Agot Isidro
| Agot Isidro | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro July 20, 1966 Marikina City, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, TV host |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Agent |
Star Magic (1990/1993; 1995/2007; 2008/2012; 2014-present) GMA Artist Center (1993/1995; 2007/2012/2014) |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Spouse(s) | Manu Sandejas (m. 2000–2010) |
Agot Isidro (born July 20, 1966) is a Filipina recording pesonality. Born as Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro, she is the fourth of the six children of Jose Isidro, an architect, and Palestinian mother Edwarta Fteha. She graduated from the University of the Philippines, Diliman with a bachelor's degree in interior design. Isidro also pursued Fashion Buying and Merchandising at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, where she graduated as magna cum laude. She also has a master's degree in communication from the Ateneo de Manila University.
Isidro started as a back-up singer together with her sisters Olive Cruz and Tina Isorena in the Sharon Cuneta Show. She was urged by Johnny Manahan or Mr. M to fill in for then pregnant Melissa de Leon in the noon time show 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila. She was like a breath of fresh air and people started noticing her, hence, the moniker "Crush ng Bayan" or "the people's crush". She is best known for her role as Ingrid Martinez in the 2009 hit television series, Tayong Dalawa.
In 2012, she transferred to GMA Network and signed an exclusive contract in Kapuso Network, her first major project was the television series of GMA Network entitled, One True Love. She later returned to her original home network, ABS-CBN in 2013 as she makes a comeback project via Muling Buksan Ang Puso, starring Julia Montes, Enrique Gil and Enchong Dee.
Early life
Isidro grew up in Marikina along with her parents and siblings. She is the youngest among the girls and considered herself as "daddy's girl". Growing up, she never saw herself as beautiful because of her ethnic features as a child. Isidro was skinny, dark-skinned, black hair, and has knobby knees compared to her siblings who were light-skinned and has brown hair. Because of her looks, she was teased a lot by her siblings and relatives, which left her emotionally scarred.[1]
After graduating college in UP Diliman, she left home and pursued a degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising in the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. New Yorkers were fascinated by her ethnic features, which gave Isidro a boost of confidence and self-esteem. Living alone, she felt really homesick and struggled to make ends meet with her allowance given by her parents. However, Isidro was determined to prove that she can live alone in the Big Apple so she focused on school and would later graduate with a Magna Cumlaude under her belt.[2]
When she entered showbizness at age 25, she was like a breath of fresh air to the Filipino audience. Her beauty and talent stood out and was given the title as "crush ng bayan" or "people's crush" because of her girl-next-door persona. Isidro continued to rise as a talent and was given numerous projects including recording albums, movies, television, and theater. Up to this date, she is considered to be one of the most beautiful women and best dressed celebrity in the Philippines.
TV Commercial
- Century Tuna featuring Korina Sanchez and Dina Bonnevie (June, 1995)
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Type of Role | Network |
| 2015-present | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Verna Syquia-Tuazon | Main role | |
| 2014 | Bagito | Sylvia Samson-Lorenzo | Supporting role | |
| Carmela | Amanda Fernandez | |||
| 2013 | Titser | Teacher Sandra | Main role | |
| Muling Buksan Ang Puso | Carissa Beltran-Dela Vega | Supporting role | ||
| Magpakailanman: Sex for Sale | Norma Diwa | Episode guest | ||
| Vampire Ang Daddy Ko | Adelle | |||
| Indio | Linang | Main role | ||
| 2012 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Amalia de Guzman | Supporting role | |
| One True Love | Leila Samonte | Main role / Antagonist | ||
| E-Boy | Ria Villareal | Main role | ||
| 2011–2012 | Nasaan Ka Elisa? | Dana Altamira | ||
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Diana | Guest appearance | |
| Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Young Remedios Sebastiano | Special participation role | ||
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Veronica Gutierrez | Episode guest | ||
| 2010 | 1DOL | Laura Suarez | ||
| Tanging Yaman | First Lady Marcela Policarpio | Co-lead role | ||
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Ingrid Martinez-Garcia / Ingrid Martinez-Cardenas | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
| 2008 | Lobo | Nessa Blancaflor-Raymundo | Supporting role | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mansyon | Lina | Episode guest | ||
| 2007 | Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition | Herself / Performer | Guest appearance | |
| Rounin | Naya | Main role / Antagonist | ||
| Komiks Presents: Si Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Reyna Bukang Liwayway | Main role | ||
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Bukang Liwayway | ||
| 2005 | Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit | Aling Pilar | Extended role | |
| 2005–2006 | Search for the Star in a Million | Herself / Judge | Guest appearance | |
| 2004 | Marina | Sheila Corrales-Sandico / Dugyot | Supporting role | |
| 1997–2002 | Oka Tokat | Corona "Rona" Catacutan del Fierro | Lead role | |
| 1995–1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself / Host | Guest appearance | |
| 1993 | Spotlight Presents: Agot Isidro | Various Roles | Episode guest | |
| GMA Telecine Specials | Various roles | |||
| Oki Doki Doc | Alex Macunatan | Main role | ||
| 1991 | Mana Mana | Agot | ||
| 1991–1995 | Sa Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself / Host | Guest appearance | |
| 1990 | The Sharon Cuneta Show | Herself / Co-Host | ||
Movies
| Year | Title[3] | Character/Role |
| 2013 | Mga Anino ng Kahapon | Irene |
| 2012 | One More Try | Marga |
| Sossy Problems | Glory | |
| 2011 | My House Husband: Ikaw Na! | Cynthia |
| Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow | Agnes | |
| Mga Mumunting Lihim | Sandra | |
| Way Back Home | Amelia/Amy Santiago | |
| 2009 | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Ayah |
| Patient X | Myrna | |
| 2008 | Huling Pasada | |
| 2007 | Nars | Marissa |
| 2006 | Tulad ng Dati | Beth Pangan |
| 1998 | April, May June | April |
| 1997 | Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II | |
| Da Best in Da West | Leah | |
| I Do, I Die! Dyos Ko Day | Helena Mendiola | |
| 1995 | Oki-doki Dok | Alex |
| 1994 | Pangako ng Kahapon | Elizabeth |
| 1993 | May Minamahal | Trina |
| Padilla (Bala Lang ang Katapat mo!) | Atty. Joan Sanchez | |
| Kalabog En Bosyo | ||
Theater
Isidro made her theatrical debut in August 2003 with Honk!, a musical inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling." Isidro played Ida, the mother of the "ugly duckling" played by Rajo Laurel.[4] The musical was under Trumpets Production and was directed by Chari Arespacochaga. Honk! was held at the Meralco Theater on August 1 till September 7 of 2003.[5]
After her Honk! debut, Isidro starred in Atlantis Production's "Baby The Musical" on August 2004. She played Pam Sakarian, a basketball coach in her 30s opposite Jett Pangan, who played her husband Nick Sakarian. The story involves the couple's struggle to conceive after being married for two years. The couple found out that Pam was pregnant but later realized that it was the wrong Mrs. Sakarian, Nick's sister-in-law.[6] The play was directed by Bobby Garcia and was held at the Meralco Theater.[7]
Discography
- 1994 Sa Isip Ko
- 1995 Hush
- 1996 The Best of Agot Isidro
- 1997 Winds Of Change
- 1999 Best In Me
- 2006 The Island
- 2006 Silver Series
- 2009 White Lace and Promises
- 2015 (soon) Ikaw Parin
Singles
- Everyday
- Sa Isip Ko
- Beginning Today
- Sandali Na Lang
- Loving You
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Award/Nomination/Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2014 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program | Magpakailanman | Nominated |
| 2013 | 37th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress | Mga Anino ng Kahapon | Nominated |
| ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) | Mga Mumunting Lihim | Nominated | |
| 39th Metro Manila Film Festival | New Wave Best Actress | Mga anino ng kahapon | Won | |
| 2011 | 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival–Director's Showcase | Best Actress / Supporting Actress (with Judy Ann Santos, Iza Calzado and Janice de Belen) | Mga Mumunting Lihim | Won |
| 2009 | 35th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Nominated |
| 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress | Tayong Dalawa | Nominated | |
| 33rd Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Huling Pasada | Nominated | |
| 2007 | 31st Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Tulad ng dati | Nominated |
References
- ↑ http://www.philstar.com:8080/entertainment/214040/ugly-duckling-now-swan
- ↑ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/image/entertainment/06/01/15/ikaw-na-12-celebs-who-were-school-achievers-3
- ↑ "Agot Isidro on IMDB". IMDB. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
- ↑ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1370&dat=20030506&id=46kVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lQsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1717,727189&hl=en
- ↑ http://www.newsflash.org/2003/05/sb/sb002898.htm
- ↑ https://jgifederizo.wordpress.com/tag/agot-isidro/
- ↑ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2479&dat=20040820&id=Rlo1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=kyUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1986,25045504&hl=en