Gina Alajar | |
|---|---|
 Alajar in 2023 | |
| Born | Regina Liguid Alatiit (1959-06-28)June 28, 1959 (age 66) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television director |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Spouse | |
| Awards | FAMAS Award – Best Supporting Actress 1997Malunay, Sa Pusod ng Paraiso 1991Biktima Gawad Urian Award – Best Supporting Actress 2011Amaya |
Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), known professionally asGina Alajar (Tagalog pronunciation:[alaˈhar]), is a Filipino film and television actress and director. One of the most awarded actresses in Philippine cinema,[1][2] she has won thePhilippine movie grand slam, receiving several Best Actress or Best Supporting Actress wins atFAMAS,Gawad Urian andLuna Awards.
Since appearing as a child actress in the early 1970s,[3] Alajar has been a critically acclaimed actress.[4] She has appeared in films such asPlaygirl,Bayan Ko,Brutal,Salome,Mulanay, and has collaborated with directors such asLino Brocka,Ishmael Bernal,Maryo J. de los Reyes,Chito S. Roño,Gil Portes,Marilou Diaz-Abaya, her directorial work has been enhanced in the 2000s in television work forGMA Network dramas.
From 1997–2009, she was seen mostly in television soap operas on GMA and in 2009–2010, she was seen in ABS-CBN dramas such asKambal sa Uma and 2010'sHabang May Buhay. In 2012, she received more massive acclaim for the TV seriesHiram na Puso, a comeback feat in her TV career on GMA Network.
In 2016, she came back to television in the fantasy afternoon dramaMagkaibang Mundo as a main antagonist. In 2018, she starred in the daytime dramaHindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka as an antagonist-protagonist role of Adelaida "Adel" Angeles.[5]
In 2021, she was back in the remake of1988 movieNagbabagang Luha as Calida Montaire originally played byGloria Romero as Imelda Montaire, she went viral a backhanded slap to Claire Castro which portrayed Cielo and dragged into the red cake and pouring liquid on flower to Claire.[6]
Alajar was part of Dulaang UP. She has three sons withMichael de Mesa, from whom she is separated:[7]Ryan,Geoff and A.J. Eigenmann.[8]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980–1996 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | |
| 1988 | Evelio | Alyssa |
| Hello, Uncle Sam? | ||
| 1992 | Cebu | |
| De Buena Pamilya | ||
| 1993 | GMA Telecine Specials | |
| 1994 | Bisperas ng Kasaysayan | Isabel[17] |
| 1998 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kinky Hair | |
| Mula sa Puso | Elena | |
| GMA Telecine Specials: Pasada | ||
| 2001–2002 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Lilian Delos Santos |
| 2004 | Magpakailanman: "The Jennylyn Mercado Story" | Thelma |
| 2005–2006 | Vietnam Rose | Amanda Hernandez |
| 2006 | Noel | --- |
| Majika | Adana | |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Elvira |
| Sine Novela:Sinasamba Kita | Corazon | |
| 2007–2008 | Sine Novela:Pasan Ko ang Daigdig | Metring Velez |
| 2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado | Doctora Regina |
| Sine Novela:Una Kang Naging Akin | Luisa Yumul | |
| 2009 | Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma | Celeste Miranda-Ledesma |
| SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Carenderia Queen | Waray | |
| 2009–2010 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Felicidad "Fely" Dionisio |
| 2010 | StarStruck (season 5) | Herself/Mentor |
| Habang May Buhay | Rose Alcantara-Caparas | |
| Sine Novela:Trudis Liit | Lollipop "Lolly" Toledo-Ferrer | |
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Machete | Elena |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Dian Lamitan |
| 2012 | Valiente | Iluminada "Luming" Soledad- Valiente |
| Hiram na Puso | Zeny Banaag | |
| Luna Blanca | Linda De Jesus | |
| Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break | Herself/Mentor | |
| Magpakailanman: "The Mirriam Castillo Story" | Mirriam Castillo | |
| 2016 | Magkaibang Mundo | Noreen Sandoval-Perez |
| 2017 | D' Originals | The 4th Original (Guest Appearance) |
| Magpakailanman | Co-lead role | |
| Alaala:A Martial Law Special | Sara Ilagan | |
| 2018 | Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka | Doña Adelaida "Adele" Angeles |
| Sirkus | Lola Waya | |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Almida Caliste |
| 2021 | Nagbabagang Luha | Calida Montaire |
| 2022 | Start-Up PH | Ligaya "Joy" Sison[18] |
| 2024 | Asawa ng Asawa Ko | Carmen Salcedo |
| Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Hon. Liberty Villaroman |
| Year | Programs | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | GMA Telesine Specials: Sa Pagdating ng Bagong Umaga | Director |
| 1995–1996 | Kadenang Kristal | |
| 1999–2001 | Rio Del Mar | |
| Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? | ||
| 2003–2004 | Narito ang Puso Ko | |
| 2003 | Hawak Ko ang Langit | |
| 2003–2004 | Walang Hanggan | |
| 2005 | Tahanan: Eat Bulaga Special | |
| 2010–2012 | Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts | |
| 2011 | Machete | |
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | 2nd Unit Director |
| 2012–2013 | Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan | Director |
| Temptation of Wife | 2nd Unit Director | |
| 2013 | Unforgettable | Director[19] |
| Anna Karenina | ||
| 2013–2014 | Villa Quintana | |
| 2014 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: Kulungan Kanlungan | |
| 2014–2015 | Yagit | |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | |
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | |
| Destiny Rose | ||
| 2017 | Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | |
| 2018–2019 | Onanay | |
| 2019–2022 | Prima Donnas | |
| 2023 | Magpakailanman Episode: Sa Puso't Isipan:The Cantillana Family Story | Director Won for Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology—Asian Academy Creative Awards[20][21] |
This movie will unmask the real killer!!!
Carlo J. Caparas is out to prove that he can leave his signature on the longest subtitles in movie history.
The 1890s. A period of turmoil.
