Aiko Melendez
Mary Aiko Shimoji Melendez (born December 16, 1975), known professionally as Aiko Melendez, is a Filipina actress and former politician. Her father, Jimmy Melendez (born Jim Shinoji), was an actor. Her half-brother, Jam Melendez (son of Jimmy Melendez and Deborah Sun), also entered showbusiness.[1]
Aiko Melendez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Quezon City Council from the 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mary Aiko Shimoji Melendez December 16, 1975 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress & politician |
Aiko Melendez started as child star in the early '80s under Regal Films among them, Santa Claus is Coming to Town in 1982 and she was billed simply as Aiko. In the late '80s, the same movie outfit, launched her together with Ruffa Gutierrez and Carmina Villaroel as teen actresses. From the late '80s through '90s, she became a blockbuster leading lady to big actors such as Richard Gomez, Jomari Yllana and Aga Muhlach. She received multiple awards for May Minamahal in 1993 and Sa 'yo Lamang in 1995. Her 1997 film, Kahit Kailan, received several awards at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The movie was produced by Lily Monteverde. In the late 2000s, she starred in TV shows. In 2017, she garnered praises for her work in Wildflower, a primetime soap opera.
Career
Melendez was discovered in the late 1980s and signed a contract with Regal Films, becoming one of their 'Regal Babies'.[2]
In 2001, Aiko ran for councilor in the city elections in Quezon City and won. She became Councilor of the 2nd District of Quezon City and remained in office for 9 years until 2010.[3][4] She did several shows on GMA Network but most often appeared on ABS-CBN.[3]
In 2011, Aiko returned to ABS-CBN for an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya and Reputasyon with Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz.[5][6] In 2013, she was part of the TV series Apoy Sa Dagat costarring Angelica Panganiban, Piolo Pascual and Diether Ocampo.[4]
In 2015, Melendez played the role of Fionna Vargas in Inday Bote.[7]
In 2017, Melendez played the role of Emilia Ardiente in Wildflower.
In 2018, Melendez played the role of Matadora/Bighani in Bagani.
In 2019, Melendez returned to GMA Network to play a role in Prima Donnas.
Personal life
She was married to actor Jomari Yllana from 2000 to 2003. Melendez and Yllana have a son named Andrei.[8]
In 2006, Aiko married Martin Jickain.
In 2013, Aiko converted to Born Again Christianity.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Anna Liza | GMA Network | |||
| 1989 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | ||||
| 1995-1998 | Bubble Gang | Herself | |||
| 1989-1995 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Co-host | ABS-CBN | ||
| 1993 | The Maricel Drama Special | Armina | Episode: "Istranghera" | [10] | |
| 1995-1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself / Co-hostess | |||
| 2002 | Klasmayts | ||||
| 2004 | Yes, Yes Show! | ||||
| 2006 | Noel | GMA Network | |||
| 2008 | Your Song | Marge Fernando | Episode: "Someone Like You" | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Aurora | Episode: "Kanin" | |||
| 2009 | Talentadong Pinoy | Herself / Judge | TV5 | ||
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto | Rosenda Montecillo | GMA Network | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Marivic | Episode: "TV" | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011-2012 | Reputasyon | Catherine Espeleta-Villamayor / Connie Aragon | |||
| 2012 | Nandito Ako | Margareth Posadas | TV5 | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Christie | Episode: "Belen" | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2013 | Apoy Sa Dagat | Odessa Villarosa-del Sol | [11] | ||
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Gloria | Episode: "Harmonica" | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Candida | Episode: "Sa Aking Pagbangon" | |||
| The Ryzza Mae Show | Herself | GMA Network | |||
| Give Love of Christmas: The Gift Giver | Rose Aguinaldo | [12] | ABS-CBN | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Beth | Episode: "Salamin" | |||
| 2015 | Inday Bote | Fiona Vargas-Navarro | [13] | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Belen | Episode: "Inabusong Inosente" | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Myrna Cuenco | Episode: "Karaoke" | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Sima | Episode: "Lubid" | |||
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Shirley Esguerra | Episode: "Backpack" | ||
| The Story of Us | Carmy Santos-Manalo | [14] | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Marilyn "Bing" Concine | Episode: "Riles" | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Amy | Episode: "Popcorn" | |||
| Celebrity Playtime | Player on Team 90's | ||||
| 2017-2018 | Wildflower | Emilia Ardiente-Torillo | [15][16] | ||
| 2018 | Bagani | Matadora / Bighani | |||
| 2019 | StarStruck | Herself/Mentor | 3 episodes guest-arc | [17] | GMA Network |
| Dear Uge | Arlene | Episode: "Bahay Bangayan" | |||
| 2019-2022 | Prima Donnas | Ma. Kendra Fajardo-Claveria | [18] | ||
| 2021 | I Can See You:#Future | Menchie Torres | |||
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rainbow's Sunset | Georgina |
| 2017 | Pwera Usog | Minda |
| 2016 | Barcelona: A Love Untold | Insiang |
| 2015 | Everyday I Love You | Guada Locsin |
| Etiquette for Mistresses | Adelle Ayson | |
| 2014 | Asintado | |
| 2009 | Yaya & Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie | Mommy |
| 2003 | Filipinas | Vicky Filipinas |
| 2000 | Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan | Cynthia |
| 1999 | Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko | |
| 1998 | Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Iibigin | Pia Tesoro |
| Pagdating ng Panahon | ||
| 1997 | Kahit Kailan | |
| Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na | Cynthia | |
| Atraso: Ang Taong may Kasalanan | Tessa Villanueva | |
| 1996 | Ayoko na Sanang Magmahal | |
| Huling Sagupaan | ||
| Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon | Beverly | |
| 1995 | Batang-X | |
| Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi | ||
| Bawal na Gamot 2 | ||
| Sa'yo Lamang | Louella | |
| 1994 | Bawal na Gamot | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie | Ana | |
| Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo | Solidad | |
| Multo in the City | Mabel | |
| Buhay ng Buhay Ko | ||
| 1993 | May Minamahal | Monica |
| Dugo ng Panday | ||
| Dino ... Abangan ang Susunod Na ... | ||
| Aguinaldo | ||
| 1992 | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Anna |
| Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City | ||
| Kamay ni Kain | ||
| Shake Rattle & Roll IV | Sister Mary John | |
| Unang Tibok ng Puso | Lena | |
| Buddy en Sol (Sine ito) | Anna | |
| Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit | Rosanna | |
| Guwapings: The First Adventure | ||
| Cornelia Ramos Story | ||
| 1991 | Ali in Wonderland | Kili kili |
| Emma Salazar Case | ||
| Kung Sino Pa Ang Minahal | ||
| Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung Pumatay | Meanne | |
| Underage Too | Aiko | |
| 1990 | Nimfa | |
| Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang | ||
| Last 2 Minutes | ||
| Trese | Tessa Encarnacion | |
| 1989 | Isang Araw Walang Diyos | Laya |
| Romeo Loves Juliet ... But Their Families Hate Each Other! | Juliet | |
| My Pretty Baby | Maria | |
| 1983 | Don't Cry for Me, Papa | Tessie |
| 1982 | Santa Claus Is Coming to Town | |
| Where Love Has Gone |
TV commercials
- Rexona (May 1994)
- Pigromix (August 1984)
Awards
- Celebrity Inductee, Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines 2014 - Won
- Best Supporting Actress for Iadya Mo Kami, 15th Gawad Tanglaw Awards 2017
- Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres for Iadya Mo Kami, 19th Gawad PASADO Awards
- Best Supporting Actress for Wildflower, 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television
- Favorite Kontrabida for Prima Donnas, RAWR Awards 2020[19]
References
- "Filipina Actress - Aiko Melendez". Blogspot. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- Lo, Ricky. "The Evolution of The Regal Babies". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- Aiko open to TV project with ex-hubby Jomari ABS-CBN 06/06/2008
- Aiko makes comeback with May-December affair in 'Your Song' ABS-CBN. 08/30/2008
- "TV (Twist of Fate)". MMK 25. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- "Aiko Melendez admits she almost didn't accept her kontrabida role in Reputasyon". Push ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- Santiago, Ervin. "Inday Bote patok na patok sa mga bagets; Aiko kinasusuklaman". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Bandera. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- "Aiko Melendez Confirms Misunderstanding with Son Andrei". Philnews.ph. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- "19 Celebrities Who Changed Religions". Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- "The Maricel Drama Special: Istranghera". Youtube. ABS-CBN Teleseryes on TFC. August 19, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
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- ABSCBN Entertainment (November 13, 2014). "GIVE LOVE ON CHRISTMAS Teaser". ABSCBN Entertainment. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- INDAY BOTE Full Trailer: Soon on ABS-CBN!
- ABSCBN Entertainment (February 14, 2016). "THE STORY OF US Full Trailer: Soon on ABS-CBN!". ABSCBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- Wildflower Trade Trailer: Coming in 2017 on ABS-CBN!. YouTube. ABS-CBN Corporation. November 23, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- Wildflower Full Trailer: Coming Soon on ABS-CBN!. YouTube. ABS-CBN Corporation. January 26, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- Inside StarStruck: Sampalan Acting 101 with the 'StarStruck' boys (Video). Jul 10, 2019. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21.
- "Aiko Melendez joins GMA's Prima Donnas!". Bored Productive. Bored Productive. May 23, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- Marah Ruiz (December 6, 2020). "Ilang Kapuso stars, wagi sa RAWR Awards 2020". GMA Network. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
External links
- - Official website
- Aiko Melendez at IMDb