Erika Padilla
Born
Erika Padilla

(1986-11-22) November 22, 1986 (age 37)
Marikina, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma materAteneo de Manila University
Occupation(s)Actress, TV host, sideline reporter
Years active2008–present
AgentStar Magic (2008–2011)
Spouse
Jeffrey Cariaso
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(m. 2017)​
Children2

Erika Padilla (born November 22, 1986) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and sideline reporter.

Early life

Padilla's father is General Ricardo Ilagan Padilla, a former regional director of Region 4 Calabarzon and the incumbent Mayor of Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. Her mother is a businesswoman and a former dancer and singer.[1][2]

Career

In 2008, Padilla joined the Miss Bikini Philippines pageant where she won the Miss Photogenic award. She and the other contestants of the pageant made a guest appearance on the TV show Wowowee. In the show, she met Johnny Manahan, who offered her to audition for Star Magic.[1] Before signing up with Star Magic, and eventually launching as a member of Star Magic Batch 16, Padilla did several modelling stints. She was part of Metro magazine's top 10 models in the Philippines.[3]

Padilla appeared as a court side reporter for the PBA on TV5, her first project outside the Kapamilya network. She was the backstage host of Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman. She also played supporting roles in some of the network's shows. She still appeared in ABS-CBN shows like A Beautiful Affair and Maria Mercedes.

She is currently a freelance actress/television host signed to Vidanes Artist Management.

In 2014, she joined GMA Network for the first time and appeared in Kambal Sirena and Ang Lihim ni Annasandra.

After doing projects with GMA Network, she played Betty Mae Versales in the 2015 version of Pangako Sa 'Yo aired on ABS-CBN. The show ran from May 2015 to February 2016.

During 2016, she returned to GMA Network as part of the rom-com - drama series, Juan Happy Love Story.

As of 2017, Padilla is currently seen on ABS-CBN shows and programs.

Personal life

Padilla is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where she studied political science.[1]

Padilla is currently engaged to Alaska Aces coach and former Philippine Basketball Association player Jeff Cariaso.[4] Padilla gave birth to her son on September 7, 2017.[5]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2009 I Love Betty La Fea Herself / Ecomodel Cameo
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Series Jennifer
2009 Dahil May Isang Ikaw Jannelle Paez
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart Amy [6]
2010 Habang May Buhay Michiko Special Participation
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Diane
Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? Jenny
Maalaala Mo Kaya Rosa Episode: "Gitara"
2010—11 Imortal Miriam Villamor
2011 Iskul Bukol Joseph Dizon
Reputasyon Precious
Maria la del Barrio Liz
2011—12 The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto Erika
2011—17 PBA on Sports5 Herself Courtside reporter [4][7]
2012 A Beautiful Affair Dr. Trina Cawagas
2013 Kidlat Chichi
Maria Mercedes Lou [8]
Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman Herself - Erika Kalurka [9]
2014 Kambal Sirena Gigi
Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangalawang Bukas Wife of Jose Manalo
Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Rebecca "Becca" Sanchez
2015—16 Pangako Sa 'Yo Betty Mae Verseles [10][11]
2016 Juan Happy Love Story Joy [4]
2017 A Love to Last Melissa
2018 La Luna Sangre Miriam Villamor
Ngayon at Kailanman Mariel Saavedra
2019 Honey My Love So Sweet

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2010 Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Nora
2011 Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay Special appearance
Segunda Mano Ivan's stepmother
Enteng ng Ina Mo Nora
2013 My Little Bossings Leni
She's the One Jessie
2015 Must Date the Playboy Joy
2016 The Achy Breaky Hearts Maxie [12]
2017 Can We Still Be Friends
2019 The Annulment [13][14][15]

References

  1. ^ a b c Bonifacio, Julie (8 September 2008). "Meet Two More Members of Star Magic Batch 16". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  2. ^ Gonzales, Gelo (18 June 2014). "Erika Padilla - FHM Cover Girl June 2014". FHM.
  3. ^ Erece, Dino (3 August 2008). "Star-Magic Introduces 20 New Showbiz Hopefuls". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 15 September 2008. Retrieved 12 September 2009.
  4. ^ a b c "Erika Padilla Opens up on Relationship with PBA Star Turned Coach Jeff Cariaso". spin.ph. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Erika Padilla proudly shows off baby bump". ABS-CBN News. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  6. ^ Quintos, Napoleon (19 October 2009). "'Precious Hearts Romances Presents Somewhere in my Heart' premieres today". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN Corporation News. Archived from the original on 22 October 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  7. ^ "Erika Padilla: Inside the Exciting World of the PBA Courtside Reporter". Basketball. InterAksyon. 10 December 2012. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  8. ^ "Jessy Mendiola is 'Maria Mercedes'". The Manila Times. 6 October 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  9. ^ Sallan, Edwin P. (12 January 2014). "Petra Mahalimuyak Loses Poise, Screams in Terror on TV5's 'Killer Karaoke'". InterAksyon. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  10. ^ "What Trigger Amor's Wrath in 'Pangako Sa 'Yo'". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation News. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  11. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (8 July 2015). "Pangako Sa 'Yo Cast Members: Then and Now". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  12. ^ "Meet Jodi's Tropa in 'The Achy Breaky Hearts'". Star Cinema. 8 June 2016. Archived from the original on 18 July 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  13. ^ Wang, Nickie (2019-11-06). "Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon Strip off in 'The Annulment'". Very Wang. The Manila Standard. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  14. ^ Garcia, Ma. Angelica (2019-11-12). "Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon Admit Feeling Awkward with Their Love Scenes in 'The Annulment'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  15. ^ "Coney Adopts a Baby this Christmas". The Philippine Star. 22 December 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2021.

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