Candy Pangilinan

Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan (born May 8, 1972), popularly known as Candy Pangilinan, is a Filipina 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 this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Espiritu and the surname or paternal family name is Pangilinan.
Candy Pangilinan
Born
Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan

(1972-05-08) May 8, 1972
Metro Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActress, comedian
Years active1991–present
AgentGMA Network
Viva Entertainment
Regal Entertainment
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Entertainment
Talent5
Children1

Television and Film Career

In the early 1990s, she starred in supporting roles in romantic comedy films such as "Hindi Magbabago" with Carmina Villaroel in 1994 and 1997, Dahil Ba Sa Kanya as a lead role alongside Aga Muhlach, Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski and Onemig Bondoc and "Sige Subukan Mo" with Ace Vergel and Maricel Soriano. 1998 in "Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo" her second time working with Maricel Soriano and Jolina Magdangal, "Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako" with Regine Velasquez and in 2000 in "Ayos Na Ang Kasunod" with Fernando Poe, Jr. and Ara Mina. 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.

Personal life

Pangilinan married at age 31 although she and her husband are currently separated.[1] She has a son named Quentin.[2]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetworks
2021Heartful CaféMadam AndiGMA Network
2020 Fill in the BankHerself / ContestantTV5
Bilangin ang Bituin sa LangitConnie HerreraGMA Network
Make It with YouMariel Montenegro-DimaguibaABS-CBN
2019Dragon LadyMimiGMA Network
2018-2019My Special TatayChona Mariano
2018Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw GabiEmmy Reyes-Verano / Lupe ReyesABS-CBN
2017The Lolas' Beautiful ShowGuestGMA Network
Wansapanataym: Annika PintaseraFlora With Julia Montes and JC SantosABS-CBN
2016FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoAida Bale
Magpakailanman:Sa Malas at SwerteRexy SolimanGMA Network
Laff, Camera, Action!Herself
Hay, Bahay!Chef Pangga
Dear UgeLaurie
2015Sunday PINASayaGuest
MarimarPerfecta
KarelasyonJoan
Celebrity BluffGuest Player
2014Wansapanataym Presents: PerfectoElaineABS-CBN
Beki BoxerConsuelo PoncianoTV5
Wansapanataym Presents: Enchanted HouseCindy DimasupilABS-CBN
2013Celebrity BluffPlayerGMA Network
Wansapanataym Presents: Flores De YayoMommyABS-CBN
IndioLupengGMA Network
2012Hiram na PusoBecky[3]
Gandang Gabi ViceHerselfABS-CBN
2011P. S. I Love YouLovelyTV5
DaldalitaDaisy the duckGMA Network
Minsan Lang Kita IibiginMimi Estrella With Coco Martin, Maja Salvador, and Andi EigenmannABS-CBN
2010Kokey @ AkoCynthia Caparas
2009Only You With Angel Locsin, Sam Milby, and Diether OcampoChef Minnie
2008I Love Betty La FeaCatalina Dominguez With Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz
1998-2004IspupHerselfABC
1997–1999Mula Sa PusoBertaABS-CBN
1994Mixed N.U.T.S.HerselfGMA Network

Movies

Awards and nominations
Awards and nominations
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
201026th PMPC (Philippine Movie Press Club) Star Awards Star AwardsDigital Movie Original Theme Song Of The YearAstig KaIncluded[7]
2016Cine Filipino Film Festival awardsBest ActressStar Na si Van Damme StalloneWon[8]
2016Los Angeles International Film Festival Movie Star awardsBest ActressStar Na si Van Damme StalloneWon[9]

References
  1. Siazon, Rachelle (3 May 2021). "Candy Pangilinan on how she knew ex-husband cheated on her". PEP.ph. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  2. "Candy Pangilinan shares her journey as mom to neurodivergent child". GMA News Online. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  3. Llanes, Rommel R. (6 March 2012). "Candy Pangilinan on being loveless: "Huwag kayong malungkot, okay lang naman yun. Oo, okay lang yun!"". PEP.ph. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  4. "Gelli, umaming sa pelikula nila nalamang ipinagbubuntis ni Karla si Daniel | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  5. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (5 October 2019). "Candy Pangilinan and other celebs mourn the death of veteran actor Tony Mabesa". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  6. Liwag, Jason Tan (31 October 2021). "Pridyider, undin, and all scares in between: 5 'Shake, Rattle & Roll' favorites". Rappler. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  7. "26th PMPC Star Awards winners known on April 24". Philstar.com. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  8. Serato, Arniel C (21 March 2016). "Candy Pangilinan gets emotional over her first Best Actress award: "I am just grateful."". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  9. Songco, Pauline (1 June 2020). "The positivity of Candy Pangilinan". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
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