Angelica Panganiban

Angelica Panganiban
Panganiban in 2012
Born
Angelica Jane David Charlson

(1986-11-04) November 4, 1986 (age 38)
Payatas, Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • host
  • comedian
  • vlogger
Years active1992–present
AgentStar Magic (1992–present)
Spouse
Gregg Homan
​
(m. 2023)​
Children1

Angelica Panganiban (Tagalog pronunciation: [pɐ.ŋɐˈniː.bɐn]; born Angelica Jane David Charlson on November 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress and vlogger.

Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets,[1][2][3] she is recognized as one of the most seasoned and versatile actresses in the Philippines.[4] She has won 3 FAMAS Awards,[5] 2 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Awards[6] and the title of "Best Comedy Actress" for nine years in a row at the PMPC Star Awards and Golden Screen TV Awards.[7] Additionally, at the age of 28, she is one of the youngest recipients of the Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation for her contributions to Philippine industry.[7]

Panganiban started her career at the age of 6 when she appeared in the TV show, Love Note.[8] Her first regular show was the 1990s youth-oriented variety show, Ang TV on ABS-CBN. She made her first movie role, in Carlo J. Caparas’ Antipolo Massacre.[8] She also starred in films like Separada, Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa, Ama, Ina, Anak and earned Best Child Actress awards and nominations in the FAMAS Awards and PMPC Star Awards. She played teeny-bopper roles in G-mik and Berks.

In 2004, she transitioned to mature actress status in the movie, Santa Santita and gained Best Actress nominations in the Film Academy of the Philippines or FAP Luna Awards, FAMAS Awards, and ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards. She is also known for her dramatic performances in the movie, A Love Story and television series, Iisa Pa Lamang and Rubi wherein she received Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress awards and nominations in the Film Academy of the Philippines or FAP Luna Awards, ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards, and PMPC Star Awards. She also starred in horror films like: White Lady, Bulong, and Segunda Mano where she was recognized as Best Supporting Actress in the FAMAS Awards. In 2011, she earned Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) award in the 8th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards for Movies and Comedy Actress of the Year award in the 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation for her role in Here Comes The Bride.[9] She also won several Best Comedy Actress awards and nominations in the ENPRESS Golden Screen and PMPC Star Awards for the gag show, Banana Split.

Panganiban experienced a second peak in her career after starring in the film, That Thing Called Tadhana which earned her commercial and critical success, notably the Best Actress honor from the 2014 Cinema One Originals Film Festival and the 13th Gawad Tanglaw Awards.[10][11] She received an Achievement in Acting nomination in the 2015 Guam International Film Festival for the said movie as well.[12] She was also tapped to portray the iconic role of Madam Claudia Buenavista in the remake of Pangako Sa ’Yo.[13]

  1. ^ "Angelica is new 'Queen of Drama,' says film director". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  2. ^ Fuente, Stacy dela (October 28, 2016). "Nag level-up na siya! Batikang director binansagan si Angelica Panganiban bilang bagong 'Reyna ng Drama'". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  3. ^ "Agree or not agree: Angelica, 'Drama Queen' na! | NewsKo". October 29, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  4. ^ "Angelica Panganiban: Talented Hugot Queen". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  5. ^ "Angelica Panganiban wins Best Actress in the 65th FAMAS Awards". LionhearTV. January 1, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  6. ^ "Angelica Panganiban wins Best Actress at Cinema One Originals 2014". www.philstar.com. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Angelica Panganiban's astounding versatility, award-winning performances on TV through the years | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Blessings was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  9. ^ "ABS-CBN wins big at 2011 Guillermo Mendoza Awards". ABS-CBN News. May 11, 2011. Archived from the original on March 19, 2018. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Smith, Chuck. (November 17, 2014) Angelica Panganiban wins Best Actress at Cinema One Originals 2014. Philstar.com. Retrieved on April 22, 2017.
  11. ^ Angelica, Guy share Gawad Tanglaw: ‘Walang himala!’. Entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved on April 22, 2017.
  12. ^ ""Tadhana" is a Guam Success – Guam International Film Festival".
  13. ^ "Jodi is Amor, Angelica is Claudia in 'Pangako Sa 'Yo' remake". Archived from the original on April 27, 2015.