Eula Valdez
Eula Valdez | |
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Born |
Julia Amorsolo Valdez December 11, 1968 Calbayog, Samar, Philippines[1] |
Nationality | Filipino |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1983–present |
Julia "Eula" Amorsolo Valdez (born December 11, 1968) is a Filipina actress, best known for her role as Amor Powers in the original version of Pangako Sa ’Yo (2000) and as Janice in the Bagets film series (1984).
Early life
Eula Valdez was born at Singian Clinic (later became Singian Hospital) on December 11, 1968 in San Miguel, Manila to Estanislao Fermin Valdes (March 28, 1920 in Gapan, Nueva Ecija - March 24, 1988)[2] and Gracia Jorge Amorsolo (November 24, 1927 in Binondo, Manila - February 5, 2004 in Las Piñas).[3][1][4] Her maternal grandfather was Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo.
Career
Popularity
Valdez became part of the series Marinella starring Camille Prats, Shaina Magdayao and Serena Dalrymple but she gained more popularity during her portrayal as "Amor de Jesus-Powers" in the ABS-CBN television series Pangako sa ’Yo in 2000 starring Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales and Jean Garcia. In the series she played one of the protagonists who also acting as an antagonist while the series developed. In 2003, she was cast as Mira B. Cordero in the drama series Darating ang Umaga created by Jose Javier Reyes, but the series garnered low ratings. In 2005 she joined the Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba playing Lourdes Saavedra.
In 2007 she starred in the TV series Maria Flordeluna, and after the ending of the series she did a follow-up series on ABS-CBN's rival network titled Kamandag aired on GMA Network starring Richard Gutierrez. Since then she became part of GMA Network's female lead actress and starred in multiple series such All About Eve, the short-lived Saturday paranormal series E.S.P. and LaLola. In 2009, she went back to ABS-CBN to do the primetime hit series The Wedding, and The Last Prince in 2010 and the afternoon series Koreana. In 2011, she was part of the remake of Mula Sa Puso as her comeback to ABS-CBN where she played Selina Matias. On the 20th anniversary of MMK, she is the most featured actress with the most episodes (32 episodes, as of 2014) and she was hailed "MMK Queen". In 2012, as her comeback as a contract artist she plays Olivia La Pena on the film remake turned TV series Mundo Man ay Magunaw which was originally portrayed by Susan Roces and will be Black Lily at the book two of Walang Hanggan.
In 2015, PEP.com reported that Valdez would return to GMA Network to join the television series The Half Sisters.
Awards
- 1998 - Highly Commended in Asian TV Awards in Singapore (MMK: Talaarawan)
- 2001 - Star Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series (Pangako Sa ’Yo)
- 2002 - Jose Rizal Award of Excellence Top Enterntainer Award as Best Actress (Pangako Sa ’Yo)
- 2003 - Asian TV Awards Best Actress Nomination
- 2003 - Asian TV Awards Best Actress in Singapore (MMK: Karinderia)
- 2006 - Aliw Awards Best Actress in a musical (ZsaZsa Zaturnnah)
- 2011 - Broadway World Philippines Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Nine)
- 2015 - Young Critics Circle Best Performance (Dagitab)
- 2015 - Gawad Urian Beft Actress (Dagitab)
Filmography
Television
Drama, and Comedy
Television | ||||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
1991 | Ready, Get Set Go! | Herself | Lead Hostess | ABS-CBN |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various Roles | Lead Role | ||
1995/1996 | Familia Zaragoza | Nimfa | Extended Cast | |
1996/1997 | Lyra | Gina Monteverde | Co-Lead Role | GMA Network |
1998/1999 | Halik Sa Apoy | Delia | Extended Cast | |
1999/2000 | Marinella | Bebeng† | Main Cast | ABS-CBN |
2000/2002 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Amor de Jesus-Powers / Amor de Jesus-Buenavista | ||
2003 | Darating ang Umaga | Mira Banal-Cordero | ||
2005 | Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba | Lourdes Saavedra-de Vega | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
2005/2006 | Makuha Ka sa Tikim | Herself | Co-Hostess | |
2006 | Star Circle Quest: Summer Kids Quest | Quest Juror | ||
Star Circle Quest: Kids | ||||
2007 | Maria Flordeluna | Teacher Josephine "Jo" Espero-Alicante | Co-Lead Role | |
Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Bernice | Special Participation | GMA Network | |
2007/2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | Alicia | Main Cast | |
2008/2009 | LaLola | Susanna Fuentebella-Lobregat | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
2009 | All About Eve | Alma Bautista-Gonzales | Main Cast | |
The Wedding | Audrey de Meñes | Supporting Cast | ABS-CBN | |
2010 | The Last Prince | Adela | GMA Network | |
2010/2011 | Koreana | Violeta Salcedo-Jung | Main Cast / Antagonist | |
2011 | Mula Sa Puso | Selina Pereira-Matias† | ABS-CBN | |
Showtime | Herself / Judge | Guest Appearance | ||
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig | Ms. Castro | Guest Stars / Antagonist | ||
Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break | Herself | Judge | GMA Network | |
2012 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw | Olivia "Olive" San Juan-La Peña | Main Cast | ABS-CBN |
Walang Hanggan | Jean "Black Lily" Bonifacio† / Jane Bonifacio-Montenegro† | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | ||
2012/2013 | A Beautiful Affair | Carlotta Pierro | Supporting Cast | |
2013 | TodaMax | Dra. Yola | Guest Appearance | |
Cassandra: Warrior Angel | Larissa / Gloria Cruz | Main Cast | TV5 | |
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Theresa de Chavez | Supporting Cast | GMA Network | |
Genesis | Brenda Natividad | Special Guest | ||
Magpakailanman: Kislap ng Isang Parol | Marissa Lopez | Lead Role | ||
2014 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Reyna Dyangga | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | ABS-CBN |
Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Helena Salvador-Romero† | Special Participation | ||
The Ryzza Mae Show | Herself | Guest Appearance | GMA Network | |
Ilustrado | Teodora "Doña Lolay" Alonzo y Mercado | Supporting Cast | ||
Elemento: Apoy ni Bambolito | Lead Role | |||
Magpakailanman: Pusong Hindi Nakalimot | Faith | |||
2015/2016 | The Half Sisters | Ysabel Zúñiga dela Rhea-Valdicañas | Extended Cast / Antagonist | |
2015 | Magpakailanman: Ang Huling Laro ng Aking Anak | Rosalyn | Lead Role | |
2015/2016 | The Ryzza Mae Show Presents: Princess in the Palace | President Leonora Clarissa "Leona" Jacinto-Gonzaga | Main Cast | |
2016 | The Ryzza Mae Show Presents: Calle Siete | Sheila Mabuhay-Sebastian | ||
Hahamakin ang Lahat | Ivy Tan | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | ||
Movies
- Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers (2016) ... Ina Magenta
- Dagitab (2014) ... Issey Tolentino
- Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako (2012) ... Ina Magenta
- Born To Love You (2012) ... Sylvia
- Rosario (2010) ... Donya Adela
- Working Girls (2010) ... Dr. Cleo Carillo
- Ang Manghuhula (2009)
- Rekados (2006)
- Umaaraw, Umuulan (2006)
- Nagmamahal, Kapamilya .... Louisa (2006)
- Ina, Anak, Pamilya (2006)
- Noon at Ngayon... Pagsasamang Kayganda (2003) .... Sylvia
- Darating ang Umaga (2003) TV Series .... Mira Cordero
- Di Kita Ma-reach (2001)
- Pangako sa 'Yo (2000) TV Series .... Amor Powers
- Marinella (1999) TV Series .... Bebeng
- Gimik: The Reunion (1999)
- Mula sa Puso: The Movie (1999) .... Criselda Pereira
- Babae sa Bintana, Ang (1998)
- Magandang Hatinggabi (1998) .... Carla
- Pagdating ng Panahon (1998)
- Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa (1997) .... Rosalie's Mom
- Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin (1997)
- Batang PX (1997)
- Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko (1997)
- Madrasta (1996) .... Luchi
- Sana Maulit Muli (1995) .... Margie
- Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story (1994) .... Sara
- Tumbasan mo ng Buhay (1993)
- Dahil Mahal Kita (1993)
- GMA Telecine Specials (1992)
- Ready, Get Set, Go! (1992)
- Barbi For President (1991)
- Kapag Langit ang Humatol (1990) .... Nelia
- Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay (1989)
- Bala... Dapat kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy no. 1 (1989)
- Rosenda (1989)
- Buy One, Take One (1988)
- Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala (1984) .... Monette Estrella
- Bagets 2 (1984) .... Janice
- Hotshots (1984) .... Elaine
- Bagets (1984) .... Janice
Discography
Albums
- Schizo (EMI/PolyEast, 2008)[5]
Singles
- Minahal Kita (I Loved You) (2008)
References
- 1 2 Eula Valdes' Birth Certificate
- ↑ "Estanislao (Dandy) Valdes". Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ↑ "Gracia Valdes (born Amorsolo)". Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ↑ Gracia Amorsolo's Birth Certificate
The right side of Gracia Amorsolo's birth certificate has been torn. - ↑ http://www.pep.ph/guide/guide/2801/eula-valdez-collaborates-with-her-ex-husband-for-quotschizoquot