Aiko Melendez
| Aiko Melendez | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | 篠時愛好 (Shinoji Aiko) |
| Born | December 16, 1975 |
| Origin | Laoang, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Website | Official Site |
Aiko Melendez, (born December 16, 1975) is a Filipino former Councillor and actress. Her father, Jimmy Melendez (born Jim Shinoji) was an actor of Japanese and Spanish ancestry.[1]
In the late 1980s, Melendez was discovered by Regal Films with whom she signed a contract and became one of their 'Regal Babies'. Her half-brother Jam Melendez (son of Jimmy Melendez and Deborah Sun) also entered showbusiness.
Melendez ran for Councillor in the barangay elections in Quezon City in 2003 and won. She was Councillor of the 2nd District of Quezon City for 4 years through 2008.[2][3]
Melendez has done several shows on GMA Network but most often appears on ABS-CBN.[2]
Melendez was married to actor Jomari Yllana from 2000 to 2003. Melendez and Yllana have a son named Andrei.
In 2006, Melendez married Martin Jickain.[2] The marriage was annulled in 2010.[4]
In 2011, Melendez returned to ABS-CBN for an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya and Reputasyon with Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz.
In 2013, she was part of the TV Series Apoy Sa Dagat costarring Angelica Panganiban, Piolo Pascual and Diether Ocampo.[3]
Filmography
Television
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