Chai Fonacier
Chai Fonacier (born December 25, 1986) is a Filipina actress, singer, writer and songwriter.
Chai Fonacier | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 25, 1986 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer, singer, songwriter |
Career
Music
Fonancier was a contestant of the first season of Pinoy Dream Academy.[2] She was also a part of the defunct Cebu-based trip hop trio Womb with Anthony Uy and Fender Figuera.[3]
Acting
Fonacier won her first Best Supporting Actress award in the 11th Sinulog Film Festival for her performance in Ara Chawdhury's short film Operation Prutas in 2015.[4][5] Later in the same year, she appeared in the Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival entry Miss Bulalacao and won the Best Supporting Actress award.[6]
In 2016, Fonacier appeared in the film Pauwi Na.[2] For her performance in Patay na si Hesus, Fonacier was awarded Best Supporting Actress in the 35th Luna Awards.[1]
In 2018, Fonacier appeared in the film Asuang.[7] She also appeared in Halik and Wansapanataym's Switch be with You miniseries, both running from 2018 to 2019.
In 2019, she appeared in the films Born Beautiful and Sakaling Maging Tayo.[8] Later in the same year, she would reprise her role in the TV adaptation of Born Beautiful.
Personal life
Fonacier identifies as cisgender and mostly straight.[2]
She speaks English, Tagalog, Cebuano and Hiligaynon.[1]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pinoy Dream Academy | Herself — Contestant | Season 1 | [2] |
| 2018–2019 | Halik | Chari Ortiz | [9][10] | |
| 2018–2019 | Wansapanataym | Upeng Atay-atayan | Miniseries: "Switch be with You" | |
| 2019 | Born Beautiful | Percival | Episode: "Tarantulala Sa'yo" | |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Gina | Episode: "Paninira" | |
| 2021–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Cheche | Season 9 | [11] |
| 2022–present | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Lucia | [12] |
Film
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Operation Prutas | Sinulog Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [6] |
| Miss Bulalacao | Cinema One Originals Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [6] | |
| 2017 | Patay na si Hesus | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Nominated | |
| Young Critics Circle Awards | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role[a] | Nominated | |||
| Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [1] | ||
| 2018 | "Kun Di Pa Lang Ko Buang" | Cebu Siloy Music Awards | Best Vocal Performance — Female | Nominated | [15] |
| Respeto | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |||
| FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |||
| Asuang | Cinema One Originals Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
Notes
- ^ Shared with the cast of Patay na si Hesus.
References
- ^ a b c d e f Gallaga, Wanggo (2017-11-24). "Chai Fonacier Flourishes in the New and Unknown". Young Star. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- ^ a b c d "Chai Fonacier: 'I Believe Comedy Saves Lives'". InterAksyon. The Philippine Star. 2017-08-17. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
- ^ Escandor, Fiona Patricia S. (2014-02-28). "Womb". SunStar Weekend. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- ^ a b Catan, Patricia May P. (2017-10-16). "The Many Characters of Chai". SunStar Cebu. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- ^ a b Cajegas, Orly J. (2015-03-08). "Ara Chawdhury Breaking the Mold". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- ^ a b c d Padayhag, Michelle Joy L. (2017-08-27). "Chai Fonacier Wins Best Supporting Actress". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- ^ a b Tayting, Desa. "Cinema One Originals 2018 Has All the Right Feels". StarStudio. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- ^ a b c d "Cebu's Cool Spots, According to Chai Fonacier". GMA News Online. 2019-01-19. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
- ^ "'Halik' Primetime's Most Daring Drama". Manila Standard. 2018-08-12. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
- ^ "Pictorial Photos: Chai Fonacier Bilang si Chari sa 'Halik'". ABS-CBN Corporation. 2018-08-07. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
- ^ "[Only IN Hollywood] Dolly, Sol, and now Chai Fonacier – a great year for Pinoy actors in European cinema". RAPPLER. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. (29 November 2022). "Salome introduced, Padre Salvi finally meets Klay in 'Maria Clara at Ibarra'". Philstar.com. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Domingo, Gay Ace (2017-08-17). "'Patay na si Hesus' Lives Up to the Hype". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
- ^ Hawson, Fred (December 4, 2022). "Movie review: Pinoy actors shine in 'Nocebo,' 'To the North'". ABS CBN News. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ Libre, Mel (19 May 2018). "Siloy Winners". Seriously Now. SunStar. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
External links
- Chai Fonacier at IMDb