Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan popularly known as Candy Pangilinan, (born May 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She won best actress for CineFilipino 2016 and Los Angeles International Film Festival for the movie Star na si Van Damme.

Candy Pangilinan
Born
Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan

(1972-05-08) May 8, 1972 (age 52)
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian
Years active1991–present
SpouseGilbert Alvarado (separated)
Children1
Parent(s)Augusto Tongol Pangilinan
Teodorica Espiritu
RelativesFrancis Pangilinan (first cousin)

Television and film career

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In the early 1990s, she starred in supporting roles in romantic comedy films such as Hindi Magbabago with Carmina Villarroel in 1994 and in lead roles such as Dahil Ba sa Kanya in 1998. In 2007, she was cast in a comedy film Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat with friends and comedians Rufa Mae Quinto, Pokwang, Eugene Domingo, produced by Quinto with Viva Films and ON Q-28 Productions. In television, she is known for her role in the series Mula Sa Puso until its finale in 1999 she then played side kick to Claudine Barretto's character Rosario in Saan Ka Man Naroroon in 1999 to 2001. I Love Betty La Fea from 2008 to 2009 with a follow-up on the Philippine remake of Only You with Angel Locsin, Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo on ABS-CBN and the Critically Acclaimed Series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin in 2011, in 2012 she did supporting roles for GMA Network such as Forever with Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann and Gloria Romero, and Hiram na Puso with Gina Alajar and Kris Bernal, she then did notable guest appearances on the hit Saturday trivia-game show Celebrity Bluff alongside Eugene Domingo in 2013. In 2014, she guest starred on TV5 on Sharon, Kasama Mo Kapatid, Beki Boxer, Regal Shocker Presents, Showbiz Police, Face the People and Tropa Mo Ako Unli. In Wansapanataym, the revived TV series back in ABS-CBN in Perfecto and Noreen Capili's My App Boyfie.

Personal life

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Pangilinan married at age 31 although she and her husband are currently separated.[1] She has a son named Quentin who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and also Autism.[2]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Production company
1991 Shake, Rattle & Roll III Sally Regal Films[3]
1993 Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story Nurse OctoArts Films
Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty Seiko Films[4]
1994 Hindi Magbabago Annette Regal Films
The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana’y Mapatawad Mo Regina Regal Films / MAQ Productions[5]
1995 Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka (Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa!) M-Zet Productions / Mahogany Pictures
Love Notes Melody Viva Films
Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim Lourdes Regal Films
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin: Camiguin MAQ Productions
Ikaw Pa, Eh Love Kita TV analyst Regal Films
Boy! Gising!
Manalo Matalo, Mahal Kita Bisay Neo Films
Isko: Adventures in Animasia Carol OctoArts Films
1996 Impakto Melba Regal Films
April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako Chuchay Viva Films
Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba? Gelli Viva Films
Isa, Dalawa, Takbo! Wet Lady Star Cinema
Medrano Geneva Mother Studio Films / Regal Films
1997 Dahil Tanging Ikaw Angel Viva Films
Rizal sa Dapitan Maria Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines / Movpix International / Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)
Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako? Noel's co-teacher Neo Films
1998 Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! Cris Star Cinema
Dahil Ba sa Kanya Gina Available Light Production / Viva Films
Sige, Subukan Mo Sonia Regal Films
1999 Mula sa Puso: The Movie Berta Star Cinema
Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko Vangie MAQ Productions
Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan Nikki Star Cinema
Ikaw Lamang Helena Viva Films
2000 Eto Na Naman Ako Silly Millennium Cinema
Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod Pilar FPJ Productions
2002 Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon Dina Viva Films
Akala Mo Beauty
2003 Pakners Ceiling FPJ Productions
2006 D' Lucky Ones Tita Cara Star Cinema
Binibining K Tess Reality Entertainment
2007 Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat Maria Resurrection 'Res' Macabuhay on-Q 28 Productions / Viva Films
Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend Elsa OctoArts Films
2008 For the First Time Josie Star Cinema
2009 And I Love You So Teacher Paula
Ang Tanging Pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round!) Ka Away
2010 Petrang Kabayo Maita Viva Films
HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V Exogain
2011 Who's That Girl? Monique SM Development Corporation (SMDC) / Viva Films
2013 Ang Huling Henya Peachy Viva Films
Momzillas Gracia Star Cinema / Viva Films
2014 Wala Na Bang Ibang Title? Teatro Republica de Filipinas
Mulat Cathy DVent Productions
Diary ng Panget Mayordoma Viva Films
Talk Back and You're Dead Selene Perez Star Cinema
The Gifted Mrs. Tabayoyong MVP Entertainment / Viva Films
2015 Wang Fam Kay Viva Films
La Amigas Veronica "Nica" Verallo-Bermudez
Etiquette for Mistresses Joy Star Cinema
Everyday I Love You Ninang Beth
All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Grace/Mel's Eldest Sister
2016 This Time Mrs. Analyn Buhay Viva Films
Star Na si Van Damme Stallone Nadia CineFilipino / MediaQuest / PLDT-Smart Foundation
Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin Divina Tuazon Heaven's Best Entertainment / Viva Films
Dukot Police Chief dela Vega Star Cinema
2017 Deadma Walking Martha OctoArts Films
2018 Ang Pambansang Third Wheel Maddie Viva Films
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi Aries / Leo's Mom Cignal Entertainment / Octobertrain Films / The IdeaFirst Company
Nakalimutan ko nang kalimutan ka Doc Rolex Wilbros Films
Abay Babes Madam Astra Viva Films
2019 Jowable Nun
Miracle in Cell No. 7 Orphanage rectress
2020 Hindi Tayo Pwede Ramona
2021 Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam Tindera
Tililing Maricel
Sa Haba ng Gabi Neneng Reality Entertainment / Viva Films
2022 Partners in Crime Giging Star Cinema / Viva Films
2023 Adik Sa'yo Ida Viva Films
Sa Muli Manang Susan
The Cheating Game Tita Gelly GMA Pictures
Penduko Viva Films
2024 Road Trip Sophia
Sunny Dang CJ Entertainment / Studio Viva / Viva Films
TBA Petrang Kabisote Maita OctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, Inc., APT Entertainment, Star Cinema & Viva Films

Television

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Year Title Role Networks
1994 Mixed N.U.T.S. Herself GMA Network
1996–1997 Good Evening... Pls.[6][7] Herself ABC
1998-1999 Mula sa Puso Berta ABS-CBN
1998-2004 Ispup Herself
1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Jengky ABS-CBN
2008 I Love Betty La Fea Catalina Dominguez With Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz
2009 Only You With Angel Locsin, Sam Milby, and Diether Ocampo Chef Minnie
2010 Kokey @ Ako Cynthia Caparas
2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Mimi Estrella With Coco Martin, Maja Salvador, and Andi Eigenmann
Daldalita Daisy the duck GMA Network
P. S. I Love You Lovely TV5
2012 Gandang Gabi Vice Herself ABS-CBN
Hiram na Puso Becky[8] GMA Network
2013 Indio Lupeng
The Gift Dorina TV5
Wansapanataym Presents: Flores De Yayo Mommy ABS-CBN
Celebrity Bluff Player GMA Network
2014 Wansapanataym Presents: Enchanted House Cindy Dimasupil ABS-CBN
Beki Boxer Consuelo Ponciano TV5
Wansapanataym Presents: Perfecto Elaine ABS-CBN
2015 Celebrity Bluff Guest player GMA Network
Karelasyon Joan
Marimar Perfecta
Sunday PINASaya Guest
2016 Dear Uge Laurie
Hay, Bahay! Chef Pangga
Laff, Camera, Action! Herself
Magpakailanman:Sa Malas at Swerte Rexy Soliman
Celebrity Playtime Player of Team 90's ABS-CBN
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Aida Bale
2017 Wansapanataym: Annika Pintasera Flora With Julia Montes and JC Santos
The Lolas' Beautiful Show Guest GMA Network
2018 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Emmy Reyes-Verano / Lupe Reyes ABS-CBN
2018-2019 My Special Tatay Chona Mariano GMA Network
2019 Dragon Lady Mimi
2020 Make It with You Mariel Montenegro-Dimaguiba ABS-CBN
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Connie Herrera GMA Network
Fill in the Bank Herself / Contestant TV5
2021 Heartful Café Madam Andi GMA Network
2022 The Fake Life Young Sonya
Magpakailanman: Born to Be a Queen (The Edwin Luis Story) Lily GMA Network
2024 Da Pers Family Marites TV5

Awards and nominations

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Awards and nominations
Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2010 26th PMPC (Philippine Movie Press Club) Star Awards Star Awards Digital Movie Original Theme Song Of The Year Astig Ka Included[9]
2016 Cine Filipino Film Festival awards Best Actress Star Na si Van Damme Stallone Won[10]
2016 Los Angeles International Film Festival Movie Star awards Best Actress Star Na si Van Damme Stallone Won[11]

References

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  1. ^ Siazon, Rachelle (May 3, 2021). "Candy Pangilinan on how she knew ex-husband cheated on her". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  2. ^ "Candy Pangilinan shares her journey as mom to neurodivergent child". GMA News Online. June 25, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  3. ^ Liwag, Jason Tan (October 31, 2021). "Pridyider, undin, and all scares in between: 5 'Shake, Rattle & Roll' favorites". Rappler. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (October 5, 2019). "Candy Pangilinan and other celebs mourn the death of veteran actor Tony Mabesa". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "Gelli, umaming sa pelikula nila nalamang ipinagbubuntis ni Karla si Daniel | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. July 11, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  6. ^ Red, Isah V. (August 7, 1996). "Sweet dreams". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 28B. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "ABC 5 launches 'Good Evening... Pls.'". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. May 13, 1996. p. 27B. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (March 6, 2012). "Candy Pangilinan on being loveless: "Huwag kayong malungkot, okay lang naman yun. Oo, okay lang yun!"". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  9. ^ "26th PMPC Star Awards winners known on April 24". Philstar.com. April 19, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  10. ^ Serato, Arniel C (March 21, 2016). "Candy Pangilinan gets emotional over her first Best Actress award: "I am just grateful."". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  11. ^ Songco, Pauline (June 1, 2020). "The positivity of Candy Pangilinan". Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
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