Aya Medel
Born (1980-11-05) November 5, 1980
Albay, Philippines
OccupationRestaurateur
Years active1997–2014
Children2

Aya Medel (born November 5, 1980)[1] is a Filipina former actress, chef, and restaurateur. She was dubbed as the "Papaya Queen" in the 1990s.[2]

Career

At age 14, Medel was spotted by a modeling agent after she became first runner-up in Mutya ng Tabaco in Albay.[3] She went from modeling to acting in erotic films such as Asong Ulol, Totoy Mola, Molata, Babae sa Bubungang Lata, Padre Kalibre, and Sisa. Medel also starred in foreign films such as Naked Nights, Love and Desire Troublesome Nights (a comedy film shown in Hong Kong), and Total Aikido (a film shown in Japan). During her showbiz stint, Medel also became a television host for the anthology drama, Daisy Siete, and the longest noontime variety show, Eat Bulaga.

Medel has left her showbiz career to become a chef. She now owns several restaurants.[4]

Personal life

When Medel quit her acting career in 2002, she married Yoji Hayakawa, a Japanese businessman with whom she has two children.[5] They divorced.[6] Medel studied to become a chef at the Center of Asian Culinary School[7] and started a restaurant business in Tabaco, Albay.[8]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Film Production
1997 Padre Kalibre Regal Films
1997 Totoy Mola Scorpio Films
1997 Sya'y Nagdadalaga Amaritz Films International
1997 No Read, No Write Good Harvests Production
1997 Nakalimot sa pag-ibig Golden Tower Films
1997 Masarap, masakit ang magmahal Good Harvest Unlimited
1997 Kapag nasukol ang asong ulol MC Arce Productions, RS Productions
1997 Akin Ka Lamang Good Harvests Production, Good Harvests Unlimited
1998 Bawal Good Harvests Productions, Regal Films
1998 Squala Neo Films
1998 Kargado Good Harvests Productions, Regal Films
1998 Alipin ng Aliw EDL Productions, Gloanne Films
1998 Laruang Buhay MHR Productions
1998 Troublesome Nights 4 Filmmakers Workshop, Nam Yin Production Company
1998 Notoryus Star Cinema
1998 Babae sa Bubungang Lata Good Harvests Productions
1998 Kaya ko pero Masakit Widescreen Productions
1998 Shirley Amaritz Films International
1999 Droga, Pagtatapat ng mga Babaeng Addict EDL Productions, Gloanne Films
1999 Molata ATB-4 Films
1999 Sisa Regal Films, Good Harvest Productions
1999 Wala ka nang Lupang Tatapakan Arthur Films
1999 Nikilado Regal Films
1999 Hilig ng Katawan Good Harvest Productions
1999 Pamasak Butas BSU Productions
1999 Gatilyo Good Harvest Productions
1999 Largado, Ibabalik kita sa pinanggalingan mo! Classic Films
1999 Sindak Metal Dog Productions, Solar Films
1999 Tatlong Makasalanan Good Harvest Productions, Regal Films
1999 Dalagang Dagat Good Harvest Productions
2000 Gawin sa Dilim 2 ATB-4 Films
2000 Basta Tricycle Driver... Sweet Lover Sunlight Films, MMG Entertainment International
2001 Duwag lang ang Sumusuko ATB-4 Films
2001 Venus: Diosa ng Kagandahan Atlantic Films
2001 Naked Nights FLT Films International
2002 Eva, Lason kay Adan Jordan Films, K Productions
2002 Bukang Bibig El Niño Films
2002 Pagsaluhan El Niño Films
2002 Sugat, Walang Paghilom
2002 Gising na si Adan Jolo Films

Television

Year Title Network
1997 Esperanza ABS-CBN
1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya
2001 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka
2014 Seasons of Love GMA Network
Magpakailanman: Ang Ina sa Gitna ng Tsunami

References

  1. ↑ Laurena, Kobe Adam Joshua. "Aya Medel goes emotional after receiving long, heartwarming birthday message from daughter Ishi, who wishes her to stop smoking". www.pikapika.ph. Archived from the original on November 6, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  2. ↑ Navalta, Daniel Joseph (February 1, 2018). "Nasaan na si Aya Medel ngayon? The 90s star is now living a peaceful life as a mother and a businesswoman". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  3. ↑ Alcaraz, Rowena. "IN PHOTOS: "Papaya Queen" Aya Medel, where is she now?". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  4. ↑ Severo, Jan Milo. "Former '90s bold star Aya Medel to open third restaurant". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Aya Medel: From "Papaya Queen", She Now Reigns In Different Field". Philippine News Feed. January 31, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  6. ↑ Alcaraz, Rowena. "IN PHOTOS: "Papaya Queen" Aya Medel, where is she now?". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Aya Medel happy with her life now". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  8. ↑ This, Aya Medel: Ex-Daring Actress Underwent 4 Surgeries Due To (September 7, 2020). "Aya Medel: Ex-Daring Actress Underwent 4 Surgeries Due To This". Philippine News. Retrieved October 18, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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