Iza Calzado
| Iza Calzado | |
|---|---|
| File:Iza Calzado Focus.jpg | |
| Born | Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado August 12, 1982 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress, Host, Model, Performer, Advocate, Health & Fitness Enthusiast |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Awards | Gawad Urian Awards – Best Supporting Actress 2005 Sigaw – Anna |
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado (born August 12, 1982)[1] is a Filipina actress, TV host and model, who previously worked as one of GMA-7's homegrown contract artists. After ten years, Iza signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. Iza also signed a non-exclusive contract with Star Cinema.[2][3][4]
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Biography[edit]
Born Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado, she was named after the dancer, Isadora Duncan. Her father is a choreographer and a TV director Lito Calzado and her mother was Irish-Spanish-Filipina[citation needed], Mary Ann Ussher. Calzado 's brother, Dash Calzado, is a member of Legit Misfitz, a Pinoy rap group.
In the late 1990s, she finished high school in Miriam College and then completed her undergraduate degree in Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas.
Acting career[edit]
Before entering show business, she worked as a dubber for a Mexicanovela. Calzado started out as a guest teen star in the show, Click, which led to further roles. She participated in the drama Kung Mawawala Ka as the soap's villain, Phoebe Valiente and starred in her first soap opera, Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man and was paired with Argentinean actor, Segundo Cernadas.
In 2005, she played the role of Amihan, the Queen of goddesses in Encantadia. In 2006, she starred in Moments of Love, wherein she played the role of Divina Buenacer and starred alongside Dingdong Dantes and Karylle.
In 2007, she starred in "Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan" of Ignite Media Films, here, she worked with Taiwanese actor Ken Zhu and director, Adolf Alix. She also starred in Impostora.[5]
On January 18, 2008, Iza Calzado won the Model Star Award from the Korea Asia Model Award Festival.[6]
Calzado reprised her role in The Echo, the English-language remake of Filipino director Yam Laranas’ horror film Sigaw. Calzado starred in One True Love which was released on November 19, 2008.
In 2009, she starred in All About Eve. That same year, she hosted the Binibining Pilipinas 2009 Pageant.
On February 28, 2010, she began appearing in Healthy Cravings on QTV-11 with Chef Jeremy Favia. She also appeared in Party Pilipinas. Also, in 2010, Calzado made her first appearance in a two-piece bikini for her tv series, Beauty Queen, with TJ Trininad as her leading man. She also made appearances on Pilyang Kerubin, also with TJ Trinidad. In August 2010, she also began appearing as co-host with Lucy Torres on The Sweet Life on QTV 11. In 2011, she also began hosting Showbiz Exclusives on GMA News TV. Her last appearance as a GMA contract artist was in the sitcom, Andres de Saya.
On January 24, 2012, Iza signed a three year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN making her a certified Kapamilya. She is set to host the second season of The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition replacing Sharon Cuneta. She will also make an appearances in Maalaala Mo Kaya to celebrate her 10th year in showbiz. Today, she can also be seen on the Sunday variety show, ASAP.
She starred in her first drama series as an ABS-CBN contract artist, Kahit Puso'y Masugatan, wherein she starred alongside Andi Eigenmann, Jake Cuenca, and Gabby Concepcion.
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2013 | The Biggest Loser: Doubles | Host | ABS-CBN |
| Kris TV | Herself - Guest Co-Host | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog | Rowena | ||
| Toda Max | Ka Iza | ||
| The Buzz | Herself/Guest Co-Host | ||
| 2012–2013 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Andrea San Jose | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Komiks | Rosalyn | |
| Kris TV | Herself - Guest Host | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-stitch | Liza | ||
| 2012-present | ASAP | Performer/Co-Host | |
| 2011–2012 | Showbiz Exclusives | Herself - Host | GMA News TV |
| 2011 | Eat Bulaga | Herself - Host | GMA Network |
| Andres de Saya | Matilde Golpe de Oro | ||
| I Heart You, Pare! | Tonette/Tonya | ||
| 2010–2012 | Party Pilipinas | Herself - Host | |
| 2010 | Beauty Queen | Maita San Miguel | |
| The Sweet Life | Herself - Host | QTV | |
| Pilyang Kerubin | Sandra Esteban | GMA Network | |
| Claudine Presents: Sapi | Teresa | ||
| Healthy Cravings | Herself - Host | QTV | |
| Panday Kids | Maria Makiling | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | StarStruck V | Council | |
| Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit | Clarisse Gardamonte / Clarrisa Rosales | ||
| SRO Cinemaserye: Rowena Joy | Rowena Joy/RJ | ||
| All About Eve | Nicole Gonzales | ||
| Dear Friend | Debbie | ||
| 2008–2009 | LaLola | Sera Romina (Special Guest Role) | |
| 2008 | Obra | Various Roles | |
| ESP | Cassandra | ||
| Joaquin Bordado | Sofia Apacible / Carol Aguila | ||
| 2007 | Impostora | Lara / Sara Carreon | |
| Maynila: Cupid's Way | Alena | ||
| Magpakailanman: The Rosa Rosal Story | Young Rosa | ||
| Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong | Prinsesa Isabella | ||
| Magpakailanman: Paano Ba Maging Ina? (The Babymaker Story) | Rebecca | ||
| 2006 | Atlantika | Amaya / Cielo | |
| Sandwichlandia (Fantasy Commercial Series) | Tina Tinapay | ||
| Magpakailanman: Mark Tupaz of Shamrock story | Mark's Girlfriend | ||
| Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas | Sanggre Amihan | ||
| 2005 | Etheria | Sanggre Amihan | |
| Encantadia | Reyna Amihan | ||
| At Your Service: Star Power | Herself - Host | QTV | |
| 3R (Respect, Relax, Respond) | Herself - Host | GMA Network | |
| Love To Love: Sweet Exchange | Trisha Rogelio | ||
| 2004 | Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Rosela Atilado | |
| 2002 | All My Love (Mis tres Hermanas) | Liza (Voice) | |
| 2001 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Phoebe Valiente | |
Movies[edit]
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2013 | Ride to Love | TBA | Regal Entertainment |
| 2013 | Hysteria | TBA | Regal Entertainment |
| 2012 | Mga Mumunting Lihim | Carla | Cinemalaya |
| 2011 | Ang Panday 2 | Maria | GMA Films |
| 2010 | HIV | Ivy | |
| 2010 | White House | Stella/Black Lady/Ella | Regal Films |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Theresa "Tere" Villanueva | Viva Films |
| 2009 | Dukot (Desaparecidos) | Maricel Salvacruz | |
| 2009 | Ang Panday | Maria | GMA Films |
| 2009 | Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie | Eve | GMA Films |
| 2009 | Bente | ||
| 2009 | Fuchsia | Elizabeth | APT Entertainment |
| 2009 | Sundo | cameo role | |
| 2008 | The Echo | Gina | Vertigo Entertainment |
| 2008 | Desperadas 2 | Stephanie | Regal Films |
| 2008 | Scaregiver | Marsha | Viva Films |
| 2008 | One True Love | Bella | GMA Films |
| 2007 | Desperadas | Stephanie | Regal Films |
| 2007 | Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Pam | Ignite Media and GMA Films |
| 2007 | Ouija | Sandra | Viva Films |
| 2007 | Mona: Singapore Escort | Mona | |
| 2007 | Blackout | Belen | |
| 2006 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 | Cecille | Regal Films |
| 2006 | Eternity | Milagros | Regal Films |
| 2006 | Moments of Love | Divina Buenacer | GMA Films |
| 2005 | Mulawin The Movie | Reyna Amihan | GMA Films |
| 2005 | Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo! | Linda | Regal Films |
| 2005 | Pinoy Blonde | Yanni | Unitel |
| 2004 | Sigaw (The Echo) | Anna | Regal Films |
| 2004 | Sabel | Jenny | Regal Films |
| 2004 | Annie B. | Trisha | Viva Films |
| 2004 | Milan | Mary Grace | Star Cinema |
Awards and Nominations[edit]
| Award/Nomination | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award/Nomination |
| 2013 | 10th Golden Screen Awards | Dekada Awardee |
| 2012 | 25th Aliw Awards | Best Female Emcee/Host for 2012 |
| 2012 | PMPC 26th Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee (Maalaala Mo Kaya “Cross Stitch” episode) |
| 2012 | 60th FAMAS Awards 2012 | Best Supporting Actress Nominee (Ang Panday 2) |
| 2012 | Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress (Mga Mumunting Lihim) |
| 2012 | Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | Best Actress (Mga Mumunting Lihim) |
| 2012 | FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women in the World | Rank #25 |
| 2011 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best New Wave Actress (HIV) |
| 2011 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Female Face of the Night |
| 2011 | Metro Manila Film Festival | SMDC Most Glamorous Stars (alongside Ryan Agoncillo) |
| 2011 | 27th Luna Awards(FAP) | Best Supporting Actress (One True Love 2008) |
| 2011 | Female Network Womanity Awards | Nominee under the Entertainment Category |
| 2010 | Enpress Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) (Dukot) |
| 2010 | PMPC Star Awards | Face of The Night |
| 2010 | PMPC Star Awards | Best Actress Nominee |
| 2010 | FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women in the World | Rank #30 |
| 2009 | PEP Forum Awards | Highly Recommended on Actress of The Year |
| 2009 | YES! Magazine Philippines - 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2009 | Beautiful at Any Age |
| 2009 | FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women in the World | Rank #36 |
| 2008 | FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women in the World | Rank #40 |
| 2008 | 5th Golden Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress for Blackout |
| 2008 | 24th PMPC for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year for Ouija Nominee |
| 2008 | Asian Model Festival | Model Star Award Winner |
| 2007 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World | Rank #55 |
| 2006 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World | Rank #40 |
| 2006 | Nickelodeon’s 2006 Kids’ Choice Awards | Pinoy Wannabe Awardee Nomination |
| 2006 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress Nominee |
| 2005 | 2nd USTv Thomasian Students' Choice Awards | Students' Choice for Best Actress |
| 2005 | Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress for Milan |
| 2004 | 28th Gawad Urian | Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres (Best Supporting Actress) |
| 2004 | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards | Most Promising Female Actress |
| 2004 | FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World | Rank #65 |
| 2004 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress Nomination for the movie Sigaw |
| 2004 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress Nomination for the movie Sabel |
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.igma.tv/profile/iza-calzado
- ^ Iza Calzado now a certified Kapamilya retrieved via www.abs-cbnnews.com 01-24-2012
- ^ Iza Calzado signs three-year contract with ABS-CBN retrieved via www.push.com.ph 01-24-2012
- ^ [1]
- ^ GMA NEWS.TV, Iza Calzado is Ken Zhu's leading lady in 'Batanes'
- ^ GMA NEWS.TV, Iza Calzado bags Asian model award in Korea
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