Nikki Valdez
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Nikki Valdez | |
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Born | Maria Alinica Valdez January 25, 1981 |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, TV personality |
Years active | 1993–present |
Agent(s) | Star Magic (1993–present) ABS-CBN (1993–present) |
Spouses |
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Children | 1 |
Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez Garcia (born January 25, 1981) is a Filipino actress and singer.
Career
In the music scene she was known for a ballad called "Meron Ba?", for the soundtrack of G-Mik the Movie and Trip the Movie (2002), and starred in the lead role for F.L.A.M.E.S (1996-2002) TV series. Valdez making her comeback to daytime television in the second installment of Precious Hearts Romances offering with Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin after her last role in Walang Kapalit in 2007. She worked with Kaye Abad and fellow newcomer Guji Lorenzana in Precious Hearts Romances third installment Somewhere in My Heart as Amanda in 2009.
In 2010, appeared in Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? and co-starred with John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin in the second book and second season of the successful TV series Imortal.
In 2012, she worked along with Star Magic alumni and ABS-CBN actors Shaina Magdayao and Jake Cuenca and along again with Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? co-star Bangs Garcia in the top rated afternoon soap Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo.
Personal life
Valdez had been married to Filipino Canadian Christopher Lina from 2007 to 2011. They had been a relationship since 2002, before marrying at a civil ceremony in Canada on February 14, 2007. Valdez and Lina also had a Christian wedding in Makati on July 7, 2007.[1] Following their marriage, she relocated with her husband to Toronto, where they had a daughter. Their daughter was born with a birth defect called symbrachydactyly.[2] Valdez and Lina separated in 2009. She has since moved back to the Philippines following the separation. In an interview, Valdez cited the intervention of a third party in their marriage for their separation.[3] Their divorce was finalized by a Canadian court in 2011. However, their Christian wedding in the Philippines has yet to be annulled.[4]
Following her divorce with Lina, Valdez had been in a longtime relationship with ABS-CBN sales executive[5] Luis Garcia since 2014. During their third anniversary in 2017, Garcia proposed to her while on a vacation in Vigan.[1] The two married at a private ceremony in Hong Kong on August 18, 2018.[6]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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1993-02 | Home Along Da Riles | Becky Kosme | ||
1997–present | ASAP | Co-host/Performer | ||
1999 | Gimik | Jek-jek | ||
2001 | Kasaysayan TV | Herself | As VJ-AP | [7] |
2003 | Okey, Fine! Whatever! | Camilla | [8][9] | |
2003–04 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Alex | ||
2003-04 | Ang Tanging Ina | Getrudis "Tudis" Macaspac | ||
2005 | Okey, Fine! 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! | Camilla | ||
2006 | Okey, Fine! OK Fine, Oh Yes! | Camilla | ||
2007 | Walang Kapalit | Recy | [8] | |
2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin | Vicky | ||
2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart | Amanda | ||
2010 | Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? | Lizette | ||
2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Colby | ||
2010 | Midnight DJ | Sita | ||
2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Emily | Episode: "T-shirt" | |
2010 | Imortal | Lydia | ||
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rosario | Episode: "Tulay" | |
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Maricel Mata | Episode: "Tap Dancing Shoes" | |
2012 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Joy | ||
2012 | It's Showtime | Herself | Guest judge | |
2012 | Wansapanataym | Tanya | Episode: "Da Revengers" | |
2012 | Wansapanataym | Analie | Episode: "Ang Kulay ng Pasko" | |
2013 | Wansapanataym | Doctor Melendez | Episode: "Finding Nilo" | |
2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Inday | Episode: "Heels" | |
2014 | Wansapanataym | Odette Agustin | Episode: "Enchanted House" | |
2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Eden | Episode: "Manika" | |
2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Rocky Gomez | ||
2014 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Ibing | Episode: "Ang Pangako Mo Sa Akin" | |
2015 | Flordeliza | Florida's friend | ||
2015 | Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote | Mimi | ||
2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lucy | Episode: "Banana Cue" | |
2015 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Connie | Episode: "Akin ang Anak Mo" | |
2015 | And I Love You So | Maureen Jimenez-Santiago | ||
2016 | The Story Of Us | Maritess Garcia | ||
2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Analynne Canlaon | ||
2016 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Suzette | Episode: "Kasambahay" | |
2016 | Wansapanataym | Yeye Acosta | Episode: "Tikboyong" | |
2017 | Wansapanataym | Audrina | Episode: "My Hair Lady" | |
2017 | La Luna Sangre | Lydia | ||
2017 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Lenie Juliano | Episode: "Ampon" | |
2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Kimberly "Kim" Torres | ||
2018 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Myrna | Episode: "Uliran" | |
2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Anna | Episode: "Rattle" | |
2019 | Ipaglaban Mo! | April | Episode: "Kalaguyo" | |
2020 | A Soldier's Heart | Fatima Alhuraji | ||
2020 | Bagong Umaga | Monica Magbanua |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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1998 | Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-Ibig | Joyce | ||
1998 | Nagbibinata | Raqui | [10] | |
1998 | Kay Tagal kang Hinintay | Rina | ||
1999 | Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal | Sally | ||
1999 | Hey Babe | Queenie | ||
2000 | Tunay na Mahal | |||
2002 | Got 2 Believe | Karen | [11] | |
2002 | Jologs | Iza's friend | [11] | |
2002 | Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse | May | ||
2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio | [11] | |
2003 | Malikmata | Melody | ||
2004 | Now That I Have You | Stefi | ||
2004 | Bcuz of U | Margie | ||
2006 | D'Lucky Ones! | Thea | ||
2009 | In My Life | Mia | ||
2010 | Babe, I Love You | Chrissy | [12] | |
2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na 'To!) | Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio | ||
2011 | Forever And A Day | Steph | ||
2011 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Mila | ||
2011 | The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin | Lucresia Alcantara | ||
2011 | Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio | ||
2012 | The Healing (film) | Lani | ||
2013 | Bromance: My Brother's Romance | Britney | ||
2013 | Tuhog | Faith | ||
2013 | Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki | Samantha | ||
2014 | Once A Princess | Myrna | ||
2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Marife | ||
2015 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Lucresia Alcantara | ||
2016 | Always Be My Maybe | Tintin's sister | ||
2016 | That Thing Called Tanga Na | Glenda | ||
2018 | Sin Island | Jobelle | ||
2019 | Open | |||
2019 | Isa Pa with Feelings |
References
- ^ a b Siazon, Rachelle (August 18, 2018). "Nikki Valdez to wed non-showbiz boyfriend in Hong Kong today". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Santos, Rhea (July 13, 2019). "Nikki Valdez talks about her daughter's special condition". Push. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ "Nikki Valdez admits 3rd party caused failed marriage". ABS-CBN News. October 27, 2011. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (October 5, 2011). "Nikki opens up after breakup". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Serato, Arniel (July 17, 2020). "Nikki Valdez worries about husband Luis Garcia's job amid ABS-CBN mass layoff". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Sun, Cherry (August 19, 2018). "MUST-SEE: Nikki Valdez marries non-showbiz beau in Hong Kong". GMA Network. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Ep 2: Ang Batayang Heograpikal ng Pilipinas (Part 1)(KTV). YouTube. October 27, 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ a b Bonifacio, Julie (8 May 2007). "Nikki-Valdez Gives Details About Her Wedding Entourage". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Celeb Life/Weddings. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
- ^ Valle, Jocelyn (29 June 2002). "The Girls of 'OK Fine, Whatever' just Wanna have Fun". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 October 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ Bautista, Mary Ann A. (4 November 2000). "At Home with Nikki Valdez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 October 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ a b c "Nikki Valdez does Concert Tour for Religious Group". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 8 June 2002. Retrieved 12 October 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ Orosa, Rosalinda L. (29 March 2010). "Sam, Anne Team up in Babe, I Love You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
External links
- Nikki Valdez at IMDb