Candy Pangilinan

Candy Pangilinan
Candy Pangilinan
Born	Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan; May 8, 1972 (age 52); Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Actress, comedian
Years active	1991–present
Spouse	Gilbert Alvarado (separated)
Children	1
Parent(s)	Augusto Tongol Pangilinan ; Teodorica Espiritu
Relatives	Francis Pangilinan (first cousin)

Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan popularly known as Candy Pangilinan, (born May 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She won best actress for CineFilipino 2016 and Los Angeles International Film Festival for the movie Star na si Van Damme.

Television and film career

In the early 1990s, she starred in supporting roles in romantic comedy films such as Hindi Magbabago with Carmina Villarroel in 1994 and in lead roles such as Dahil Ba sa Kanya in 1998. In 2007, she was cast in a comedy film Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat with friends and comedians Rufa Mae Quinto, Pokwang, Eugene Domingo, produced by Quinto with Viva Films and ON Q-28 Productions. In television, she is known for her role in the series Mula Sa Puso until its finale in 1999 she then played side kick to Claudine Barretto's character Rosario in Saan Ka Man Naroroon in 1999 to 2001. I Love Betty La Fea from 2008 to 2009 with a follow-up on the Philippine remake of Only You with Angel Locsin, Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo on ABS-CBN and the Critically Acclaimed Series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin in 2011, in 2012 she did supporting roles for GMA Network such as Forever with Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann and Gloria Romero, and Hiram na Puso with Gina Alajar and Kris Bernal, she then did notable guest appearances on the hit Saturday trivia-game show Celebrity Bluff alongside Eugene Domingo in 2013. In 2014, she guest starred on TV5 on Sharon, Kasama Mo Kapatid, Beki Boxer, Regal Shocker Presents, Showbiz Police, Face the People and Tropa Mo Ako Unli. In Wansapanataym, the revived TV series back in ABS-CBN in Perfecto and Noreen Capili's My App Boyfie.

Personal life

Pangilinan married at age 31 although she and her husband are currently separated.^[1] She has a son named Quentin who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and also Autism.^[2]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Production company
1991	Shake, Rattle & Roll III	Sally	Regal Films^[3]
1993	Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story	Nurse	OctoArts Films
1993	Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty		Seiko Films^[4]
1994	Hindi Magbabago	Annette	Regal Films
1994	The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana’y Mapatawad Mo	Regina	Regal Films / MAQ Productions^[5]
1995	Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka (Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa!)		M-Zet Productions / Mahogany Pictures
	Love Notes	Melody	Viva Films
	Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim	Lourdes	Regal Films
	Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin: Camiguin		MAQ Productions
	Ikaw Pa, Eh Love Kita	TV analyst	Regal Films
	Boy! Gising!		Regal Films
	Manalo Matalo, Mahal Kita	Bisay	Neo Films
	Isko: Adventures in Animasia	Carol	OctoArts Films
1996	Impakto	Melba	Regal Films
	April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako	Chuchay	Viva Films
	Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba?	Gelli	Viva Films
	Isa, Dalawa, Takbo!	Wet Lady	Star Cinema
	Medrano	Geneva	Mother Studio Films / Regal Films
1997	Dahil Tanging Ikaw	Angel	Viva Films
	Rizal sa Dapitan	Maria	Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines / Movpix International / Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)
	Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako?	Noel's co-teacher	Neo Films
1998	Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!	Cris	Star Cinema
	Dahil Ba sa Kanya	Gina	Available Light Production / Viva Films
	Sige, Subukan Mo	Sonia	Regal Films
1999	Mula sa Puso: The Movie	Berta	Star Cinema
	Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko	Vangie	MAQ Productions
	Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan	Nikki	Star Cinema
	Ikaw Lamang	Helena	Viva Films
2000	Eto Na Naman Ako	Silly	Millennium Cinema
2000	Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod	Pilar	FPJ Productions
2002	Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon	Dina	Viva Films
2002	Akala Mo	Beauty	Viva Films
2003	Pakners	Ceiling	FPJ Productions
2006	D' Lucky Ones	Tita Cara	Star Cinema
2006	Binibining K	Tess	Reality Entertainment
2007	Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat	Maria Resurrection 'Res' Macabuhay	on-Q 28 Productions / Viva Films
2007	Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend	Elsa	OctoArts Films
2008	For the First Time	Josie	Star Cinema
2009	And I Love You So	Teacher Paula
2009	Ang Tanging Pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round!)	Ka Away
2010	Petrang Kabayo	Maita	Viva Films
2010	HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V		Exogain
2011	Who's That Girl?	Monique	SM Development Corporation (SMDC) / Viva Films
2013	Ang Huling Henya	Peachy	Viva Films
2013	Momzillas	Gracia	Star Cinema / Viva Films
2014	Wala Na Bang Ibang Title?		Teatro Republica de Filipinas
	Mulat	Cathy	DVent Productions
	Diary ng Panget	Mayordoma	Viva Films
	Talk Back and You're Dead	Selene Perez	Star Cinema
	The Gifted	Mrs. Tabayoyong	MVP Entertainment / Viva Films
2015	Wang Fam	Kay	Viva Films
	La Amigas	Veronica "Nica" Verallo-Bermudez
	Etiquette for Mistresses	Joy	Star Cinema
	Everyday I Love You	Ninang Beth
	All You Need Is Pag-Ibig	Grace/Mel's Eldest Sister
2016	This Time	Mrs. Analyn Buhay	Viva Films
	Star Na si Van Damme Stallone	Nadia	CineFilipino / MediaQuest / PLDT-Smart Foundation
	Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin	Divina Tuazon	Heaven's Best Entertainment / Viva Films
	Dukot	Police Chief dela Vega	Star Cinema
2017	Deadma Walking	Martha	OctoArts Films
2018	Ang Pambansang Third Wheel	Maddie	Viva Films
	Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi	Aries / Leo's Mom	Cignal Entertainment / Octobertrain Films / The IdeaFirst Company
	Nakalimutan ko nang kalimutan ka	Doc Rolex	Wilbros Films
	Abay Babes	Madam Astra	Viva Films
2019	Jowable	Nun
2019	Miracle in Cell No. 7	Orphanage rectress
2020	Hindi Tayo Pwede	Ramona
2021	Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam	Tindera
	Tililing	Maricel
	Sa Haba ng Gabi	Neneng	Reality Entertainment / Viva Films
2022	Partners in Crime	Giging	Star Cinema / Viva Films
2023	Adik Sa'yo	Ida	Viva Films
	Sa Muli	Manang Susan	Viva Films
	The Cheating Game	Tita Gelly	GMA Pictures
	Penduko		Viva Films
2024	Road Trip	Sophia	Viva Films
2024	Sunny	Dang	CJ Entertainment / Studio Viva / Viva Films
TBA	Petrang Kabisote	Maita	OctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, Inc., APT Entertainment, Star Cinema & Viva Films

Television

Year	Title	Role	Networks
1994	Mixed N.U.T.S.	Herself	GMA Network
1996–1997	Good Evening... Pls.^[6]^[7]	Herself	ABC
1998-1999	Mula sa Puso	Berta	ABC	ABS-CBN
1998-2004	Ispup	Herself
1999–2001	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Jengky	ABS-CBN
2008	I Love Betty La Fea	Catalina Dominguez With Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz
2009	Only You With Angel Locsin, Sam Milby, and Diether Ocampo	Chef Minnie
2010	Kokey @ Ako	Cynthia Caparas
2011	Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin	Mimi Estrella With Coco Martin, Maja Salvador, and Andi Eigenmann
	Daldalita	Daisy the duck	GMA Network
	P. S. I Love You	Lovely	TV5
2012	Gandang Gabi Vice	Herself	ABS-CBN
2012	Hiram na Puso	Becky^[8]	GMA Network
2013	Indio	Lupeng	GMA Network
	The Gift	Dorina	TV5
	Wansapanataym Presents: Flores De Yayo	Mommy	ABS-CBN
	Celebrity Bluff	Player	GMA Network
2014	Wansapanataym Presents: Enchanted House	Cindy Dimasupil	ABS-CBN
	Beki Boxer	Consuelo Ponciano	TV5
	Wansapanataym Presents: Perfecto	Elaine	ABS-CBN
2015	Celebrity Bluff	Guest player	GMA Network
	Karelasyon	Joan
	Marimar	Perfecta
	Sunday PINASaya	Guest
2016	Dear Uge	Laurie
	Hay, Bahay!	Chef Pangga
	Laff, Camera, Action!	Herself
	Magpakailanman:Sa Malas at Swerte	Rexy Soliman
	Celebrity Playtime	Player of Team 90's	ABS-CBN
	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Aida Bale
2017	Wansapanataym: Annika Pintasera	Flora With Julia Montes and JC Santos
2017	The Lolas' Beautiful Show	Guest	GMA Network
2018	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi	Emmy Reyes-Verano / Lupe Reyes	ABS-CBN
2018-2019	My Special Tatay	Chona Mariano	GMA Network
2019	Dragon Lady	Mimi	GMA Network
2020	Make It with You	Mariel Montenegro-Dimaguiba	ABS-CBN
	Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit	Connie Herrera	GMA Network
	Fill in the Bank	Herself / Contestant	TV5
2021	Heartful Café	Madam Andi	GMA Network
2022	The Fake Life	Young Sonya	GMA Network
2022	Magpakailanman: Born to Be a Queen (The Edwin Luis Story)	Lily	GMA Network
2024	Da Pers Family	Marites	TV5

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
Year	Award Giving Body	Category	Nominated Work	Results
2010	26th PMPC (Philippine Movie Press Club) Star Awards Star Awards	Digital Movie Original Theme Song Of The Year	Astig Ka	Included^[9]
2016	Cine Filipino Film Festival awards	Best Actress	Star Na si Van Damme Stallone	Won^[10]
2016	Los Angeles International Film Festival Movie Star awards	Best Actress	Star Na si Van Damme Stallone	Won^[11]

References

^ Siazon, Rachelle (May 3, 2021). "Candy Pangilinan on how she knew ex-husband cheated on her". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
^ "Candy Pangilinan shares her journey as mom to neurodivergent child". GMA News Online. June 25, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
^ Liwag, Jason Tan (October 31, 2021). "Pridyider, undin, and all scares in between: 5 'Shake, Rattle & Roll' favorites". Rappler. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (October 5, 2019). "Candy Pangilinan and other celebs mourn the death of veteran actor Tony Mabesa". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
^ "Gelli, umaming sa pelikula nila nalamang ipinagbubuntis ni Karla si Daniel | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. July 11, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
^ Red, Isah V. (August 7, 1996). "Sweet dreams". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 28B. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
^ "ABC 5 launches 'Good Evening... Pls.'". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. May 13, 1996. p. 27B. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
^ Llanes, Rommel R. (March 6, 2012). "Candy Pangilinan on being loveless: "Huwag kayong malungkot, okay lang naman yun. Oo, okay lang yun!"". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
^ "26th PMPC Star Awards winners known on April 24". Philstar.com. April 19, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
^ Serato, Arniel C (March 21, 2016). "Candy Pangilinan gets emotional over her first Best Actress award: "I am just grateful."". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved November 5, 2021.
^ Songco, Pauline (June 1, 2020). "The positivity of Candy Pangilinan". Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 5, 2021.

External links

Candy Pangilinan at IMDb

[1] Siazon, Rachelle (May 3, 2021). "Candy Pangilinan on how she knew ex-husband cheated on her". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2021.

[2] "Candy Pangilinan shares her journey as mom to neurodivergent child". GMA News Online. June 25, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.

[3] Liwag, Jason Tan (October 31, 2021). "Pridyider, undin, and all scares in between: 5 'Shake, Rattle & Roll' favorites". Rappler. Retrieved November 8, 2021.

[4] Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (October 5, 2019). "Candy Pangilinan and other celebs mourn the death of veteran actor Tony Mabesa". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 8, 2021.

[5] "Gelli, umaming sa pelikula nila nalamang ipinagbubuntis ni Karla si Daniel | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. July 11, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2021.

[6] Red, Isah V. (August 7, 1996). "Sweet dreams". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 28B. Retrieved June 10, 2024.

[7] "ABC 5 launches 'Good Evening... Pls.'". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. May 13, 1996. p. 27B. Retrieved June 10, 2024.

[8] Llanes, Rommel R. (March 6, 2012). "Candy Pangilinan on being loveless: "Huwag kayong malungkot, okay lang naman yun. Oo, okay lang yun!"". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 5, 2021.

[9] "26th PMPC Star Awards winners known on April 24". Philstar.com. April 19, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2021.

[10] Serato, Arniel C (March 21, 2016). "Candy Pangilinan gets emotional over her first Best Actress award: "I am just grateful."". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved November 5, 2021.

[11] Songco, Pauline (June 1, 2020). "The positivity of Candy Pangilinan". Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 5, 2021.

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