Tessie Tomas

Tessie Tomas

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1950-10-31 (73 years old)

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Biography

Tessie Tomas (born October 31, 1950) is a Filipino actress, copy writer, creative director, television host and stand-up comedian. Regarded as the original "Queen of Daytime TV", she is best-known for hosting some of the most successful TV programs in the Philippines such as Teysi ng Tahanan (1991), Compañero y Compañera (1997), and sitcoms including Onli in da Pilipins (1997), and Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata (1991). She was the first Filipino actress to score a nomination in the "Best Actress" category at the International Emmy Awards for her performance in the 1989 film, A Dangerous Life.Tomas is celebrated as one of the "country’s most brilliant artists" and one of the greatest comedians of all time, noted for her "style and distinctive approach on comedy." She began doing stints as a radio voice talent at the age of 10 and ultimately spent a decade working in the advertising industry at several companies before becoming the first Filipino creative director of McCann Erickson. She made her screen debut in 1981 thru the gag show Champoy. Dubbed as the second lady of television and the "Queen of Stand-up Comedy", she is cited as one of the pioneers of impersonation, famous for portraying the likes of Amanda Pineda, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Bonnie Buendia and Meldita aka Imelda Marcos.

In recognition of her contributions to the entertainment industry, she has won countless accloades including "Best Actress" at the Gawad Tanglaw Awards, "Entertainer of the Year" at the Aliw Award, Creative Guild's 'Hall of Fame' award, "Best Actress" at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, "Best Actress" at the QCinema International Film Festival, "Best Actress" at the Subic Bay International Film Festival and several nominations from Gawad Urian Awards and American Cable Awards.

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Filmography

all 57

Movies 46

TV Shows 11

Writer 1

Screenplay 1

Cielo Fiero
Dirty Linen

Dirty Linen (2023)

TV
2
Delia & Sammy

Delia & Sammy (2018)

Movie
Rosemarie Bermudez
The Blood Sisters

The Blood Sisters (2018)

TV
Lolly / Lolita
Extra Service

Extra Service (2017)

Movie
Actress
Miss Bulalacao

Miss Bulalacao (2015)

Movie
Old Skool

Old Skool (2015)

Movie
Pina
Water Lemon

Water Lemon (2015)

Movie
Marissa Agravante (2015)
Buena Familia

Buena Familia (2015)

TV
Blindfold

Blindfold (2015)

Movie
Mérida Almario
Once Upon a Kiss

Once Upon a Kiss (2015)

TV
Alienasyon

Alienasyon (2014)

Movie
1
Corazon
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man

Kahit Nasaan Ka Man (2013)

TV
Coming Soon

Coming Soon (2013)

Movie
Aling Viring
Huling Biyahe

Huling Biyahe (2012)

Movie
Tiya Blessie
This Guy's In Love With U Mare!

This Guy's In Love With U Mare! (2012)

Movie
Beth Gomez
Coffee Prince

Coffee Prince (2012)

TV
Alicia La Peña
Mundo Man ay Magunaw

Mundo Man ay Magunaw (2012)

TV
Mama Mia
Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis

Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis (2011)

TV
Pilar
Two Funerals

Two Funerals (2010)

Movie
Sarah
Noah

Noah (2010)

TV
Actress
The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes (2010)

Movie
Olivia
The Pawnshop

The Pawnshop (2009)

Movie
Mayora Elaine Villa
Padre de Pamilya

Padre de Pamilya (2009)

Movie
Eloisa
100

100 (2008)

Movie
Mrs. Robles
One True Love

One True Love (2008)

Movie
Sonia / Sonia Buot
Ako si Kim Samsoon

Ako si Kim Samsoon (2008)

TV
Seling / Old Celeste
Ploning

Ploning (2008)

Movie
Charo
Rome and Juliet

Rome and Juliet (2006)

Movie
Pinoy/Blonde

Pinoy/Blonde (2005)

Movie
Pasyon Choir
La Visa Loca

La Visa Loca (2005)

Movie
Mrs. Go
Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan

Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan (2004)

Movie
Miren
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?

Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est? (2001)

Movie
Actress
Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin

Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin (2000)

Movie
Helen Carmona
Dahil Ba Sa Kanya?

Dahil Ba Sa Kanya? (1998)

Movie
Writer
Hanggang Dito na Lang

Hanggang Dito na Lang (1997)

Movie
Susan
Pare Ko

Pare Ko (1995)

Movie
Screenplay
Separada

Separada (1994)

Movie
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis

Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis (1994)

Movie
Mrs. Tengco
Bala at Lipstick

Bala at Lipstick (1994)

Movie
Debra
Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap

Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap (1993)

Movie
Barbara Tengco
Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...

Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na... (1993)

Movie
Mama's Boys

Mama's Boys (1993)

Movie
Aling Timang
Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout

Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout (1993)

Movie
Mrs. Grace
Pempe Ni Sara At Pen

Pempe Ni Sara At Pen (1992)

Movie
Mary Anne Santillan
Barbi for President

Barbi for President (1991)

Movie
Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo!

Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo! (1991)

Movie
Imelda Marcos (1988)
A Dangerous Life

A Dangerous Life (1988)

TV
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!

Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! (1987)

Movie
Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time (1987)

Movie
Paalam... Bukas Ang Kasal Ko

Paalam... Bukas Ang Kasal Ko (1986)

Movie
Susan
Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie

Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie (1986)

Movie
Your Body Is Mine

Your Body Is Mine (1984)

Movie
Erpat Kong Forgets

Erpat Kong Forgets (1984)

Movie
Broken Marriage

Broken Marriage (1983)

Movie
Maid
My Only Love

My Only Love (1982)

Movie
Ms. Ledesma
Schoolgirls

Schoolgirls (1982)

Movie
Kapitan Kidlat

Kapitan Kidlat (1981)

Movie

Ratings

Average 3.99
Based on 2.23 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1981
1993
2006
1995
2023
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1950-10-31 (73 years old)

Birth Place
Catbalogan, Philippines

Citizenships
Philippines

Also Known As
Тесси Томас


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