Ai-Ai delas Alas

Ai-Ai delas Alas
Born	Martina Eileen delas Alas November 11, 1964[1] San Luis, Batangas,[2] Philippines
Residence	Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines San Luis, Batangas, Philippines
Other names	ADA
Occupation	Actress Host comedian Recording artist Producer Singer
Years active	1975–present
Spouse(s)	Miguel Vera (m. 1989–96)[3] Jed Salang (m. 2013–15)
Children	3[4]
Musical career
Genres	EDM dance
Labels	Star Music

Martina Eileen delas Alas, professionally known as Ai-Ai delas Alas (born November 11, 1964), is a Filipino actress of film and television, dubbed as the "Philippine Queen of Comedy" and "Comedy Concert Queen". Delas Alas first gained nationwide recognition for her movie Ang Tanging Ina which became a blockbuster hit. Due to the movie's popularity, it received a TV series spin-off with Alas again taking the lead role. The movie eventually spawned two sequels: Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat and Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!).

Personal life

Delas Alas is the daughter of Engr. Rosendo delas Alas (1920–2008) and Gregoria delas Alas née Hernández (died 30 December 2013), and was later adopted by her spinster aunt, Justa delas Alas.^[5][6][7] She earned a Mass Communication degree from Far Eastern University (FEU) in 1985.

She was married to actor Miguel Vera with whom she had two children, she also has a son from a previous relationship.^[3] Before acting, she worked as a sales assistant in a department store and also performed as a stand-up comic in comedy bars around Metro Manila.^[8] She married 28-year-old American businessman Jed Salang on April 3, 2013. Her marriage to Salang, who is 20 years her junior, ended after a month, with delas Alas confirming their separation on May 19.^[9][10]

Career

Ai ai Delas Alas started her career in GMA Network back in 1991 as she host of Saturday late night musical variety show RSVP with Dawn Zulueta & Ariel Urieta. Ai-ai Delas Alas co-hosting GMA noontime shows Lunch Date (1991-1993), Salo-Salo Together (1993-1995) & Eat Bulaga (2000). Ai-ai Delas Alas was part of the cast of GMA sitcoms 'Ibang Klase' with Joey De Leon, Jessa Zaragosa, Mark Anthony Fernandez & Aiza Seguerra in 1997-1998 & 1 For 3 with Vic Sotto & Rosanna Roces in 1999-2001.

Delas Alas has done several movies, including blockbuster hit Ang Tanging Ina produced by Star Cinema. It was followed by more comedy films like Volta where she played a superhero, which spun off into a television series. In the noon-time television show MTB: Ang Saya Saya she was one of the lead hosts. In prime-time teleseries, she played an important role in the TV remake of Bituing Walang Ningning as Dorina's mother. She has also acted in the films Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo, Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat and Pasukob.

She also released her first album with Star Records entitled Ang Tanging Ina Nyo, featuring six novelty tunes.^[11] During the November 9 episode of ASAP 19, she premiered her song "Nandito Lang Ako" and revealed that she will be going under the stage name of ADA.^[12]

Return to GMA Network

After almost two decades of working with ABS-CBN, Delas Alas decided to return to her home network GMA Network where she used to work as co-host on the noontime shows Lunch Date and Salo-Salo Together (SST). On her return, she signed a two-year exclusive contract.^[13][14] One of the deciding factors for her move was the lack of project from the Kapamilya Network^[15] Her last show in ABS-CBN was the remake of Dyesebel alongside Anne Curtis.

Her return was celebrated in the Sunday-noontime show Sunday All Stars where she was warmly welcomed as the newest Kapuso.^[16] As her first project, Delas Alas joined the cast of the GMA's Telebabad series Let The Love Begin where she played the mother of Ruru Madrid.^[17][18] The show aired its final episode last August 7, 2015.

Delas Alas is also one of the main hosts and comedians in the newest Sunday afternoon comedy variety show Sunday PinaSaya alongside Marian Rivera and the comedy duo Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola.^[19] Sunday PinaSaya challenged its rival show, the variety show ASAP 20 of ABS-CBN Corporation.^[20][21] Delas Alas is also one of the hosts of the celebrity talk show of GMA Network entitled CelebriTV which replaced the longest running celebrity talk show Startalk.^[22] She will be hosting alongside Joey De Leon, Lolit Solis, and Ricky Lo who are also the hosts of Startalk. The show premiered on September 19, 2015.

Aside from television shows in the Kapuso Network, Delas Alas also joined international shows in Canada and the United States through GMA Pinoy TV. She was one of the guests in the 10th anniversary of GMA Pinoy TV.^[23]

After the successful Enteng ng Ina Mo with Vic Sotto in 2011, Alas and Sotto reappeared in the romantic comedy My Bebe Love released in December 2015. Directed by Jose Javier Reyes,^[24][25][26] it features the Eat Bulaga! love team of Alden Richards and AlDub (Maine Mendoza).^[27][28]

Other ventures

MEDA Productions

Martina Eileen de las Alas Productions also known as MEDA Productions is a film production in the Philippines managed by delas Alas.

List of Films co-produced by MEDA Productions

1. My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore (December 25, 2015) co-produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment and GMA Films; starring Vic Sotto, Ai Ai de las Alas, Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza

Filmography

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Film Production
2017	Our Mighty Yaya	Yaya Martin	Regal Entertainment Inc.
2015	My Bebe Love	Corazon "Cora" Talatala	OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, MEDA Productions, GMA Films
	La Amigas	Victoria "Vicky" Verallo
2014	Ronda	Paloma Arroyo	Cinema One Originals
	Past Tense	Beh/Future Belle ( Past Belle: Kim Chiu )	Star Cinema
2013	Kung Fu Divas	Charlotte/Lyna	Star Cinema, Reality Entertainment
	Bromance: My Brother's Romance	Woman in the mausoleum	Star Cinema
2012	Sisterakas	Bernadette "Detty" S. Maningas	Star Cinema and Viva Films
2011	Enteng Ng Ina Mo	Ina Montecillo	Star Cinema, M-Zet Productions, OctoArts Films, APT Entertainment
	Who's that Girl?	Mr. Enduque's mistress	Viva Films
2010	Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)	Ina Montecillo	ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
2009	Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round	Sunshine Sicat
	BFF: (Best Friends Forever)	Frances
2008	Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat	President Ina Montecillo
	Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy!	Dra. Baby Holmes	Viva Films
2007	Pasukob	Julia San Miguel	Regal Films
	Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo	Georgia Quizon	Star Cinema Viva Films
2006	Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice	Love	Imus Productions
2005	Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5	Ispiritista	Regal Films
2004	Volta	Perla Magtoto/Volta	Star Cinema
2003	Pinay Pie	Yolly
	Pakners	Maui
	Ang Tanging Ina	Ina Montecillo	Star Cinema
2001	Booba	Gretchen/Madame X
2000	Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko nga ba, Darling)
1999	Kiss Mo 'Ko	Pola
	Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban	Ms. Kristine Moran
1998	Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan)	Hillary
	It's Cool Bulol
1997	Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot	Kiry
	Computer Kombat	Mama Tasining
1994	Darna: Ang Pagbabalik
	Koronang Itim	Luigi
	Separada	Cookie
1993	Bulag, Pipi at Bingi	Cinderella
1992	Guwapings: The First Adventure	Vivian
	Shake, Rattle & Roll IV	Astrude
1991	Shake, Rattle & Roll III	Dezzi Rae
	Underage Too	Yaya Kristina
1990	Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser Kong Alien
	Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali?
	Rocky n Rolly: Suntok Sabay Takbo
1989	Romeo Loves Juliet... But Their Families Hate Each Other!
	Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien
	Gawa Na Ang Balang Para sa Akin
1988	Regal Shocker: The Movie	Marida
1987	Mga Syanong Parak	Lalang
	Dalawang Larawan ng Pag-ibig	Kris Ananie
1985	Sana Kahit Minsan	Jenny Mae

Television

Year	Title	Role(s)	Type of Role	Network
2016	Magpakailanman: Anak, Saan Kami Nagkamali?	Mercy	Episode guest	GMA Network
2016–present	Hay, Bahay!	Lav	Co-lead role
2016	Laff, Camera, Action!	Herself / Come-director	Main role
2015/2016	Eat Bulaga Presents: Kalyeserye	Doña Barbara "Lola Babah" Laticia Rockefeller Vda. de Faulkerson	Recurring role/Antagonist
2015-2016	CelebriTV	Herself	Lead hostess
2015–present	Sunday PinaSaya	Herself	Regular cast
2015	Celebrity Bluff	Herself / Celebrity Gangnamm	Guest appearance
	Magpakailanman: Mga Anak Ng Aking Asawa	Leda	Episode guest
	Sunday All Stars	Herself	Guest Performer
	Let the Love Begin	Jenina "Jeni" Magtanggol-Pontenciano / DJ Jeni / DJ Bebeyoncé	Supporting role
	Sabado Badoo	Herself	Guest appearance
2014	Dingdong and Marian Royal Wedding	Herself / Veil Sponsor	Wedding guest
	Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel	Banak	Supporting role	ABS-CBN
2013	Bet on Your Baby	Herself	Contestant
	Wansapanataym: Moomoo Knows Best	Joanna	Episode guest
	Startalk	Herself	Guest appearance	GMA Network
	TodaMax	Vangie "Ate Van" Batumbakal	Main role	ABS-CBN
	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Susana	Episode guest
2012	TodaMax	Nurse Aina	Guest appearance
	It's Showtime	Herself / Judge	Guest appearance
	Wako Wako	Dyosa Marishka	Co-lead role
2011-2012	My Binondo Girl	Zenaida "Zheny" Dimaguiba-Sy	Supporting role
2011	Maria la del Barrio	Casilda Dimaculangan†	Special participation
	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Susana	Episode guest
2010	Showtime	Herself / Judge	Guest appearance
	Your Song: Maling Akala	Buena Cobangbang	Episode guest
	M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop	Kring Kring	Lead role
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Xylophone	Alice	Episode guest
2010-2013	Pilipinas Got Talent	Herself	Judge
2009-2010	Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Pepeng Agimat	Gloring Dimaanta	Main role
2009	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Bining	Episode guest
2009-2010	May Bukas Pa	Delilah	Recurring role
2009	Ruffa & Ai	Herself	Co-hostess
2008-2009	I Love Betty La Fea	Julia Pengson / Julia Tingson	Main role
2008	Volta	Perla Magtoto / Volta	Lead role
2007	Princess Sarah	Rama Dass	Main role
	ASAP	Herself / Performer	Guest appearance
2006	Love Spell: Pasko Na, Santa Ko	Satana	Episode guest
2006-2007	Super Inggo	Bugan "Halimaw sa Banga"	Main role / Antagonist
2006	Bituing Walang Ningning	Adora Pineda	Main role
2005-2006	My Juan and Only	Mercy	Co-lead role
	Entertainment Konek	Herself	Lead hostess
2004	Morning Star	Herself	Lead hostess
2003-2005	Ang Tanging Ina	Ina Macaspac	Lead role
2002	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gown	Ingrid	Episode guest
2001-2004	Whattamen	Tita Vicky	Main role
2000-2003	Arriba, Arriba!	Venus Arriba	Main role
2000	Sing-galing	Herself	Lead hostess	ABC 5
1999	Comedy Central Market	Herself	Lead hostess	GMA Network
1998-2005	MTB	Herself	Co-hostess	ABS-CBN
1997-2001	1 For 3	Tamulite a.k.a. Tam	Main role	GMA Network
1994-1995	Salo-Salo Together (SST)	Herself	Co-hostess
1991-1993	Lunch Date	Herself	Co-hostess
1991-1994	R.S.V.P.	Herself / Cheenie La Chicka	Lead hostess
1975-1987	School	Herself / Maria	Lead hostess	RPN 9 / IBC 13

Awards and nominations

Year	Association	Awards and Nominations	Result
2015	41st Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Actress (My Bebe Love)[29]	Nominated
	38th Gawad Urian Awards	Best Actress (Ronda)	Nominated
2013	44th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation	Phenomenal Box Office Stars (with Kris Aquino and Vice Ganda - Sisterakas)[30]	Won
	PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Darling of the Press	Nominated
2012	43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation	Phenomenal Box Office Stars (with Vic Sotto - Enteng Ng Ina Mo)[31]	Won
	PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Darling of the Press	Nominated
	PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Actress of the Year (Enteng Ng Ina Mo)	Nominated
	43rd GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards	Comedy Box-Office Tandem (Enteng Ng Ina Mo) with (Vic Sotto)	Won
	PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Actress of the Year (Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)	Nominated
2011	42nd GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards	Box-Office Queen (Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!))[32]	Won
	PMPC Star Awards for TV	Female Face of the Night	Won
	9th Gawad Tanglaw	Presidential Jury Award	Won
	36th Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines	Best Actress (Enteng Ng Ina Mo)	Nominated
	FAP Awards	Best Actress (Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)	Nominated
	Golden Screen Awards	Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) (Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)	Nominated
	PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Comedy Actress (M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop)	Won
	25th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Single Performance by an Actress (Maalaala Mo Kaya: Krus)	Won
2010	41st Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation	Box-Office Queen (Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!))	Won
	59th FAMAS Awards	Best Actress (Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!))	Won
	36th Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines	Best Actress Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)'	Won
2009	Golden Screen Awards	Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) (Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat)	Nominated
	FAP Awards	Best Actress (Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat)	Nominated
	40th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation	Comedy Box-Office Queen[33]	Won
2008	22nd Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Actress	Nominated
	24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Actress of the year (Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo)	Won
2007	21st PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Drama Actress (Bituing Walang Ningning)	Nominated
2004	52nd FAMAS Awards	Best Actress (Ang Tanging Ina)	Nominated
	PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Gameshow Host (Singgaling)	Won
	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Actress (Ang Tanging Ina)	Won
2003	PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Comedy Actress (Whattamen)	Won
	35th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation	Box- Office Queen (Ang Tanging Ina)	Won
2002	PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Comedy Actress (Whattamen)	Won
2000	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Gameshow Host (Singgaling)	Won
1999	Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Actress (Ibang Klase)	Won
1998	Star Awards for Television	Best Comedy Actress	Won

Honours

• Recipient of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice

References

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External links

• Ai Ai delas Alas at the Internet Movie Database