Eula Valdez
Born	Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes (1968-12-11)December 11, 1968 (age 56) San Miguel, Manila, Philippines[1]
Occupations	Actress singer
Years active	1983–present
Spouse	Richard Litonjua ​ ​ (m. 2003; sep. 2009)​
Partner	Ronnie Smith Quizon (1993–2002)
Children	2
Relatives	Fernando Amorsolo (grandfather) Paolo Ballesteros (nephew) Sylvia Amorsolo-Lazo (aunt) Pablo Amorsolo (granduncle) Frankie Evangelista (uncle) Emil Valdes (uncle)

Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdes (born December 11, 1968), professionally known asEula Valdez (Tagalog:[ˈjʊlɐbɐlˈdɛs]), is a Filipino actress and singer, best known for her prominent role as Amor Powers in the original version ofPangako Sa 'Yo (2000) and as Janice in theBagets film series (1984).

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

Valdez became part of the seriesMarinella starringCamille Prats,Shaina Magdayao andSerena Dalrymple but she gained more popularity during her portrayal as "Amor de Jesus-Powers" in theABS-CBN television seriesPangako Sa ’Yo in 2000 starringKristine Hermosa,Jericho Rosales andJean Garcia. In 2003, she was cast as Mira B. Cordero in the drama seriesDarating ang Umaga created byJose Javier Reyes, but the series garnered low ratings. In 2005 she joinedPablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba playing Lourdes Saavedra.^[5]

In 2007 she starred in the TV seriesMaria Flordeluna, and after the ending of the series she did a follow-up series on ABS-CBN's rival network titledKamandag aired onGMA Network starringRichard Gutierrez. Since then she became part of GMA Network's female lead actress and starred in multiple series suchAll About Eve, the short-lived Saturday paranormal seriesE.S.P. andLaLola. In 2009, she went back to ABS-CBN to do the primetime hit seriesThe Wedding, then in 2010The Last Prince and the afternoon seriesKoreana. In 2011, Eula was part of the remake ofMula sa Puso as her comeback project to ABS-CBN where she played Selina Matias (originally portrayed byPrincess Punzalan based on the1997 primetime drama series of the same name). On the 20th anniversary ofMMK, 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 seriesMundo Man ay Magunaw which was originally portrayed bySusan Roces and will be Black Lily at the book two ofWalang Hanggan.^{[citation needed]}

In 2014, Valdez returned to GMA-7 afterDyesebel and didIlustrado,Elemento,The Half Sisters, twoTAPE Inc. - GMA Network produced shows,Princess in the Palace andCalle Siete,Hahamakin ang Lahat, and the reboot role of Queen Avria in the 2016 version ofEncantadia.^{[citation needed]}

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

In 2022, she returned toGMA Network as Amanda inReturn to Paradise.^{[citation needed]}

• 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)
• 2014 - Cinemalaya Best Actress (Dagitab)
• 2015 -Young Critics Circle Best Performance (Dagitab)
• 2015 -Gawad Urian Best Actress (Dagitab)
• 2017 - Gawad Tanglaw Best Actress (Neomanila)

• 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)
• Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994) – Gigi
• 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
• Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)
• Mula sa Puso: The Movie (1999) – Criselda Pereira
• Gimik: The Reunion (1999) – Brenda
• Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi (television film, 2000)^[6][7]
• Di Kita Ma-reach (2001) – Fiscal Lourdes Palma
• Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda (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)
• The Leaving (2018) – Dolores "Oreng"
• Martyr or Murderer (2023) – olderImee Marcos
• Nokturno (2024) – Lilet
• The Kingdom (2024) - Queen Lakambini Hiraya
• Lilim (2025) - Sr Marga

• Schizo (EMI/PolyEast, 2008)^[8]

• Minahal Kita (I Loved You) (2008)

• Eula Valdez atIMDb

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