Rio Locsin
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Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve-Israel, known by her screen name Rio Locsin (born October 3, 1961), is a Filipino actress. Regarded as the "Queen of Adult Drama",[1] Locsin has starred in nearly 60 films including Bira! Darna! Bira! (1979),[2] Disgrasyada (1970), Working Girls (1979), Manila By Night (1980) and Si Baning, Si Maymay at ang Asong si Bobo (2009).
Rio Locsin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Theresa Rosario Garcia Nayve October 3, 1961 Candelaria, Quezon, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) | Padim Israel Al Tantay (separated) |
| Children | 3 |
In 2012, Locsin was inducted at the Eastwood City's Walk of Fame for her contribution to Philippine film industry.[3] She was recognized as one of the prominent sex goddesses of the late 70s.[4][5] As a seasoned actress, Locsin has garnered multiple nominations from FAMAS and Gawad Urian Awards.[6] In 2009, she bagged the "Best Supporting Actress" award at the 5th Cinema One Originals Digital Movie Film Festival.[7]
As a film actress she has starred in lead roles through the 70s 80s and 90s in the late 90s she starred in Daytime dramas such as Kadenang Kristal and Marinella in 1999-2001 and a recurring cast in Mula Sa Puso (1997-1999) she ventured in many Primetime Television dramas in 2006, she starred in more Television dramas memorably as Edad in Gulong Ng Palad remake on ABS-CBN and 2007 she starred as a antiheroine in Pangarap Na Bituin in 2007 she starred in the hit tv series Margarita as she ventured away she did more roles then ever. Her public marriage to actor Al Tantay dissolved.
Career
Locsin was launched to stardom in Regal Films' Disgrasyada (1978) which became a huge box-office hit. Since then, she was given roles which are sexy like Menor de Edad (1979), Love Affair (1979), Ina, Kapatid, Anak (1979), Rissa Jones (1979), Stepsisters (1979), Waikiki (1980), Disco Madhouse (1980), Manila by Night (1980), Unang Yakap (1980), Kambal sa Uma (1980), Kasalanan Ba (1981), among others.
She also had the privilege of transforming to Darna via the low-budgeted, poorly-directed Bira, Darna, Bira (1979) with Romnick Sarmenta as Ding. In 1982, she essayed the role of a ghost in Haplos (1982) playing support to Vilma Santos. Other memorable roles were in movies, Salawahan (1979), Working Girls (1984), Soltero (1984), Kailan Tama ang Mali? (1985), Kapag Puso ang Sinugatan (1985) and Huwag Mo kaming Isumpa (1985).
In 1981 to 1982, she top-billed an afternoon drama show over GMA-7 entitled, Hiyas.
As a commercial model, she endorsed, "San-ing" and "Lyna" medicated products, including Bax jeans during the late 70s until early 80s.
She attended Siena College in Quezon City.
Personal life
She married Al Tantay, but they separated after a few years. She remarried to a former basketball player turned Evangelical Christian pastor, Padim Israel. She has three daughters.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Breakup Playlist | Marissa David | Star Cinema and Viva Films |
| 2014 | She's Dating the Gangster | Athena Abigail's Mom | Star Cinema |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Sabel Rosales | Viva Films |
| Paano Na Kaya | Tessie Chua | Star Cinema | |
| 2006 | You Are the One | Myra Ramos-Garcia | Star Cinema |
| 2004 | Minsan Pa | Pacing | MLR Films, Inc. |
| 1999 | Bayaning 3rd World | Trinidad "Trining" Rizal | Cinema Artists Philippines |
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Nilda | Star Cinema |
| 1995 | Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa | Amelia | Star Cinema |
| 1987 | Balweg | Azon | Viva Films |
| 1986 | Working Boys | Jill | Viva Films |
| 1986 | Kailan Tama ang Mali | Helen | Viva Films |
| 1986 | Bagets Gang | Hilda Lacson | Amazaldy Film Production |
| 1984 | Working Girls | Sabel Rosales | Viva Films |
| 1982 | Haplos | Auring | APG Films |
| 1980 | Manila by Night | Bea | Regal Films |
| 1981 | Kasalanan Ba? | Elvie | Regal Films |
| 1979 | Bira, Darna, Bira! | Narda/Darna | MBM Productions |
| Kambal sa Uma | Vira and Ela | Regal Films | |
| Disgrasyada | Maria | Regal Films | |
| Ina Kapatid Anak | Erlinda | Regal Films |
Television
| Year | Title(s) | Role(s) | Type of Role(s) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2023 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Roberta Ferrer-Custodio | Supporting cast | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020–2021 | Bagong Umaga | Hilda Veradona | Supporting role | |
| 2019 | Kargo | Lola Tere | Main role | iWant |
| 2019–2020 | Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet | Tita Oya | ABS-CBN | |
| 2018 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Rosa Mapendo | ||
| Bagani | Dandan | Supporting role | ||
| 2017 | My Dear Heart | Lucing Magdangal-Estanislao | ||
| 2016 | Dolce Amore | Pilita "Taps" Ibarra | ||
| 2015 | My Faithful Husband | Carmen Fernandez | GMA Network | |
| Flordeliza | Imelda Maristela | Guest cast | ABS-CBN | |
| Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu Chinito | Malu Calasiao | Episode guest | ||
| 2014 | My Destiny | Amalia | Special participation | GMA Network |
| Ikaw Lamang | Guadalupe "Lupe" Roque-Dela Cruz | Supporting role | ABS-CBN | |
| The Legal Wife | Eloisa Santiago | |||
| 2013 | Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Pauline's mother | Guest cast | GMA Network |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalya | Carlos' mother | Episode guest | ABS-CBN | |
| 2012 | Magpakailanman: The Glaiza de Castro Story | Glaiza's mother | GMA Network | |
| Magpakailanman: The Zendee Rose Story | Jinky Tenerefe | |||
| Temptation of Wife | Minda Santos | Supporting role | ||
| Makapiling Kang Muli | Mara Silvestre-Valencia | |||
| My Beloved | Lily | Guest cast | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gayuma | Alicia | Episode guest | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Passbook | Anita | ||
| Rod Santiago's The Sisters | Socorro Santiago | Extended role / Antagonist | TV5 | |
| Pablo S. Gomez's Machete | Divina Lucero | Supporting role / Antagonist | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato | Azon | Episode guest | ABS-CBN |
| Grazilda | Matilda | Supporting role / Antagonist / Protagonist | GMA Network | |
| Claudine: Bingit Ng Kaligayahan | Elija | Episode guest | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: School Building | Belinda Cruz | ABS-CBN | ||
| Habang May Buhay | Cora Alcantara | Supporting role | ||
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lubid | Jerome's Mother | Episode guest | |
| Kambal sa Uma | Milagros Perea | Supporting role | ||
| Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba | Rhodora Legazpi | Episode guest | ||
| 2008 | Sineserye Presents: Maligno | Selya Cortez | Guest cast | |
| 2007 | Pangarap na Bituin | Lena Ramirez | Main role / Antagonist | |
| Margarita | Adora Trinidad | Main role | ||
| Boys Nxt Door | Nanay Myrna | Extended role | GMA Network | |
| 2006 | Crazy for You | Melba | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Virgie | Episode guest | ||
| Gulong ng Palad | Caridad "Idad" Santos | Supporting role | ||
| 2004 | Mangarap Ka | Jacqueline Catacutan Carter | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Unan | Dr. Perla Postigo | Episode guest | |
| Buttercup | Elsa | Supporting role | ||
| Maynila | Various | Episode guest | GMA Network | |
| 2002 | Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw | Citas Almendras | Supporting role | |
| 1999–2001 | Marinella | Katrina Rodriguez-Villareal | Main role / Antagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Corazon Bermudez-Rodrigo | Supporting role | |
| 1987–1989 | Sitak ni Jack | IBC |
References
- ^ "Rio Locsin remembers classic films with acclaimed directors". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ Brosas, Alex (August 11, 2022). "Rio Locsin reminisces about 'Darna' role in decades past". Inquirer Lifestyle. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ "Kuya Germs' Walk of Fame (Year 7) honorees". www.philstar.com. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ de Guzman, Nicai (May 18, 2018). "Yesterday's "Bomba Stars" Have Become Today's Serious Actresses". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ "Rio Locsin discourages daughters from entering showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ "55th FAMAS Awards Night to take place on November 25". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ "Cinema One Originals 2009 winners bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
External links
- Rio Locsin at IMDb