Amy Perez
Maria Armida Parale Perez (born September 5, 1969), known as Amy Perez, is a Filipino TV and radio presenter and occasional actress who is best known for hosting the now-defunct Philippine noontime show Magandang Tanghali Bayan on ABS-CBN and the reality tabloid talk show, Face to Face on TV5. In 2013, she co-hosts The Singing Bee with Roderick Paulate.[1][2] In 2016, Perez is set to be one of the main host of It's Showtime on ABS-CBN to make her comeback as a noontime show host.
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Amy Perez in 2015 | |
Born | Maria Armida Parale Perez September 5, 1969 |
Occupation | Host, actress |
Years active | 1986–present |
Agent | RPN (1986–1990) ABS-CBN (1986–2010; 2013–present) GMA Network (2002–2004) TV5 (2004; 2010–2013) Backroom Inc. (2006–present) |
Children | 3 |
Career
Perez' earliest big-time gig was co-hosting the noontime variety programs Family Kuarta o Kahon (1986–1990), Eat Bulaga! (1989–1995), Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1990–1995), 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995–1998), and Magandang Tanghali Bayan from 1998 until she left in 2002. After two years to quit hosting variety shows, she was chosen to be one of the hosts for the morning talk-variety show M.R.S..
As an actress, Amy Perez played a variety of roles in television and movies. She took the role of Anne in Anak ni Baby Ama and also appeared in Flavor of the Month, starring Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno. It was in these movies that she was discovered to have much flair for comedy. Perez' performance as Helen in the Robin Padilla-starrer Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko is one of the roles for which she received critical acclaim. She also starred in Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-Ganda Ko, Palibhasa Lalake, Ipagpatawad Mo, Tigasin and Pera o Bayong (Not da TV). She appeared in television dramas like Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan in which she played the role of Mirriam, Habang Kapiling Ka as Divine Ogata and Ikaw Sa Puso Ko in 2004. Moreover, she appeared in the two episodes of Komiks in 2006: 1. Alpha Omega Girl; 2. Agua Bendita. There was also a segment entitled Kama in a horror flick directed by Jose Javier Reyes Matakot Ka sa Karma in which she took the role of Myrna. She was also a star in an episode of Love Spell, "Shoes ko po, Shoes ko Day!" just last 2007 and she was a character in I've Fallen for You, which she played Ninang Beth.
Personal life
Perez and musician Brix Ferraris have a son named Adi. She is a cousin of veteran actress Lorna Tolentino. She filed for annulment from Ferraris but was denied by the Supreme Court.[3] Perez then met her current partner, radio host Carlo Castillo (younger brother of GMA News reporter and anchor, Cedric Castillo). They have a son together born in 2008.[4] In 2012, Perez was confirmed to be 3 months pregnant, her second child to Castillo, and she confirmed that she was to take a 1-year leave from Face to Face.[5]
Filmography
TV shows
Year | Title | Role |
2020–present | Sakto | Herself / Main Host |
2016–present | It's Showtime | Herself / Additional Main Host |
2013–2015 | The Singing Bee | Herself / Host |
2013–2020 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself / Host |
2012–2013 | Good Morning Club | Herself / Host |
Ang Latest | ||
2010–2012 | Sapul sa Singko | |
Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face | Herself / Host | |
2010–2011 | Juicy! | Herself / Guest Panelists |
2010–2013 | Face to Face | Herself / Host |
2009 | Only You | Emily |
2006 | Gulong ng Palad | Lorraine Pineda |
Love Spell: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes Ko Day! | Various | |
2006–2010 | Kabuhayang Swak na Swak | Herself / Host |
2005 | M.R.S. | |
2004–2005 | Diretsahan | |
2004 | Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa | Maruba |
Ikaw sa Puso Ko | Various | |
2002–2003 | Habang Kapiling Ka | Divine Ogata |
2001 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Mirriam |
1998–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Herself / Host |
1995–1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | |
1990–1995 | Sa Linggo nAPO Sila | |
1987–1988 | Kalatog Pinggan | Herself / Co-Host |
Palibhasa Lalake | Amy / Amelia | |
1988–1995 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Co-Host |
1986–1990 | Family Kuarta o Kahon | Herself / Co-Host |
Movies
- Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako (2012) - Ina Magenta
- Enteng Ng Ina Mo (2011) - Ina Magenta
- Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote (2010) - Ina Magenta
- I've Fallen for You (2007) - Ninang Beth
- Matakot ka sa karma (2006) - Myrna
- Pera o bayong (Not da TV) (2000) - Lola/Host
- Tigasin (1999)
- Batang-X (1995)
- Oo na sige na (1994) - Nina Bermudez
- Nag-iisang bituin (1994)
- Darna (1991)
- Kaputol ng Isang Awit (1991) - Margaux Vicencio
- Ipagpatawad mo (1991)
- Petrang Kabayo 2: Anong ganda mo! Mukha kang kabayo (1990) - Marianne
- Sa Diyos lang ako susuko (1990) - Helen
- Flavor of the Month (1990)
- Anak ni Baby Ama (1990)
- Bobocop (1987)
- Jack & Jill (1987) - Bridesmaid
- Campus Beat (1984) - Annie
Radio shows
- Sakto (DZMM) (2014–2020) (co-host with Marc Logan "2014-2018"; now co-hosted with Kuya Kim Atienza "2018-2020")
- A.M.Y. (About Me & You) (DZMM) (2006-2010)
- Amy Perez on Radio Romance 101.9 (101.9 Radio Romance now MOR 101.9) (1989-1991)
References
- 'Singing Bee' returns next month on ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved on 2017-06-27.
- Amy Perez welcomes 'Singing Bee' new timeslot. ABS-CBN News (2014-02-19). Retrieved on 2017-06-27.
- SC: Amy and Brix Still Married Archived September 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- Actress-host Amy Perez gives birth to baby boy!. Pep.ph. Retrieved on 2017-06-27.
- Amy Perez takes maternity leave from ‘Face-to-Face’ | Entertainment News – InterAksyon.com Archived 2012-07-08 at the Wayback Machine