Aiko Melendez

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Aiko Melendez
Born
Aiko Shinoji

(1975-12-16) December 16, 1975 (age 48)
Laoang, Northern Samar, Philippines
Nationality (legal)Filipino
Occupation(s)Politician, actress
Years active1982–present

Aiko Melendez (born December 16, 1975) is a Filipino actress and former politician. Her father, Jimmy Melendez (born Jim Shinoji) was an actor.

In the late 80s through the run of the 90s she became a caliber Blockbuster Leading lady to big actors such as Richard Gomez and Jomari Yllana and Aga Muhlach in several movies in the business she scored multiple awards from award giving bodies with May Minamahal 1993 and 1995 Sa’yo Lamang in 1997 she did the film Kahit Kailan which scored high at awards night at the MMFF for Best Picture all produced and co produced by Lily Monteverde. In the later 2000s away from Film work she would do TV work on and off in 2017 she won praise for her role in Wildflower as the cunning Emilia in the Primetime Soap

Career

In the late 1980s, Melendez was discovered by Regal Films with whom she signed a contract and became one of their 'Regal Babies'.[1] Her half-brother Jam Melendez (son of Jimmy Melendez and Deborah Sun) also entered showbusiness.[2]

Aiko ran for councilor in the barangay elections in Quezon City in 2001 and won. She was Councillor of the 2nd District of Quezon City for 9 years through 2010.[3][4] She has done several shows on GMA Network but most often appears on ABS-CBN.[3]

In 2011, Aiko returned to ABS-CBN for an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya and Reputasyon with Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz.[5][6] In 2013, she was part of the TV Series Apoy Sa Dagat costarring Angelica Panganiban, Piolo Pascual and Diether Ocampo.[4] In 2015, she was part of the TV Series, Inday Bote playing the role Fionna Vargas.[7]

Personal life

She was married to actor Jomari Yllana from 2000 to 2003. Melendez and Yllana have a son named Andrei.[8] In 2006, Aiko married Martin Jickain.[3] The marriage was annulled in 2010.[9] In 2013, Aiko became Born Again Christian.[10]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
1981 Anna Liza
1989 Lovingly Yours, Helen
1989-1995 Eat Bulaga! Herself / Co-host
1995-1998 Bubble Gang Herself
1996-1998 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila Herself / Co-hostess
2002 Klasmayts
2004 Yes, Yes Show!
2006 Noel
2008 Your Song Marge Fernando Episode: "Someone Like You"
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Aurora Episode: "Kanin"
2009 Talentadong Pinoy Herself / Judge
2010 Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto Rosenda Montecillo
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Marivic Episode: "TV"
2011-2012 Reputasyon Catherine Espeleta-Villamayor / Connie Aragon
2012 Nandito Ako Margareth Posadas
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Christie Episode: "Belen"
2013 Apoy Sa Dagat Odessa Villarosa-del Sol [11]
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya Gloria Episode: "Harmonica"
2014 Ipaglaban Mo! Candida Episode: "Sa Aking Pagbangon"
2014 The Ryzza Mae Show Herself
2014 Give Love of Christmas: The Gift Giver Rose Aguinaldo [12]
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya Beth Episode: "Salamin"
2015 Inday Bote Fiona Vargas-Navarro [13]
2015 Ipaglaban Mo! Belen Episode: "Inabusong Inosente"
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Myrna Cuenco Episode: "Karaoke"
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Sima Episode: "Lubid"
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Shirley Esguerra Episode: "Backpack"
2016 The Story of Us Carmy Santos-Manalo [14]
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Marilyn "Bing" Concine Episode: "Riles"
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Amy Episode: "Popcorn"
2016 Celebrity Playtime Player on Team 90's
2017-18 Wildflower Emilia Ardiente-Torillo
2018 Bagani Matadora / Bighani [15][16]

Movies

Year Title Role
2016 Barcelona: A Love Untold Insiang
2015 Everyday I Love You Guada Locsin
Etiquette for Mistresses Adelle Ayson
2014 Asintado
2009 Yaya & Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Mommy
2008 Someone Like You Marge Fernando
2003 Filipinas Vicky Filipinas
2000 Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan Cynthia
1999 Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko
1998 Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Iibigin Pia Tesoro
Pagdating ng Panahon
1997 Kahit Kailan
Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na Cynthia
Atraso: Ang Taong may Kasalanan Tessa Villanueva
1996 Ayoko na Sanang Magmahal
Huling Sagupaan
Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon Beverly
1995 Batang X
Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi
Bawal na Gamot 2
Sa'yo Lamang Louella
1994 Bawal na Gamot
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Ana
Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo Solidad
Multo in the City Mabel
Buhay ng Buhay Ko
1993 May Minamahal Monica
Dugo ng Panday
Dino ... Abangan ang Susunod Na ...
Aguinaldo
1992 Sinungaling Mong Puso Anna
Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City
Kamay ni Kain
Shake Rattle & Roll IV Sister Mary John
Unang Tibok ng Puso Lena
Buddy en Sol (Sine ito) Anna
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit Rosanna
Guwapings: The First Adventure
Cornelia Ramos Story
1991 Ali in Wonderland Kili kili
Emma Salazar Case
Kung Sino Pa Ang Minahal
Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung Pumatay Meanne
Underage Too Aiko
1990 Nimfa
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
Last 2 Minutes
Trese Tessa Encarnacion
1989 Isang Araw Walang Diyos Laya
Romeo Loves Juliet ... But Their Families Hate Each Other! Juliet
My Pretty Baby Maria
1983 Don't Cry for Me, Papa Tessie
1982 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Where Love Has Gone

TV commercials

  • Rexona (May, 1994)
  • Pigromix (August, 1984)

Awards

  • Celebrity Inductee, Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines 2014 - Won
  • Best Supporting Actress for Iadya Mo Kami, 15th Gawad Tanglaw Awards 2017
  • Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres for Iadya Mo Kami, 19th Gawad PASADO Awards
  • Best Supporting Actress for Wildflower, 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television

External links

  • [1] - Official website

References

  1. ^ Lo, Ricky. "The Evolution of The Regal Babies". Philstar Global Entertainment. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Filipina Actress - Aiko Melendez". Blogspot. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Aiko open to TV project with ex-hubby Jomari ABS-CBN 06/06/2008
  4. ^ a b Aiko makes comeback with May-December affair in 'Your Song' ABS-CBN. 08/30/2008
  5. ^ "TV (Twist of Fate)". MMK 25. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Aiko Melendez admits she almost didn't accept her kontrabida role in Reputasyon". Push ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  7. ^ Santiago, Ervin. "Inday Bote patok na patok sa mga bagets; Aiko kinasusuklaman". Bandera. Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  8. ^ "Aiko Melendez Confirms Misunderstanding with Son Andrei". Philnews.ph. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  9. ^ https://ph.news.yahoo.com/martin-jickain-annulment-marriage-aiko-happy-not-proud.html
  10. ^ "19 Celebrities Who Changed Religions". Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  11. ^ Angelica Panganiban plays dual role
  12. ^ ABSCBN Entertainment (November 13, 2014). "GIVE LOVE ON CHRISTMAS Teaser". ABSCBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved November 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ INDAY BOTE Full Trailer: Soon on ABS-CBN!
  14. ^ ABSCBN Entertainment (February 14, 2016). "THE STORY OF US Full Trailer: Soon on ABS-CBN!". ABSCBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved February 19, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ Wildflower Trade Trailer: Coming in 2017 on ABS-CBN!. YouTube. ABS-CBN. November 23, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  16. ^ Wildflower Full Trailer: Coming Soon on ABS-CBN!. YouTube. ABS-CBN. January 26, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
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