Karel Marquez
Karla Ysabel Marquez-Santos (born December 21, 1986; Manila, Philippines), professionally known as Karel Marquez-Santos, is a Filipino actress, model, singer, and TV host who's currently signed under manager, Becky Aguila since July 2017. Before she joined GMA Network, she was part of ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center (known as Star Magic). She was Star Magic's Batch 10 alumna. Today, she is a freelance artist and entrepreneur.
Karel Marquez-Santos | |
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Born | Karla Ysabel Marquez-Santos December 21, 1986 Manila, Philippines |
Years active | 2002–present |
Partner(s) | Sean Fariñas (2012–present) |
Children | 3 |
Career
Marquez started as VJ in Myx, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, in 2003. She was transferred to ABS-CBN's rival network, GMA Network, despite being a VJ in Myx until 2007. She starred in GMA's afternoon Philippine television drama Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso?. She was also a mainstay in GMA's Sunday variety program SOP. She hosted a segment in GMA's gag show Bitoy's Funniest Videos, titled "Just 4 Kikays". She co-starred in GMA's primetime Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, as Lyka. She was one-half of the cover girls in the November 2006 edition of FHM Philippines. Marquez, alongside Drew Arellano, was also a co-host in Coca-Cola: Ride To Fame, a reality talent show. She was also a radio DJ.
She starred in GMA's Philippine television drama My Husband's Lover.[1]
Personal life
Marquez's first relationship (ex-boyfriend) was with Arman de Guzman, with whom she had two children, Keiley and Kyler.[2] Marquez began dating Sean Fariñas in January 2012. They became engaged on May 6, 2016 and got married last December 1, 2016 until present.[2]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
2001/2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Herself | ABS-CBN |
2002/2004 | Berks | Penelope | |
2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Garapon | ||
2003–2007 | Myx | Herself / Former VJ | |
2004–2009 | Bitoy's Funniest Videos | Herself | GMA Network |
2006 | Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Ruwanna | ABS-CBN |
2007 | Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? | Agatha | GMA Network |
Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende | Lota | ||
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Lyka | ||
2010 | SOP | Herself | |
Pidol's Wonderland | Arwana | TV5 | |
2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Fake Elizabeth Wong / Stephanie | |
Real Confessions: Mga Pinutol na Pangarap | Maricel Apatan | ||
Sa Ngalan ng Ina | Carmela Illustre | ||
Regal Shocker: Salamin | Sophie | ||
Mistaken Identity | Princess Violeta | GMA Network | |
2011–2012 | Glamorosa | Young Claudia Montesilva-Herrera | TV5 |
2012 | Isang Dakot Na Luha | Bernadette | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stuffed Toy | Winnie | ABS-CBN | |
Yesterday's Bride | Dra. Sabrina Torres | GMA Network | |
2013 | My Husband's Lover | Evelyn Agatep | |
Genesis | Young Brenda Natividad | ||
Cassandra: Warrior Angel | Louella | TV5 | |
2014 | Rhodora X | Jonalyn Abanes-Leoncio | GMA Network |
My Destiny | Cynthia Dela Rosa-Dimaano | ||
2014–2015 | Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Cecilia | |
2016 | Ika-6 na Utos | Lara Salcedo-Fuentabella | |
2017 | Tadhana | Sunny | |
La Luna Sangre | Nisha Echavez | ABS-CBN | |
2018 | Contessa | Virginia "Gigi" Palaroan | GMA Network |
References
- Carvajal, Dolly Anne (July 22, 2013). "Karel Marquez talks about love, sibling rivalry and career". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- Ruiz, Mara (May 7, 2016), "Karel Marquez, engaged na!", GMA News, retrieved October 24, 2016