Raquel Monteza
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Raquel Monteza (born Maria Teresa Calimbahin Rounsaville on September 30, 1955) is a Filipino actress.
Career
Monteza appeared in movies such as "What Am I Living For" (1970) starring Eddie Peregrina, "Kapag may Gusot, may Lusot" (1973) "Sapin-sapin, Patong-patong" (1976) "Bona" (1980) "Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit?" (1981) all starring Nora Aunor, and "Zuma" (1985) starring Max Laurel. She also appeared in Alma Moreno's "Dyesebel" (1978) as David's (Mat Ranillo III) former girlfriend, Betty and Sharon Cuneta's "To Love Again" (1983) as the aggressive photographer.
Monteza also appeared in TV series such as "Anna Liza" (1980) as Miriam starring Julie Vega, "Sana ay Ikaw na Nga" (2001) starring Dingdong Dantes and Tanya Garcia, "Te Amo" (2004) as Mercy, Undang's bubbly mother, starring Iza Calzado, "Marimar" (2007) as Innocencia starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes aired in GMA Network, and "Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa" (2012) starring Arci Muñoz, Ahron Villena and Carla Humphries, "Ang Panday" (2016) as Tiya Flor starring Richard Gutierrez aired in TV5.
Personal life
Monteza was born to an American father and a Filipino mother. She is married to former actor Jun Soler and is the mother of actors Ryan Soler (a FAMAS Best Child Actor awardee) and Symon Soler, who also became the lead singer of the Filipino boy band Jeremiah. Her other children are Miss Makati 2008 and singer Maffy Soler, who si also the wife of actor Robin da Roza, and Judge Soler.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title(s) | Role(s) | Network(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Gift | Lolita Anzures | |
| Maynila: Daddy-cated | Pilita | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Passport | Gloria | ||
| 2018-2017 | Kambal Karibal | Mildred Abaya | |
| Haplos | Adele "Del" Alonzo | ||
| 2017 | D' Originals | Minerva | |
| 2015 | The Rich Man's Daughter | Julie Limjoco | |
| 2014 | Ikaw Lamang | Dr. Borromeo | |
| The Legal Wife | Maria | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kulungan | Emily | |
| Magpakailanman: The Jessa Aquino Story | Rose | ||
| Be Careful With My Heart | Ms. Pacheco | ||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Apoy | Aling Tena | |
| Aso ni San Roque | Mely Martinez | ||
| Wansapanataym: Hungry Birds | Celia | ||
| Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Donya Regina | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya:Tulay III | Leng | |
| Wansapanataym: My Mumu | Rica | ||
| Angelito: Batang Ama | Cecille | ||
| Alakdana | Olga Gaston | ||
| 2010 | Claudine | Janet | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pera | Jane | ||
| Magkaribal | Claire | ||
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Kit | Joy | |
| Obra: Taong Grasa | Nancy | ||
| The Bud Brothers Series: Red Roses for a Blue Lady | Ingrid Artiaga |
- Maalaala Mo Kaya - Board Game (2008)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya - Card (2008)
- MariMar (Philippine TV series) (2007)
- Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang - Ang Mahiwagang Kuba (2007)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya - Pilat (2007)
- Calla Lily (TV series) (2006)
- Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man (TV series) (2004)
- Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin (TV series) (2003)
- Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (TV series) (2002)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya - Agua Bendita (1999)
- Anna Liza (TV series) (1980-1985)
Movies
- Bikini Open (2005)
- Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story (2004)
- Matrikula (1997)
- Zuma (1985)
- Death Raiders (1984)
- To Love Again (1983)
- Alias Django (1982)
- Ibalik Ang Swerti (1981)
- Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? (1981)
- Bona (film) (1980)
- Dyesebel (1978)
- Sapin-Sapin, Patong-Patong (1977)
- Ang Isinilang Ko Ba'y Kasalanan? (1977)
- Escolta: Mayo 13: Biyernes Ng Hapon! (1976)
- Teribol Dobol (1975)
- Kondesang Basahan (1973)
- Kung May Gusot, May Lusot (1972)
- Currimao (1971)
- Toro! Tora! Toray! (1971)
- Motorcycle Boy (1971)
- El Pinoy Tom Jones (1970)
- Silang Tatlo (1970)
- What Am I Living For (1970)