Joyce Jimenez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joyce Herrín Reintegrado (1978-10-19)October 19, 1978 (age 47)[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–2008 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
Joyce Herrín Reintegrado-Egbalic, popularly known by herscreen nameJoyce Jimenez (born March 21, 1978) is an American-born former Filipino actress.
In the early 2000s, Joyce Jimenez was titled "Pantasya ng Bayan" (The nation's fantasy) after doing sexy films that did well at the box office under VIVA Films she worked with serious actors such asRichard Gomez,Albert Martinez andJomari Yllana, later on in romantic comedies withPiolo Pascual andDiether Ocampo under Regal Films. In 2003, she was cast inPinay Pie withAi-Ai delas Alas andAssunta De Rossi underStar Cinema on her second film withJose Javier Reyes after her pairing withAga Muhlach inNarinig Mo Na Ba ang L8est?.
After her retirement in film and her regular television work forGMA Network at the time, she decided to go back to Los Angeles after marrying and starting a family. Her Ever Bilena brand Private Joyce disbanded in 2006.
Joyce Jimenez was born inLos Angeles, California to Philippine migrant parents. Her full name is Joyce Herrín Reintegrado-Egbalic. Jimenez grew up in the Los Ángeles area where she studied at Bishop Amat High School inLa Puente, California. She was accepted atUCLA but decided to forgo schooling to move to the Philippines; most recently she had a college degree from a university in Australia.
In 1996, Jimenez participated in the Miss Taguig - Hollywood pageant. Although she did not win the title, she did win theMiss Photogenic title.
Jimenez started to venture out from films and into business. She ownsSkin-Private Joyce, which specializes in bath and beauty products. She also opened alingerie linePrivate Joyce Intimate Collection partnership with Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc.[2][3] Jimenez married Filipino-American Paul Ely Egbalic from Vallejo, CA on August 23, 2008, atWalnut, California[4] and on October 16, 2009, Joyce & Paul welcomed their first baby girl named "Jorja".
On September 29, 2008, Jimenez suffered serious injuries in acar accident inUrdaneta City,Pangasinan (coming from aBaguio taping forABC TV5's "Philippines Scariest Challenge"). Avoiding a truck, herToyota 4Runner flipped four times and was totally wrecked when it rolled over in arice field. She was treated at the Urdaneta City Sacred Heart Hospital and transferred to Medical City,Pasig. Her legs were badly injured, she had minor bruises, had to wear a brace on her neck, and had minor stitches on her face.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dahil Tanging Ikaw | Cutie |
| Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling | Edna | |
| Trabaho Lang Dear, Walang Personalan | Sexy Girl | |
| 1998 | Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo | Dorothy |
| 1999 | Scorpio Nights 2 | Valerie Martin |
| Warat | Rica | |
| Bilib Ako Sa'yo | Varga | |
| Linlang | Jill | |
| 2000 | Biyaheng Langit | Bea |
| 2001 | Balahibong Pusa | Sarah |
| Harold Robbins' Body Parts | Ines | |
| Ano Bang Meron Ka? | Carol | |
| Narinig Mo Na Ba ang L8est | Gina | |
| Blades of the Sun | ||
| 2002 | I Think I'm in Love | Kaye |
| Ang Galing Galing Mo, Babes | Babes | |
| Lapu-Lapu | Bulakna | |
| 2003 | Pinay Pie | Karen |
| 2004 | Sex in Philippine Cinema | |
| 2005 | Birhen ng Manaoag |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Halik sa Apoy | Trixie |
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "CD" | |
| 2006 | Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Consehal Lino's wife |
| 2007 | Nuts Entertainment | Herself |
| 2007–2008 | Lupin | Cortney Amo |
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Ms. RP Movies | Won |