Aiko Melendez
| Aiko Melendez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Aiko Shinoji December 16, 1975 Laoang, Northern Samar, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Politician, actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
Aiko Melendez (born December 16, 1975) is a Filipino actress and former politician. Her father, Jimmy Melendez (born Jim Shinoji) was an actor.
In the late 80s through the run of the 90s she became a caliber Blockbuster Leading lady to big actors such as Richard Gomez and Jomari Yllana and Aga Muhlach in several movies in the business she scored multiple awards from award giving bodies with May Minamahal 1993 and 1995 Sa’yo Lamang in 1997 she did the film Kahit Kailan which scored high at awards night at the MMFF for Best Picture all produced and co produced by Lily Monteverde. In the later 2000s away from Film work she would do TV work on and off in 2017 she won praise for her role in Wildflower as the cunning Emilia in the Primetime Soap
Career
In the late 1980s, Melendez was discovered by Regal Films with whom she signed a contract and became one of their 'Regal Babies'.[1] Her half-brother Jam Melendez (son of Jimmy Melendez and Deborah Sun) also entered showbusiness.[2]
Aiko ran for councilor in the barangay elections in Quezon City in 2001 and won. She was Councillor of the 2nd District of Quezon City for 9 years through 2010.[3][4] She has done several shows on GMA Network but most often appears on ABS-CBN.[3]
In 2011, Aiko returned to ABS-CBN for an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya and Reputasyon with Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz.[5][6] In 2013, she was part of the TV Series Apoy Sa Dagat costarring Angelica Panganiban, Piolo Pascual and Diether Ocampo.[4] In 2015, she was part of the TV Series, Inday Bote playing the role Fionna Vargas.[7]
Personal life
She was married to actor Jomari Yllana from 2000 to 2003. Melendez and Yllana have a son named Andrei.[8] In 2006, Aiko married Martin Jickain.[3] The marriage was annulled in 2010.[9] In 2013, Aiko became Born Again Christian.[10]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Anna Liza | |||
| 1989 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | |||
| 1989-1995 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Co-host | ||
| 1995-1998 | Bubble Gang | Herself | ||
| 1996-1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself / Co-hostess | ||
| 2002 | Klasmayts | |||
| 2004 | Yes, Yes Show! | |||
| 2006 | Noel | |||
| 2008 | Your Song | Marge Fernando | Episode: "Someone Like You" | |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Aurora | Episode: "Kanin" | |
| 2009 | Talentadong Pinoy | Herself / Judge | ||
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto | Rosenda Montecillo | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Marivic | Episode: "TV" | |
| 2011-2012 | Reputasyon | Catherine Espeleta-Villamayor / Connie Aragon | ||
| 2012 | Nandito Ako | Margareth Posadas | ||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Christie | Episode: "Belen" | |
| 2013 | Apoy Sa Dagat | Odessa Villarosa-del Sol | [11] | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Gloria | Episode: "Harmonica" | |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Candida | Episode: "Sa Aking Pagbangon" | |
| 2014 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Herself | ||
| 2014 | Give Love of Christmas: The Gift Giver | Rose Aguinaldo | [12] | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Beth | Episode: "Salamin" | |
| 2015 | Inday Bote | Fiona Vargas-Navarro | [13] | |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Belen | Episode: "Inabusong Inosente" | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Myrna Cuenco | Episode: "Karaoke" | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Sima | Episode: "Lubid" | |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Shirley Esguerra | Episode: "Backpack" | |
| 2016 | The Story of Us | Carmy Santos-Manalo | [14] | |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Marilyn "Bing" Concine | Episode: "Riles" | |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Amy | Episode: "Popcorn" | |
| 2016 | Celebrity Playtime | Player on Team 90's | ||
| 2017-18 | Wildflower | Emilia Ardiente-Torillo | ||
| 2018 | Bagani | Matadora / Bighani | [15][16] |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2016 | Barcelona: A Love Untold | Insiang |
| 2015 | Everyday I Love You | Guada Locsin |
| Etiquette for Mistresses | Adelle Ayson | |
| 2014 | Asintado | |
| 2009 | Yaya & Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie | Mommy |
| 2008 | Someone Like You | Marge Fernando |
| 2003 | Filipinas | Vicky Filipinas |
| 2000 | Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan | Cynthia |
| 1999 | Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko | |
| 1998 | Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Iibigin | Pia Tesoro |
| Pagdating ng Panahon | ||
| 1997 | Kahit Kailan | |
| Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na | Cynthia | |
| Atraso: Ang Taong may Kasalanan | Tessa Villanueva | |
| 1996 | Ayoko na Sanang Magmahal | |
| Huling Sagupaan | ||
| Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon | Beverly | |
| 1995 | Batang X | |
| Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi | ||
| Bawal na Gamot 2 | ||
| Sa'yo Lamang | Louella | |
| 1994 | Bawal na Gamot | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie | Ana | |
| Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo | Solidad | |
| Multo in the City | Mabel | |
| Buhay ng Buhay Ko | ||
| 1993 | May Minamahal | Monica |
| Dugo ng Panday | ||
| Dino ... Abangan ang Susunod Na ... | ||
| Aguinaldo | ||
| 1992 | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Anna |
| Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City | ||
| Kamay ni Kain | ||
| Shake Rattle & Roll IV | Sister Mary John | |
| Unang Tibok ng Puso | Lena | |
| Buddy en Sol (Sine ito) | Anna | |
| Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit | Rosanna | |
| Guwapings: The First Adventure | ||
| Cornelia Ramos Story | ||
| 1991 | Ali in Wonderland | Kili kili |
| Emma Salazar Case | ||
| Kung Sino Pa Ang Minahal | ||
| Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung Pumatay | Meanne | |
| Underage Too | Aiko | |
| 1990 | Nimfa | |
| Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang | ||
| Last 2 Minutes | ||
| Trese | Tessa Encarnacion | |
| 1989 | Isang Araw Walang Diyos | Laya |
| Romeo Loves Juliet ... But Their Families Hate Each Other! | Juliet | |
| My Pretty Baby | Maria | |
| 1983 | Don't Cry for Me, Papa | Tessie |
| 1982 | Santa Claus Is Coming to Town | |
| Where Love Has Gone |
TV commercials
- Rexona (May, 1994)
- Pigromix (August, 1984)
Awards
- Celebrity Inductee, Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines 2014 - Won
- Best Supporting Actress for Iadya Mo Kami, 15th Gawad Tanglaw Awards 2017
- Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres for Iadya Mo Kami, 19th Gawad PASADO Awards
- Best Supporting Actress for Wildflower, 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television
External links
References
- ↑ Lo, Ricky. "The Evolution of The Regal Babies". Philstar Global Entertainment. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ↑ "Filipina Actress - Aiko Melendez". Blogspot. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- 1 2 3 Aiko open to TV project with ex-hubby Jomari ABS-CBN 06/06/2008
- 1 2 Aiko makes comeback with May-December affair in 'Your Song' ABS-CBN. 08/30/2008
- ↑ "TV (Twist of Fate)". MMK 25. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ↑ "Aiko Melendez admits she almost didn't accept her kontrabida role in Reputasyon". Push ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ↑ Santiago, Ervin. "Inday Bote patok na patok sa mga bagets; Aiko kinasusuklaman". Bandera. Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ↑ "Aiko Melendez Confirms Misunderstanding with Son Andrei". Philnews.ph. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ↑ https://ph.news.yahoo.com/martin-jickain-annulment-marriage-aiko-happy-not-proud.html
- ↑ "19 Celebrities Who Changed Religions". Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ↑ Angelica Panganiban plays dual role
- ↑ ABSCBN Entertainment (November 13, 2014). "GIVE LOVE ON CHRISTMAS Teaser". ABSCBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ↑ INDAY BOTE Full Trailer: Soon on ABS-CBN!
- ↑ ABSCBN Entertainment (February 14, 2016). "THE STORY OF US Full Trailer: Soon on ABS-CBN!". ABSCBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ Wildflower Trade Trailer: Coming in 2017 on ABS-CBN!. YouTube. ABS-CBN. November 23, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ↑ Wildflower Full Trailer: Coming Soon on ABS-CBN!. YouTube. ABS-CBN. January 26, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.