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Tessie Tomas

Teresita Winsett Hermosa (born October 31, 1950) is a Filipino actress, television personality and stand-up comedian. Regarded as the original "Queen of Daytime TV",[1][2] she is best known for hosting some of the most successful TV programs in the Philippines such as Teysi ng Tahanan (1991), Compañero y Compañera (1997), and sitcoms including Onli in da Pilipins (1997), and Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata (1991). She was the first Filipino actress to score a nomination in the "Best Actress" category at the International Emmy Awards for her performance in the 1989 film, A Dangerous Life.[3][4]

Tessie Tomas
Born
Teresita Winsett Hermosa

(1950-10-31) October 31, 1950 (age 74)
Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines
Nationality Philippines
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress
Television host
Years active1980–present
Agents
  • RPN (1980–1987)
    ABS-CBN (1990–2004, 2009–2011, 2011–2012, 2017–present)
    GMA Network (2004–2009, 2012–2017)
  • TV5 (2011)
SpouseRoger Pullin
Children1

Tomas is celebrated as one of the "country’s most brilliant artists"[1] and one of the greatest comedians of all time,[5] noted for her "style and distinctive approach on comedy."[2] She began doing stints as a radio voice talent at the age of 10 and ultimately spent a decade working in the advertising industry at several companies before becoming the first Filipino creative director of McCann Erickson.[6] She made her screen debut in 1981 thru the gag show Champoy. Dubbed as the second lady of television and the "Queen of Stand-up Comedy",[5] she is cited as one of the pioneers of impersonation, famous for portraying the likes of Amanda Pineda, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Bonnie Buendia and Imelda Marcos.

In recognition of her contributions to the entertainment industry, she has won countless accloades including "Best Actress" at the Gawad Tanglaw Awards,[7] "Entertainer of the Year" at the Aliw Award,[8] Creative Guild's 'Hall of Fame' award, "Best Actress" at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, "Best Actress" at the QCinema International Film Festival, "Best Actress" at the Subic Bay International Film Festival[9] and several nominations from Gawad Urian Awards and American Cable Awards.[6]

Personal life

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Tomas is married to Dr. Roger Pullin, a marine biologist by profession. She has one son, Robin, who is now based in New York City as a fashion designer.[10]

Career

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Tomas first started doing stints as a radio voice talent at the age of 10, nost notably in Tiya Dely Magpayo's radio show in the succeeding years. She then switched to advertising and worked at different firms in the next 10 years. She was sent to London and New York for additional training and became the creative head of McCann-Erickson, the first Filipina creative director upon her return.

She first appeared in television through the gag show Champoy from 1981 to 1984. She was praised for her effective impersonation of then famous weather man Amado Pineda of PAG-ASA. She then embarked on doing live shows, notable for her performances as Meldita, a satiric portrayal of then-first lady Imelda Marcos, Loida Dimagiba and Carmeling Lawiswis. She became a resident performer at Music Museum, headlining successful shows as a standup comedy career throughout the 1990s.[6]

Tomas returned to TV as main host of the morning talk show Teysi ng Tahanan and the weekly political satire Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata, playing the wealthy but eccentric Barbara Tengco.[1] Separada (for which she created the screenplay), Ploning, and 100 are some of her other critically acclaimed films.[11][12] She gained further success as an actress in the 1988 film, A Dangerous Life. Her performance was met with praises from critics and viewers, earning her nominations at the International Emmy Awards and American Cable Awards.[13]

In her later years, she played several supporting roles in both film and television. She earned praises from the critics and viewers for her portrayal as the "cane-wielding" Doña Cielo Fierro in ABS-CBN's hit television series, Dirty Linen (2023).[14] Currently, she plays Doña Bettina Caballero in FPJ's Batang Quiapo. Her character was introduced alongside Jaime Fabregas and Elijah Canlas in February 2024.[15]

Filmography

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Film

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Ref.
1980–1985 Champoy Amanda Pineda
RPN
1981–1987 Eat Bulaga! Herself
1991–1997 Teysi ng Tahanan Herself / host
ABS-CBN
1991–1997 Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata Barbara Tengco
1997–1998 Onli In Da Pilipins Precious
1998–1999 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako Sonia Enriquez
2000–2002 Feel at Home Herself / host
2001 Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Barbara Tengco
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puno Miriam Defensor Santiago
2003–2004 Buttercup Erlinda
2003–2004 Teysi Herself / host
2004–2007 Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Baby Mulingtapang-Benoit / Anying
GMA Network
2008 Ako si Kim Samsoon Sonia Buot
2009–2010 George and Cecil Maribel Murillo
ABS-CBN
2010 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Tonyong Bayawak Belen Dela Cruz
2010–2011 Noah Sarah Perez
2011 Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis Mama Mia
TV5
2012 Mundo Man ay Magunaw Donya Alicia La Peña
ABS-CBN
Coffee Prince Elizabeth "Beth" Gomez
GMA Network
2013 Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Corazon
2014 Kambal Sirena Doña Margarita "Rita" Natividad
Strawberry Lane Margaret Jaymalin
My Destiny Dr. Obispo
2015 Once Upon a Kiss Mérida Almario
2015–2016 Buena Familia Marissa Agravante
2016 Naku, Boss Ko! Ms. F
2018 The Blood Sisters Dr. Rosemarie "Mamita" Bermudez
ABS-CBN
2023 Dirty Linen Doña Cielo Fierro
Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Señora Bettina Caballero†

References

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  1. ^ a b c "'Home' is where Tessie's heart is". www.philstar.com. May 11, 2000. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Incredible look-alikes in showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "Angel Locsin will grace the 37th International Emmy Awards in New York". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "Angel gears for International Emmy awards night | ABS-CBN News". August 8, 2023. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "The greatest comedians of all time(Third of a series)". www.philstar.com. August 19, 2006. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c "Tessie Tomas on playing the dirty donya in 'Dirty Linen' | ABS-CBN News". February 21, 2023. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  7. ^ ""Honor Thy Father" wins big at Gawad Tanglaw". Yahoo News. February 16, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  8. ^ "Tessie Tomas binuhay si Meldita". www.abante.com.ph. January 30, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  9. ^ "Tessie Tomas at asawa babu na sa 'Pinas, sa Isla ng England at ireland na titira". www.philstar.com. August 15, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  10. ^ Gallardo, Ricky (August 5, 2018). "Life continues to be beautiful for Tessie Tomas | Ricky Gallardo". BusinessMirror. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  11. ^ "Tessie Tomas drinks wine before doing nude scene in "100"". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  12. ^ "Ploning ni Judy Ann talagang labor of love". www.philstar.com. April 30, 2008. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  13. ^ Rosenberg, Howard (November 25, 1988). "The 'Dangerous Life' of Imelda and Ferdinand". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  14. ^ "The pop culture renaissance of the Filipino matriarch". cnn. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  15. ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. "Elijah Canlas, Tessie Tomas, Jaime Fabregas join 'Batang Quiapo' year 2". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
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