Arci Muñoz
Arci Muñoz | |
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Born | Ramona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz 12 January 1989 Quezon City, Philippines |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
Years active | 2005–present |
Agent(s) | GMA Artist Center (2006–2010) Talent5 (2010–2012) Viva Artists Agency (2012–2016) ABS-CBN Entertainment (2014–present) Star Magic (2017–present) |
Arci Muñoz (born 12 January 1989) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the vocalist of the Filipino rock band Philia.[1]
Career
Muñoz entered the entertainment industry through the third season of the reality talent show, StarStruck in 2005. After StarStruck, she appeared in several television shows on GMA and TV5, and in 2008, she represented the Philippines in the third annual Asia Super Model Contest.[2]
Before gaining the leading lady status, Arci Munoz played some evil villain and cunning roles in Princess Charming (2007), Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso (2007), Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (2007), and Maging Akin Ka Lamang (2008).
Later in 2009, Arci played the main antagonist role of Donna Benitez in Ngayon at Kailanman. Donna is the obsessive girlfriend of Edwin (played by JC de Vera) who will do everything for him even committing murder, kidnapping, and vile schemes.
In 2010, she appeared as the Melanie Tecson, a recurring antagonist in Langit sa Piling Mo.
In 2011, she appeared again as the main antagonist of My Driver Sweet Lover as the evil scheming Monique and pulls everything to steal Rocky (played by JC de Vera) from Gabrielle.
In 2012, she started as felina in the hit show Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa. This was her first lead role.
Since then, she became a leading actress in TV5 and ABS-CBN. In 27 April 2013, Muñoz's band Philia played at Pulp Summer Slam 13:"Til Death Do Us Part".
Muñoz transferred to ABS-CBN in September 2014 and is cast as one of the main stars of Pasion de Amor.[1][3]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Source |
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2005–06 | StarStruck | Herself / Contestant | |
2006 | Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat | Chantal | |
2006–07 | Bakekang | Nicole | [4] |
2007 | Princess Charming | Pamela | |
Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso | Claire | ||
2007–08 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Amasonang Puti / Stacy | |
2008 | Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Olive Paruel | |
Ako si Kim Samsoon | Lourdes | ||
2008–09 | Saan Darating Ang Umaga | Bianca | |
2009 | SRO Cinemaserye | Annie (Episode: "Ganti ng Puso") | |
Maynila | Ruby (Episode: "Death, Be Not Proud") | ||
Ngayon at Kailanman | Donna Benitez | ||
2009–10 | StarStruck V | Herself / Contestant | |
2010 | Diva | Natalie | |
Langit sa Piling Mo | Melanie Tescon | ||
Face to Face | Monique Barrinuevo (Segment: "Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face") | ||
My Driver Sweet Lover | Monique | ||
2010–11 | Midnight DJ | Various roles | |
2011 | Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | Vanessa | |
Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak | Dahlia Flores / Carnation | ||
2012–13 | Lokomoko | Herself | |
2012 | Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Felina | [5] |
Pidol's Wonderland | Various roles | ||
Wil Time Bigtime | Herself | ||
2013 | Wowowillie | Herself | |
Undercover | Julia Velasco | ||
2015–present | ASAP | Herself / Performer | |
2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lara (Episode: "Spaghetti") | |
Ipaglaban Mo | Lucy (Episode: "Pagmamahalang Hinadlangan") | ||
2015–16 | Pasión De Amor | Norma Elizondo | [1][3] |
2016–17 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Aryann Castillo | [1] |
2017 | Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Alexandra 'Alex' Flores | |
2018 | Since I Found You | Daniella 'Dani' Cobarrubias | |
I Can See Your Voice PH | Herself/Guest Singer | ||
2019 | Jhon En Martian | Princess 223 / Martina | |
Ipaglaban Mo: Taiwan | Baby | ||
Pamilya Ko | Elizabeth "Betty" Palisoc | ||
2020-present | It's Showtime | Herself Guest Co Host |
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Company |
2020 | Hayop Ka! (You Son of a Bitch!) | Jhermelyn (voice) | Rocketsheep Studio |
2019 | Open | Rome | Black Sheep, T-Rex Entertainment |
Last Fool Show | Mayessa Dominguez | Star Cinema, N2 Productions | |
2017 | Can We Still Be Friends? | Sam | Star Cinema |
Extra Service | Aurora/Kapitana | Star Cinema, Skylight Films | |
2016 | Camp Sawi | Gwen | Viva Films |
Always Be My Maybe | Kristina 'Tintin' Paraiso | Star Cinema | |
2015 | A Second Chance | Ara | |
Etiquette for Mistresses | Amanda | ||
Felix Manalo | Tomasa Sereneo | Viva Films | |
2013 | |||
The Fighting Chefs | Sexy Chef |
References
- ^ a b c d "Arci Munoz: The Rockstar Actress". Entertainment. ABS-CBN.com. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Arci Muñoz". Entertainment. viva.com.ph. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Arci Muñoz back to acting after one-year break". The Philippine Star. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Bakekang – Cast", igma.tv, n.d. Accessed last 6 March 2007.
- ^ Felina, makikilala na ngayong Lunes ng hapon sa TV5 Archived 6 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.tv5.com.ph 24 February 2012
External links
- Living people
- Filipino child actresses
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino television actresses
- Star Magic
- Filipino people of Spanish descent
- People from Rizal
- People from Quezon City
- Actresses from Metro Manila
- StarStruck (Philippine TV series) participants
- Filipino female singers
- Viva Artists Agency
- ABS-CBN personalities
- GMA Artist Center
- University of the Philippines alumni
- 21st-century Filipino singers
- 21st-century women singers