina EvangelistaSupporting Role
Wagas: Drug Runner Season 1, Episode 191
Trops Veronica "Nurse Ronnie / Nica" SanchezRecurring Role
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Kristel (The Aswang Slayer) GlodySeason 1, Episode 27 [32]
Wagas: Mata Season 1, Episode 210
Kambal, Karibal young Teresa AbayaSeason 1, Episode 5; uncredited [33]
Tadhana: Pamana WenaSeason 1, Episode 30
2018 Wagas: Mukha ng Pag-ibig Season 1, Episode 219
Imbestigador: Sipocot Rape-Slay Case Jean Ivy Orea
Magpakailanman: My Sister, My Lover AyaniSeason 1, Episode 259
Imbestigador: Babae sa Sementeryo Shaynadyn AlejoCredited as "Teri Malvar" [34]
Imbestigador: Secret Admirer Margie
Inday Will Always Love You young Amanda MelendezUncredited
Dear Uge: Basta Dubber, Sweet Lover MarielleSeason 1, Episode 129
2019Kaibigan Special SundayVarious Roles
Inagaw na Bituin Ariela LopezLead Role [35]
Dragon Lady Steffi (Scarlet's Beshie) [33]
Dear Uge: Kabitana MelissaEpisode 1, 167
2019—2020 Beautiful Justice Hershey BernardoSupporting Role [36]
2021 Babawiin Ko ang Lahat Lalaine "Lala" Vasquez [33]
Dear Uge: Community Panthief MoniqueSeason 1, Episode 221
2022 Little Princess MasoySupporting Role [2]
Unica Hija young Cara OroscoGuest Role
2023 Luv Is: Love at First Read Abigail "Gail" GarciaEpisode 1-35 [37]
Regal Studio Presents: Baddest Best Friend MyleneSeason 9, Episode 11 [38]
2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Dina VillaromanSupporting Role [39]


Accolades

AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
9th Ani ng Dangal 2017AwardeeHamogWon [40]
CineFilipino Film Festival 2013Best ActressAng Huling Cha-Cha ni AnitaWon [41]
14th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2018Best Supporting ActressDistanceWon [42]
School ServiceWon
Cinema One Originals 2015Best ActressHamogWon
The EDDYs 2018Best Supporting ActressIlawodWon [43]
Film Development Council of the Philippines 2017Artistic Excellence AwardHerselfWon [44]
17th Gawad Tanglaw Awards 2019Best Supporting ActressSchool ServiceWon [45]
Gawad Urian Award 2014Best ActressAng Huling Cha-Cha ni AnitaNominated
Golden Screen Awards2014Breakthrough Performance by an ActressNominated
Laguna Excellence Awards2019Indie Film Actress of the YearSchool ServiceWon [45]
Mokkho International Film Festival2022Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in an IndieBroken BloomsWon [46]
38th Moscow International Film Festival 2016Silver St. George Best ActressHamogWon [47]
15th New York Asian Film Festival 2016Screen International Rising Star Asia AwardWon [48]
Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival2018Best Actress - Feature FilmGasping for AirNominated
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2014New Movie Actress of the YearAng Huling Cha-Cha ni AnitaNominated [49]
2018Movie Supporting Actress of the YearIlawodNominated [50]
2019Movie Supporting Actress of the YearDistanceNominated
2024Movie Actress of the YearBroken BloomsNominated [51]
Movie Love Team of the YearNominated
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2025Best Single Performance by An ActressMagpakailanman: Bayad UtangNominated [52]
Saskatchewan International Film Festival2022Best Lead ActresBroken BloomsWon [53]
Shanghai International Festival 2016Outstanding Artistic Achievement Golden Goblet AwardHamogWon [54]
7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards2020Best Young ActressDistanceWon [55]


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