Mary Clare Judith Phyllis Jose Quiambao[a][1] (born Mary Clare Judith Phyllis Atienza Jose; August 26, 1988),[2] better known as Niña Jose (Tagalog: [ˈniɲɐ hoˈse]), is a Filipina actress and politician serving as the mayor of Bayambang since 2022. She was a competitor in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1 in 2006.[3][4] She is currently a contract actress for the ABS-CBN television network.[5] She has appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines magazine.
Niña Jose-Quiambao | |
|---|---|
 Jose in September 2008 | |
| Mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Mayor | Ian Camille C. Sabangan |
| Preceded by | Cezar Quiambao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mary Clare Judith Phyllis Atienza Jose August 26, 1988 Manila, Philippines |
| Spouse |
Cezar Quiambao (m. 2017) |
| Occupation | Actress, model, politician |
Life and career
editPersonal life
editJose is the older of two children born to Philip and Clare, who later separated. From kindergarten through high school, she studied at Assumption College San Lorenzo, an all-girls Catholic school.[6]
Showbiz career
editIn 2006, Jose was one of the housemates in the first season of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. She was one of the most popular housemates in that reality show. Afterwards, she appeared in numerous television shows including Sa Adventures of Pedro Penduko, My Girl, Your Song: My Only Hope, Valiente, Kidlat and many others. She also appeared in movies like Shake, Rattle and Roll, Love Is Blind and Mano Po 6.
Political career
editIn 2016, Jose met billionaire businessman Cezar T. Quiambao. Quiambao, who was 33 years older than her, is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of STRADCOM Corporation, known as the IT service provider of Land Transportation Office. The SC declared Cezar T. Quiambao, the real owner of Strategic Development Alliance Corp. (Stradec), the biggest single shareholder in Stradcom.[7] The couple met while Quiambao is campaigning for mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan.[8] The two married three times, first in the United States, second in a civil ceremony and third in a Church wedding at the Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish in Bayambang. The couple had a son named Antonio. In 2020, Jose suffered a miscarriage while performing a suob or steam bath. Her second child is named Maria Christiano Isabelo is currently buried at the Saint Vincent Ferrer Prayer Park in Bayambang. Months after, she along with her husband, family and close friends were contracted with COVID-19.[9]
During the term of her husband as Mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan, Jose served as president of the Local Council of Women of Bayambang. One of her projects is the Abong na Aro or House of Love that provides shelter of women and children who were victim of physical and sexual abuse. She is also the president of the Agricultural Infrastructure and Leasing Corporation, a private entity of the Quiambao family that provided help for farmers in the municipality. Jose also served as president of Kasama Kita sa Barangay Foundation (KKSBFI), Incorporated. She was also behind the St. Vincent Ferrer Statue in Barangay Bani, that was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's tallest bamboo sculpture.[10]
In the 2022 elections, although her husband is eligible for a third and final term, she decided to run for mayor. She was elected mayor of Bayambang.[11][12] Her running mate, Ian Camille Sabangan, who substituted her husband, incumbent vice mayor Raul Sabangan, was also elected. This was the first time that two women were elected in the two top positions in the municipality.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition | Housemate | ABS-CBN |
| Your Song Presents: Akap | Courtney | ||
| Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Marikit | ||
| 2007 | Your Song Presents: Someday | Bernice | |
| Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Marikit | ||
| 2008 | My Girl | Anika Ramirez | |
| Lipgloss | Camille Borromeo | TV5 | |
| Your Song Presents: My Only Hope | Jessie Singson / Ashley | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009 | Banana Split | Various Roles | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers | Alyssa Rodriguez | ||
| Nagsimula sa Puso | Charie | ||
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumang Piso Para sa Puso | Erika | |
| M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop | Meg | ||
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya | Nerissa | |
| Pinoy Samurai | Herself | TV5 | |
| I Dare You | Challenger | ABS-CBN | |
| Face to Face Untold Stories Presents: Kaagaw o Kaibigan | Sheila | TV5 | |
| The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto | Janna | ||
| 2012 | Valiente | Leona Braganza | |
| 2013 | Kidlat | Xyra | |
| 2015 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Briefcase Number 18 | ABS-CBN |
| Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Houseguest |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note | Film Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Nicole | Class Picture Episode/Special Participation/Starring Role | Regal Films |
| Desperadas 2 | Cita | |||
| 2009 | Tarot | Teen Auring | ||
| Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Erika [5] | |||
| 2010 | Shake, Rattle and Roll XII | Ray's girlfriend | Isla Episode/Special Participation/Starring Role | |
| 2011 | Aswang | Queenie | with Lovi Poe | |
| 2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Justine's suitor | APT Entertainment |
Modeling career and endorsements
editTV commercials
edit| Year | Company |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Tanduay |
Endorsements
edit| Year | Company |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Skin Central |
| 2011–present | Dr. Steve Mark Gan of Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center |
Notes
edit- ^ In this Philippine name for married women, the birth surname or paternal family name is Jose, and the marital name is Quiambao.
References
edit- ^ "2022 elections: Quiambao, Niña Jose". Rappler. 2022. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ Nina Jose. Pinay Beauty. Retrieved on June 21, 2011.
- ^ Nina. Teen1.pinoybigbrother.com. Retrieved on June 21, 2011.
- ^ Kimerald fans blast Niña Jose’s revelation | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (November 11, 2009). Retrieved on 2011-06-21.
- ^ a b Niña Jose: 'My boobs are real!' | ABS-CBN News | Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved on June 21, 2011.
- ^ Salterio, Leah C. (September 20, 2006). "Niña Jose: Sweet dreams are made of these". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ Montecillo, Paolo (July 2, 2011). "Cezar Quiambao owns Stradcom—SC". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Serato, Arniel (November 17, 2017). "Former PBB housemate Niña Jose weds billionaire Pangasinan mayor for the second time". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ Glorioso, Bot (March 28, 2019). "Niña now puts family first". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Glorioso, Bot (March 28, 2019). "Niña now puts family first". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Niña Jose seeks top post in Bayambang, Pangasinan in Halalan 2022". ABS-CBN News. October 8, 2021. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ "Ex-'PBB' housemate Niña Jose voted new mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan". ABS-CBN News. May 14, 2022. Archived from the original on May 14, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
External links
edit- Actress' website
- "Niña Jose", IMDB