Susan Africa

Susan Africa
Born (1959-08-20) August 20, 1959
Philippines
OccupationActor
Years active1983–present
Spouse(s)Spanky Manikan
Children
  • Eli
  • Miguel
  • Mika

Susan Africa is a veteran Filipino actress.

Career

Beginnings

Africa studied Fine Arts and Advertising where she graduated cum laude at the University of Santo Tomas.[1] She became involved in acting after joining an actors' workshop at the behest of her aunt Odette Marquez,[1] a movie producer,[1] who thought that it would help Africa overcome her shyness.[1] As a young actress, Africa's mentors were Joel Lamangan and Soxie Topacio.[1] She started in the theater in a production of “General Goyo” (1979) for Bulwagang Gantimpala (now Gantimpala Theater Foundation). Her other plays for Gantimpala include “Kanser”, “Bien Aligtad”, “Biyaheng Timog”, “Bongbong at Kris”. She has also acted for Teatro Pilipino (“The Importance of Being Ernest”, “Regina Ramos”), Dramatis Personae (“Antigone”) and Dulaang UP (“Juna Luna”) and has been directed by Rolando S. Tinio, Tony Espejo, Joel Lamangan, Anton Juan and Nonon Padilla.

Film and Television

She received the Best Supporting Actress at the 1987 Metro Manila Film Festival for her role as Charlie in Olongapo, The Great American Dream.[1] She is also well known for her five-year role as Susan Davis in the long-running teleserye Mara Clara.[1]

Work off camera

Africa worked with Ballet Philippines of the Cultural Center of the Philippines as Corporate Development Manager/Director from 1986–2000, and with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) as Alumni Relations Program Manager/Associate Director from 2000–2014.

This 1980 Bb Pilipinas-Universe 1st Runner-up had her 1st one-woman show at Gallery 139, SM Megamall in 2001.

Personal life

Africa is the widow of actor Spanky Manikan.[2] She first met Manikan while acting opposite him in a production of Benjamin Pascual's General Goyo directed by Lamangan in 1979.[1] The couple have three children together: Eli, Miguel, and Mika.[1]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
1983Sesame!Ate SylviaRPN/PTV
1992Mara ClaraSusan DavisABS-CBN
1999Saan Ka Man NaroroonGloria
Tabing IlogEsperanza "Esper" Magtibay
2001Sa Dulo Ng Walang HangganChristina Tiongson
2003It Might Be YouMargaret
2004KrystalaAleta
2005Now and Forever: MukhaLeonorGMA Network
2007Sineserye Presents: Palimos Ng Pag-IbigTesangABS-CBN
Walang KapalitElaine Santillian
2008LoboSavannah Blancaflor
Komiks Presents: Tiny TonyEden
2009May Bukas PaIsay Valera
2010RubiPachang
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: You're Mine, Only MineTheresa
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: AlynaAdela Dela Cruz-Del Carmen
2011Green RoseLinda Reyes-Delgado
Babaeng HampaslupaEpiphania "Epang" MallariTV5
Rod Santiago's The SistersCarlota Zialcita
Ikaw Ay Pag-IbigAidaABS-CBN
2012Angelito: Batang AmaCarmen Santos
2013Huwag Ka Lang MawawalaDemetria Panaligan
Wansapanataym: Baby Ko Ang Daddy KoLoring
Juan Dela CruzDebbie
2014Ang Dalawang Mrs. RealSalome "Umeng" SalazarGMA Network
2015 Wansapanataym: Wish Upon A LusisMinervaABS-CBN
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano[3]Lorena
All of MeMaria "Lola Aya" Sebastian
2017My Dear HeartCathy Filomena
The Promise of ForeverJanet Trinidad / Helen Reyes
2018-2020Kadenang GintoEsther Magtira

Movies
YearTitleRole
1984Teenage MarriageLynn
1985Hinugot Sa LangitMitchie
1987Olongapo, The Great American DreamCharlie
1990Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina?Jackylyn
1995Sa'yo LamangMylene
Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibigMalou
AseroChayong
1996Mara Clara: The MovieSusan Davis
1999Gimik: The ReunionMrs. Lorenzo
2000Biyaheng LangitKoring
2003MagnificoPracing
Masamang UgatMercedes
My First Romance
2004Bcuz of U
2006You Are The One
Ang Pamana: The InheritanceCelia
2009KinataySocorro
TarotDiana
Biyaheng Lupa
2010Tingala Sa PugadSayong
DalawMilagros
2011Bahay BataRose
2016Singing In GraveyardsMyrna
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful MysteryHule
2017The Hows of UsLeonida "Tita Lola" Antonio
2019 Sundo

Awards and nominations
Award-Giving BodyCategoryWorkResult
1987 Metro Manila Film Festival[4] Best Supporting ActressOlongapo... The Great American DreamWon
2010 Young Critics Circle[5] Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting RoleBiyaheng lupaNominated
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References
  1. Tariman, Pablo A. (September 28, 2013). "Spanky Manikan and Susan Africa–how they are able to touch lives 'without our knowing it'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  2. "Veteran actor Spanky Manikan dies after battle with lung cancer". ABS-CBN News. January 14, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  3. "LOOK: 100 Most Memorable Stars Who Joined FPJ's Ang Probinsyano". ABS-CBN News. August 26, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  4. "Metro Manila Film Festival (1987)". IMDb. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  5. "Young Critics Circle (2010)". IMDb. Retrieved April 20, 2020.


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