Bangs Garcia
Valerie "Bangs" Pablo Garcia-Birchmore (born May 26, 1987) is a Filipino model and actress.
Early life and education
Garcia attended Ateneo de Davao University[3], where she was part of the university's theater and dance groups. While studying for a Nursing degree, she participated in the Mindanao-wide talent search Campus Idols, in 2004, and was awarded a co-hosting stint in ABS-CBN Davao's local variety show KSP: Kapamilya Sabado Party.[4]
Career
In 2005, upon the invitation of Close-Up, who was a major sponsor of Campus Idols; Garcia joined ABS-CBN's Close-Up To Fame talent search, where she finished a runner-up. In the same year, she appeared as the best friend of Cindy Kurleto's Greta in Daddy Di Do Du.[4] She also auditioned for Let's Go! and the first teen-edition of Pinoy Big Brother, eventually choosing the sitcom over the reality show.[4]
Garcia was a series regular on Let's Go! and its final season, renamed Gokada Go![5], where she played the emo chick Bangs. Originally credited using her real name, her character in the sitcom eventually gave birth to her screen name.[5]
In 2009, Garcia played leading lady to Jake Cuenca's titular Palos and appeared in TV shows Katorse and Kambal sa Uma[5] and in films Marino and Shake, Rattle & Roll XI.[6]
In the second season of Midnight DJ, she portrayed Samantha "Samgirl"—introduced as the Midnight DJ team's researcher, resident psychic[7] and romantic interest to Oyo Sotto's Samboy—Garcia had to leave show upon landing a lead role in Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?, taking over Roxanne Guinoo.[8]
She appeared in the horror films Bulong and Segunda Mano, both in 2011,[9] and was awarded Best Supporting Actress in the 2011 PASADO Awards for her performance in latter film.[3]
Garcia played the titular character in the period drama psychological thriller Lauriana in 2013 and was awarded Best Actress in the PASADO Awards following year.[10]
Personal life
Garcia is married to Lloyd Birchmore[11], together they have two daughters Amelia[12] and Isabella.[2]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | KSP: Kapamilya Sabado Party | Herself ― host | Credited as "Val Garcia" | |
| 2005-06 | Let's Go! | Bangs | Credited as "Valerie Garcia" | [13] |
| 2007 | Your Song | Angie | Episode: "What Are the Chances" | |
| 2007 | Lastikman | Angie | Credited as "Valerie Garcia" | |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Sheila | Episode: "Cellphone" | |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Laura's cousin | Episode: "Larawan" | |
| 2007 | Gokada Go! | Bangs | ||
| 2008 | Palos | Sylvia | [14] | |
| 2009 | Kambal sa Uma | Ynez Ocampo | ||
| 2009 | Katorse | Shakira | ||
| 2009-10 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart | Arlyn Peralta | ||
| 2010 | Midnight DJ | Samgirl | [7] | |
| 2010 | Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | Carmela | ||
| 2010-11 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Diana Montero | ||
| 2012 | Hiyas | Salve | ||
| 2012 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Mia Pedroso | [14] | |
| 2012-13 | Luv U | Jessica Casimsiman | ||
| 2014 | The Legal Wife | Young Sandra de Villa | ||
| 2014 | Dyesebel | Prinsesa Coralia | ||
| 2015 | Mac & Chiz | Apple | ||
| 2016 | Ang Panday | Ida / Venus Virus |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sponge Cola: Movie | Videostore Dream Girl | Video short | |
| 2009 | Marino | Aya | ||
| 2009 | Shake Rattle & Roll XI | Chari | Segment: "Lamanglupa" | |
| 2010 | Cinco | Rowena | Segment: "Puso" | [5] |
| 2011 | Bulong | Ellen | ||
| 2011 | Segunda Mano | Anna | [10][9] | |
| 2012 | Posas | Grace Resuello | ||
| 2012 | The Reunion | Shirley | ||
| 2012 | Migrante | [15] | ||
| 2012 | Coming Soon | |||
| 2013 | Burgos | [15] | ||
| 2013 | Lauriana | Lauriana | [16][10] | |
| 2013 | Sabine | Sabine | [6] | |
| 2014 | So It's You | Rose | ||
| 2015 | Baka Siguro Yata | Melissa | Credited as "Valerie "Bangs" Garcia" | [17] |
| 2015 | No Boyfriend Since Birth | Hannah | ||
| 2015 | Manila's Finest | |||
| 2015 | El Brujo | [6] | ||
| 2016 | Dukot | Girlie |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Organization | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Segunda Mano | PASADO Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [3] |
| 2014 | Lauriana | Best Actress | Won | [10] | |
| 2015 | Baka Siguro Yata | Cinema One Originals | Best Actress | Nominated | [18] |
References
- ^ "Bangs Garcia Marks 33rd Birthday with a Bang!". One Music Philippines. 26 May 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ a b Parungao, Regina Mae (22 July 2020). "Bangs Garcia Gives Birth to Second Baby". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Calderon, Ricky L (6 September 2013). "Bangs Garcia Braves First Title Role". The Freeman. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ a b c Sallan, Edwin P. (17 July 2010). "She Bangs". Woman Today.
- ^ a b c d Balbuena, Vanessa A. (17 July 2010). "Bangs Garcia: Living Wisely". The Freeman. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Lo, Ricky (2 September 2013). "Body Talk with Bangs Garcia". Funfare. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ a b Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (2008-02-22). "Midnight DJ Aims To Connect The Living With The Dead". Entertainment Guide/Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2009-07-13.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (25 February 2010). "Happy for Roxanne". At Large. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b Jimenez-David, Rina (7 January 2011). "Second-Hand Haunting". At Large. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Lauriana Winner at 16th PASADO Awards". The Philippine Star. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (27 January 2017). "WATCH: Sexy Actress Bangs Garcia's Third Wedding in Boracay Will Leave You in Tears". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
- ^ "Bangs Garcia is Now a Mom!". GMA News Online. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Adriano, Pamela (25 October 2020). "Unforgettable Kapamilya Barkada Series That We All Loved Through the Years". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Bangs Garcia Cries, Fears Losing Brother". ABS-CBN News. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (13 July 2013). "Bangs Garcia at Her Most Daring". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Cu-Unjieng, Philip (19 September 2013). "Film Review: Lauriana Love, Lust and the Suspicion of Murder". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ Santiago, Katrina Stuart (28 November 2015). "A Review of 'Baka Siguro Yata'". The Manila Times. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky L. (17 November 2015). "Cinema One Originals 2015 Winner". BusinessMirror. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
External links
- Bangs Garcia at IMDb