China Roces
China Roces (born Geraldine Catalan on January 12, 1993) is a Filipina actress, model, and radio personality. She is known as the co-host for Jojo Alejar's late night show The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. and Mr. Fu on Wow Mali. She is also an occasional anchor for Brigada News FM.
China Roces | |
|---|---|
| Born | Geraldine Catalan January 12, 1993 Makati, Philippines |
| Education | University of Makati |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, comedian, dancer, gravure idol |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Agent | Viva Artist Agency (2014–present) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | China Roces on Facebook |
Personal life
Her screen name China Roces is derived from Chino Roces Avenue, a street that traverses Makati, where she hails from.[1]
Career
Roces started her career as a co-host for Jojo Alejar on The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A., when the show started airing on GMA in January 2014. She appeared for FHM Philippines' 100% Hottie section for June 2014, in which she became a favorite like Tricia Santos and Ann B. Mateo.[2] A month after, her name was tapped on alleged sex video with News5 anchor/reporter Paolo Bediones, as she denied she is the girl on that video, and Bediones said that the video was in 2009 and its impossible that Roces was 17 years old at that time.[3] She reappeared again in the September 2014 issue of FHM Magazine with returning Diana Zubiri as cover girl, Chito Miranda and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. In Dudutan 2014 Roces won in the Bikini Open contest. In 2015, she frequently guest on different mass-based radio station like Barangay LS 97.1 and 93.9 iFM. In the 2015 FHM 100 Sexiest list was end into controversy, Roces along with Tricia Santos (which allegedly led boycott with Andrea Torres, according to Pep.ph) and even Marian Rivera and Cristine Reyes are not included on the list, however she still appear for the 2 part FHM Event at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, which she represent the Tanduay Rhum with Lhea Bernardino and Kookai Sarmiento, however they revealed as Ranked No. 65 which labeled Ina Raymundo which eventually pose for November issue of FHM.[4][5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. | Co-Host | GMA/TV5 |
| 2014–2015 | Wow Mali | Co-Host | TV5 |
| 2014 | Be Careful with My Heart | Maid | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Guest | GMA |
| Tunay Na Buhay | |||
| ASAP | ABS-CBN | ||
| Eat Bulaga | Bulaga Pa More! contestant | GMA | |
| All of Me | ABS-CBN |
Awards and recognition
FHM 100 Sexiest Woman
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Note |
| 2015 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Not Included | |
References
- "FHM Model China Roces denies she's the girl in Paolo Bediones scandal". 28 July 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- "China Roces: FHM's 100% Hottie, June 2014". FHM Philippines. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- "Model China Roces denies she's the girl in Paolo Bediones' private video". GMA News. GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- Nikko Tuazon. "Rachel Ann Daquis, Maria Ozawa, Patricia Javier, and more at the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2015 Victory Party". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
- Rula, Gorgy. "Jennylyn Mercado on alleged boycott of FHM Top 100 Sexiest finalists to protest her win: "Totoo ba yun? Hindi ko alam."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
| Preceded by Yuka Kuroyanagi |
FHM's 100% Hottie (June 2014) |
Succeeded by Grey Gomez |