Aya Medel

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Aya Medel
Born (1980-11-05) November 5, 1980 (age 41)
Albay, Philippines
OccupationRestaurateur
Years active1997–2014
Children2

Aya Medel (born November 5, 1980)[1] is a Filipina former actress, chef, and restaurateur. She was dubbed as the "Papaya Queen" in the 1990s.[2]

Career[]

At age 14, Medel was spotted by a modeling agent after she became first runner-up in Mutya ng Tabaco in Albay.[3] She went from modeling to acting in erotic films such as Asong Ulol, Totoy Mola, Molata, Babae sa Bubungang Lata, Padre Kalibre, and Sisa. Medel also starred in foreign films such as Naked Nights, Love and Desire Troublesome Nights (a comedy film shown in Hong Kong), and Total Aikido (a film shown in Japan). During her showbiz stint, Medel also became a television host for the anthology drama, Daisy Siete, and the longest noontime variety show, Eat Bulaga.

Medel has left her showbiz career to become a chef. She now owns several restaurants.[4]

Personal life[]

When Medel quit her acting career in 2002, she married Yoji Hayakawa, a Japanese businessman with whom she has two children.[5] They divorced.[6] Medel studied to become a chef at the Center of Asian Culinary School[7] and started a restaurant business in Tabaco, Albay.[8]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Film Production
1997 Padre Kalibre Regal Films
1997 Totoy Mola
1997 Sya'y Nagdadalaga
1997 No Read, No Write
1997 Nakalimot sa pag-ibig
1997 Masarap, masakit ang magmahal
1997 Kapag nasukol ang asong ulol , RS Productions
1997 Akin Ka Lamang ,
1998 Bawal , Regal Films
1998 Squala Neo Films
1998 Kargado , Regal Films
1998 Alipin ng Aliw ,
1998 Laruang Buhay
1998 Troublesome Nights 4 ,
1998 Notoryus Star Cinema
1998 Babae sa Bubungang Lata
1998 Kaya ko pero Masakit
1998 Shirley
1999 Droga, Pagtatapat ng mga Babaeng Addict ,
1999 Molata
1999 Sisa Regal Films,
1999 Wala ka nang Lupang Tatapakan
1999 Nikilado Regal Films
1999 Hilig ng Katawan
1999 Pamasak Butas
1999 Gatilyo
1999 Largado, Ibabalik kita sa pinanggalingan mo!
1999 Sindak , Solar Films
1999 Tatlong Makasalanan , Regal Films
1999 Dalagang Dagat
2000 Gawin sa Dilim 2
2000 Basta Tricycle Driver... Sweet Lover ,
2001 Duwag lang ang Sumusuko
2001 Venus: Diosa ng Kagandahan
2001 Naked Nights
2002 Eva, Lason kay Adan , K Productions
2002 Bukang Bibig
2002 Pagsaluhan
2002 Sugat, Walang Paghilom
2002 Gising na si Adan

Television[]

Year Title Network
1997 Esperanza ABS-CBN
1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya
2001 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka
2014 Seasons of Love GMA Network
Magpakailanman: Ang Ina sa Gitna ng Tsunami

References[]

  1. ^ Laurena, Kobe Adam Joshua. "Aya Medel goes emotional after receiving long, heartwarming birthday message from daughter Ishi, who wishes her to stop smoking". www.pikapika.ph. Archived from the original on November 6, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Navalta, Daniel Joseph (February 1, 2018). "Nasaan na si Aya Medel ngayon? The 90s star is now living a peaceful life as a mother and a businesswoman". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Alcaraz, Rowena. "IN PHOTOS: "Papaya Queen" Aya Medel, where is she now?". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "Former '90s bold star Aya Medel to open third restaurant". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  5. ^ "Aya Medel: From "Papaya Queen", She Now Reigns In Different Field". Philippine News Feed. January 31, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  6. ^ Alcaraz, Rowena. "IN PHOTOS: "Papaya Queen" Aya Medel, where is she now?". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  7. ^ "Aya Medel happy with her life now". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  8. ^ This, Aya Medel: Ex-Daring Actress Underwent 4 Surgeries Due To (September 7, 2020). "Aya Medel: Ex-Daring Actress Underwent 4 Surgeries Due To This". Philippine News. Retrieved October 18, 2021.

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