Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (Tagalog pronunciation: [alaˈhar]), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film and television actress and television director.
Gina Alajar | |
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 Alajar in 2023 | |
| Born | Regina Liguid Alatiit June 28, 1959 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television director |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Spouse | |
| Awards | FAMAS Award – Best Supporting Actress 1997 Malunay, Sa Pusod ng Paraiso 1991 Biktima Gawad Urian Award – Best Supporting Actress 2011 Amaya |
Career
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Since appearing as a child actress in the early 1970s, Alajar has been a critically acclaimed actress. She has appeared in films such as Playgirl, Bayan Ko, Brutal, Salome, Mulanay, and has collaborated with directors such as Lino 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 for GMA 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 as Kambal sa Uma and 2010's Habang May Buhay. In 2012, she received more massive acclaim for the TV series Hiram na Puso, a comeback feat in her TV career on GMA Network.
In 2016, she came back to television in the fantasy afternoon drama Magkaibang Mundo as a main antagonist. In 2018, she starred in the daytime drama Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka as an antagonist-protagonist role of Adelaida "Adel" Angeles.
Personal life
editAlajar was part of Dulaang UP. She has three sons with Michael de Mesa, from whom she is separated: Ryan, Geoff and A.J. Eigenmann.[1]
Filmography
editFilm
edit- Kaibigan Kong Sto. Niño (1967) – Oreng
- Donata (1968) – Donata
- Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969) – Irene Marcos
- Si Darna at ang Planetman (1969) – Narda
- Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit (1970)
- Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970)
- Mag-inang Ulila (1971)
- My Little Brown Girl (1972)
- Zoom, Zoom, Superman! (1973)
- Cofradia (1973)
- Big J (1975)
- Mahiwagang Kris (1977)
- Malayo Man, Malapit Din (1977)
- Boy Pana (Terror ng Maynila '63) (1978)
- Diborsyada (1979) – Gina
- Anak ng Maton (1979)
- City After Dark (1980)
- Brutal (1980) – Cynthia
- Caught in the Act (1981) – Rowena
- Salome (1981) – Salome
- Playgirl (1981)
- Ako ang Hari (1981)
- High School Scandal (1981)
- Wild (1981)
- Brother Ben (1982) – Lina
- Moral (1982) – Kathy
- Caged Fury (1983) – Nguyet
- Ganti (1983)
- Bukas... May Pangarap (1984) – Mering
- Pieta, Ikalawang Aklat (1984)
- Kaya Kong Abuting ang Langit (1984) – Nancy
- Sister Stella L. (1984)
- Condemned (1984) – Mayette
- Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984) – Juliet
- Bayan Ko: My Own Country (1985) – Luz
- Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos? (1985)
- Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1986) – Josephine
- Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (1987) – Belle
- Hiwaga sa Balete Drive (1988)
- Birds of Prey (1988)
- Babaing Hampaslupa (1988) – Desiree
- Fight for Us (1989) – Esper
- Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990) – Joyce
- Kailan Ka Magiging Akin? (1991) – Shirley
- Emma Salazar Case (1991)
- Biktima (1991)
- Shake, Rattle & Roll III ("Ate" segment, 1991) – Rowena
- Lucia (1992)
- Shake, Rattle & Roll IV ("Ang Madre" segment, 1992) – Puri
- The Wild Cowboys (1992) – Regina Smith
- Teenage Mama (1993)
- Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray For Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore[2][3] (1995) – Delia Maga
- Campus Girls (1995)
- Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie (1995)
- Dead or Alive: Arrest the King of Carnappers (1996)
- Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996)
- Frats (1997) – Oning
- Tatlo... Magkasalo (1998)
- Mother Ignacia – Ang Uliran (1998) – Mother Ignacia (younger years)
- José Rizal (1998) – Saturnina Rizal
- Sa Piling ng Mga Aswang (1999) – Lola Munda
- The Debut (2000) – Gina Mercado
- Bahay ni Lola (2001)
- Small Voices (2002) – Chayong
- Singsing ni Lola (2002) – Esper
- Ang Agimat, Anting-anting ni Lolo (2002) – Clarita
- Mano Po (2002) – Gina Go
- Sanib (2003)
- Pinoy/Blonde (2005)
- Lovestruck (2005)
- Mainit Na Tubig (2006)
- Batad sa Paang Palay (2006)
- Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di (I Love You) (2006)
- Desperadas (2007) – Patrick's mother
- Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 (segment "Christmas Tree", 2007) – Myrna
- Fuchsia (2009) – Nena
- Shake, Rattle & Roll XI (segment "Diablo", 2009) – Tita Beth
- Guni-Guni (2012) – Mrs. Arevalo
- Mater Dolorosa (2012)
- The Reunion (2012) – Joanne
- Dark Is the Night (2017) – Sara
- Pastor (2017) Mildred Aguila
- Last Fool Show (2019) – Joanna Lee
- Pieta (2023) Beth
- Monday First Screening (2023) – Lydia
- When I Met You in Tokyo[4] (2023) – Susan
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1996 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | GMA Network | |
| 1988 | Evelio | Alyssa | |
| Hello, Uncle Sam? | IBC[5] | ||
| 1992 | Cebu | New Vision 9 | |
| De Buena Pamilya | |||
| 1993 | GMA Telecine Specials | GMA Network | |
| 1994 | Bisperas ng Kasaysayan | Isabel[6] | New Vision 9 |
| 1998 | Mula sa Puso | Elena | ABS-CBN |
| GMA Telecine Specials: Pasada | GMA Network | ||
| 2001–2002 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Lilian Delos Santos | |
| 2004 | Magpakailanman: "The Jennylyn Mercado Story" | Thelma | |
| 2005–2006 | Vietnam Rose | Amanda Hernandez | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Noel | --- | GMA Network |
| 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 | ABS-CBN |
| SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Carenderia Queen | Waray | GMA Network | |
| 2009–2010 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Felicidad "Fely" Dionisio | |
| 2010 | StarStruck (season 5) | Herself/Mentor | |
| Habang May Buhay | Rose Alcantara-Caparas | ABS-CBN | |
| Sine Novela: Trudis Liit | Lollipop "Lolly" Toledo-Ferrer | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Machete | Elena | |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Dian Lamitan | |
| 2012 | Valiente | Iluminada "Luming" Soledad- Valiente | TV5 |
| Hiram na Puso | Zeny Banaag | GMA Network | |
| 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 | |
| 2024 | Asawa ng Asawa Ko | Carmen Salcedo | |
| Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Hon. Liberty Villaroman |
Television (as director)
edit| Year | Programs | Note | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | GMA Telesine Specials: Sa Pagdating ng Bagong Umaga | Director | GMA Network |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 2024 | Mommy Dearest |
Film (as director)
edit- Angels (segment "Angel's of Mine", 2007)
References
edit- ^ "Family tree: Mark Gil and the celebrity Eigenmanns". ABS-CBN News. September 1, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ "The Much-Awaited Movie Will Shock You Today!". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. May 17, 1995. p. A4. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
This movie will unmask the real killer!!!
- ^ Daza, Jullie Y. (May 18, 1995). "Women as losers". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 9. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
Carlo J. Caparas is out to prove that he can leave his signature on the longest subtitles in movie history.
- ^ Jusay, Annalyn S. (April 1, 2023). "Vilma and Boyet are shooting their reunion movie in Tokyo". Manila Bulletin. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "An Independence Day Special". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. June 9, 1988. p. 14.
An unprecedented event in Philippine television. A stellar line up of the industry's most competent stars.
- ^ "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.
External links
edit- Gina Alajar at IMDb