Eula Valdez
Born
Maria Julia Claudetta Amorsolo-Valdez

(1968-12-11) December 11, 1968
Occupation(s)Actress,Singer
Years active1983–present
SpouseRichard Litonjua (2003–2009)
PartnerRonnie Smith Quizon (1993–2002)
ChildrenMiguel Valdes
Juliana Gracia Litonjua
RelativesFernando Amorsolo (grandfather)
Paolo Ballesteros (nephew)
Sylvia Amorsolo-Lazo (aunt)
Pablo Amorsolo (granduncle)

Maria Julia Claudetta Amorsolo-Valdez (born December 11, 1968), professionally known as Eula Valdez (Tagalog: [ˈjʊlɐ bɐlˈdɛs]), is a Filipino actress and singer, best known for her prominent role as Amor Powers in the original version of Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000) and as Janice in the Bagets film series (1984).

Early life

Eula Valdes was born at Singian Clinic (later became Singian Hospital) on December 11, 1968, in San Miguel, Manila to Estanislao Fermin Valdes (March 28, 1920, in Gapan, Nueva Ecija - March 24, 1988)[2] and Gracia Jorge Amorsolo (November 24, 1927, in Binondo, Manila - February 5, 2004, in Las Piñas).[3][1][4] Her maternal grandfather was Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies at University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Letters and was a volleyball varsity player.

Career

Popularity

Valdez became part of the series Marinella starring Camille Prats, Shaina Magdayao and Serena Dalrymple but she gained more popularity during her portrayal as "Amor de Jesus-Powers" in the ABS-CBN television series Pangako Sa ’Yo in 2000 starring Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales and Jean Garcia. In 2003, she was cast as Mira B. Cordero in the drama series Darating ang Umaga created by Jose Javier Reyes, but the series garnered low ratings. In 2005 she joined Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba playing Lourdes Saavedra.[5]

In 2007 she starred in the TV series Maria Flordeluna, and after the ending of the series she did a follow-up series on ABS-CBN's rival network titled Kamandag aired on GMA Network starring Richard Gutierrez. Since then she became part of GMA Network's female lead actress and starred in multiple series such All About Eve, the short-lived Saturday paranormal series E.S.P. and LaLola. In 2009, she went back to ABS-CBN to do the primetime hit series The Wedding, then in 2010 The Last Prince and the afternoon series Koreana. In 2011, Eula was part of the remake of Mula sa Puso as her comeback project to ABS-CBN where she played Selina Matias (originally portrayed by Princess Punzalan based on the 1997 primetime drama series of the same name). On the 20th anniversary of MMK, she is the most featured actress with the most episodes (32 episodes, as of 2014) and she was hailed "MMK Queen". In 2012, as her comeback as a contract artist she plays Olivia La Peña-San Juan on the film remake turned TV series Mundo Man ay Magunaw which was originally portrayed by Susan Roces and will be Black Lily at the book two of Walang Hanggan.

In 2014, Valdez returned to GMA-7 after Dyesebel and did Ilustrado, Elemento, The Half Sisters, two TAPE Inc. - GMA Network produced shows, Princess in the Palace and Calle Siete, Hahamakin ang Lahat, and the reboot role of Queen Avria in the 2016 version of Encantadia.

In 2017, she switched back to ABS-CBN. She starred in the TV series The Good Son wherein she portrayed the role of Olivia Buenavidez, the manipulative and scheming wife of Victor Buenavidez. In 2019, she starred in The General's Daughter, portraying Corazon de Leon, a loving wife and mother. Then in 2020, she played Lucy Wong in Love Thy Woman, a fierce and overprotective mother and wife. In 2021, she portrays Deborah delos Santos in Huwag Kang Mangamba, a religious fanatic turned faith healer.

Awards

  • 1998 - Highly Commended in Asian TV Awards in Singapore (MMK: Talaarawan)
  • 2001 - Star Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series (Pangako Sa ’Yo)
  • 2002 - Jose Rizal Award of Excellence Top Enterntainer Award as Best Actress (Pangako Sa ’Yo)
  • 2003 - Asian TV Awards Best Actress Nomination
  • 2003 - Asian TV Awards Best Actress in Singapore (MMK: Karinderia)
  • 2006 - Aliw Awards Best Actress in a musical (ZsaZsa Zaturnnah)
  • 2011 - Broadway World Philippines Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Nine)
  • 2015 - Young Critics Circle Best Performance (Dagitab)
  • 2015 - Gawad Urian Best Actress (Dagitab)
  • 2017 - Gawad Tanglaw Best Actress (Neomanila)

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
1991—95 Maalaala Mo Kaya Various roles
1992—95 Ready, Get Set Go!
1996 Familia Zaragoza Nimfa
1996—97 Lyra Gina Monteverde
1997 Wansapanataym: Bessy Basura
1998—99 Halik sa Apoy Delia
1999—2000 Marinella Lilybeth "Bebeng" Santiago
2000 Wansapanataym: Mandy Dekwat
2000—02 Pangako Sa 'Yo Amor De Jesus-Powers
2003 Wansapanataym: Sweet Dreams, Pleasant Dreams Sweet Dreams
Darating ang Umaga Almira "Mira" Banal-Cordero
2005 Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba Lourdes Saavedra-De Vega
2005—06 Makuha Ka sa Tikim Herself - Co-host
2006 Star Circle Quest Herself - Quest Juror
2007 Maria Flordeluna Josephine "Jo" Espero-Alicante
Mga Mata ni Anghelita Bernice
2007—08 Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Alicia
2008—09 LaLola Susanna Fuentebella-Lobregat
2009 All About Eve Alma Bautista-Gonzales
The Wedding Audrey De Meñes
2009—10 Dear Friend: My Christmas List Enzo's Mother
2010 The Last Prince Adela
2010—11 Koreana Violeta Jung/Salcedo
2011 Mula sa Puso Selina Pereira-Matias
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Ms. Castro
Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break Herself - Judge
2012 Mundo Man ay Magunaw Olivia "Olive" San Juan-La Peña
Walang Hanggan Jean "Black Lily" Bonifacio / Jane Bonifacio-Montenegro
2012—13 A Beautiful Affair Carlotta Pierro
2013 Cassandra: Warrior Angel Larissa / Gloria Cruz
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Theresa De Chavez
Magpakailanman Marissa Lopez
2014 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Reyna Dyangga
Ilustrado Teodora "Doña Lolay" Alonzo y Mercado
Elemento
Magpakailanman Faith
2015—16 The Half Sisters Ysabel Zúñiga-Dela Rhea y Valdicañas
2015 Magpakailanman Rosalyn
2015—16 Princess in the Palace Leonora Clarissa "Leona" Jacinto-Gonzaga
2016 Calle Siete Sheila Mabuhay-Sebastian
2016—17 Hahamakin ang Lahat Ivy Tan
2017 Encantadia Hara Avria
2017—18 The Good Son Olivia Gesmundo-Buenavidez†
2018 Tadhana: The Revenge Dina
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing Jane
2018—19 Kadenang Ginto Rosanna Andrada
2019 The General's Daughter Corazon De Leon
2020 Love Thy Woman Lucy Gongsu-Wong
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Deborah "Santa Deborah" Delos Santos
Tadhana: Sa Ngalan ng Ama Coco
2022 Magpakailanman: My Father's Killer Imelda
Return to Paradise Amanda Sta. Maria-Madrigal
Tadhana: Pahiram ng Pasko Fatima
2023 Unbreak My Heart Vangie Isidro
2024 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Miranda Lazaro

Movies

  • Bagets (1984) .... Janice
  • Hotshots (1984) .... Elaine
  • Bagets 2 (1984) .... Janice
  • Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala (1984) .... Monette Estrella
  • Buy One, Take One (1988)
  • Rosenda (1989)
  • Bala... Dapat kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1 (1989)
  • Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay (1989)
  • Kapag Langit ang Humatol (1990) .... Nelia
  • Barbi For President (1991)
  • Ready, Get Set, Go! (1992)
  • GMA Telecine Specials (1992)
  • Dahil Mahal Kita (1993)
  • Tumbasan Mo ng Buhay (1993)
  • Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story (1994) .... Sara
  • Sana Maulit Muli (1995) .... Margie
  • Madrasta (1996) .... Luchi
  • Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko (1997)
  • Batang PX (1997)
  • Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin (1997)
  • Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa (1997) .... Rosalie's Mom
  • Pagdating ng Panahon (1998)
  • Magandang Hatinggabi (1998) .... Carla
  • Babae sa Bintana, Ang (1998)
  • Mula sa Puso: The Movie (1999) .... Criselda Pereira
  • Gimik: The Reunion (1999)
  • Di Kita Ma-reach (2001) .... Fiscal Lourdes Palma
  • Darating ang Umaga (2003) TV Series .... Mira Cordero
  • Noon at Ngayon... Pagsasamang Kayganda (2003) .... Sylvia
  • Ina, Anak, Pamilya (2006)
  • Nagmamahal, Kapamilya (2006) .... Louisa
  • Rekados (2006)
  • Ang Manghuhula (2009)
  • Working Girls (2010) ... Dr. Cleo Carillo
  • Rosario (2010) ... Donya Adela
  • Born to Love You (2012) ... Sylvia
  • Dagitab (2014) ... Issey Tolentino
  • Pwera Usog (2016) ... Catalina
  • Neomanila (2017) ... Irma
  • Paki (Please Care) (2017)
  • Martyr or Murderer (2023) ... older Imee Marcos

Discography

Albums

Singles

  • Minahal Kita (I Loved You) (2008)

References

  1. 1 2 "FamilySearch". FamilySearch.
  2. "Estanislao (Dandy) Valdes". Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  3. "Gracia Valdes (born Amorsolo)". Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  4. Gracia Amorsolo's Birth Certificate
    The right side of Gracia Amorsolo's birth certificate has been torn.
  5. 'Mula Sa Puso on KChannel Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine
  6. "Eula Valdez collaborates with her ex-husband for 'Schizo' | Guide | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
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