Erika Padilla | |
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| Born | Erika Padilla (1986-11-22)November 22, 1986 (age 38) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress,TV host,sideline reporter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2008–2011) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Erika Padilla (born November 22, 1986) is aFilipino actress, TV host, model and sideline reporter.
Padilla's father is General Ricardo Ilagan Padilla, a former regional director ofRegion 4Calabarzon and the incumbent Mayor ofBongabon, Nueva Ecija. Her mother is a businesswoman and a former dancer and singer.[1][2]
In 2008, Padilla joined the Miss Bikini Philippines pageant where she won the Miss Photogenic award. She and the other contestants of the pageant made a guest appearance on the TV showWowowee. In the show, she metJohnny Manahan, who offered her to audition forStar Magic.[1] Before signing up with Star Magic, and eventually launching as a member of Star Magic Batch 16, Padilla did several modelling stints. She was part of Metro magazine's top 10 models in the Philippines.[3]
Padilla appeared as acourt side reporter for thePBA onTV5, her first project outside the Kapamilya network. She was the backstage host ofKiller Karaoke: Pinoy Naman. She also played supporting roles in some of the network's shows. She still appeared inABS-CBN shows likeA Beautiful Affair andMaria Mercedes.
She is currently a freelance actress/television host signed to Vidanes Artist Management.
In 2014, she joinedGMA Network for the first time and appeared inKambal Sirena andAng Lihim ni Annasandra.
After doing projects with GMA Network, she played Betty Mae Versales in the 2015 version ofPangako Sa 'Yo aired on ABS-CBN. The show ran from May 2015 to February 2016.
During 2016, she returned to GMA Network as part of therom-com -drama series,Juan Happy Love Story.
As of 2017, Padilla is currently seen on ABS-CBN shows and programs.
Padilla is a graduate ofAteneo de Manila University, where she studiedpolitical science.[1]
Padilla is currently engaged toAlaska Aces coach and formerPhilippine Basketball Association playerJeff Cariaso.[4] Padilla gave birth to her son on September 7, 2017.[5]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Nora | ||
| 2011 | Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay | Special appearance | ||
| Segunda Mano | Ivan's stepmother | |||
| Enteng ng Ina Mo | Nora | |||
| 2013 | My Little Bossings | Leni | ||
| She's the One | Jessie | |||
| 2015 | Must Date the Playboy | Joy | ||
| 2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Maxie | [12] | |
| 2017 | Can We Still Be Friends | |||
| 2019 | The Annulment | [13][14][15] |