Rita Ávila (born September 20, 1964) is a Filipino actress and author.[1]
Rita Ávila | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ana Marie Errea September 20, 1964 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse |
F.M. Reyes (m. 2003) |
| Children | 1 |
Personal life
editÁvila is married to director Erick Reyes on January 19, 2003,[2] with which she had a baby who they named Elia Jesú E. Reyes. The baby died three weeks after being born.[3] She also wrote an inspirational booklet called, 8 Ways to Comfort with Grace, centering on her sad moments when she and her husband lost their three-week-old son;[4] Si Erik Tutpik at si Ana Taba, a book for children who experience bullying; and The Invisible Wings, a fable that lets us see our world and our time as a likely place for angels. She later received a letter from Monsignor Peter B. Wells, an official of the Vatican Secretariat of State, expressing the Pope's gratitude for the books titled The Invisible Wings and 8 Ways to Comfort with Grace. The Invisible Wings 2 has been released together with her first novel, Wanna Bet on Love.
Career
editShe is a critically acclaimed film actress whose movies such as Stella Magtanggol (1992) and Tatlo, Magkasalo (1998) and The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995) have been looked over as historically recognizable in Philippine Cinema. In the late 1990s, she ventured more into drama soaps and anthology's as a supporting character or main protagonist or antagonist. She started her television career on GMA Network as part of That's Entertainment before transferring to ABS-CBN during 1995 though appeared in Anna Karenina. Avila returned to GMA-7 in 2001 and stayed there for nine years before going freelance.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Film company | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Bata-batuta | RVQ Productions | themoviedb.org | |
| Black Magic | Emma | Seiko Films | [5] | |
| Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay | Julie | |||
| 1988 | Hiwaga sa Balete Drive | Sandy | ||
| 1989 | Walang Panginoon | Loreta Montemayor | ||
| Mahirap ang Magmahal | ||||
| Ipaglalaban Ko! | ||||
| Babayaran Mo ng Dugo | Amelia | |||
| Kokak | Diwata | |||
| Bihagin ang Dalagang Ito! | ||||
| 1990 | Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ishmael | |||
| Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka | Nancy | |||
| Mana sa Ina | Frida Perez | Regent Films | ||
| Machete, Istatwang Buhay | Lorna | Seiko Films | ||
| Kristobal; Tinik sa Korona | ||||
| Hindi Laruan ang Puso | ||||
| Walang Awa Kung Pumatay | Kristie | Omega Releasing Organization | ||
| Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako!!! (Hard to Die) | Olga | Octo Arts Films | ||
| 1991 | ||||
| Mainit... Masarap... Parang Kaning Isusubo | Theresa | Seiko Films | ||
| Bago Matapos ang Lahat | ||||
| Akin Ka... Magdusa Man Ako! | ||||
| Sumayaw Ka Salome | Salome | |||
| 1992 | Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) | |||
| Magsisimba Kang May Bulak sa Ilong | ||||
| Alyas Stella Magtanggol | Stella Magtanggol | |||
| Alyas Pogi 2 | Divina | |||
| Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | Michelle | |||
| 1995 | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Evangeline Parale | Viva Films | |
| Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos) | Demi | |||
| Muling Umawit ang Puso | Glenda Andrada | |||
| 1997 | The Sarah Balabagan Story | Amy | ||
| 1998 | Puso ng Pasko | Christy Carpio | Star Cinema | |
| 1999 | Soltera | Lorraine | ||
| 2002 | Bakat | Marites | Seiko Films | |
| Biyahera | Lorraine | Metro Films | ||
| 2006 | Nasaan si Francis? | Lin-Lin | Unico Entertainment Crazy Angle Productions |
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| 2010 | Magdamag | Soledad Arvis | ||
| Rosario | The Helper | Solar Entertainment | ||
| Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | Dorothy Cruz | Regal Entertainment | ||
| 2014 | The Commitment | Paolo's mother | Cinemalaya Foundation | |
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Viring | Regis Films & Entertainment | |
| 2020 | Suarez: The Healing Priest | Azucena Suarez | Saranggola Media Productions Viva Films |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1987 | Salot: "Sindak" | ||
| 1995–1996 | Familía Zaragoza | Vivian Zaragoza | ABS-CBN |
| 1995 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kailan ang Simula, Kailan ang Wakas? | ||
| 1996–2002 | Anna Karenina | GMA Network | |
| 1999–2001 | Marinella | Marisa Rodríguez / Michelle dela Cruz | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2002 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Corrine Martinez | GMA Network |
| 2002–2003 | Kahit Kailan | Dolores | |
| 2004 | Ikaw sa Puso Ko | ||
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | Clara | |
| 2007 | Super Twins | Victoria Vergara | |
| 2007–2008 | Marimar | Lupita Aldama | |
| Sine Novela: My Only Love | Camille | ||
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka | Victoria "Toyang" Salvador | |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Diana Sagrado | |
| 2009 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Alicia | |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto | Ising Dimarucot | |
| Bantatay | Clarita | ||
| 1DOL | Sandra Rosales | ABS-CBN | |
| Wansapanataym: Bandanang Itim | Luisa | ||
| 2010–2011 | Sabel | Margaret De Dios-Sandoval (main antagonist) | |
| 2011 | Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim | Rhea Escote | GMA Network |
| 100 Days to Heaven | Cecilia Salvador | ABS-CBN | |
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | Jane Bonifacio-Montenegro (anti-hero) | |
| 2012–2013 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Mariana Fulgencio (antagonist) | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Glenda Maglungsod / Greta Pendelton (main antagonist) | TV5 |
| Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Delia | GMA Network | |
| Genesis | Perla Balmide | ||
| Magpakailanman: Lola Putol | Lola Ning | ||
| 2014 | Innamorata | Claire Cunanan / Alice Manriquez | |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Ama Namin | Lolita | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Watawat | Victoria Erana | ABS-CBN | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Nasa Maling Landas | Magda | ||
| Let the Love Begin | Sophie V. Sta. Maria (protagonist) | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | Hanggang Makita Kang Muli | Glenda Manahan | |
| 2016–2017 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Rosita "Rosing" Berdero-Natividad (anti-hero) | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Saklolo | Fely Cruz (anti-hero) | |
| Magpakailanman: Jalei Love Story | Guest Cast | GMA Network | |
| Super Ma'am | Chieftain Lorenza Manalo | ||
| 2018 | Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Taray ni Tatay | Gina | |
| Tonight with Boy Abunda | Guest | ABS-CBN | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi | Odessa Olvidar / Celestina de Alegre (protagonist-main antagonist) | ||
| 2019, 2020 | Magandang Buhay | Guest | |
| 2019 | Hiram na Anak | Hilda Sandejo (antagonist) | GMA Network |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinturon | Leonida (protagonist) | ABS-CBN | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Desperada | Layla (protagonist) | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Colored Pens | Alps (protagonist) | ||
| The Haunted | Anita Robles | ||
| 2020–2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Belen "Bel" Ceñidoza-Zikiri (antagonist) | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa | Ivy (protagonist) | Kapamilya Channel |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Entablado | |||
| Las Hermanas | Mildred Manansala (anti-hero) | GMA Network | |
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | Gloria Castillo (protagonist) | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023 | Hearts on Ice | Yvanna Campos (main antagonist) | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Black Rider | Rosa Rodriguez | |
| Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Lorena Sanchez-de Leon (antagonist) |
References
edit- ^ "LOOK: Actress Rita Avila, 52, stuns in bikini pics". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 2, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
- ^ "Rita Avila, director FM Reyes mark 19th wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News. January 19, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "Rita Avila's baby dies of heart ailment". GMA News. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ "Rita Avila launches inspirational book". ABS-CBN News. September 20, 2008. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
- ^ Soriano, Luciano E. (December 5, 1987). "No great shake as a comedy". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 10. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
External links
edit- Rita Avila at IMDb