Candy Pangilinan

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Candy Pangilinan
Born
Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan

(1972-05-08) May 8, 1972 (age 52)
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian
Years active1991–present
SpouseGilbert Alvarado (separated)
Children1
Parent(s)Augusto Tongol Pangilinan
Teodorica Espiritu
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.

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Television and film career

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.

A Philippine television drama anthology series based on Pangilinan's life, "My Very Special Son: The Candy Pangilinan Story" episode was live streamed on November 30, 2024, featuring herself as the mother of Quentin, who was portrayed Euwenn Mikaell and Will Ashley De Leon, her mother Teodorica Espiritu (Sandy Andolong) and Shyr Valdez directed by Mark A. Reyes. [1]

Personal life

Pangilinan married at age 31 although she and her husband are currently separated. [2] She has a son named Quentin who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and also Autism. [3]

In August 2024, Pangilinan had been in a 10-day isolation after having been diagnosed with herpes zoster. [4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleProduction company
1991 Shake, Rattle & Roll III SallyRegal Films [5]
1993Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez StoryNurseOctoArts Films
Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty Seiko Films [6]
1994Hindi MagbabagoAnnetteRegal Films
The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana’y Mapatawad MoReginaRegal Films / MAQ Productions [7]
1995Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka (Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa!)M-Zet Productions / Mahogany Pictures
Love NotesMelodyViva Films
Romano Sagrado: Talim sa DilimLourdesRegal Films
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin: CamiguinMAQ Productions
Ikaw Pa, Eh Love KitaTV analystRegal Films
Boy! Gising!
Manalo Matalo, Mahal KitaBisayNeo Films
Isko: Adventures in Animasia CarolOctoArts Films
1996ImpaktoMelbaRegal Films
April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin AkoChuchayViva Films
Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba?GelliViva Films
Isa, Dalawa, Takbo!Wet LadyStar Cinema
MedranoGenevaMother Studio Films / Regal Films
1997Dahil Tanging IkawAngelViva Films
Rizal sa Dapitan MariaIndependent Cinema Association of the Philippines / Movpix International / Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)
Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako?Noel's co-teacherNeo Films
1998Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo!CrisStar Cinema
Dahil Ba sa KanyaGinaAvailable Light Production / Viva Films
Sige, Subukan Mo Sonia Regal Films
1999 Mula sa Puso: The Movie BertaStar Cinema
Higit Pa sa Buhay KoVangieMAQ Productions
Weder-Weder Lang 'YanNikkiStar Cinema
Ikaw LamangHelenaViva Films
2000Eto Na Naman AkoSillyMillennium Cinema
Ayos Na... Ang KasunodPilarFPJ Productions
2002Ikaw Lamang Hanggang NgayonDinaViva Films
Akala MoBeauty
2003PaknersCeilingFPJ Productions
2006 D' Lucky Ones Tita CaraStar Cinema
Binibining KTess Reality Entertainment
2007Apat Dapat, Dapat ApatMaria Resurrection 'Res' Macabuhayon-Q 28 Productions / Viva Films
Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend Elsa OctoArts Films
2008 For the First Time JosieStar Cinema
2009 And I Love You So Teacher Paula
Ang Tanging Pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round!) Ka Away
2010 Petrang Kabayo MaitaViva Films
HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si VExogain
2011Who's That Girl?MoniqueSM Development Corporation (SMDC) / Viva Films
2013 Ang Huling Henya PeachyViva Films
Momzillas GraciaStar Cinema / Viva Films
2014Wala Na Bang Ibang Title?Teatro Republica de Filipinas
MulatCathyDVent Productions
Diary ng Panget MayordomaViva Films
Talk Back and You're Dead Selene PerezStar Cinema
The Gifted Mrs. TabayoyongMVP Entertainment / Viva Films
2015Wang FamKayViva Films
La AmigasVeronica "Nica" Verallo-Bermudez
Etiquette for Mistresses JoyStar Cinema
Everyday I Love You Ninang Beth
All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Grace/Mel's Eldest Sister
2016 This Time Mrs. Analyn BuhayViva Films
Star Na si Van Damme StalloneNadiaCineFilipino / MediaQuest / PLDT-Smart Foundation
Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin Divina TuazonHeaven's Best Entertainment / Viva Films
Dukot Police Chief dela Vega Star Cinema
2017 Deadma Walking Martha OctoArts Films
2018 Ang Pambansang Third Wheel MaddieViva Films
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFiAries / Leo's MomCignal Entertainment / Octobertrain Films / The IdeaFirst Company
Nakalimutan ko nang kalimutan kaDoc RolexWilbros Films
Abay Babes Madam AstraViva Films
2019 Jowable Nun
Miracle in Cell No. 7 Orphanage rectress
2020Hindi Tayo PwedeRamona
2021 Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam Tindera
Tililing Maricel
Sa Haba ng GabiNenengReality Entertainment / Viva Films
2022 Partners in Crime Giging Star Cinema / Viva Films
2023Adik Sa'yoIdaViva Films
Sa MuliManang Susan
The Cheating Game Tita Gelly GMA Pictures
Penduko Viva Films
2024 Road Trip Sophia
SunnyDangCJ Entertainment / Studio Viva / Viva Films
TBAPetrang KabisoteMaitaOctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, Inc., APT Entertainment, Star Cinema & Viva Films

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworks
1994Mixed N.U.T.S.Herself GMA Network
1996–1997Good Evening... Pls. [8] [9] Herself ABC
1998-1999 Mula sa Puso Berta ABS-CBN
1998-2004 Ispup Herself
1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Jengky
2008 I Love Betty La Fea Catalina Dominguez With Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz
2009 Only You With Angel Locsin, Sam Milby, and Diether Ocampo Chef Minnie
2010 Kokey @ Ako Cynthia Caparas
2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Mimi Estrella With Coco Martin, Maja Salvador, and Andi Eigenmann
Daldalita Daisy the duck GMA Network
P. S. I Love You Lovely TV5
2012 Gandang Gabi Vice Herself ABS-CBN
Hiram na Puso Becky [10] GMA Network
2013 Indio Lupeng
The Gift Dorina TV5
Wansapanataym Presents: Flores De Yayo Mommy ABS-CBN
Celebrity Bluff Player GMA Network
2014 Wansapanataym Presents: Enchanted House Cindy Dimasupil ABS-CBN
Beki Boxer Consuelo Ponciano TV5
Wansapanataym Presents: Perfecto Elaine ABS-CBN
2015 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Herself - Briefcase Number 8
Celebrity Bluff Guest player GMA Network
Karelasyon Joan
Marimar Perfecta
Sunday PINASaya Guest
2016 Dear Uge Laurie
Hay, Bahay! Chef Pangga
Laff, Camera, Action! Herself
Magpakailanman:Sa Malas at Swerte Rexy Soliman
Celebrity Playtime Player of Team 90's ABS-CBN
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Aida Bale
2017 Wansapanataym: Annika Pintasera Flora With Julia Montes and JC Santos
The Lolas' Beautiful Show Guest GMA Network
2018 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Emmy Reyes-Verano / Lupe Reyes ABS-CBN
2018-2019 My Special Tatay Chona Mariano GMA Network
2019 Dragon Lady Mimi
2020 Make It with You Mariel Montenegro-Dimaguiba ABS-CBN
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit Connie Herrera GMA Network
Fill in the Bank Herself / Contestant TV5
2021 Heartful Café Madam Andi GMA Network
2022 The Fake Life Young Sonya
Magpakailanman: Born to Be a Queen (The Edwin Luis Story) Lily GMA Network
2024Da Pers FamilyMarites TV5
Magpakailanman:"My Very Special Son: The Candy Pangilinan Story" herself GMA Network

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 [11]
2016Cine Filipino Film Festival awardsBest ActressStar Na si Van Damme StalloneWon [12]
2016Los Angeles International Film Festival Movie Star awardsBest ActressStar Na si Van Damme StalloneWon [13]

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