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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Roxas and the surname or paternal family name is Amador.
| Pinky Amador | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pillar Christina Roxas Amador (1966-03-16) March 16, 1966 (age 58) Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, TV host, singer, model |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Agent |
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Pillar Christina Roxas Amador is a Filipino actress, singer, commercial model and TV host. She was in the original London cast of the Cameron Mackintosh musical Miss Saigon. She is seen mostly on GMA Network and ABS-CBN. Amador is best known for her role as Moira Rutaquio / Morghana Guo, the main antagonist of Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.
Background
Amador is the niece of the late Zenaida Amador, the founder of Repertory Philippines. She is the youngest of three children from a Spanish Filipino family. She also graduated Master's Degree in Theater Arts Bristol Old Vic Theater School.
Acting
Amador graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (an affiliated school of the University of the West of England) with a master's degree in Acting, where she was awarded with a Chevening Scholarship due to excellence. Prior to this, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication from Assumption College San Lorenzo. She came to theatre via lead roles in plays I Ought to Be in Pictures, Agnes of God and The Foreigner for which she has won Aliw Awards for Best Stage Actress.
Awards and nominations
- 1983: Agnes of God – Aliw Award for Best Stage Actress
- 1987: The Foreigner – Aliw Award for Best Stage Actress
- 1987: Star Awards nomination for Best Newcomer – Magdusa Ka
- 1997: Parangal ng Bayan (National Young Achiever's Award) for Arts & Culture
- 1998: Urian Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress – Sana'y Pag-ibig Na
- 2011: Zsa Zsa Zaturnah Ze Muzical Vack with a Vengeance – Gawad Buhay Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical
- 2013: Piaf – Aliw Awards nomination for Best Actress in a Musical
- 2020: 43rd Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress - Ang Hupa - Nominated
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Magdusa Ka! | Melete |
| 1987 | Anak ng Lupa | |
| Balweg | Terry Guerrero | |
| 1992 | Pangako sa'yo | Dahlia |
| Alabang Girls | Rose | |
| 1994 | Kadenang Bulaklak | |
| Cuadro de Jack | Anna | |
| 1996 | Kabilin-bilinan ni Lola | |
| 1998 | Nagbibinata | Jane Carmona |
| Sana Pag-ibig Na | ||
| Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo | Pamella | |
| 1999 | Mamang Shotgun | Jeannie |
| 2000 | Nag-aapoy Na Laman | |
| Madame X | ||
| Ika-13 Kapitulo | Gigi | |
| 2001 | Sa Iyong Mga Haplos | |
| Sa Huling Paghihintay | Danica | |
| Halik ng Sirena | Cily | |
| Naked Nights | Stephanie | |
| Sugatang Puso | Sely | |
| May Pag-ibig Pa Kaya? | Ditas | |
| 2002 | Hesus Rebolusyonaryo | Lucia Sarmiento |
| Halik | Jhocelyn | |
| Tampisaw | Bambi | |
| Prosti | Jackie | |
| Sex Files | Daria | |
| 2003 | Ssshhh... She Walks by Night | |
| Sukdulan | Vivian | |
| Sex Drive | Sheila's mother | |
| Walang Kapalit | Tere | |
| Ang Tanging Ina | Yna Montecillio | |
| Sa Piling ng mga Belyas | ||
| Nena Inosente | Dasia | |
| Pinay Pie | Kelly | |
| 2004 | Kuya | Chloe and Grace's mother |
| Singles | Julia | |
| Beautiful Life | Cita | |
| Forever My Love | Troy's mother | |
| Happily Ever After | Susan | |
| D' Anothers | Mrs. Tuken | |
| 2005 | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Elvie |
| 2006 | Blue Moon | Grace |
| Pacquiao: The Movie | Jinkee/Janet's mother | |
| Eternity | Dina | |
| 2007 | You Got Me! | Kevin's mother |
| Angels | Ditas | |
| Maikling Kwento | Zuleita | |
| 2008 | Loving You | Jackie |
| 2009 | Ang Manghuhula | Letty |
| 2010 | You to Me Are Everything | Estella Fernandez |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Ana |
| 2012 | My Cactus Heart | Carlo's mother |
| 2013 | She's the One | Judith |
| 2017 | Can't Help Falling in Love | Alma Aguinaldo |
| 2018 | Season of the Devil | Kwago |
| 2020 | Four Sisters Before the Wedding | Mrs Linda Malvar |
| 2021 | Love or Money | Tita Lorena |
| 2023 | Ako si Ninoy | Mrs Esmeralda Argos |
| 2024 | G! LU |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Head Over Heels | Suni | Carlton |
| 1994 | Bisperas ng Kasaysayan | Ma Consuelo | New Vision 9 |
| 1996 | Bayani | Alberta Santos | ABS-CBN |
| 1996–2001 | Anna Karenina | Margaritha Monteclaro | GMA Network |
| 2001 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Myrna | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Click | Marge | GMA Network |
| Twin Hearts | Murielle Brillo | ||
| 2005 | Encantadia | Carmen | |
| 2006 | Pinakamamahal | Margie Crismundo | |
| Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Myra Lazaro | ||
| 2007 | Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso | Doña Nena | |
| 2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Armida / Armida Impostor | |
| Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Carmen Paruel | ||
| 2008–2009 | Sine Novela: Saan Darating ang Umaga? | Agatha Rodrigo | |
| 2009–2010 | Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit | Doña Monina Arnaldo Gardamonte | |
| 2010 | Diva | Sister Leonora | |
| Love Bug Presents: The Last Romance | Greta De Jesus | ||
| Elena M. Patron's Momay | Molly Corpuz | ABS-CBN | |
| Magkaribal | Carmen Sotto | ||
| Your Song Presents: Andi | Malou | ||
| 2011 | Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts | Liwayway | GMA Network |
| Guns and Roses | Aretha Aguilar | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itak | Rosella | ||
| 2012 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw | Matilda La Peña | |
| My Daddy Dearest | Mercedes Adonis | GMA Network | |
| 2012–2013 | Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan | Madame Z | |
| 2013 | Be Careful with My Heart | Zenaida Belmonte | ABS-CBN |
| Annaliza | Tessie Garcia | ||
| Wansapanataym: Copy Kat | Mommy | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Picture | Isidra | ||
| 2014 | Innamorata | Delia Cunanan | GMA Network |
| Imbestigador: Baguio Massacre | |||
| Hawak Kamay | Wilma Agustin | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015 | Forevermore | Sheree San Juan Grande | |
| Ipaglaban Mo!: Sigaw Ng Katarungan | Alicia Solomon | ||
| Imbestigador: Serial Robber/Rapist | GMA Network | ||
| Buena Familia | Sandra Atendido | ||
| Karelasyon: Losyang | Tere's mother | ||
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Pagnanasa | Louise's mother | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Popcorn | Nelda | ||
| Magpahanggang Wakas | Thea Galvez | ||
| 2017 | Wildflower | Esmeralda De Guzman Ardiente | |
| Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Filomena Flores-Torres | ||
| 2018 | La Luna Sangre | Geneva Del Pino | |
| Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Adele Laureano | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Manibela | Helly | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Caridad | ||
| 2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Pillar Perez | |
| 2019 | Tadhana: Obsession | Wilma | GMA Network |
| Sahaya | Estella Silverio Del Sol | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sunflower | Melba | ABS-CBN | |
| 2020 | Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | young Zenaida | GMA Network |
| Bawal na Game Show | Herself | TV5 | |
| 2021 | Daddy's Gurl | Tamisia Buendia | GMA Network |
| 2022; 2024 | Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa | Janice Villa | |
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | Maggie | Kapamilya Channel |
| Lyric and Beat | Sonja | iWantTFC | |
| Tadhana: Kambal Kaagaw | Stella | GMA Network | |
| 2022–2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Moira Barretto Rutaquio / Morghana Guo (de facto) | |
| 2024 | Magpakailanman: Taylor Made Success - The John Mac Lane Coronel Story | Fe Coronel |
Theatrical shows
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| - | Miss Saigon: London | Eclea |
| 2013 | Piaf | Edith Piaf |
References
- "Broadwayworld International Database". Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2008.
- "Pinky Amador The Official Website : Biography". Archived from the original on January 23, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- "Pinky Amador – Bio, Albums, Songs and Lyrics – OPM Filipino Music". Archived from the original on April 28, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2010.
- Llamas, Cory (November 19, 2006). "Super Trouper". Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- "Pinky Amador The Official Website : Awards". Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- ^ "Nostalgia". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 4, 2006. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- "LIST: 43rd Gawad Urian names winners". GMA News Online. November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- "John is Aleck's playmate in Tampisaw". Manila Standard. June 24, 2002. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- "Tonight, New Vision 9 Unfolds a Landmark Television Event!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. September 19, 1994. p. 24. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
The 1890s. A period of turmoil.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (October 17, 2023). "Pinky Amador grateful to be considered as "super villain"". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- Jusay, Annalyn S. (July 29, 2023). "Pinky Amador on Lea Salonga and being Moira Tanyag". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- Concepcion, Pocholo (March 9, 2013). "How Pinky Amador became Piaf". Lifestyle.INQ. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
External links
- Pinky Amador at IMDb
- 1966 births
- Living people
- 20th-century Filipino actresses
- 21st-century Filipino actresses
- ABS-CBN people
- Actresses from Manila
- Alumni of the University of the West of England, Bristol
- Comedians from Manila
- Filipino female models
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino musical theatre actresses
- Filipino people of Spanish descent
- Filipino television actresses
- Filipino women comedians
- Filipino women pop singers
- GMA Network (company) people
- Models from Manila
- Viva Artists Agency