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), occasionally credited as Teri Malvar, [1] is a Filipino actress known for her performances in independent films. 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. Malvar has since received multiple acting honors, both locally and internationally.

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Early life and education

Malvar was born Therese Martin Alcala Malvar on September 16, 2000. [2] She is the daughter of stage and independent film actress Cherry Malvar. [3] [4] Malvar is also the third great-granddaughter of two Philippine heroes, General Miguel Malvar and Dr. José Rizal. [5]

While filming Inagaw na Bituin , Malvar continued her high school studies and graduated as class salutatorian. [4] [6] In June 2024, she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Video from MINT College. [7] [8]

Career

Malvar made her film debut at age 13 in Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita (2013). In the film, she played the titular character, a 12-year old girl who falls in love with an older woman. [9] For her performance, she won Best Actress at the inaugural CineFilipino Film Festival, becoming the youngest recipient of the award. [3] [10] She earned the distinction over veteran nominees, including Nora Aunor. [11] [12] She also received a nomination for Best Actress at the 37th Gawad Urian Awards, [13] [14] New Movie Actress of the Year at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, [15] and Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actress at the 11th Golden Screen Awards. [16]

In 2015, Malvar 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. [17] In 2017, the Film Development Council of the Philippines awarded her with the Artistic Excellence Award. [18] She also starred in the horror film Ilawod as the titular malicious water spirit. [19] [20] The following year, she tied with herself for the Best Supporting Actress award at the 14th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for her roles in School Service and Distance, [21] [22] the first time in Cinemalaya history that an actor tied with themselves in a single category. [23] [24]

In 2019, Malvar portrayed the lead role of Ariela Lopez in the drama series Inagaw na Bituin, a role that allowed her to showcase her singing talents. [25] [1] This was also her first leading role on television. [26] In 2022, she played the lead role in the film Broken Blooms. [1] For her role, she won Best Actress at the Saskatchewan International Film Festival. [27] The same year, Malvar was also selected as a judge at the 2022 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. [28]

In 2025, she joined the cast of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre. [29] She was also cast in Quezon and Bar Boys: After School that year. [30] [31] Malvar was also an associate producer on the documentary Food Delivery. [32]

Filmography

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†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 [33]
2014Bitukang ManokDanielleCredited as "Teri Malvar"
Tumbang PresoJea [34]
2015Child Haus
HamogJinkyWon—40th Moscow International Film Festival for Best Actress [17]
MatangtubigMelodyCredited as "Teri Malvar"
2016Gasping for Air (1-2-3)Reyna [35]
Sud sa GinhawaanTeresaShort film; credited as "Teri Malvar"
Sakaling Hindi Makarating SolEntry for the CineFilipino 2016 Film Festival [36]
2017BaconauaDianEntry for the 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival [37]
Ilawod IslaWon—2nd EDDYS Award for Best Supporting Actress [19]
Spirit of the Glass 2: The HauntedAnita [38]
2018School ServiceLindaWon—14th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress (tied with herself) [22]
DistanceKarla [22]
2022Broken BloomsCynthiaWon—Saskatchewan International Film Festival for Best Actress [27]
Ang Pagliligtas sa Dalagang BukidAtang de la RamaEntry for the QCinema International Film Festival 2022 [35] [39]
2023 Oras de Peligro NerissaEntry for the 11th Asian Film Festival Barcelona (AFFBCN) [35]
2024Pushcart TalesEmilyEntry for the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2024 [40]
Guardia de HonorMarieEntry for the 46th Moscow International Film Festival [41]
Lumang TugtuginAngelaShort film
2025 Food Delivery Associate producer [42]
Quezon Nadia Hernando [30]
Bar Boys: After School †CJ DavidEntry for the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival [31]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013 My Husband's Lover young Eulalia "Lally" Agatep [43]
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 [44]
Wagas: Mata Season 1, Episode 210
Kambal, Karibal young Teresa AbayaSeason 1, Episode 5; uncredited [45]
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" [46]
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 [25]
Dragon Lady Steffi (Scarlet's Beshie) [45]
Dear Uge: Kabitana MelissaEpisode 1, 167
2019—2020 Beautiful Justice Hershey BernardoSupporting Role [47]
2021 Babawiin Ko ang Lahat Lalaine "Lala" Vasquez [45]
Dear Uge: Community Panthief MoniqueSeason 1, Episode 221
2022 Little Princess MasoySupporting Role [48]
Unica Hija young Cara OroscoGuest Role
2023 Luv Is: Love at First Read Abigail "Gail" GarciaEpisode 1-35 [49]
Regal Studio Presents: Baddest Best Friend MyleneSeason 9, Episode 11 [50]
2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Dina VillaromanSupporting Role [29]

Accolades

AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
9th Ani ng Dangal 2017CinemaHamogHonored [51]
CineFilipino Film Festival 2013Best ActressAng Huling Cha-Cha ni AnitaWon [52]
14th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2018Best Supporting ActressDistanceWon [21]
School ServiceWon
Cinema One Originals 2015Best ActressHamogWon
CinePanalo Film Festival 2024Best Actress (Panalong Aktres)Pushcart TalesNominated [53]
Best Ensemble (Panalong Ensemble)Won
The EDDYs 2018Best Supporting ActressIlawodWon [54]
Film Development Council of the Philippines 2017Artistic Excellence AwardHerselfHonored [55]
17th Gawad Tanglaw Awards 2019Best Supporting ActressSchool ServiceWon [56]
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 [56]
Mokkho International Film Festival2022Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in an IndieBroken BloomsWon [57]
38th Moscow International Film Festival 2016Silver St. George Best ActressHamogWon [58]
15th New York Asian Film Festival 2016Screen International Rising Star Asia AwardWon [59]
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 [60]
2018Movie Supporting Actress of the YearIlawodNominated [61]
2019Movie Supporting Actress of the YearDistanceNominated [62]
2024Movie Actress of the YearBroken BloomsNominated [63]
Movie Love Team of the YearNominated
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2025Best Single Performance by An ActressMagpakailanman: Bayad UtangNominated [64]
Saskatchewan International Film Festival2022Best Lead ActresBroken BloomsWon [65]
Shanghai International Festival 2016Outstanding Artistic Achievement Golden Goblet AwardHamogWon [66]
7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards2020Best Young ActressDistanceWon [67]

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