Zsa Zsa Padilla
Esperanza Perez Padilla (born May 28, 1964) known professionally as Zsa Zsa Padilla (Tagalog: [ˈʃaʃa]) is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses. She is best known for her role as Helena Montoya/Red Dragon in the hit 2017 TV series Wildflower.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Esperanza Perez Padilla |
Born | May 28, 1964 |
Origin | Manila, Philippines |
Genres | OPM, pop, adult contemporary |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
Years active | 1978–present |
Biography
Padilla was born as Esperanza Perez Padilla in 1964, the daughter of Esperanza "Kating" Felipa Perez and actor, sportsman Carlos "Sonny" Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing match. She is a singer who has performed in various concerts in the Philippines and overseas. She has also acted in movies, television and on the stage. Padilla is also a songwriter, commercial model, product endorser, businesswoman, music producer and Vlogger.
Padilla started as a member of the Manila Sound band, Hotdog, in the mid-70s and then in 1982 went solo. In 1987, her first TV role was as the wife of a gay man in the series Lovingly Yours, Helen. In the same year, her first movie role was in the film Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay with Filipino comedian Dolphy, her partner of more than 20 years. She has 3 daughters: Filipina singer and actress Karylle from her first marriage to Modesto Tatlonghari, Zia and Nicole (Coco) Quizon from her relationship with Dolphy.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2017 | Ang Larawan | Elsa Montes |
Bes and the Beshies | Mabel | |
2015 | You're Still the One | Cecilia |
2013 | A Moment in Time | Miriam Javier |
2012 | I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! | Elaine Fuentebella |
2010 | Sigwa | Sita |
Paano Na Kaya | Carmina Marasigan | |
2009 | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Olivia Uy |
2008 | Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | cameo appearance with Pia Guanio |
2006 | Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, ze Moveeh | Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah |
2005 | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Chona Chong |
2003 | Mano Po 2 | Lu Shui |
2002 | Home Alone da Riber | Sandra |
2000 | Mahal Ko | Shaina de Jesus |
2000 | Ika-13 Kapitulo | Sarah |
1998 | Tataynic | Rose Winshield |
1997 | Batang PX | Tessie |
1996 | Madrasta | Sandra |
1995 | Father & Son | Lennie |
1994 | Ika-11 Utos: (Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo) | Susan |
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Monique | |
1993 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | |
1990 | Og Must Be Crazy | Kathy |
Starzan III: The Jungle Triangle | Jane | |
1989 | My Darling Domestic: Greyt Eskeyp | |
Starzan II: The Coming of the Star Son | Jane | |
Bote, Diyaryo, Garapa | ||
Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso? | ||
Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | Lydia | |
Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle | Jane | |
1988 | Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | Era |
Hiwaga sa Balete Drive | Margarita | |
1987 | Black Magic | |
Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2020 | Love Thy Woman | Helen Chao | ABS-CBN |
Almost Paradise | Governor | WGN America | |
2019–present | It's Showtime | Hurado in Tawag ng Tanghalan (since Season 3 Quarter 3) | ABS-CBN |
2017 | Wildflower | Helena Montoya / Red Dragon | |
2016 | The Story of Us | Myra Simbulan | |
2014 | Dyesebel | Elena "Ena" Villamayor-Montilla | |
2013 | Juan Dela Cruz | Laura Alejandro | |
2011–12 | Budoy | Luisa Maniego | |
2010 | 1DOL | Eleanor Serrano | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Shell | Flor | ||
2007 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Cynthia "Cindy" Evilone | |
2005–06 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Rosa Mia Suarez | |
2004 | Born Diva | Herself | |
2003–04 | Star in a Million | ||
2002 | Morning Girls | ||
2000–01 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Nieves Quevedo-Pacheco | |
1999–2000 | Labs Ko Si Babe | Mayor Diwata Royales | |
1998 | Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay, Daw! | GMA Network | |
1998–present | ASAP | Herself | ABS-CBN |
1997 | Zsa Zsa Limited Engagement | Herself | GMA Network |
1995–96 | Familia Zaragoza | Divina Zaragoza-Lagrimas | ABS-CBN |
1994–95 | Star Drama Presents: Zsa Zsa | ||
1994 | GMA Telesine Presents: Mukha | GMA Network | |
1993 | GMA Telesine Presents: Camilla | Camilla | |
1983–87 | GMA Supershow | co-host |
Discography
- Unchanging Love (PolyEast Records, 2009) note: Gold Album Award
- Mahal Kita, Walang Iba (Viva Records, 2002)
- In My Life… Zsa Zsa (Viva Records, 2001)
- Love Concert Live (Viva Records, undated)
- Sentiments (Viva Records, 1999) note: Platinum Album Award
- Zsa Zsa (Viva Records, 1998, Quadruple Platinum Album Award
- Walang Makakapigil (Warner Music Philippines, 1994)
- ZsaZsa Turbo (1991)
- I I S A (Blackgold Records, 1990 {affiliate label of; re-released by Vicor Music Corporation})
- Krismas (Blackgold Records, 1989) note: released as Audio-Cassette only
- Roots & Wings (Blackgold Records, 1988 {affiliate label of; re-released by Vicor Music Corporation})
- Ikaw Lamang, 1985 {affiliate label of; re-released by Vicor Music Corporation}) note: Gold Album Award
- Kahit Na (Telesis, 1984 {re-released by Vicor Music Corporation}) note: reissue of "Am I Your Kind Of Woman"
- Am I Your Kind Of Woman (Jem Recording, 1984)
Singles
2012
- Sayang [From the TV Series "Kahit Puso'y Masugatan"]
2010
- Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita [From the TV Series of Remake Drama "Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?"]
2009
- Hanggang
2002
- Mahal Kita, Walang Iba
- Skyline Pigeon
2000
1999
1997
- Were All Alone
- Don't Give Up On Us Baby
1988
- Iiwanan Mo Na Ba
- Maybe This Time
1986
- Ikaw Lamang
- Mambobola
- Hiram
1985
- To Love You
- Eversince
- When I’m With You
1984
- Kapag Puso’y Sinugatan
- Point Of No Return
- Somewhere
1983
- Kahit Na
Acting awards
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
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1991 | Best Actress of the Year | Won | ||
1994 | Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actress | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won |
1995 | Star Awards for Television | Best Actress in a Single Performance | Mukha | Won |
1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Madrasta | Nominated |
FAP Awards | Nominated | |||
PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
1998 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress | Batang PX | Won |
Film Academy of the Philippines Awards | Won | |||
PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Won | |||
2005 | 31st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife[1][2] | Won |
2006 | Tanglaw Awards | Best Actress | Won | |
Guillermo Mendoza Scholarship Foundation Awards | Won | |||
24th Luna Awards | Won | |||
3rd ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Won | ||
2007 | 2nd ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, ze Moveeh | Nominated | |
2009 | 35th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Nominated |
2010 | 12th Gawad PASADO Awards | Nominated | ||
2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) | Sigwa | Won |
2012 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Budoy | Nominated |
2014 | Juan dela Cruz | Nominated |
References
- Marvin Agustin, Zsa Zsa win top Film Academy awards Archived August 5, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- "Metro Manila Film Festival:2005". IMDb. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
External links
- Official Website
- Zsa Zsa Padilla at IMDb
- Zsa Zsa Padilla on Twitter