Anjanette Abayari

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Anjanette Abayari
Born
Anjanette Palencia Abayari

(1970-07-20) July 20, 1970 (age 51)
Other namesAJ, Jing
OccupationActress
Years active1991–1999, 2013–present
Known forDarna
Spouse(s)Gary Pangan
Children2

Anjanette Abayari (born July 20, 1970) is a Filipino former actress, known for portraying as the titular role in the 1994 film Darna! Ang Pagbabalik.[1][2]

Early career[]

After a few music video appearances, including her role as Timmy T's leading lady in the video of his hit song "One More Try", Abayari joined the 1991 Binibining Pilipinas competition and won the top title. However, due to her non-Filipino citizenship and residency issues, she was dethroned with the title given to Ma. Lourdes "Alou" Gonzales.[1][3]

After her stint in the pageant, she flew back in the US and continued cheerleading for LA Raiders and did modelling and hosting for Lowrider Magazine Events. 1 year later, she came back to the Philippines to embark on her acting career. Among her notable movies were Pita, Terror ng Kaloocan in 1993, Darna! Ang Pagbabalik in 1994, Matang Agila in 1997, Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano in 1998.[2][4]

Drug arrest[]

In October 1999, Abayari was intercepted at the airport in Guam for possession of illegal drug amphetamine, which she vehemently denied was hers. She explained that the ballpen the airport officials found in her makeup kit belonged to her sister. She didn't even realize what they were doing when they scraped it to find traces of shabu. Due to her American citizenship, she was declared persona non grata by then-president Joseph Estrada, in which she was cleared by the Bureau of Immigration in 2003. After a few months of being detained, she was released after paying bail of $9200. She returned to the United States to live a simple and peaceful life, while taking on different jobs.[1][5]

Showbiz comeback[]

In 2013, Abayari staged her television comeback as a regular guest on The Dr. Tess Show.[1]

In 2014, after 14 years, she briefly returned to the Philippines to visit her father. At the same time, she was interviewed by various TV shows.[2][6]

Personal life[]

Her parents both hail from Iloilo with long time residence in the United States. Anjanette's maternal side of the family belongs to the illustrious Palencia clan of Passi, Iloilo. She is the granddaughter of World War II veteran retired BGen. Alfonso P. Palencia.

She studied Aero Space Engineering at the California State University as she aspired to become the "first" Filipina Astronaut, but dropped out to focus on her modelling career.[2][3]

She has two sons, Aiden and Ashton, both from different fathers. On March 2018, she was engaged to Evangelist Gary Pangan.[5]

She runs a YouTube channel called "Anjanette Abayari Scriptures", which mainly focuses on Bible Studies.

Filmography[]

Film[]

  • 1993 - Pita, Terror ng Kaloocan
  • 1993 - Row 4: Baliktorians
  • 1993 - Manchichiritchit
  • 1993 - Buenavista
  • 1993 - Astig
  • 1993 - Dalawang Larawan Ng Pagibig
  • 1994 - Darna! Ang Pagbabalik
  • 1994 - Ang Pagbabalik Ni Pedro Penduko (Cameo)
  • 1994 - Ober da Bakod: The Movie
  • 1994 - Talahib at Rosas
  • 1994 - Brat Pack
  • 1995 - Silakbo
  • 1995 - Batangueno Kabitenyo
  • 1996 - Hindi Lahat ng Ahas ay Nasa Gubat
  • 1996 - Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko
  • 1996 - Hangga't May Hininga
  • 1996 - Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
  • 1996 - Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy
  • 1997 - Bandido
  • 1997 - Matang Agila
  • 1997 - Kaskasero
  • 1997 - Kadre
  • 1997 - Halik ng Bampira
  • 1998 - Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano
  • 1998 - Gagawin Ko ang Lahat
  • 1999 - Dibdiban ang Laban
  • 2000 - Azucena
  • 2017 - Without a Body

Television[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Carpio, Audrey (March 15, 2017). "Anjanette Abayari: From Beauty Queen to Persona Non Grata". Esquire. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Araneta-Divinagracia, Dinggol (September 16, 2017). "Anjanette Abayari: The First "Ilongga" Darna!". Asian Journal. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Lo, Ricky (2001). Conversations with Ricky Lo. Anvil Publishing. pp. 197–201. ISBN 9789712710629. Retrieved February 9, 2021 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Fil-Am: The Filipino American Experience. Publico. 1999. p. 206. ISBN 9789719211006. Retrieved February 9, 2021 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo (July 1, 2019). "Dating aktres na si Anjanette Abayari, engaged na sa isang pastor". The Bluegrass Special. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Pangilinan, Robbie (December 20, 2017). "Anjanette's new 'adventures". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 9, 2021.

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