Arci Muñoz

Ramona Cecilia "Arci" Datuin Muñoz (born 12 January 1989) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the vocalist of the Filipino rock band Philia.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Muñoz and the second or maternal family name is Datuin.
Arci Muñoz
Born
Ramona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz

(1989-01-12) 12 January 1989
Quezon City, Philippines
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines
OccupationActress, singer
Years active2005–present
AgentGMA Artist Center
(2005–2010)
Talent5
(2010–2012)
Viva Artists Agency
(2012–2016)
ABS-CBN Entertainment
(2014–present)
Star Magic
(2017–present)
Military career
Allegiance Philippines
Service/branch Philippine Air Force
Years of service2020–present
RankSergeant

Career

Muñoz entered the entertainment industry through the third season of the reality talent show, StarStruck in 2005. After StarStruck, she appeared in several television shows on GMA and TV5, and in 2008, she represented the Philippines in the third annual Asia Super Model Contest.[2]

Before gaining the leading lady status, Arci Munoz played some evil villain and cunning roles in Princess Charming (2007), Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso (2007), Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (2007), and Maging Akin Ka Lamang (2008).

Later in 2009, Arci played the main antagonist role of Donna Benitez in Ngayon at Kailanman. Donna is the obsessive girlfriend of Edwin (played by JC de Vera) who will do everything for him even committing murder, kidnapping, and vile schemes.

In 2010, she appeared as the Melanie Tecson, a recurring antagonist in Langit sa Piling Mo.

In 2011, she appeared again as the main antagonist of My Driver Sweet Lover as the evil scheming Monique and pulls everything to steal Rocky (played by JC de Vera) from Gabrielle.

In 2012, she started as felina in the hit show Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa. This was her first lead role.

Since then, she became a leading actress in TV5 and ABS-CBN. In 27 April 2013, Muñoz's band Philia played at Pulp Summer Slam 13:"Til Death Do Us Part".

Muñoz transferred to ABS-CBN in September 2014 and is cast as one of the main stars of Pasion de Amor.[1][3]

On July 17, 2020, it was announced that Muñoz is joining the series on the upcoming Kapamilya Channel's Walang Hanggang Paalam, after Julia Montes and Nadine Lustre are backed out.[4]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Source
2005–06 StarStruck Herself / Contestant
2006 Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat Chantal
2006–07 Bakekang Nicole [5]
2007 Princess Charming Pamela
Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso Claire
2007–08 Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Amasonang Puti / Stacy
2008 Maging Akin Ka Lamang Olive Paruel
Ako si Kim Samsoon Lourdes
2008–09 Saan Darating Ang Umaga Bianca
2009 SRO Cinemaserye Annie (Episode: "Ganti ng Puso")
Maynila Ruby (Episode: "Death, Be Not Proud")
Ngayon at Kailanman Donna Benitez
2009–10 StarStruck V Herself / Contestant
2010 Diva Natalie
Langit sa Piling Mo Melanie Tescon
Face to Face Monique Barrinuevo (Segment: "Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face")
My Driver Sweet Lover Monique
2010–11 Midnight DJ Various roles
2011 Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Vanessa
Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak Dahlia Flores / Carnation
2012–13 Lokomoko Herself
2012 Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa Felina [6]
Pidol's Wonderland Various roles
Wil Time Bigtime Herself
2013 Wowowillie Herself
Undercover Julia Velasco
2015–present ASAP Herself / Performer
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Lara (Episode: "Spaghetti")
Ipaglaban Mo Lucy (Episode: "Pagmamahalang Hinadlangan")
2015–16 Pasión De Amor Norma Elizondo [1][3]
2016–17 Magpahanggang Wakas Aryann Castillo [1]
2017 Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Alexandra 'Alex' Flores
2018 Since I Found You Daniella 'Dani' Cobarrubias
I Can See Your Voice PH Herself/Guest Singer
2019 Jhon En Martian Princess 223 / Martina
Ipaglaban Mo: Taiwan Baby
2019–2020 Pamilya Ko Elizabeth "Betty" Palisoc
2020–present It's Showtime Herself/Guest/Co-Host
2020 Walang Hanggang Paalam Sam Agoncillo
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya Karla Bonifacio (Episode: "Tattoo")

Movies
YearTitleRoleCompany
2020Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano StoryJhermelyn (voice)Rocketsheep Studio
2019 Isa Pa with Feelings Annica Black Sheep,

APT Entertainment

OpenRomeBlack Sheep, T-Rex Entertainment
Last Fool ShowMayessa DominguezStar Cinema, N2 Productions
2017Can We Still Be Friends?SamStar Cinema
Extra ServiceAurora/KapitanaStar Cinema, Skylight Films
2016Camp SawiGwenViva Films
Always Be My MaybeKristina 'Tintin' ParaisoStar Cinema
2015A Second ChanceAra Cervantes
Etiquette for MistressesAmanda
Felix ManaloTomasa SereneoViva Films
2013The Fighting ChefsSexy Chef

References
  1. "Arci Munoz: The Rockstar Actress". Entertainment. ABS-CBN.com. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  2. "Arci Muñoz". Entertainment. viva.com.ph. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  3. "Arci Muñoz back to acting after one-year break". The Philippine Star. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  4. "Actresses who backed out of major teleserye roles". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  5. "Bakekang – Cast", igma.tv, n.d. Accessed last 6 March 2007.
  6. Felina, makikilala na ngayong Lunes ng hapon sa TV5 Archived 6 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.tv5.com.ph 24 February 2012
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