Jamie Ann Quisumbing Angeles (born March 11, 1990) professionally known as Janna Dominguez, is a Filipino actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Maria in Pepito Manaloto.

Janna Dominguez
Born
Jamie Ann Quisumbing Angeles

(1990-03-11) March 11, 1990 (age 34)
Malabon, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
EducationOlivarez College
Occupations
  • Actress
  • host
  • comedian
Years active2007–present
Agents
Known forMaria
SpouseMickey Ablan
Children4

Career

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Dominguez started out as one of the co-hosts in Wowowee. She joined Pinoy Fear Factor as a Participante.

Dominguez was a member of ABS-CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents, Star Magic. She did not renew her contract to do projects on ABS-CBN's rival station, GMA Network. She supposed to be a freelance actress but later decided to sign an exclusive contract with GMA Network in 2010 to be a regular host and performer of I Laugh Sabado that aired on the same network's sister channel Q. Dominguez also served as the guest co-host of Take Me Out.[1] The same year, she joined the ensemble cast of Pepito Manaloto as Maria, one of the Manaloto family's resident housemaids. She quickly became recognizable, owing to her exposure in the sitcom.[2]

Dominguez also joined the cast of Endless Love. She supposed to star in a Sine Novela installment Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali?, but it was shelved.[3]

Personal life

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Janna Dominguez has four children with her partner martial arts fighter, Mickey Ablan: Yzabel, Micael, Juliann Gabriel, and Michael Zab Leon.[4][5] Their eldest child, Yzabel, died aged 20 on October 7, 2023, due to heart failure and lung infection,[6] the same day their fourth child Leon was born.[7][8]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
2022 Regal Studio Presents Various GMA Network
2020 Tadhana
2019 Daddy's Gurl
Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko
2018 Maynila
2017 Haplos Estonia
Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa Chona
2016 Hahamakin ang Lahat Lilybeth
That's My Amboy Christine
Dear Uge Various
2015 Sabado Badoo Guest
Dangwa Various
Karelasyon
2011 Nita Negrita Guest
May Tamang Balita Herself (Mock Weather Anchor) GMA News TV
Beauty Queen Amor GMA Network
2010–present Pepito Manaloto Maria
2010 Bantatay Cat Girl #2
Endless Love Mylene
First Time Elizabeth
Take Me Out Herself / co-host
Party Pilipinas Herself / Guest Performer
SRO Cinemaserye: Hot Mama Myrna
I Laugh Sabado Herself Q
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Artemis "Tammy" Macapugay ABS-CBN
Banana Split Herself
Parekoy Ligaya
Eva Fonda Paris
Pinoy Fear Factor Herself/Runner -up
2007 Wowowee Host[9]

Movies

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Year Title Role
2015 All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Cristy
2009 I Love You, Goodbye Connie
And I Love You So Teresa "Esha"

References

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  1. ^ "Tables are turned on Take Me Out". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  2. ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "Jaw-dropping photos of 'Pepito Manaloto' comedienne Janna Dominguez". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (June 19, 2010). "PEP: Maxene Magalona on Father's Day: 'We miss Papa a lot'". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  4. ^ "Janna Dominguez admits "exclusively dating" Iwa Moto's ex-boyfriend, Mickey Ablan". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  5. ^ "Janna Dominguez gives birth to third daughter with Mickey Ablan". PEP.ph. October 20, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  6. ^ Serato, Arniel C. (October 9, 2023). "Janna Dominguez reveals cause of death of 20-year-old daughter Yzabel Ablan" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Bravo, Frances Karmel S. (October 9, 2023). "Janna Dominguez introduces youngest baby born on same day of Yzabel's passing". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  8. ^ Purnell, Kristofer (October 10, 2023). "Iwa Moto mourns death of ex Mickey Ablan's daughter Yzabel". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  9. ^ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (November 27, 2008). "Janna Dominguez faces her acting fears in 'Eva Fonda'". ABS-CBN News Online Beta. Retrieved March 30, 2009.
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