Tuesday Vargas
Filipino actress, singer and comedian (born 1980)
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Marizel Sarangelo-Placido (born November 9, 1980), known professionally as Tuesday Vargas, is a Filipino actress, singer, and comedian. Vargas was the frontwoman of the dance-punk band, Top Junk.[1][2]
November 9, 1980
- Singer
- actress
- comedian
- Vocals
- guitar
- ukulele
She also served as a resident judge on TV5's Talentadong Pinoy.[3][4] She has appeared on programs aired by GMA Network and TV5, and has previously worked with ABS-CBN and RPN.
Early life
Vargas was born Marizel Sarangelo[1] on November 9, 1980,[5][6] in Sampaloc, Manila. She attended Manila Science High School. Vargas was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the age of 12, and later suffered from PTSD.[7][8]
Career
Vargas has appeared in television and film beyond her work in comedy. In 2006, she appeared in Gulong ng Palad as Saling, which she described as a comic relief character,[9] and Bituing Walang Ningning as Libby.[10] She later starred in Mga Mata ni Anghelita (2007) and Kaputol ng Isang Awit (2008).[11][12]
She gained recognition for the film Here Comes the Bride (2010).[13] Vargas played the lead role in the independent film, Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Rin (2012), an entry to the 1st CineFilipino Film Festival.[14][15] In 2019, she had a supporting role in LSS (Last Song Syndrome), an official entry at the 3rd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.[16][17]
Personal life
She shared in an interview that she discovered Buddhism in 2006 and practiced the Theravada school of Buddhism.[2][18]
Vargas married musician Coy Placido in a Christian ceremony in Boracay on June 19, 2010.[19] Both were Buddhists, but the ceremony followed Christian traditions for the benefit of family and friends.[20] They separated after 14 years of marriage.[21] In 2020, Vargas revealed that she was in a relationship with theater actor Joseph Puducay.[22][23]
Vargas became a single mother at the age of 21 and has spoken publicly about her experience.[24][25]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Keka | Mica | |
| First Time | |||
| Liberated | Katrina | ||
| Mr. Suave | Stella | ||
| Captain Barbell | Gang | ||
| 2004 | Liberated 2 | April | |
| Lastikman: Unang Banat | Maritess | ||
| 2005 | Let the Love Begin | Wendy | |
| Say That You Love Me | Friday | ||
| Hari ng Sablay | Maritess | ||
| 2006 | Coup Betat | ||
| I Will Always Love You | Frida | ||
| Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Catalina/Kaye | ||
| 2007 | Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | ||
| 2010 | Here Comes the Bride | Medelyn | [13] |
| 2013 | Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Rin | Conchita "Cookie" Bigoy | [14] |
| 2018 | The Girl in the Orange Dress | Liberty Su | |
| 2019 | LSS (Last Song Syndrome) | Rubi | [26] |
Television/Digital show
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gulong ng Palad | Saling |
| Bituing Walang Ningning | Libby | |
| Love Spell: Home Switch Home | Supporting Cast | |
| 2007 | Sineserye Presents: Hiram na Mukha | Sahasa (Guest Cast) |
| Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | Ms. Penelope Summer | |
| Magic Kamison | Sutla | |
| Lupin | Magdalene | |
| Mga Mata ni Angelita | Selya | |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Mimay Sison |
| 2008–2013 | Lokomoko U | Herself / Various roles |
| 2009–2010 | Show Me Da Manny | Shakira |
| 2010–2011 | P.O.5 | Herself / Host |
| 2011 | Hapi-er Togeder | Herself |
| 2012 | Cooking Kumares | Yumi Gonzales |
| 2012–2014 | Good Morning Club | Herself / Co-host |
| 2014 | Talentadong Pinoy | Audience and Backstage Host |
| Wattpad Presents: The Savage Casanova | Ella Escobar | |
| 2015–2016 | Happy Truck ng Bayan | Herself / Co-host / Performer |
| 2015 | Kano Luvs Pinay | Cookie |
| 2016 | Happy Truck HAPPinas | Herself / Co-host / Performer |
| HAPPinas Happy Hour | ||
| Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Challenge Accepted Winner | |
| Dear Uge: Burol in This Together | Ehra | |
| Wish Ko Lang | Herself | |
| 2017 | Banana Sundae | Herself / Guest co-host |
| Family Feud | Herself / Contestant | |
| All-Star Videoke | ||
| 2018 | Daddy's Gurl | Hannah Silva |
| 2020 | Fill in the Bank | Herself / Contestant |
| Bangon Talentadong Pinoy | Judge | |
| 2021–2024 | All-Out Sundays | Herself / Co-host / Various roles |
| 2021 | Magandang Buhay | Herself / Guest host |
| 2022–2023 | Bubble Gang | Herself |
| 2022 | TiktoClock | Herself / substitute host for Pokwang[27] |
| Barangay PIE Silog: Life Guro | Herself / Guest | |
| 2023 | Mga Lihim ni Urduja | Ebony Ventura |
| Open 24/7 | Chin-chin | |
| 2024 | Your Honor | Herself / host |
| 2024-present | Face To Face Harapan | Herself / co-host |
Singles
- Babae Po Ako
- Kuya Wag Po
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliw Awards | 2010 | Best Stand-Up Comedian (Female) | N/a | Nominated | [28] |
| Golden Screen Awards | 2011 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Here Comes the Bride | Nominated | [29] |
| 2014 | Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Pa Rin | Won | [30] | ||
| Golden Screen TV Awards | 2011 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag/Comedy Program | Lokomoko | Nominated | [31] |
| 2013 | Nominated | [32] | |||
| Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino | 2019 | Best Supporting Actress | LSS (Last Song Syndrome) | Won | [33][34] |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2021 | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Nominated | [35] | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2013 | Best Morning Show Host | Good Morning Club | Nominated | [36] |
| 2015 | Best Talent Show Program Host(s) | Talentadong Pinoy | Nominated | [37] | |
| 2016 | Best Game Show Host(s) | HAPPinas Happy Hour | Nominated | [38] | |
| 2025 | Best Comedy Actress | Bubble Gang | Nominated | [39] |