Jackie Lou Blanco
Filipino actress
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Jacqueline Lourdes "Jackie Lou" Corrales Blanco (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipino actress. During the 1980s and the 1990s, she appeared in different film genres including Hihintayin Kita sa Langit, (1991), Si Aida, Si Lorna, o Si Fe, (1989) Misis Mo, Misis Ko, (1988) and Palabra de Honor (1983).
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Jackie Lou Blanco | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jacqueline Lourdes Corrales Blanco February 11, 1964 |
| Occupations | Actress, television host |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Employer(s) | GMA Network ABS-CBN Corporation |
| Agent | Viva Artists Agency |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Pilita Corrales Gonzalo Blanco[1] |
| Relatives | Ramon Christopher Gutierrez (half-brother) |
Career
Blanco co-hosted the noontime show Student Canteen on GMA Network from 1982 until the show's cancellation in 1986. She was also a regular fixture on the Sunday musical extravaganza GMA Supershow on the same network. In 1999, she became a household name when she played the main antagonist in the ABS-CBN primetime drama series Saan Ka Man Naroroon. Her television appearances include a regular co-hosting stint in Walang Tulugan from 2008 to 2016, and the sitcom Vampire ang Daddy Ko, where she and her mother Pilita Corrales alternated for the role of Sonya Ventura as the older/younger versions.
In June 2007, she enrolled in the Associate of Arts program of the University of the Philippines, Open University. Blanco wrote a column in The Philippine Star newspaper.
Since the 2000s, she has remained frequent with GMA-7 in afternoon and primetime dramas.
Personal life
Blanco is the daughter of singer and actress Pilita Corrales.[2] She has a half-brother named Ramon Christopher Gutierrez.
She married actor Ricky Davao in 1989; however, in 2023, she confirmed that they had already separated.[3] They have three children, including actress Arabella Davao.[4]
Filmography
Television
Television programs
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1997 | GMA Supershow | Herself / Co-host | [5] |
| 1982–1986 | Student Canteen | ||
| 1995–1998 | Katok Mga Misis | Herself / Reliever of Ali Sotto or Arnell Ignacio | |
| 2001–2006 | Unang Hirit: Feel Good with J-Lou Segment | Herself / Fitness segment host | |
| 2007 | U Can Dance 2.0 | Herself / Celebrity judge | |
| 2008 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Herself / Co-host | [5] |
| 2016 | Istorya | Herself / Lead host | [6] |
| Celebrity Bluff | Herself / Contestant | ||
| 2025 | Rainbow Rumble | [7] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | Kadenang Kristal | Elizabeth | |
| 1997–1999 | Esperanza | Monica de Dios / Monica Pedrosa | |
| Del Tierro | Chanda | ||
| 1999–2001 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Violeta Sarmeniego-Antonino | |
| 2002–2003 | Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw | Sabrina Villadolid | |
| 2003 | Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin | ||
| 2004–2005 | Joyride | Aurora | |
| 2006 | Hongkong Flight 143 | ||
| 2006–2007 | Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Sandra Magtanggol | |
| 2007 | Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita | Sylvia Ferrer | |
| 2008 | Volta | Black Hola Hola | |
| Sine Novela: Pablo S. Gomez's Magdusa Ka[8] | Olivia Doilente | ||
| 2008–2009 | LaLola | Griselda Lobregat | |
| 2009 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Fake Celina Valdez | |
| Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Doña Clara Andrada | ||
| Rosalinda | Veronica Salvador-Altamirano | ||
| 2010 | Claudine: Ina-Inahan Anak-Anakan | Dra | |
| Sine Novela: Mars Ravelo's Basahang Ginto | Elaine Vergara | ||
| 2011 | Dwarfina | Dita Abiana | |
| Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim | Esmeralda Lopez-Santiago | ||
| 2012 | Legacy | Isabel Calcetas-Aragon | |
| Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? | Lalaine Santiago | ||
| Together Forever | Evelyn Trinidad | ||
| 2013 | Indio | Señora Victoria Hidalgo-de Sanreal | |
| 2013–2016 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Young Sonya Ventura | |
| 2013 | Genesis | Ramona Victoria Escalabre | |
| 2014 | Rhodora X | lawyer | |
| 2014–2015 | Hiram na Alaala | Regina Legazpi | |
| 2015 | Pari 'Koy | Kokoy's Mother | |
| Baker King | Irene Lee | ||
| 2015–2016 | Destiny Rose | Maria Dahlia Flores | |
| Dangwa | Veronica Arguentes | ||
| 2015 | Karelasyon: Apartment | Donna | |
| 2016 | Because of You | Lucille Rodriguez | |
| 2016–2017 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Cielo Andrada-Chavez | [9] |
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Ramona Villanueva | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Lady Tremaine | ||
| 2017–2018 | Super Ma'am | Greta Segovia | |
| 2018 | Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka | Elvira Imperial-Policarpio | [10] |
| 2019 | Inagaw na Bituin | Regina Lopez | [11] |
| 2019–2020 | The Gift | Doctor Ortiz | |
| 2021 | Owe My Love | Divina Advincula | [12] |
| Magpakailanman: Sa Puso at Isipan | |||
| 2022 | I Can See You: AlterNate | Carmencita "Cita" David | |
| Magpakailanman: My Bipolar Mom | |||
| Start-Up PH | Cassandra "Sandra" Castillejos-Yoon | ||
| Regal Studio Presents: Mother of the Groom | Eva | ||
| 2023 | Luv Is: Love at First Read | Truly Seriozo-Pereseo | |
| Love Before Sunrise | Amparo Montelibano | ||
| Tadhana: Secrets | Alice | ||
| 2024 | Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa 2.0 | Rebecca Fortez | |
| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Leticia "Lotus" Madrigal | ||
| 2024–2025 | Widows' War | Ruth Balay | [13] |
| 2025 | Totoy Bato | Ivory | |
| Tropang G.O.A.T. | Mommy Ginny | ||
| 2026 | House of Lies | Regina Torrecampo |
Television specials
| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 1995 | Hope & Winston ₱ 100 Million Superstakes 1st Grand Draw | Host |
| December 31, 1999 – January 1, 2000 | ABS-CBN Worldwide Celebration of the New Millennium | Host |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | My Only Love | Trixie | [14] |
| 1983 | Palabra de Honor | Sylvia | [15] |
| 1987 | Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Gladys Andrada | [16][8] |
| 1988 | Misis Mo, Misis Ko | Cynthia Villanueva | [17] |
| Isusumbong Kita sa Diyos | [8] | ||
| 1991 | Hihintayin Kita sa Langit | Sandra | [18][8] |
| 1996 | Magic Temple | Ravenal | [19] |
| 2006 | All About Love | Mrs. Villanueva | |
| 2007 | Ouija | Raquel (Ruth's Mother) | [20] |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Maura Abesamis | |
| Shake, Rattle and Roll 12: Mamanyika | Gail | ||
| 2012 | A Secret Affair | Catelyn "Cate" Montinola | [21] |
| 2013 | Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) | Mother Superior | [22] |
| My Lady Boss | Diana | ||
| 2014 | Trophy Wife | Sally | |
| 2015 | Your Place or Mine? | Amanda Saavedra | |
| Para sa Hopeless Romantic | Nikko's Mother | ||
| Chain Mail | Tessie | [23] | |
| 2016 | Bob Ong's Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin: Asawa ni Marie | Señorita Onor | [24] |
| 2023 | Five Breakups and a Romance | Maggie | |
| Family of Two | Mrs. Odette Ignacio | ||
| 2025 | P77 | Sonia | |
| 2026 | The Loved One | Evelyn | |
