Gina Alajar
Regina Alatiit, professionally known as Gina Alajar (born June 28, 1959), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Philippine film and television actress and television director.
Gina Alajar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Regina Alatiit June 28, 1959 |
| Occupation | Actress, television director |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Awards | FAMAS Award – Best Supporting Actress 1997 Malunay, Sa Pusod ng Paraiso 1991 Biktima Gawad Urian Award – Best Supporting Actress 2011 Amaya |
Career
Since appearing as a child actress in the early 1970s, Alajar has been a critically acclaimed actress. She has appeared in films such as Playgirl, Bayan Ko, Brutal, Salome, Mulanay, and has collaborated with directors such as Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, Maryo J. de los Reyes, Chito S. Roño, Gil Portes, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, her directorial work has been enhanced in the 2000s in television work for GMA Network dramas.
During 1997–2009, she has been seen mostly in television soap operas on GMA and in 2009–2010, she was seen in ABS-CBN dramas such as Kambal Sa Uma and 2010's Habang May Buhay. In 2012, she received more massive acclaim for the TV series Hiram na Puso, a comeback feat in her TV career on GMA Network.
In 2016, she came back to television in the fantasy afternoon drama Magkaibang Mundo as a main antagonist.
In 2018, she stars in the daytime drama Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka as an antagonist-protagonist role of Adelaida "Adel" Angeles.
Personal life
Alajar was part of Dulaang UP. She has three sons with Michael de Mesa, from whom she is separated: Ryan, Geoff and AJ Eigenmann.[1]
Filmography
Film
- Dark Is the Night (2017)
- The Reunion (2012) Joanne
- Mater Dolorosa (2012)
- Guni-Guni (2012) Mrs. Arevalo
- Fuchsia (2009) Nena
- Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di (I Love You) (2006)
- Batad sa Paang Palay (2006)
- Mainit Na Tubig (2006)
- Lovestruck (2005)
- Pinoy/Blonde (2005)
- Sanib (2003)
- Mano Po (2002) Gina Go
- Ang Agimat, Anting-anting ni Lolo (2002) - Clarita
- Singsing ni Lola (2002) - Esper
- Small Voices (2002) - Chayong
- Bahay ni Lola (2001)
- The Debut (2000) - Gina Mercado
- Sa Piling ng Mga Aswang (1999) - Lola Munda
- José Rizal (1998) - Saturnina Rizal
- Mother Ignacia – Ang Uliran (1998) - Mother Ignacia (younger years)
- Tatlo... Magkasalo (1998)
- Frats (1997) - Oning
- Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996)
- Dead or Alive: Arrest the King of Carnappers (1996)
- Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie (1996)
- Victim No. 1 Delia Maga: Jesus Pray For Us A Massacre in Singapore (1995) - Delia Maga
- Teenage Mama (1993)
- The Wild Cowboys (1992) - Regina Smith
- Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (1992) - Puri (segment "Ang Madre")
- Lucia (1992)
- Shake, Rattle & Roll III (1991) - Rowena (segment "Ate")
- Biktima (1991)
- Emma Salazar Case (1991)
- Kailan Ka Magiging Akin? (1991) - Shirley
- Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990)
- Fight for Us (1989) - Esper
- Babaing Hampaslupa (1988) - Desiree
- Birds of Prey (1988)
- Hiwaga sa Balete Drive (1988)
- Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (1987)
- Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1986) .... Josephine
- Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos? (1985)
- Bayan ko: My Own Country (1985) - Luz
- Bulaklak ng City Jail (1984) - Juliet
- Condemned (1984)
- Sister Stella L. (1984)
- Kaya Kong Abuting ang Langit (1984) - Nancy
- Pieta, Ikalawang Aklat (1984)
- Bukas... May Pangarap (1984) - Mering
- Ganti (1983)
- Caged Fury (1983) - Nguyet
- Moral (1982)
- Brother Ben (1982) - Lina
- Wild (1981)
- High School Scandal (1981)
- Ako ang Hari (1981)
- Playgirl (1981)
- Salome (1981) - Salome
- Caught in the Act (1981) - Rowena
- Brutal (1980) - Cynthia
- City After Dark (1980)
- Anak ng Maton (1979)
- Diborsyada (1979) - Gina
- Boy Pana (Terror ng Maynila '63) (1978)
- Malayo Man, Malapit Din (1977)
- Mahiwagang Kris (1977)
- Big J (1975)
- Cofradia (1973)
- Zoom, Zoom, Superman! (1973)
- My Little Brown Girl (1972)
- Mag-inang Ulila (1971)
- Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970)
- Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit (1970)
- Si Darna at ang Planetman (1969) .... Narda
- Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969)
- Donata (1968) .... Donata
- Kaibigan Kong Sto. Niño (1967) .... Oreng
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2020 | Prima Donnas | Sister Regina | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Sirkus | Lola Waya | |
| Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka | Doña Adelaida "Adele" Angeles | ||
| 2017 | Alaala: A Martial Law Special | Sara Ilagan | |
| Magpakailanman | Co-lead role | ||
| D' Originals | Maricar Santiago-Santos | ||
| 2016 | Magkaibang Mundo | Noreen Sandoval-Perez | |
| 2012 | Magpakailanman: "The Mirriam Castillo Story" | Mirriam Castillo | |
| Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | Herself/Mentor | ||
| Luna Blanca | Linda De Jesus | ||
| Hiram na Puso | Zeny Banaag | ||
| Valiente | Iluminada "Luming" Soledad- Valiente | TV5 | |
| 2011 | Amaya | Dian Lamitan | GMA Network |
| Machete | Elena | ||
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Trudis Liit | Lollipop "Lolly" Toledo-Ferrer | |
| Habang May Buhay | Rose Alcantara-Caparas | ABS-CBN | |
| StarStruck (season 5) | Herself/Mentor | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Felicidad "Fely" Dionisio | |
| SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Carenderia Queen | Waray | ||
| Kambal sa Uma | Celeste Miranda-Ledesma | ABS-CBN | |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin | Luisa Yumul | GMA Network |
| Joaquin Bordado | Doctora Regina | ||
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Elvira | |
| Sine Novela: Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig | Metring Velez | ||
| Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita | Corazon | ||
| 2006 | Majika | Adana | |
| Noel | --- | ||
| 2005 | Vietnam Rose | Amanda Hernandez | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Magpakailanman: "The Jennylyn Mercado Story" | Thelma | GMA Network |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Lilian Delos Santos | |
| 1997 | Mula sa Puso | Elena | ABS-CBN |
| 1994 | Bisperas ng Kasaysayan | RPN | |
| 1993 | GMA Telecine Specials | GMA Network | |
| 1992 | De Buena Pamilya | RPN | |
| 1992 | Cebu | ||
| 1988 | Evelio | Alyssa | GMA Network |
| 1980–1996 | Lovingly Yours, Helen |
As a TV director
| Year | Programs | Note | Network |
| 2019 | Prima Donnas | Director | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Onanay | Director | |
| 2017 | Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | Director | |
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Director | |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Director | |
| 2014–2015 | Yagit | Director | |
| 2014 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: Kulungan Kanlungan | Director | |
| 2013–2014 | Villa Quintana | Director | |
| 2013 | Anna KareNina | Director | |
| Unforgettable | Director | ||
| 2012 | Temptation of Wife | 2nd Unit Director | |
| Magdalena | Director | ||
| Luna Blanca | 2nd Unit Director | ||
| 2011 | Machete | Director | |
| 2010–2012 | Tween Hearts | Director | |
| 2006 | Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | Director | |
| 2005 | Tahanan: Eat Bulaga Special | Director | |
| 2003 | Narito Ang Puso Ko | Director | |
| Hawak Ko Ang Langit | Director | ||
| 1999 | Kirara, Ano Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? | Director | |
| Del Tierro | Director |
- Films:
- 2007: Angels (Angel's of Mine - GMA Films
- 2007: Shake Rattle and Roll 9:Christmas Tree
- 2009: Shake Rattle and Roll 11: Diablo
- 1992: Shake Rattle and Roll 4: Madre
- 1991: Shake Rattle and Roll 3: Ate
References
- "Family tree: Mark Gil and the celebrity Eigenmanns". ABS-CBN News. September 1, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
External links
- Gina Alajar at IMDb
