Agot Isidro

Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro (born July 20, 1966), known professionally as Agot Isidro, is a Filipina actress. She is the fourth of the six children of Jose Isidro, an architect, and Palestinian mother Edwarta Fteha. She graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a bachelor's degree in interior design. Isidro also pursued Fashion Buying and Merchandising at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, where she graduated as magna cum laude. She also has a master's degree in communication from the Ateneo de Manila University.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Fteha and the surname or paternal family name is Isidro.

Agot Isidro
Born
Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro

(1966-07-20) July 20, 1966
Marikina, Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active1990–present
AgentViva Artists Agency (1990–present)
Spouse(s)
Manu Sandejas
​
(
m. 2000;
annulled 
2010)
Children0

Isidro started as a back-up singer together with her sisters Olive Cruz and Tina Isorena in The Sharon Cuneta Show. She was urged by Johnny Manahan or Mr. M to fill in for then pregnant Melissa de Leon in the noon time show 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila. She was like a breath of fresh air and people started noticing her, hence, the moniker "Crush ng Bayan" or "the people's crush" and also as the "Julia Roberts of the Philippines". She is best known for her role as Ingrid Martinez in the 2009 hit television series, Tayong Dalawa.

In 2012, she transferred to GMA Network and signed an exclusive contract in Kapuso Network, her first major project was the television series of GMA Network entitled, One True Love. She later returned to her original home network, ABS-CBN in 2013 as she makes a comeback project via Muling Buksan ang Puso, starring Julia Montes, Enrique Gil and Enchong Dee.

Early life

Isidro grew up in Marikina along with her parents and siblings. She is the youngest among the girls and considered herself as "daddy's girl". Growing up, she never saw herself as beautiful because of her ethnic features as a child. Isidro was skinny, dark-skinned, black hair, and has knobby knees compared to her siblings who were light-skinned and has brown hair. Because of her looks, she was teased a lot by her siblings and relatives, which left her emotionally scarred.[1]

After graduating college in UP Diliman, she left home and pursued a degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising in the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. New Yorkers were fascinated by her ethnic features, which gave Isidro a boost of confidence and self-esteem. Living alone, she felt homesick and struggled to make ends meet with her allowance given by her parents. However, Isidro was determined to prove that she could live alone in the Big Apple. She focused on school and graduated magna cum laude.[2]

When she entered show business at age 25, she was like a breath of fresh air to the Filipino audience. Her beauty and talent stood out and was given the title as "crush ng bayan" or "people's crush" because of her girl-next-door persona. Isidro continued to rise as a talent and was given numerous projects including recording albums, movies, television, and theater. Up to this date, she is considered to be one of the most beautiful women and best dressed celebrity in the Philippines.

TV commercial

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role
2020Motel AcaciaAngeli
2018Recipe for LoveMona Marcelo
2017Ang PandayCameo role
Changing PartnersAlex
2015All You Need Is Pag-ibigJessica
2013Mga Anino ng KahaponIrene
2012One More TryMarga
Sossy ProblemsGlory
2011My House Husband: Ikaw Na!Cynthia
Yesterday, Today, TomorrowAgnes
Mga Mumunting LihimSandra
Way Back HomeAmelia/Amy Santiago
2009Ang Darling Kong AswangAyah
Patient XMyrna
2008Huling Pasada
2007NarsMarissa
2006Tulad ng DatiBeth Pangan
1998April, May, JuneApril
1997Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
Da Best in Da WestLeah
I Do, I Die! Dyos Ko DayHelena Mendiola
1995Oki-doki DokAlex
1994Pangako ng KahaponElizabeth
1993May MinamahalTrina
Masahol Pa Sa Hayop Atty. Joan Sanchez
Kalabog en Bosyo

Television
Year Title Role Source
1990 The Sharon Cuneta Show Co-host
1990–1995 Sa Linggo nAPO Sila Host
1991 Mana Mana Agot
1993 Oki Doki Doc Alex Macunatan
GMA Telecine Specials Various roles
Spotlight Presents: Agot Isidro Various roles
1995–1998 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila Host
1997–2002 !Oka Tokat Rona Catacutan del Fierro [3]
2004 Marina Sheila Corrales-Sandico / Dugyot
2005–2006 Search for the Star in a Million Judge
2005 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Aling Pilar
2006–2007 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Bukang Liwayway
2007 Komiks Presents: Si Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Reyna Bukang Liwayway
Rounin Naya [4]
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Lina (Episode: "Mansyon")
Lobo Nessa Blancaflor-Raymundo [5]
2009 Tayong Dalawa Ingrid Martinez-Garcia/Cardenas [6]
2010 Tanging Yaman First Lady Marcela Policarpio [7][8][9]
1DOL Laura Suarez
2011 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Veronica Gutierrez (Episode: "Bianong Bulag")
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin young Remedios Sebastiano
100 Days to Heaven Diana
2011–2012 Nasaan Ka Elisa? Dana Altamira [10][11]
2012 E-Boy Ria Villareal
One True Love Leila Samonte
Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Amalia de Guzman
2013 Indio Linang
Vampire ang Daddy Ko Adelle
Magpakailanman Norma Diwa (Episode: "Sex for Sale")
Muling Buksan Ang Puso Carissa Beltran-Dela Vega [12]
Titser Teacher Sandra
2014 Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae Sa Mundong Ibabaw Amanda Fernandez
2014–2015 Bagito Sylvia Samson-Lorenzo [13][14][15]
2015–2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Verna Syquia-Tuazon
2018 Asintado Hillary Gonzales-Del Mundo
2019 Sino ang May Sala?: Mea Culpa Dolores Miranda
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Passport Angela Wilson
Call Me Tita Celine Hontiveros

Theater

Isidro made her theatrical debut in August 2003 with Honk!, a musical inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling." Isidro played Ida, the mother of the "ugly duckling" played by Rajo Laurel.[16] The musical was under Trumpets Production and was directed by Chari Arespacochaga. Honk! was held at the Meralco Theater on August 1 till September 7, 2003.[17]

After her Honk! debut, Isidro starred in Atlantis Production's "Baby The Musical" in August 2004. She played Pam Sakarian, a basketball coach in her 30s opposite Jett Pangan, who played her husband Nick Sakarian. The story involves the couple's struggle to conceive after being married for two years. The couple found out that Pam was pregnant but later realized that it was the wrong Mrs. Sakarian, Nick's sister-in-law.[18] The play was directed by Bobby Garcia and was held at the Meralco Theater.[19]

Discography
  • 1993 Sa Isip Ko
  • 1995 Hush
  • 1996 The Best of Agot Isidro
  • 1997 Winds Of Change
  • 1999 Best in Me
  • 2006 The Island
  • 2006 Silver Series
  • 2009 White Lace and Promises
  • 2015 (soon) Ikaw Parin

Singles
  • "Everyday"
  • "Sa Isip Ko"
  • "Beginning Today"
  • "Sandali na Lang"
  • "Loving You"

Awards and nominations
YearAward Giving BodyAward/Nomination/CategoryNominated workResult
2018FAMAS AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading RoleChanging PartnersWon
2014Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Actress in a Single Drama/Telemovie ProgramMagpakailanmanNominated
201337th Gawad Urian AwardsBest ActressMga Anino ng KahaponNominated
ENPRESS Golden Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama)Mga Mumunting LihimNominated
39th Metro Manila Film FestivalNew Wave Best ActressMga anino ng kahaponWon
20118th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival–Director's ShowcaseBest Actress / Supporting Actress
(with Judy Ann Santos, Iza Calzado and Janice de Belen)		Mga Mumunting LihimWon
2009 35th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting ActressAng Darling Kong AswangNominated
23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress Tayong Dalawa Nominated
33rd Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actress Huling Pasada Nominated
200731st Gawad Urian AwardsBest Supporting ActressTulad ng datiNominated

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