Nikki Valdez

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Nikki Valdez
Born
Maria Alinica Valdez

(1981-01-25) January 25, 1981 (age 40)
San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
  • TV personality
Years active1993–present
AgentStar Magic (1993–present)
ABS-CBN
(1993–present)
Spouse(s)
  • Christopher Lina
    ​
    ​
    (m. 2007; div. 2011)​
  • Luis Garcia
    ​
    (m. 2018)​
Children1

Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979), is a Filipina actress and singer.

Career[]

In the music scene she was known for a ballad called "Meron Ba?", for the soundtrack of G-Mik the Movie and Trip the Movie (2002), and starred in the lead role for F.L.A.M.E.S (1996–2002) TV series. Valdez making her comeback to daytime television in the second installment of Precious Hearts Romances offering with Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin after her last role in Walang Kapalit in 2007. She worked with Kaye Abad and fellow newcomer Guji Lorenzana in Precious Hearts Romances third installment Somewhere in My Heart as Amanda in 2009.

In 2010, appeared in Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? and co-starred with John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin in the second book and second season of the successful TV series Imortal.

In 2012, she worked along with Star Magic alumni and ABS-CBN actors Shaina Magdayao and Jake Cuenca and along again with Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? co-star Bangs Garcia in the top rated afternoon soap Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo.

Personal life[]

Valdez was married to Filipino Canadian Christopher Lina from 2007 to 2011. They were together since 2002, married in Canada through a civil union on February 14, 2007. Valdez and Lina also had a Christian wedding in Makati on July 7, 2007.[1] Following their marriage, she relocated with her husband to Toronto, where they had a daughter. Their daughter was born with a birth defect called symbrachydactyly.[2] Valdez and Lina separated in 2009. She has since moved back to the Philippines following the separation. In an interview, Valdez cited the intervention of a third party in their marriage for their separation.[3] Their divorce was finalized by a Canadian court in 2011. However, their Christian wedding in the Philippines has yet to be annulled.[4]

Following her divorce with Lina, Valdez had been in a longtime relationship with ABS-CBN sales executive[5] Luis Garcia since 2014. During their third anniversary in 2017, Garcia proposed to her while on a vacation in Vigan.[1] The two married at a private ceremony in Hong Kong on August 18, 2018.[6]

Filmography[]

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes Source
1993-02 Home Along Da Riles Becky Kosme
1997–present ASAP Co-host/Performer
1999 Gimik Jek-jek
2001 Kasaysayan TV Herself As VJ-AP [7]
2003 Okey, Fine! Whatever! Camilla [8][9]
2003–04 Basta't Kasama Kita Alex
2003-04 Ang Tanging Ina Getrudis "Tudis" Macaspac
2005 Okey, Fine! 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! Camilla
2006 Okey, Fine! OK Fine, Oh Yes! Camilla
2007 Walang Kapalit Recy [8]
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin Vicky
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart Amanda
2010 Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? Lizette
2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Colby
2010 Midnight DJ Sita
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Emily Episode: "T-shirt"
2010 Imortal Lydia
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rosario Episode: "Tulay"
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Maricel Mata Episode: "Tap Dancing Shoes"
2012 Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Joy
2012 It's Showtime Herself Guest judge
2012 Wansapanataym Tanya Episode: "Da Revengers"
2012 Wansapanataym Analie Episode: "Ang Kulay ng Pasko"
2013 Wansapanataym Doctor Melendez Episode: "Finding Nilo"
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Inday Episode: "Heels"
2014 Wansapanataym Odette Agustin Episode: "Enchanted House"
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya Eden Episode: "Manika"
2014 Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Rocky Gomez
2014 Ipaglaban Mo! Ibing Episode: "Ang Pangako Mo Sa Akin"
2015 Flordeliza Florida's friend
2015 Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote Mimi
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Lucy Episode: "Banana Cue"
2015 Ipaglaban Mo! Connie Episode: "Akin ang Anak Mo"
2015 And I Love You So Maureen Jimenez-Santiago
2016 The Story Of Us Maritess Garcia
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Analynne Canlaon
2016 Ipaglaban Mo! Suzette Episode: "Kasambahay"
2016 Wansapanataym Yeye Acosta Episode: "Tikboyong"
2017 Wansapanataym Audrina Episode: "My Hair Lady"
2017 La Luna Sangre Lydia
2017 Ipaglaban Mo! Lenie Juliano Episode: "Ampon"
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Kimberly "Kim" Torres
2018 Ipaglaban Mo! Myrna Episode: "Uliran"
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya Anna Episode: "Rattle"
2019 Ipaglaban Mo! April Episode: "Kalaguyo"
2020 A Soldier's Heart Fatima Alhuraji
2020 Bagong Umaga Monica Magbanua
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya JM's mother Episode: "Mikropono"

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes Source
1998 Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-Ibig Joyce
1998 Nagbibinata Raqui [10]
1998 Kay Tagal kang Hinintay Rina
1999 Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal Sally
1999 Hey Babe Queenie
2000 Tunay na Mahal
2002 Got 2 Believe Karen [11]
2002 Jologs Iza's friend [11]
2002 Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse May
2003 Ang Tanging Ina Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio [11]
2003 Malikmata Melody
2004 Now That I Have You Stefi
2004 Bcuz of U Margie
2006 D'Lucky Ones! Thea
2009 In My Life Mia
2010 Babe, I Love You Chrissy [12]
2010 Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na 'To!) Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio
2011 Forever And A Day Steph
2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Mila
2011 The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin Lucresia Alcantara
2011 Enteng Ng Ina Mo Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio
2012 The Healing (film) Lani
2013 Bromance: My Brother's Romance Britney
2013 Tuhog Faith
2013 Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki Samantha
2014 Once A Princess Myrna
2014 Moron 5.2: The Transformation Marife
2015 The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Lucresia Alcantara
2016 Always Be My Maybe Tintin's sister
2016 That Thing Called Tanga Na Glenda
2018 Sin Island Jobelle
2019 Open
2019 Isa Pa with Feelings

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Siazon, Rachelle (August 18, 2018). "Nikki Valdez to wed non-showbiz boyfriend in Hong Kong today". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  2. ^ Santos, Rhea (July 13, 2019). "Nikki Valdez talks about her daughter's special condition". Push. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  3. ^ "Nikki Valdez admits 3rd party caused failed marriage". ABS-CBN News. October 27, 2011. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  4. ^ Cruz, Marinel (October 5, 2011). "Nikki opens up after breakup". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  5. ^ Serato, Arniel (July 17, 2020). "Nikki Valdez worries about husband Luis Garcia's job amid ABS-CBN mass layoff". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  6. ^ Sun, Cherry (August 19, 2018). "MUST-SEE: Nikki Valdez marries non-showbiz beau in Hong Kong". GMA Network. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  7. ^ Ep 2: Ang Batayang Heograpikal ng Pilipinas (Part 1)(KTV). YouTube. October 27, 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b Bonifacio, Julie (8 May 2007). "Nikki-Valdez Gives Details About Her Wedding Entourage". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Celeb Life/Weddings. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
  9. ^ Valle, Jocelyn (29 June 2002). "The Girls of 'OK Fine, Whatever' just Wanna have Fun". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 October 2016 – via Google News.
  10. ^ Bautista, Mary Ann A. (4 November 2000). "At Home with Nikki Valdez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 October 2016 – via Google News.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Nikki Valdez does Concert Tour for Religious Group". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 8 June 2002. Retrieved 12 October 2016 – via Google News.
  12. ^ Orosa, Rosalinda L. (29 March 2010). "Sam, Anne Team up in Babe, I Love You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 22 September 2018.

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