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Rio Locsin
Born
Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve

(1961-10-03) October 3, 1961 (age 63)
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active1978–present
Children3

Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve, known by her screen name Rio Locsin (born October 3, 1961), is a Filipina actress and model. Regarded as the "Queen of Adult Drama",[1] Locsin has starred in nearly 60 films including Bira! Darna! Bira! (1979),[2] Disgrasyada (1970), Working Girls (1979), Manila By Night (1980) and Si Baning, Si Maymay at ang Asong si Bobo (2009).

In 2012, Locsin was inducted at the Eastwood City's Walk of Fame for her contribution to Philippine film industry.[3] She was recognized as one of the prominent sex goddesses of the late 70s, together with then rival Lorna Tolentino.[4][5] As a seasoned actress, Locsin has garnered multiple nominations from FAMAS and Gawad Urian Awards.[6] In 2009, she bagged the "Best Supporting Actress" award at the 5th Cinema One Originals Digital Movie Film Festival.[7]

As a film actress she has starred in lead roles through the 70’s 80’s and 90’s in the late 90s she starred in Daytime dramas such as Kadenang Kristal and Marinella in 1999-2001 and a recurring cast in Mula Sa Puso (1997-1999) she ventured in many Primetime Television dramas in 2006, she starred in more Television dramas memorably as Edad in Gulong Ng Palad remake on ABS-CBN and 2007 she starred as a antiheroine in Pangarap Na Bituin in 2007 she starred in the hit tv series Margarita as she ventured away she did more roles then ever. Her public marriage to actor Al Tantay dissolved.

Career

Locsin was launched to stardom in Regal Films' Disgrasyada (1978) which became a huge box-office hit. Since then, she was given roles which are sexy like Menor de Edad (1979), Love Affair (1979), Ina, Kapatid, Anak (1979), Rissa Jones (1979), Stepsisters (1979), Waikiki (1980), Disco Madhouse (1980), Manila by Night (1980), Unang Yakap (1980), Kambal sa Uma (1980), Kasalanan Ba (1981), among others.

She also had the privilege of transforming to Darna via the low-budgeted, poorly-directed Bira, Darna, Bira (1979) with Romnick Sarmenta as Ding. In 1982, she essayed the role of a ghost in Haplos (1982) playing support to Vilma Santos. Other memorable roles were in movies, Salawahan (1979), Working Girls (1984), Soltero (1984), Kailan Tama ang Mali? (1985), Kapag Puso ang Sinugatan (1985) and Huwag Mo kaming Isumpa (1985).

In 1981 to 1982, she top-billed an afternoon drama show over GMA-7 entitled, Hiyas.

As a commercial model, she endorsed, "San-ing" and "Lyna" medicated products, including Bax jeans during the late 70s until early 80s.

She attended Siena College in Quezon City.

Personal life

She married Al Tantay, but they separated after a few years. She remarried to a former basketball player turned Evangelical Christian pastor, Padim Israel. She has three daughters.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Producer
2015 The Breakup Playlist Marissa David Star Cinema and Viva Films
2014 She's Dating the Gangster Athena Abigail's Mom Star Cinema
2010 Working Girls Sabel Rosales Viva Films
Paano Na Kaya Tessie Chua Star Cinema
2006 You Are the One Myra Ramos-Garcia Star Cinema
2004 Minsan Pa Pacing MLR Films, Inc.
1999 Bayaning 3rd World Trinidad "Trining" Rizal Cinema Artists Philippines
1997 Calvento Files: The Movie Nilda Star Cinema
1995 Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa Amelia Star Cinema
1987 Balweg Azon Viva Films
1986 Working Boys Jill Viva Films
1986 Kailan Tama ang Mali Helen Viva Films
1986 Bagets Gang Hilda Lacson Amazaldy Film Production
1984 Working Girls Sabel Rosales Viva Films
1982 Haplos Auring Mirick Films International
1980 Manila by Night Bea Regal Films
1981 Kasalanan Ba? Elvie Regal Films
1979 Bira, Darna, Bira! Narda/Darna MBM Productions
Kambal sa Uma Vira and Ela Regal Films
Disgrasyada Maria Regal Films
Ina Kapatid Anak Erlinda Regal Films

Television

Year Title(s) Role(s) Type of Role(s) Network
2022–present Mars Ravelo's Darna Roberta Ferrer-Custodio Supporting cast Kapamilya Channel
2020–2021 Bagong Umaga Hilda Veradona Supporting role
2019 Kargo Lola Tere Main role iWant
2019–2020 Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet Tita Oya ABS-CBN
2018 Ngayon at Kailanman Rosa Mapendo
Bagani Dandan Supporting role
2017 My Dear Heart Lucing Magdangal-Estanislao
2016 Dolce Amore Pilita "Taps" Ibarra
2015 My Faithful Husband Carmen Fernandez GMA Network
Flordeliza Imelda Maristela Guest cast ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu Chinito Malu Calasiao Episode guest
2014 My Destiny Amalia Special participation GMA Network
Ikaw Lamang Guadalupe "Lupe" Roque-Dela Cruz Supporting role ABS-CBN
The Legal Wife Eloisa Santiago
2013 Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Pauline's mother Guest cast GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalya Carlos' mother Episode guest ABS-CBN
2012 Magpakailanman: The Glaiza de Castro Story Glaiza's mother GMA Network
Magpakailanman: The Zendee Rose Story Jinky Tenerefe
Temptation of Wife Minda Santos Supporting role
Makapiling Kang Muli Mara Silvestre-Valencia
My Beloved Lily Guest cast
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gayuma Alicia Episode guest ABS-CBN
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Passbook Anita
Rod Santiago's The Sisters Socorro Santiago Extended role / Antagonist TV5
Pablo S. Gomez's Machete Divina Lucero Supporting role / Antagonist GMA Network
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato Azon Episode guest ABS-CBN
Grazilda Matilda Supporting role / Antagonist / Protagonist GMA Network
Claudine: Bingit Ng Kaligayahan Elija Episode guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: School Building Belinda Cruz ABS-CBN
Habang May Buhay Cora Alcantara Supporting role
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lubid Jerome's Mother Episode guest
Kambal sa Uma Milagros Perea Supporting role
Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba Rhodora Legazpi Episode guest
2008 Sineserye Presents: Maligno Selya Cortez Guest cast
2007 Pangarap na Bituin Lena Ramirez Main role / Antagonist
Margarita Adora Trinidad Main role
Boys Nxt Door Nanay Myrna Extended role GMA Network
2006 Crazy for You Melba Supporting role ABS-CBN
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Virgie Episode guest
Gulong ng Palad Caridad "Idad" Santos Supporting role
2004 Mangarap Ka Jacqueline Catacutan Carter Supporting role / Antagonist
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Unan Dr. Perla Postigo Episode guest
Buttercup Elsa Supporting role
Maynila Various Episode guest GMA Network
2002 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Citas Almendras Supporting role
1999–2001 Marinella Katrina Rodriguez-Villareal Main role / Antagonist ABS-CBN
1997–1999 Mula sa Puso Corazon Bermudez-Rodrigo Supporting role

References

  1. ^ "Rio Locsin remembers classic films with acclaimed directors". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  2. ^ Brosas, Alex (2022-08-11). "Rio Locsin reminisces about 'Darna' role in decades past". Inquirer Lifestyle. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  3. ^ "Kuya Germs' Walk of Fame (Year 7) honorees". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  4. ^ May 18, Nicai de Guzman |; 2018. "Yesterday's "Bomba Stars" Have Become Today's Serious Actresses". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved 2022-08-12. {{cite web}}: |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Rio Locsin discourages daughters from entering showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  6. ^ "55th FAMAS Awards Night to take place on November 25". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  7. ^ "Cinema One Originals 2009 winners bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-08-12.