Nikki Valdez

Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez Garcia (born January 25, 1981) is a Filipino actress and singer.

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Valdez, the birth surname or paternal family name is Garcia.
Nikki Valdez
Born
Maria Alinica Valdez

(1981-01-25) January 25, 1981
San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines
OccupationActress, singer, TV personality
Years active1993–present
AgentStar Magic (1993–present)
ABS-CBN
(1993–present)
Spouse(s)
  • Christopher Lina
    ​
    ​
    (m. 2007; div. 2011)​
  • Luis Garcia
    ​
    (m. 2018)​
Children1

Career

In the music scene she was known for a ballad called "Meron Ba?", for the soundtrack of G-Mik the Movie and Trip the Movie (2002), and starred in the lead role for F.L.A.M.E.S (1996-2002) TV series. Valdez making her comeback to daytime television in the second installment of Precious Hearts Romances offering with Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin after her last role in Walang Kapalit in 2007. She worked with Kaye Abad and fellow newcomer Guji Lorenzana in Precious Hearts Romances third installment Somewhere in My Heart as Amanda in 2009.

In 2010, appeared in Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? and co-starred with John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin in the second book and second season of the successful TV series Imortal.

In 2012, she worked along with Star Magic alumni and ABS-CBN actors Shaina Magdayao and Jake Cuenca and along again with Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? co-star Bangs Garcia in the top rated afternoon soap Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo.

Personal life

Valdez had been married to Filipino Canadian Christopher Lina from 2007 to 2011. They had been a relationship since 2002, before marrying at a civil ceremony in Canada on February 14, 2007. Valdez and Lina also had a Christian wedding in Makati on July 7, 2007.[1] Following their marriage, she relocated with her husband to Toronto, where they had a daughter. Their daughter was born with a birth defect called symbrachydactyly.[2] Valdez and Lina separated in 2009. She has since moved back to the Philippines following the separation. In an interview, Valdez cited the intervention of a third party in their marriage for their separation.[3] Their divorce was finalized by a Canadian court in 2011. However, their Christian wedding in the Philippines has yet to be annulled.[4]

Following her divorce with Lina, Valdez had been in a longtime relationship with ABS-CBN sales executive[5] Luis Garcia since 2014. During their third anniversary in 2017, Garcia proposed to her while on a vacation in Vigan.[1] The two married at a private ceremony in Hong Kong on August 18, 2018.[6]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes Source
1993-02 Home Along Da Riles Becky Kosme
1997–present ASAP Co-host/Performer
1999 Gimik Jek-jek
2001 Kasaysayan TV Herself As VJ-AP [7]
2003 Okey, Fine! Whatever! Camilla [8][9]
2003–04 Basta't Kasama Kita Alex
2003-04 Ang Tanging Ina Getrudis "Tudis" Macaspac
2005 Okey, Fine! 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! Camilla
2006 Okey, Fine! OK Fine, Oh Yes! Camilla
2007 Walang Kapalit Recy [8]
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin Vicky
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart Amanda
2010 Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? Lizette
2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Colby
2010 Midnight DJ Sita
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Emily Episode: "T-shirt"
2010 Imortal Lydia
2011Maalaala Mo KayaRosarioEpisode: "Tulay"
2011Maalaala Mo KayaMaricel MataEpisode: "Tap Dancing Shoes"
2012Kung Ako'y Iiwan MoJoy
2012It's ShowtimeHerselfGuest judge
2012WansapanataymTanyaEpisode: "Da Revengers"
2012WansapanataymAnalieEpisode: "Ang Kulay ng Pasko"
2013WansapanataymDoctor MelendezEpisode: "Finding Nilo"
2013Maalaala Mo KayaIndayEpisode: "Heels"
2014WansapanataymOdette AgustinEpisode: "Enchanted House"
2014Maalaala Mo KayaEdenEpisode: "Manika"
2014Sana Bukas pa ang KahaponRocky Gomez
2014Ipaglaban Mo!IbingEpisode: "Ang Pangako Mo Sa Akin"
2015FlordelizaFlorida's friend
2015Pablo S. Gomez's Inday BoteMimi
2015Maalaala Mo KayaLucyEpisode: "Banana Cue"
2015Ipaglaban Mo!ConnieEpisode: "Akin ang Anak Mo"
2015And I Love You SoMaureen Jimenez-Santiago
2016The Story Of UsMaritess Garcia
2016FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoAnalynne Canlaon
2016Ipaglaban Mo!SuzetteEpisode: "Kasambahay"
2016WansapanataymYeye AcostaEpisode: "Tikboyong"
2017WansapanataymAudrinaEpisode: "My Hair Lady"
2017La Luna SangreLydia
2017Ipaglaban Mo!Lenie JulianoEpisode: "Ampon"
2018Sana Dalawa ang PusoKimberly "Kim" Torres
2018Ipaglaban Mo!MyrnaEpisode: "Uliran"
2019Maalaala Mo KayaAnnaEpisode: "Rattle"
2019Ipaglaban Mo!AprilEpisode: "Kalaguyo"
2020A Soldier's HeartFatima Alhuraji
2020Bagong UmagaMonica Magbanua

Film
Year Title Role Notes Source
1998 Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-Ibig Joyce
1998 Nagbibinata Raqui [10]
1998 Kay Tagal kang Hinintay Rina
1999 Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal Sally
1999 Hey Babe Queenie
2000 Tunay na Mahal
2002 Got 2 Believe Karen [11]
2002 Jologs Iza's friend [11]
2002 Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse May
2003 Ang Tanging Ina Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio [11]
2003 Malikmata Melody
2004 Now That I Have You Stefi
2004 Bcuz of U Margie
2006 D'Lucky Ones! Thea
2009 In My Life Mia
2010 Babe, I Love You Chrissy [12]
2010 Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na 'To!) Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio
2011 Forever And A Day Steph
2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Mila
2011 The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin Lucresia Alcantara
2011 Enteng Ng Ina Mo Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio
2012 The Healing (film) Lani
2013 Bromance: My Brother's Romance Britney
2013 Tuhog Faith
2013 Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki Samantha
2014 Once A Princess Myrna
2014 Moron 5.2: The Transformation Marife
2015 The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Lucresia Alcantara
2016 Always Be My Maybe Tintin's sister
2016 That Thing Called Tanga Na Glenda
2018Sin IslandJobelle
2019 Open
2019 Isa Pa with Feelings

References
  1. Siazon, Rachelle (August 18, 2018). "Nikki Valdez to wed non-showbiz boyfriend in Hong Kong today". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  2. Santos, Rhea (July 13, 2019). "Nikki Valdez talks about her daughter's special condition". Push. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  3. "Nikki Valdez admits 3rd party caused failed marriage". ABS-CBN News. October 27, 2011. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  4. Cruz, Marinel (October 5, 2011). "Nikki opens up after breakup". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  5. Serato, Arniel (July 17, 2020). "Nikki Valdez worries about husband Luis Garcia's job amid ABS-CBN mass layoff". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  6. Sun, Cherry (August 19, 2018). "MUST-SEE: Nikki Valdez marries non-showbiz beau in Hong Kong". GMA Network. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  7. Ep 2: Ang Batayang Heograpikal ng Pilipinas (Part 1)(KTV). YouTube. October 27, 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  8. Bonifacio, Julie (8 May 2007). "Nikki-Valdez Gives Details About Her Wedding Entourage". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Celeb Life/Weddings. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
  9. Valle, Jocelyn (29 June 2002). "The Girls of 'OK Fine, Whatever' just Wanna have Fun". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 October 2016 – via Google News.
  10. Bautista, Mary Ann A. (4 November 2000). "At Home with Nikki Valdez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 October 2016 – via Google News.
  11. "Nikki Valdez does Concert Tour for Religious Group". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 8 June 2002. Retrieved 12 October 2016 – via Google News.
  12. Orosa, Rosalinda L. (29 March 2010). "Sam, Anne Team up in Babe, I Love You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 22 September 2018.


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