Melissa Mendez

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Melissa Mendez
Born (1964-07-27) July 27, 1964 (age 60)
OccupationActress
Years active1969–present
Political partyAksyon Demokratiko
Children3
RelativesGlenda Garcia
(sister)
Isabel Rivas
(cousin)
Dennis Roldan
(cousin)
Michele Gumabao
(niece)
Marco Gumabao
(nephew)

Melissa Mendez (Tagalog pronunciation: [mɛnˈdɛs]; born July 27, 1964) is a Filipina film and TV actress.

Mendez was nominated for a Best Actress FAMAS Award for the film Kalakal (2008). Mendez produced an independent movie, Hilot (2009) with Empress Schuck. It was directed by Neal "Buboy" Tan under Emerge Productions. She was included in the cast of GMA 7's Indio (2013) starring, Bong Revilla.

Personal life

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Mendez is sister to actress, Glenda Garcia. She is the cousin of actor Dennis Roldan and actress Isabel Rivas. Melissa Mendez married Erico Gobencion on July 27, 2012.[1]

She has three daughters: Denise (b. 1988), Cassie (b. 1992), and Alex (b. 1998).

In a commercial flight in March 2015, Melissa had a verbal and physical altercation with passengers: businessman Rey Pamaran and Mr. World Philippines 2013 Andrew Wolff. The plane turnaround mid-flight and offloaded her from the plane. She apologized after causing a media frenzy.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s).
1970 Dimasalang
San Diego
Hipipotamus
1971 Tisay
1983 Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Magtanggol
1985 Grease Gun Brothers Emily
1987 Amang Hustler Amang's Fiancee [2]
Dugong Muslim
1988 Rebelyon
Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang Katarungan Cristy
Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts Isabel
Patrolman
1989 Tadtarin ng Bala si Madelo
Abandonada
1990 Bala at Rosaryo Sally
Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay: Kapitan Paile Susie Altarejos
Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? Emma
1992 Sinungaling Mong Puso Susan
Shotgun Banjo Carmen De Lara
1993 Capt. Rassul Alih: Hindi Sayo ang Mindanao
1995 Sa Kamay ng Batas
1997 Shake, Rattle & Roll VI Marice's Mother "Ang Tulay" segment
1998 Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo!
1999 Bayolente Felisa
Esperanza: The Movie Elena
2000 Ex-Con Wife of Cai
2001 Tabi Tabi Po! Aling Bebang "Demonyita" segment
2003 Balat-Sibuyas
Silang Mga Rampadora [3]
Pilya
2006 Mga Batang Bangketa
2007 The Promise Andrea's mother
One More Chance Elvie
2008 Kalakal
2009 Tulak
Hilot [4]
Pasang Krus
Arusi: Sumpa ng Demonyo
2010 Third World Happy Beth
2011 So Much Pain So in Love
2012 Unofficially Yours Maria Galvez
2015 Halik sa Hangin
A Second Chance Elvie
2020 The Missing
2023 Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan Tiya Auring Support role [5]

Television

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  • Hanggang Kailan, Anna Luna?: Ikalawang Aklat (1994–95) – Emily Dominguez-Tecson/Pilar
  • Tierra Sangre (1996–99) – Aurora Sangre

References

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  1. ^ Lo, Ricky (July 30, 2012). "Melissa & Eric: Meant for each other". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Dormiendo, Justino (March 14, 1987). "Illiteracy is violence". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Samio, Veronica r. (February 8, 2003). "Myle Fernandez ang negra ng Viva Hot Babes". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "Actress Melissa Mendez ventures into movie production with Hilot"
  5. ^ Rodriguez III, Feliciano (May 3, 2023). "'Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan' out this May". Manila Bulletin.
  6. ^ "Andrea del Rosario story on Maalaala". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. September 16, 2004. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  7. ^ ""Luna Mystika" airs starting Nov 17". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. November 13, 2008. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
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