Tetchie Agbayani

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Visitacion "Tetchie" Parado Agbayani (born July 2, 1961) is a Filipino actress and model. She began her acting career in the film Pepeng Shotgun (1981), following several stints in pageantry and modelling.[1] She was the first and only Filipino woman to appear on the cover of the German edition of Playboy, in 1982.[2] She starred in numerous Hollywood films such as The Emerald Forest (1985), Gymkata (1985), The Money Pit (1986), Rikky and Pete (1988)[3] and has received accolades at the Metro Manila Film Festival, in addition to nominations for a FAMAS, Gawad Urian, Star Awards for Movies and Luna Awards.

Early life

Agbayani was born on July 2, 1961, to a Roman Catholic family. She studied high school at the University of Santo Tomas before enrolling in the university's Bachelor of Science in Architecture program in 1979. She eventually dropped from the program due to showbiz commitments.[4]

Hollywood

In the United States, Agbayani pursued acting in Hollywood. She appeared in international productions, sometimes credited as Carol Roberts. Her films include John Boorman's The Emerald Forest (1985); a cameo in The Money Pit (1986); leading lady in Gymkata (1985); and as a geologist in the Australian film Rikky and Pete (1988). Agbayani also appeared in an episode of the British television series Yellowthread Street.

On television, she played the tragic heroine Sisa in Eddie Romero's 1993 miniseries Noli Me Tangere, based on the 1887 novel of the same name by Filipino nationalist Dr. José Rizal.

Personal life

In 1988, Agbayani returned to the Philippines and took time out from her career to give birth to her daughter, China. During this period, Agbayani devoted her whole time as a mother, living a private life for several years.

Education

In 1995, Agbayani resumed her education and enrolled in Saint Joseph's College, Quezon City. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology in 2000. In 2001, she was accepted into the Master of Arts in psychology with a concentration in counseling psychology program at the Ateneo de Manila University. She completed all academic requirements and is now working on her master's thesis. She is also teaching psychology at Saint Joseph's,[5][6] while doing occasional TV and film appearances.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleRef.
1980Juan Tamad Junior[7]
1981KamakalawaAgos
Pepeng ShotgunMarita AbadCredited as "Techie Agbayani"[7][8]
Dugong Mandirigma
Quintin Bilibid
Tondo Girl
Sambahin ang Ngalan MoFreda[9]
1982Hubad Na GubatFirst lead role
Mga Kanyon ni Mang Simeon[10]
DesireBessie[11]
1983Babae, Ikaw Ba'y Makasalanan
1984The Story of the DollsLee[7][12]
1985GymkataPrincess Rubali[13][14][15]
Emerald ForestCaia[16]
1986The Money PitFlorinda Fielding[17]
1987DisorderliesLily[7]
BalwegKa Susan[18]
1988Hati Tayo sa MagdamagAntonette Revilla[19]
Ex-ArmyKa Nenita
Rikky and PeteFlossie[20]
Sheman: Mistress of the UniverseBubbles
1989Alyas Boy Life
Florencio Diño: Public Enemy No. 1 of Caloocan
Alyas Boy Muslim
Sgt. Melgar
IndioMorell's friend
Lady L
Tupang Itim
1990Anak sa Una
Little and Big Weapon
Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo
Lessons in Love
Island of Desire
1991Indio 2: The RevoltMrs. Morell[7]
Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!: The MovieMuñita
1992Alyas Boy Kano
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2Muñita
1993Victor Meneses: Dugong Kriminal
SakayElena[21][22][23]
Tatak ng Kriminal[24]
Enteng Manok: Tari ng Quiapo
1994RageAlternative title: Deathfight[25]
1996Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon
2006Close to YouLance's mother[16]
2008YanggawInday Villacin[26]
2009T2Rita[27]
IndependenciaMother[28]
2010Presa[29]
The Red ShoesBettina's mother[30]
Babe, I Love YouLala Sanchez[31]
Limbunan[32][33]
2011ThelmaFloring[34]
2012Unofficially YoursHelen[35]
Corazon: Ang Unang AswangMelinda[36]
2014Mana[37][38][39][40]
2015The Love Affair[41]
Beauty and the BestieConey[42]
2017Finally Found SomeoneEvy[43]
FallbackZeny
2021Ang Babaeng Walang PakiramdamAnastacia's mother
2027The Last ResortJasmin

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
1987Palibhasa Lalake
1987–97Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!Muñita
1993Noli Me TángereSisaMiniseries[44]
2001Sa Dulo ng Walang HangganConsuelo VanguardiaSupporting Role / Antagonist
2003Basta't Kasama KitaMarina Lagdameo
2006I Luv NYMrs. Balumbalunan
2007Super TwinsDonya Vesta Paredes
Love Spell Presents: Hairy HarrySally[45]
2008Ligaw na BulaklakMina Rodriguez[46]
Eva FondaJosefina Escop
2009ParekoyLucy[47]
The WeddingNatalie Aquino
2010Habang May BuhayEllen Corpuz[48]
2010–11My Darling AswangTasha[49]
2011Maalaala Mo KayaFrancisca TrilloEpisode: "Plane Ticket"
Wansapantaym Presents: Rod Santiago's: Buhawi JackMildred Vergara / Ferenze Escaño[50]
WansapanataymAurora's Ma[51]
Lucresia MarasiganEpisode: "Mga Alipin ng Lumang Aklatan"
100 Days to HeavenClaire's mother
2012Dahil sa Pag-IbigBelinda Rivero[52]
2012–13AryanaQueen Hiyasmin[53]
2012Precious Hearts Romances Presents: HiyasElizabeth Salvador
A Beautiful AffairTala
2013Kailangan Ko'y IkawLuisa
Maalaala Mo KayaAnnieEpisode: "Football"
My Little JuanDoña Tomasa Calibaquib / Evelyn Bunag[54]
Maalaala Mo KayaGloEpisode: "Tsubibo"[55][56]
Got to BelieveLucille[57]
2013–14Maria MercedesBettina Delaver[58]
2014Pure LoveSenyora[59]
Maalaala Mo KayaMama ni RonnieEpisode: "Bukid"[60]
2015Ipaglaban MoRitaEpisode: "Sa Mata ng Bata"[61]
FlordelizaTeresa Malubay[62][63]
2016Wansapanataym Presents: Susi ni SisayCarmela[64]
Dolce AmoreVivian Dubois[65][66]
Ipaglaban MoLola SenyangEpisode: "Lola"[67]
2016–17The Greatest LoveEstella "Stella" Alegre-Policarpio
2018TadhanaMargaritaEpisode: "Sayaw sa Macau"
ContessaGuadalupe "Guada" Sarmiento vda. de Venganza / Dragona / Queen V.Anti-Hero
MagpakailanmanLizaEpisode: "Kapag Tumibok ang Puso"
Dear UgeManang SalengEpisode: "Scary Nanny"
Maalaala Mo KayaRosedel's motherEpisode: Korona
2019TadhanaEpisode: "Lundag"
Nang Ngumiti ang LangitElizabeth "Beth" Villaluna
Dahil sa Pag-ibigClara Corpuz
2021Init sa MagdamagOlivia Alvarez
2022The Fake LifeSonya De Guzman
2023Love Before SunriseZoraya Vibal
2025Lolong: Bayani ng BayanIsabel Candelariareplacing Malou de Guzman from Season 1

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryWorkResultSource
Cinema One Originals2008Best Supporting ActressYanggawWon[68]
FAMAS Awards2007Best Supporting ActressClose to YouNominated[69]
Gawad Urian Awards2009Best Supporting ActressYanggawNominated[70]
Golden Screen Awards2009Best Supporting ActressYanggawNominated[71]
Luna Awards1994Best Supporting ActressAnak ng PasigNominated[72]
2012Best Supporting ActressThelmaNominated[73]
Metro Manila Film Festival1991Best Supporting ActressOkay Ka, Fairy Ko!Won[74][75]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies2009Best Supporting ActressYanggawNominated[76]
2012Best Supporting ActressThelmaNominated[77][78]

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