Acting
Maricar De Mesa
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Known For
Bromance: My Brother's Romance · 2013Bromance: My Brother's Romance
★ 4.82013
MovieComedy
Since birth, Brando despised his gay twin brother, Brandy, who has been his burden (including the fact that he was mistaken). However, when Brandy was caught in an accident and put into a coma, Brando is forced to impersonate his twin to keep a major business from falling through. Though they had a misunderstanding, Brando gains a new appreciation as he lives his brother's life.
Tuksó · 2010Tuksó
2010
MovieComedyDrama
When teenage pregnancies alarm the principal of the high school where Mayette teaches biology, Mayette is tasked to incorporate sex education into her lesson. How can she teach her students about sex when, at 32, Mayette is still a virgin?
Bayaran · 2003Bayaran
★ 5.32003
MovieCrimeDrama
She is a paid lover. He is a paid killer. Rizza (Maricar De Mesa) is a high-class prostitute and the favorite girl of a crime syndicate head.
Onsehan · 2001Onsehan
★ 4.02001
MovieAction
Directed by Eugene Asis. With Carlos Morales, Maricar De Mesa, John Apacible, Ricardo Cepeda.
Bedtime Stories · 2002Bedtime Stories
★ 3.72002
MovieDramaRomance
A trilogy about desire, obsession and ultimately, redemption. The film explores the dark and bizarre possibilities of love and relationships, while depicting the plight of women as they are empowered in a world where discrimination and violence against women persist
Torotot · 2008Torotot
★ 4.02008
MovieDrama
Leo and Marie are having marital problems because the woman is spending too much time with her pet dogs. This prompts Leo, the art director of ad agency, to have a one-night stand. Marie then confronts her husband about his infidelity and plots her own revenge. Another couple experiencing marital problems featured in the movie is composed of Gabby and Rita. The husband has to deal with premature ejaculation but Rita doesn't mind at all. That is until she meets the very aggressive Gaston (a married meat vendor) who awakens her appetite for lust and forbidden passion.
Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki · 2013Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
★ 5.82013
MovieComedy
Bekikang is left and abandoned with a baby boy by friend, Fortunato. He loves and raises the child as his own flesh and blood. When things are going so well between Bekikang and the child, Fortunato and the mother of the child after years of absence reappear to take the child back.
In Your Eyes · 2010In Your Eyes
2010
MovieDramaRomance
Ciara is a senior physical therapist who works for a rehabilitation center in the United States. She has devoted her entire life to her younger sister Julia who was left in her care after the untimely demise of their parents. After 8 years of separation, Ciara and Julia reunite when the latter acquires her student visa. Storm, Julia's boyfriend who earns a living as a freelance photographer, joins Julia despite the lack of a definite plan. In a desperate move for Storm to gain immigrant status, Julia asks Storm to enter into an arranged marriage with Ciara, who is already an American citizen. As Storm struggles to find his place in a foreign land, Julia works hard to chase after her own dream of finishing school, causing the two of them to drift apart.
Movies
Bromance: My Brother's Romance · 2013Bromance: My Brother's Romance
★ 4.82013
MovieComedy
Since birth, Brando despised his gay twin brother, Brandy, who has been his burden (including the fact that he was mistaken). However, when Brandy was caught in an accident and put into a coma, Brando is forced to impersonate his twin to keep a major business from falling through. Though they had a misunderstanding, Brando gains a new appreciation as he lives his brother's life.
Tuksó · 2010Tuksó
2010
MovieComedyDrama
When teenage pregnancies alarm the principal of the high school where Mayette teaches biology, Mayette is tasked to incorporate sex education into her lesson. How can she teach her students about sex when, at 32, Mayette is still a virgin?
Bayaran · 2003Bayaran
★ 5.32003
MovieCrimeDrama
She is a paid lover. He is a paid killer. Rizza (Maricar De Mesa) is a high-class prostitute and the favorite girl of a crime syndicate head.
Onsehan · 2001Onsehan
★ 4.02001
MovieAction
Directed by Eugene Asis. With Carlos Morales, Maricar De Mesa, John Apacible, Ricardo Cepeda.
Bedtime Stories · 2002Bedtime Stories
★ 3.72002
MovieDramaRomance
A trilogy about desire, obsession and ultimately, redemption. The film explores the dark and bizarre possibilities of love and relationships, while depicting the plight of women as they are empowered in a world where discrimination and violence against women persist
Torotot · 2008Torotot
★ 4.02008
MovieDrama
Leo and Marie are having marital problems because the woman is spending too much time with her pet dogs. This prompts Leo, the art director of ad agency, to have a one-night stand. Marie then confronts her husband about his infidelity and plots her own revenge. Another couple experiencing marital problems featured in the movie is composed of Gabby and Rita. The husband has to deal with premature ejaculation but Rita doesn't mind at all. That is until she meets the very aggressive Gaston (a married meat vendor) who awakens her appetite for lust and forbidden passion.
Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki · 2013Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
★ 5.82013
MovieComedy
Bekikang is left and abandoned with a baby boy by friend, Fortunato. He loves and raises the child as his own flesh and blood. When things are going so well between Bekikang and the child, Fortunato and the mother of the child after years of absence reappear to take the child back.
In Your Eyes · 2010In Your Eyes
2010
MovieDramaRomance
Ciara is a senior physical therapist who works for a rehabilitation center in the United States. She has devoted her entire life to her younger sister Julia who was left in her care after the untimely demise of their parents. After 8 years of separation, Ciara and Julia reunite when the latter acquires her student visa. Storm, Julia's boyfriend who earns a living as a freelance photographer, joins Julia despite the lack of a definite plan. In a desperate move for Storm to gain immigrant status, Julia asks Storm to enter into an arranged marriage with Ciara, who is already an American citizen. As Storm struggles to find his place in a foreign land, Julia works hard to chase after her own dream of finishing school, causing the two of them to drift apart.
Nympha · 2003Nympha
★ 4.32003
MovieDrama
A re-imagination of the Celso Ad Castillo classic, "Nympha" tells the story of an orphan woman named Nympha living in a backward province with a narrow minded aunt who is a religious fanatic.
Pa-siyam · 2004Pa-siyam
★ 7.52004
MovieMysteryHorror
After their mother's death, her adult children gather in their family home to respect the funereal rite of Pa-sayim. Although they had originally thought she died of natural causes, thy soon realize that a dark force in he home may have played a part in her demise.
Habang May Buhay · 1996Habang May Buhay
★ 9.01996
MovieDramaRomance
Pia the only daughter of Zeny and Menandro found herself in the same predicament as her mother did years ago. During that time Zeny gave up her true love to marry a man who compromised her and whom her parents preferred. This time around Pia was engaged to Jonathan although she was in love with Gary. She had to make a choice. At the same time Zeny had to decide whether she would stay married to a man she had learned to hate or would she leave and save herself.
Secret Love · 1994Secret Love
★ 8.01994
MovieDramaRomance
A 1994 Filipino romantic drama starring Geneva Cruz and Jomari Yllana.
Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko! · 2000Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko!
★ 4.02000
MovieActionThriller
A dedicated, honest, tough cop decides to go after the bad eggs among law enforcers. In the process, he puts his life and family on the line.
Dahil Tanging Ikaw · 1997Dahil Tanging Ikaw
★ 9.01997
MovieDramaRomance
Erika and Cecil are twins who were separated by poverty right after they were born. Each of them is caught up in her own existence, not knowing that somewhere not so far lived a twin. But one day, fate intervened and found a clever way to bring them together.
TV Shows
Magkaibang Mundo · 2016Magkaibang Mundo
2016
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Luv Is · 2023Luv Is
★ 7.72023
SeriesDrama
A Philippine seasonal anthology TV adaptations of the popular Filipino Wattpad web novels. Produced by GMA Network in partnership with Wattpad Webtoon Studios.
Legal Wives · 2021Legal Wives
2021
SeriesDramaFamily
The story of a unique family where a Mranaw man marries three different women for various reasons.
Only Daughter · 2022Only Daughter
★ 2.02022
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Even as a child, Christian (Alfred Vargas) was fascinated by science. He is a genius and comes from a rich family so his parents supported him to further develop his knowledge.
Dyosa · 2008Dyosa
2008
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Dyosa is a fantasy series that is aired in Philippines by broadcaster ABS-CBN and starred by Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, Zanjoe Marudo and Luis Manzano and was directed by Wenn Deramas.
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin · 2011Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin
2011
SeriesDrama
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a remake of the 2001 primetime television series of the same title. Produced by GMA Network, the 2011 version stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Joyce Ching and Kristofer Martin and directed by Roderick Lindayag. It premiered last October 10, 2011 replacing Sinner or Saint in GMA's Afternoon Prime block.
The Series maintains a High-Rating lead on the Afternoon schedule.
The series concluded on February 10, 2012, it ran for 18 weeks with 90 episodes in all. It was replaced by The Good Daughter.
Dragon Lady · 2019Dragon Lady
2019
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Sisid · 2011Sisid
2011
SeriesDrama
Sisid is a Philippine underwater action drama directed by Ricky Davao for GMA Network. It premiered on May 30, 2011, starring Jackie Rice, JC Tiuseco and Dominic Roco.
Prinsesa ng Banyera · 2007Prinsesa ng Banyera
2007
SeriesDrama
Prinsesa ng Banyera is a weekday daytime telenovela of ABS-CBN, which aired after Wowowee. It stars Kristine Hermosa, Angelika dela Cruz and Ara Mina. It ruled the Afternoon Programming Mass and was also shown Worldwide through The Filipino Channel Weekdays and its Affiliate Kapamilya Channel and Saturdays as a 5-episode Marathon.
The TV series also aired in Malaysia via TV3 weekdays in 2010.
Dahil May Isang Ikaw · 2009Dahil May Isang Ikaw
2009
SeriesDramaFamily
Dahil May Isang Ikaw is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired by ABS-CBN starring Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, John Estrada, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Karylle and Sid Lucero. The show marks the reunion of young actors Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales as a love team after five years, since their previous series, Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas. It's a comeback primetime series of award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino on ABS-CBN after eight years. The first teaser was released on July 22, 2009 after TV Patrol World which shows viewers the powerhouse cast and actors portrayal in the series. Several follow-up trailers were released which gave viewers the debut date of August 24, 2009.
According to ABS-CBN International Sales and Distribution, the series will soon air in Malaysia and other Asian countries with the English title of Destined Hearts. Dahil May Isang Ikaw is nominated in 2010 International Emmy Awards in the Telenovela category and Sid Lucero for Best Performance by an Actor for his role as Alfred "Red" Ramirez. The show was nominated as best foreign drama series in the Emmy Awards.
Once Upon a Kiss · 2015Once Upon a Kiss
2015
SeriesDramaComedy
Villa Quintana · 2013Villa Quintana
2013
SeriesDrama
Villa Quintana is a Filipino drama series produced by VIVA Television and GMA Network top-billed Keempee de Leon and Donna Cruz in the lead characters. The series is derived from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The drama depicts the tragic love story of a young couple from different social classes.