Iza Calzado
| Iza Calzado | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado August 12, 1982 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupation | Model, Actress, TV Host |
| Years active | 2003-Present |
| Awards | Gawad Urian Awards – Best Supporting Actress 2005 Sigaw – Anna |
Iza Calzado (born Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado on August 12, 1982)[1] is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer 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.[2] [3]
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[edit] Biography
Born Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado, she was named after the dancer, Isadora Duncan. Her father is choreographer and 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.
[edit] Acting career
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 in Te Amo: Maging Sino Ka Man.
She played the role of Amihan the Queen of goddesses in Encantadia.She also starred in Moments of Love, wherein she played the role of Divina Buenacer. Calzado starred in "Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan" of Ignite Media Films, with director, Adolf Alix. She also starred in Impostora.[4]
On January 18, 2008, Iza Calzado won the Model Star Award from the Korea Asia Model Award Festival.[5] Calzado was cast 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. Calzado hosted Binibining Pilipinas 2009 Pageant. On February 28, 2010, she began appearing in Healthy Cravings on QTV-11 with Chef Jeremy Favia. She appears in Party Pilipinas and in Pilyang Kerubin. In August 2010, she began appearing as co-host with Lucy Torres on The Sweet Life on QTV 11.
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 appearance in Maalaala Mo Kaya to celebrate her 10th year in showbiz. Calzado is set to join Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz in their reunion movie with Star Cinema tentatively titled, When A Man Loves A Woman. She is replacing KC Concepcion in the upcoming 2012 television drama, Alta as Alexa.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2012 | Alta | Alexa Ocampo | ABS-CBN |
| Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Guest | ||
| ASAP 2012 | Co-Host - Performer | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | TBA | ||
| The Buzz | Guest | ||
| The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition | Herself - Host | ||
| 2011-2012 | Showbiz Exclusives | Herself - Host | GMA News TV |
| Eat Bulaga | Herself - Host | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | 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 | 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 | ||
| Bubble Gang | Guest | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
[edit] Movies
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2012 | Mga Mumunting Lihim | 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 | Regal 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 | Sandra | |
| 2009 | Sundo | cameo role | |
| 2008 | The Echo | Gina | Regal Films |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2005 | Pinoy Blonde | Yanni | Unitel Films |
| 2004 | Sigaw (The Echo) | Anna | |
| 2004 | Sabel | Jenny | |
| 2004 | Annie B. | Trisha | Viva Films |
| 2004 | Milan | Mary Grace | Star Cinema |
[edit] Awards and nominations
| Award/Nomination | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award/Nomination | |
| 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 Actress | |
| 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 | |
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.igma.tv/profile/iza-calzado
- ^ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/24/12/iza-calzado-now-certified-kapamilya 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
- ^ 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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