Candy Pangilinan
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May 8, 1972
Candy Pangilinan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan May 8, 1972 Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Occupations | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | Gilbert Alvarado (separated) |
| Children | Quentin Alvarado Pangilinan |
| Parent(s) | Augusto Tongol Pangilinan (father) Teodorica Espiritu (mother) |
| Relatives | Francis Pangilinan (first cousin) |
Maria Carmela "Candy" Espiritu 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.
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.
In popular culture
Pangilinan portrayed herself on the November 30, 2024, episode of Magpakailanman entitled "My Very Special Son: The Candy Pangilinan Story", featuring her life story.[1]
Personal life
Pangilinan was born to Dori Espiritu.[2]
Pangilinan married at age 31 although she and her husband, Gilbert Alvarado, are currently separated.[3] In 2003, she gave birth to a son named Quentin, who has ADHD and autism.[4]
In August 2024, Pangilinan had been in a 10-day isolation after having been diagnosed with herpes zoster.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Shake, Rattle & Roll III | Sally |
| 1993 | Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story | Nurse |
| Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty | ||
| 1994 | Hindi Magbabago | Annette |
| The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana’y Mapatawad Mo | Regina | |
| 1995 | Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka (Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa!) | |
| Love Notes | Melody | |
| Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim | Lourdes | |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin: Camiguin | ||
| Ikaw Pa, Eh Love Kita | TV analyst | |
| Boy! Gising! | ||
| Manalo Matalo, Mahal Kita | Bisay | |
| Isko: Adventures in Animasia | Carol | |
| 1996 | Impakto | Melba |
| April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako | Chuchay | |
| Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba? | Gelli | |
| Isa, Dalawa, Takbo! | Wet Lady | |
| Medrano | Geneva | |
| 1997 | Dahil Tanging Ikaw | Angel |
| Rizal sa Dapitan | Maria | |
| Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako? | Noel's co-teacher | |
| 1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! | Cris |
| Dahil Ba sa Kanya | Gina | |
| Sige, Subukan Mo | Sonia | |
| 1999 | Mula sa Puso: The Movie | Berta |
| Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko | Vangie | |
| Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan | Nikki | |
| Ikaw Lamang | Helena | |
| 2000 | Eto Na Naman Ako | Silly |
| Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod | Pilar | |
| 2002 | Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon | Dina |
| Akala Mo | Beauty | |
| 2003 | Pakners | Ceiling |
| 2006 | D' Lucky Ones | Tita Cara |
| Binibining K | Tess | |
| 2007 | Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat: Friends 4 Lyf and Death | Maria Resurrection 'Res' Macabuhay |
| Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend | Elsa | |
| 2008 | For the First Time | Josie |
| 2009 | And I Love You So | Teacher Paula |
| Ang Tanging Pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round!) | Ka Away | |
| 2010 | Petrang Kabayo | Maita |
| HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V | ||
| 2011 | Who's That Girl? | Monique |
| 2013 | Ang Huling Henya | Peachy |
| Momzillas | Gracia | |
| 2014 | Wala Na Bang Ibang Title? | |
| Mulat | Cathy | |
| Diary ng Panget | Mayordoma | |
| Talk Back and You're Dead | Selene Perez | |
| The Gifted | Mrs. Tabayoyong | |
| 2015 | Wang Fam | Kay |
| La Amigas | Veronica "Nica" Verallo-Bermudez | |
| Etiquette for Mistresses | Joy | |
| Everyday I Love You | Ninang Beth | |
| All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Grace/Mel's Eldest Sister | |
| 2016 | This Time | Mrs. Analyn Buhay |
| Star Na si Van Damme Stallone | Nadia | |
| Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin | Divina Tuazon | |
| Dukot | Police Chief dela Vega | |
| 2017 | Deadma Walking | Martha |
| 2018 | Ang Pambansang Third Wheel | Maddie |
| Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi | Aries / Leo's Mom | |
| Nakalimutan ko nang kalimutan ka | Doc Rolex | |
| Abay Babes | Madam Astra | |
| 2019 | Jowable | Nun |
| 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 | |
| 2022 | Partners in Crime | Giging Reynes |
| 2023 | Adik Sa'yo | Ida |
| Sa Muli | Manang Susan | |
| The Cheating Game | Tita Gelly | |
| Penduko | Dayang Aurora | |
| 2024 | Road Trip | Sophia |
| Sunny | Dang | |
| 2026 | A Werewolf Boy | --- |