Ritz Azul
Ritz Azul | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ritz Ann Riggie Villanueva Alzul[1] January 11, 1994[1] |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | Lyceum of the Philippines University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television host, commercial model, singer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent(s) | Talent5 (2010–2016) Star Magic (2016–present) |
| Partner | Allan Guy (2020–present) |
Ritz Azul (born Ritz Ann Riggie Villanueva Alzul on January 11, 1994), is a Filipino actress and television host who is a former talent of TV5 and is now under the management of ABS-CBN and Star Magic.
Early life and career
Although born in Pampanga, Azul later moved to Quezon City. She initially gained notice through TV5's talent search program Star Factor, where she ended up being the 4th Final Star.[1][2] She took up Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at the Lyceum of the Philippines University, but took a break from her studies to concentrate on her showbusiness career.[2][3] Today, she is one of TV5's Primetime Princesses, along with Danita Paner, Arci Muñoz, Jasmine Curtis and Eula Caballero. But in 2016 she inked her 2-year exclusive contract under Star Magic and ABS-CBN Management, guesting on the hit prime time TV series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano topbilled by Coco Martin. She is also currently a star on her first ever teleserye on ABS-CBN titled The Promise of Forever alongside her leading men Paulo Avelino and Ejay Falcon.
Personal life
Ritz Azul was the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairwoman in her native town of Dila Dila in Santa Rita, Pampanga from 2010 to 2013.[2]
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test | Dudz Ibañez | ABS-CBN |
| Bukas May Kahapon | IBC | ||
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Abogada | Atty. Annie Valeroso | ABS-CBN |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Dianne Liwanag-Cardinal | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Sumpaan | Angela | ||
| 2017 | The Promise of Forever | Sophia Madrid-Espinosa | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Princess Punzalan | ||
| 2017–present | Banana Sundae | Herself | |
| 2016 | Wansapanataym: Santi Cruz Is Coming To Town | Nicole Dizon | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Halo-halo | Gellen | ||
| ASAP | Herself / Co-host and performer | ||
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Erica Nobleza | ||
| 2016 | Legally Yours, Atty. G | Guest actress | UNTV Life |
| 2015 | Ismol Family | Aya | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Misterless Misis | Mia | Coleen Perez/TV5 |
| 2013–2015 | PBA on Sports5 | Studio Host | |
| Tropa Mo Ko Unli | Herself | ||
| 2013 | For Love Or Money | Roselle Villanueva | |
| Misibis Bay | Maita Ramirez | ||
| Hayop Sa Galing | Co-Host | ||
| Kidlat | Josephine 'Joey' Palomares | ||
| 2012–2013 | Game N Go | Co-Host | |
| Kapitan Awesome | Love | ||
| Lokomoko | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Regal Shocker: Anito | Kate | |
| Maynila | Various | GMA Network | |
| Real Confessions | Various | TV5 | |
| 2011 | Glamorosa | Giselle Evangelista / Giselle Marciano | |
| Regal Shocker: Reunion | Gail | ||
| R U Kidding me? Ows hindi nga?! | Tourist | ||
| 2011–2012 | Pidol's Wonderland | Various | |
| 2011 | Hey it's Saberdey! | Host | |
| Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Mahal | ||
| Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak | Daisy Flores | ||
| Fan*tastik | Host |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Hashira (The Pillars) | |
| 2019 | KontrAdiksyon | Korina Borlaza |
| 2018 | The Hopeful Romantic | Amanda/Veronica |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award/Category | Movie/Shows | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8th Golden Screen TV Awards (ENPRESS) | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Nagbabagang Bulaklak (TV5) | Won |
| 2011 | Yahoo! Philippines OMG Awards | Amazing Female Newcomer | Nagbabagang Bulaklak (TV5) | Won |
FHM 100 Sexiest Woman
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Won by | Note |
| 2013 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked No. 28 | Marian Rivera (2) | |
| 2014 | Ranked No. 22 | Marian Rivera (3) | |||
| 2015 | Ranked No. 36 | Jennylyn Mercado |
References
- ^ a b c d "Ritz Azul". IMDb. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Funfare with Ricky Lo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20110326055727/http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar22/ent_mario.html. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved December 18, 2011.
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