Pinky Amador
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| Pinky Amador | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pilar Cristina Roxas Amador Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress, TV host, Singer and Model |
| Years active | 1986-present |
| Website | |
| http://www.pinkyamador.com | |
Pinky Amador (birth name Pilar Cristina Roxas Amador) is an award winning Filipina actress, singer, commercial model and TV host.
She was in the original London cast of the Cameron Mackintosh musical hit Miss Saigon.[1] She is seen most on GMA Network.
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[edit] Background
Pinky is the niece of the late Zeneida Amador, the founder of Repertory Philippines.[2]
Pinky is the youngest of 3 children from a Filipino family of Spanish descent. She is 5 feet and 3 inches tall and has dark brown hair and eyes.[3]
Pinky Graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School with a Master’s Degree in Acting, where she was awarded with 2 British Council scholarships due to excellence.
Pinky was a student of Mary Hammond.
[edit] Early success
Pinky came on to the Theatrical Stage via the lead roles in plays I Ought to Be in Pictures, Agnes of God and The Foreigner for which she has won Aliw Awards for Best Stage Actress.[4]
She then ventured into Television and Film and was cast in the Original production of Miss Saigon in London.
[edit] Acting career
Since then, she has performed on tour in the UK, and continued her Television and Film career both in the UK and The Philippines.
With over 70 plays and musicals to her credit, 300+ Television appearances and 60 films to date.
Mostly known for her antagonist role in television and films, Pinky finds it refreshing to once more play the other side of the spectrum in her current TV series. Pinky was recently part of the TV remake Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit top-billed by Angelika dela Cruz and Iza Calzado.
[edit] Present
Pinky just finished filming "You To Me Are Everything" for GMA films/Viva Films and is currently guesting in "Magkaribal" for ABS CBN, and has just returned to essay her character Molly Corpuz in "Momay" shown daily on ABS-CBN. She also currently appears as Baroness Elsa Schraeder in Resorts World Manila's production of "Sound of Music".
[edit] Awards and nominations
Aliw Award for Best Stage Actress
- 1983 (Agnes of God)
- 1987 (The Foreigner)
Parangal ng Bayan (National Young Achiever’s Award) for Arts & Culture 1997.
Urian Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Sana’y Pag-ibig Na) 1998.
Star Awards Nomination for Best Newcomer (Magdusa Ka) 1987.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television
[edit] Theatrical Show
| Title | Role | |
| Miss Saigon: London | Eclea |
[edit] Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2012 | My Cactus Heart | |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Anna |
| 2009 | You to Me Are Everything | Estella |
| 2009 | Ang Manghuhula | Letty |
| 2008 | Loving You | Jackie |
| 2007 | Maikling kwento | Zuleita |
| 2007 | Angels | Ditas |
| 2007 | You Got Me! | Kevin's Mother |
| 2006 | Eternity | Dina |
| 2006 | Pacquiao: The Movie | Jinkee/Janet's Parent |
| 2006 | Blue Moon | Grace |
| 2005 | Ako Legal Wife: Mano po 4? | Elvie |
| 2004 | D' Anothers | Mrs. Tuken |
| 2004 | Happily Ever After | Susan |
| 2004 | Forever My Love | Troy's Mom |
| 2004 | Beautiful Life | Cita |
| 2004 | Singles | Julia |
| 2004 | Kuya | Chloe and Grace's Ma |
| 2003 | Pinay Pie | Kelly |
| 2003 | Nena inosente | Dasia |
| 2003 | Sa Piling ng mga Belyas | |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Gretchen's Mom |
| 2003 | Walang Kapalit | Tere |
| 2003 | Sex Drive | Sheila's Mom |
| 2003 | Sukdulan | Alecia |
| 2003 | Ssshhh... She Walks by Night | |
| 2002 | Sex Files | Daria |
| 2002 | Prosti | Jacky |
| 2002 | Tampisaw | Bambi |
| 2002 | Halik | Jocelyn |
| 2002 | Hesus Rebolusyonaryo | Lucia Sarmiento |
| 2001 | May Pag-ibig pa Kaya? | Ditas |
| 2001 | Sugatang Puso | Sely |
| 2001 | Naked Nights | Stephani |
| 2001 | Halik ng Sirena | Cily |
| 2001 | Sa Huling Paghihintay | Danica |
| 2001 | Sa Iyong mga Haplos | |
| 2000 | Ika-13 Kapitulo | Gigi |
| 2000 | Madame X | |
| 2000 | Nag-aapoy na Laman | |
| 1999 | Mamang Shotgun | Jeannie |
| 1998 | Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo | Pamela |
| 1998 | Sana Pag-ibig Na | |
| 1998 | Kabilin-bilinan ni Lola | |
| 1994 | Cuadro de Jack | Anna |
| 1993 | Kadenang Bulaklak | |
| 1992 | Alabang Girls | Anna |
| 1992 | Pangako sa Iyo | Dahlia |
| 1987 | Anak ng Lupa | |
| 1986 | Balweg | Donnete |
| 1986 | Magdusa Ka | Melete |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Pinky Amador at the Internet Movie Database
- Crispina Martinez Belen (2006-11-30). "Celebrity World: Pinky Amador". Manila Bulletin. http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/11/30/ENTR2006113081077.html. Retrieved 2008-04-27.[dead link]
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