Candy Pangilinan

Acting

Candy Pangilinan

Born May 8, 1972 (age 54)

Maria Carmela "Candy" Espiritu Pangilinan (born May 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She won best actress for CineFilipino 2016 and Los Angeles International Film Festival for the movie Star na si Van Damme.

Known For

Love, NgoLove, Ngo · 2026
Love, Ngo
9.52026
MovieComedy
“Love, Ngo” follows Ngongo, a hardworking young man who volunteers at a cleft lip and palate foundation while helping at his mother’s burger stand. The film explores his struggles with love, family and self-acceptance after falling for a woman whose family disapproves of his condition and social status.
Wonderful NightmareWonderful Nightmare · 2026
Wonderful Nightmare
8.02026
MovieComedyRomance
A high-flying, career-driven lawyer dies prematurely due to a clerical error in heaven.
PaknersPakners · 2003
Pakners
8.72003
MovieActionComedy
Manuel is a man who's just been conned out of his savings. One day, when he meets up with Nanding, a jeepney driver, he has a plan for how the two of them can find riches. It is no other than billiards.
Beast
Sep 23, 2026
Beast · 2026
Beast
2026
Movie
After a final harvest forced upon him by the landlord, an old farmer and his loyal carabao embark on a magical road trip to Manila, chasing the ghost of a niece the years stole from him.
A Werewolf BoyA Werewolf Boy · 2026
A Werewolf Boy
6.02026
MovieDrama
A teenage girl moves to the countryside with her family. She meets a mysterious feral boy who lives on their property. The girl attempts to teach the boy how to behave like a human, but his wild instincts create challenges as their bond grows.
Abay BabesAbay Babes · 2018
Abay Babes
2018
MovieComedy
Best friends forever or worst friends ever? Many years after high school, Emerald, Ruby, Perla, and Goldie (considered the Bicol “It Girls” of their batch) are reunited for the latter’s upcoming wedding. Joining them is Jade, Goldie’s friend from America. Everyone is excited about this get-together, but somehow, Goldie’s friends are finding it hard to believe that she is going to be the first to fulfill their dream of getting married, considering that she is the least attractive among them.
IsolatedIsolated · 2025
Isolated
7.22025
MovieHorrorThriller
A nurse and her patient are trying to escape when a violent intruder starts hunting them.
Road TripRoad Trip · 2024
Road Trip
6.52024
MovieComedyDrama
After their friend's death, four women set out on the dream trip they planned as teenagers, rekindling old bonds as they pay their last respects.

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Petrang KabayoPetrang Kabayo · 2010
Petrang Kabayo
4.82010
MovieComedyFantasy
Peter Kasimsiman was once a submissive son to his parents. But losing his mother at a tender age, left him with an abusive father who only knew of tending to his carriage horse, Brown Beauty. Peter is eager to win the love and attention of his indifferent Tatay. But an unfortunate incident forces him to run away from home. His horrible life starts to change its course when he meets the nurturing haciendera Helena who provides him shelter and unconditional affection he knew his father would never be able to give. Helena teaches Peter love and kindness, grooming him as the sole heir to the hacienda in the event of her death. Albeit fueled with the guidance of the good-natured foster mother, who's known for her passionate concern for her employees, Peter has an intolerable bad temper especially towards her mother's loyal servant, Maita and the latter's beautiful and gifted daughter, Samantha.

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Hiram na PusoHiram na Puso · 2012
Hiram na Puso
2012
SeriesDrama
Hiram na Puso or A Change of Heart is a Filipino drama series created and written by Suzette Doctolero, under the directions of Andoy Ranay and Roderick Lindayag, and produced by GMA Network. The series features Kris Bernal and Gina Alajar as the main protagonists, with Mark Herras, Bela Padilla, Polo Ravales, Gardo Versoza and Ayen Munyi-Laurel. The series premiered March 5, 2012 replacing Kokak on GMA Afternoon Prime and March 7, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The story centers on the lives of Zeny and her daughter Lira. In the story, Zeny is a loving and protective mother who takes all risks to save her daughter from death only to be abandoned by the same daughter after she literally had a change of heart. Soon, Zeny realizes that this is the dire consequence of one irreversible mistake she committed in the past. This series catches positive feedback, both from the audience and critics, because of its no protagonist-no antagonist concept and edgy and intriguing storyline. Viewers also praises the casts' good acting, particularly Gina Alajar, Kris Bernal and Ayen Laurel. The series concluded on July 6, 2012. It ran 18 weeks with 88 episodes overall. It replaced by Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa in the same timeslot.

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