Nikki Valdez
Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipina actress and singer.
Nikki Valdez | |
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| Born | Maria Alinica Valdez January 25, 1979 San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (1993–present) |
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| Children | 1 |
Career
In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of G-Mik the Movie and Trip the Movie (2002), and for starring in the lead role in the F.L.A.M.E.S (1996–2002) TV series. Valdez made her comeback to daytime television in the second installment of Precious Hearts Romances, titled Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin, after her last role in Walang Kapalit in 2007. She later 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, Valdez 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 alongside Star Magic alumni and ABS-CBN actors Shaina Magdayao and Jake Cuenca and again with Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? co-star Bangs Garcia in the top-rated afternoon soap Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo.
Personal life
Valdez was married to Filipino Canadian Christopher Lina from 2007 to 2011. They had been together since 2002 and were married in Canada through a civil union on February 14, 2007, and in 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 as the reason 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 relationship with ABS-CBN sales executive[5] Luis Garcia since 2014. During their relationship's third anniversary in 2017, Garcia proposed to her while on vacation in Vigan.[1] The two married at a private ceremony in Hong Kong on August 18, 2018.[6]
Filmography
Television/Digital
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 1993-02 | Home Along Da Riles | Becky Kosme | ||
| 1997–present | ASAP | Co-host/Performer | ||
| 1998-1999 | Gimik | Jek-jek | ||
| 2001 | Kasaysayan TV | Herself | As VJ-AP | [7] |
| !Oka Tokat | young Eleanor / Sally | Episode: "Forest Fright" | ||
| 2003 | Okey, Fine! Whatever! | Camilla | [8][9] | |
| 2003–04 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Alex | ||
| 2003-05 | 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 | ||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart | Amanda | |||
| 2010 | Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? | Lizette | ||
| Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Colby | |||
| Midnight DJ | Sita | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Emily | Episode: "T-shirt" | ||
| Imortal | Lydia | |||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rosario | Episode: "Tulay" | |
| Maricel Mata | Episode: "Tap Dancing Shoes" | |||
| 2012 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Joy | ||
| It's Showtime | Herself | Guest judge | ||
| Wansapanataym | Tanya | Episode: "Da Revengers" | ||
| Analie | Episode: "Ang Kulay ng Pasko" | |||
| 2013 | Doctor Melendez | Episode: "Finding Nilo" | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Inday | Episode: "Heels" | ||
| 2014 | Wansapanataym | Odette Agustin | Episode: "Enchanted House" | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Eden | Episode: "Manika" | ||
| Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Rocky Gomez | |||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Ibing | Episode: "Ang Pangako Mo Sa Akin" | ||
| 2015 | Flordeliza | Florida's friend | ||
| Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote | Mimi | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lucy | Episode: "Banana Cue" | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Connie | Episode: "Akin ang Anak Mo" | ||
| And I Love You So | Maureen Jimenez-Santiago | |||
| 2016 | The Story Of Us | Maritess Garcia | ||
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Analynne Canlaon | |||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Suzette | Episode: "Kasambahay" | ||
| Wansapanataym | Yeye Acosta | Episode: "Tikboyong" | ||
| 2017 | Audrina | Episode: "My Hair Lady" | ||
| La Luna Sangre | Lydia | |||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Lenie Juliano | Episode: "Ampon" | ||
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Kimberly "Kim" Torres | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Myrna | Episode: "Uliran" | ||
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Anna | Episode: "Rattle" | |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | April | Episode: "Kalaguyo" | ||
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | Fatima Alhuraji | ||
| Bagong Umaga | Monica Magbanua | |||
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | JM Yosures's mother | Episode: "Mikropono" | |
| 2022 | Click, Like, Share | Mylene | Season 3, Episode: "Swap" | |
| Run To Me | Mami Bebot | [10] | ||
| Flower of Evil | Melanie Santos | Guest Cast / Protagonist | ||
| Barangay PIE Silog: Life Guro | Herself | Guest |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 1998 | Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-Ibig | Joyce | ||
| Nagbibinata | Raqui | [11] | ||
| Kay Tagal kang Hinintay | Rina | |||
| 1999 | Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal | Sally | ||
| Hey Babe | Queenie | |||
| 2000 | Tunay na Mahal | |||
| 2002 | Got 2 Believe | Karen | [12] | |
| Jologs | Iza's friend | [12] | ||
| Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse | May | |||
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio | [12] | |
| Malikmata | Melody | |||
| 2004 | Now That I Have You | Stefi | ||
| Bcuz of U | Margie | |||
| 2006 | D'Lucky Ones! | Thea | ||
| 2009 | In My Life | Mia | ||
| 2010 | Babe, I Love You | Chrissy | [13] | |
| Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na 'To!) | Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio | |||
| 2011 | Forever And A Day | Steph | ||
| Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Mila | |||
| The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin | Lucresia Alcantara | |||
| Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio | |||
| 2012 | The Healing (film) | Lani | ||
| 2013 | Bromance: My Brother's Romance | Britney | ||
| Tuhog | Faith | |||
| Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki | Samantha | |||
| 2014 | Once A Princess | Myrna | ||
| Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Marife | |||
| 2015 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Lucresia Alcantara | ||
| 2016 | Always Be My Maybe | Tintin's sister | ||
| That Thing Called Tanga Na | Glenda | |||
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | |||
| 2018 | Sin Island | Jobelle | ||
| 2019 | Open | |||
| Isa Pa with Feelings | Stella Navarro |
References
- ^ a b Siazon, Rachelle (August 18, 2018). "Nikki Valdez to wed non-showbiz boyfriend in Hong Kong today". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Santos, Rhea (July 13, 2019). "Nikki Valdez talks about her daughter's special condition". Push. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ "Nikki Valdez admits 3rd party caused failed marriage". ABS-CBN News. October 27, 2011. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (October 5, 2011). "Nikki opens up after breakup". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sun, Cherry (August 19, 2018). "MUST-SEE: Nikki Valdez marries non-showbiz beau in Hong Kong". GMA Network. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Ep 2: Ang Batayang Heograpikal ng Pilipinas (Part 1)(KTV). YouTube. October 27, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ a b Bonifacio, Julie (May 8, 2007). "Nikki-Valdez Gives Details About Her Wedding Entourage". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Celeb Life/Weddings. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
- ^ Valle, Jocelyn (June 29, 2002). "The Girls of 'OK Fine, Whatever' just Wanna have Fun". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 14, 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ "Meet the cast of Alexa, KD Estrada's 'Run To Me'". ABS-CBN News. March 22, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
- ^ Bautista, Mary Ann A. (November 4, 2000). "At Home with Nikki Valdez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 14, 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ a b c "Nikki Valdez does Concert Tour for Religious Group". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 8, 2002. Retrieved October 12, 2016 – via Google News.
- ^ Orosa, Rosalinda L. (March 29, 2010). "Sam, Anne Team up in Babe, I Love You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
External links
- Nikki Valdez at IMDb