Rio Locsin
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Rio Locsin | |
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| Born | Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve October 3, 1961 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1978–present |
Rio Locsin (born October 3, 1961) was born Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve with nickname "Ogie". She is a Filipina actress and model. She is the daughter of former actress Charito Garcia. From the 1990s to the 2000s she was seen on television and in films.
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
Television
| Year | Title(s) | Role(s) | Type of Role(s) | Network |
| 2019 | Kargo | Lola Tere | Main role | iWant |
| 2019–present | Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet | Tita Oya | Main role | 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 appearance | ABS-CBN | |
| Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu Chinito | Malu Calasiao | Episode guest | ||
| 2014 | My Destiny | Amalia | Special participation role | 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 appearance | 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 appearance | ||
| 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 appearance | |
| 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 | Main role | ||
| Maynila | Various | Episode guest | GMA Network | |
| 2002 | Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw | Citas Almendras | Supporting role | |
| 1999 | Marinella | Katrina | Supporting role / Antagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Mula sa Puso | Corazon Rodrigo | Supporting role |
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. |
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Nilda | Star Cinema |
| 1995 | Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa | Amelia | Star Cinema |
| 1986 | Working Boys | Jill | Viva Films |
| 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 |
| 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 |
References
External links
- Rio Locsin at IMDb
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