Karla Ysabel Marquez-Fariñas (born December 21, 1986), professionally known as Karel Marquez-Fariñas, is a Filipina actress, model, singer, and TV host who's currently signed under manager, Becky Aguila since July 2017. Before she joined GMA Network, she was part of ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center (known as Star Magic). She was Star Magic's Batch 10 alumna. Today, she is a freelance artist and entrepreneur.
Karel Marquez-Fariñas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karla Ysabel Marquez December 21, 1986 Manila, Philippines |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse |
Sean Fariñas (m. 2016) |
| Children | 4 |
Career
editMarquez started as VJ in Myx, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, in 2003. She was transferred to ABS-CBN's rival network, GMA Network, despite being a VJ in Myx until 2007. She starred in GMA's afternoon Philippine television drama Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso?. She was also a mainstay in GMA's Sunday variety program SOP. She hosted a segment in GMA's gag show Bitoy's Funniest Videos, titled "Just 4 Kikays". She co-starred in GMA's primetime Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, as Lyka. She was one-half of the cover girls in the November 2006 edition of FHM Philippines. Marquez, alongside Drew Arellano, was also a co-host in Coca-Cola: Ride To Fame, a reality talent show. She was also a radio DJ.
She starred in GMA's Philippine television drama My Husband's Lover.[1]
Personal life
editMarquez's first relationship (ex-boyfriend) was with Arman de Guzman, with whom she had two children, Keiley and Kyler.[2] Marquez began dating Sean Fariñas in January 2012. They became engaged on May 6, 2016, and got married on December 1, 2016.[2]
Filmography
editTelevision / Digital Series
editFilm
edit- Otso-Otso Pamela Mela Wan (2004)
- Close to You (2006)
- Tiyanaks (2007)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Work | Organization | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Aliw Awards | Best New Artist (Female) | Won | [3] |
References
edit- ^ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (July 22, 2013). "Karel Marquez Talks about Love, Sibling Rivalry and Career". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- ^ a b Ruiz, Mara (May 7, 2016), "Karel Marquez, Engaged na!", GMA News, retrieved October 24, 2016
- ^ "Aliw Awards Aired tonight on RPN 9". The Philippine Star. August 21, 2004.