Tetchie Agbayani

Tetchie Agbayani
Agbayani (with Mark Laccay) on the set of Raya Martin's film Independencia (2009)
Born
Visitacion Parado

(1961-07-02) July 2, 1961 (age 63)
Philippines
Alma materSaint Joseph's College of Quezon City, (BS)
Ateneo de Manila University, (MA)
Years active1980–present
Children1

Visitacion Parado (born July 2, 1961), better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipino actress, model and psychology instructor. She began her acting career in the film Pepeng Shotgun (1981), following several stints in pageantry and modelling.[1] She was the first and only Filipino woman to appear on the cover of the German edition of Playboy, in 1982.[2] She has starred in numerous Hollywood films such as The Emerald Forest (1985), Gymkata (1985), The Money Pit (1986), Rikky and Pete (1988)[3] and has received accolades at the Metro Manila Film Festival, in addition to nominations for a FAMAS, Gawad Urian, Star Awards for Movies and Luna Awards.

Early life

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Agbayani was born on July 2, 1961, to a Roman Catholic family. She studied high school at the University of Santo Tomas before enrolling in the university's Bachelor of Science in Architecture program in 1979. She eventually dropped from the program due to showbiz commitments.

Hollywood

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In the United States, Agbayani pursued acting in Hollywood. She appeared in international productions, sometimes credited as Carol Roberts. Her films include John Boorman's The Emerald Forest (1985); a cameo in The Money Pit (1986); leading lady in Gymkata (1985); and as a geologist in the Australian film Rikky and Pete (1988). Agbayani also appeared in an episode of the British television series Yellowthread Street.

On television, she played the tragic heroine Sisa in Eddie Romero's 1993 miniseries Noli Me Tangere, based on the 1887 novel of the same name by Filipino nationalist Dr. José Rizal.

Private life

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In 1988, Agbayani returned to the Philippines and took time out from her career to give birth to her daughter, China. During this period, Agbayani devoted her whole time as a mother, living a private life for several years.

Education

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In 1995, Agbayani resumed her education and enrolled in Saint Joseph's College, Quezon City. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology in 2000. In 2001, she was accepted into the Master of Arts in psychology with a concentration in counseling psychology program at the Ateneo de Manila University. She completed all academic requirements and is now working on her master's thesis. She is also teaching psychology at Saint Joseph's,[4][5] while doing occasional TV and film appearances.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1980 Juan Tamad Junior [6]
1981 Kamakalawa Agos
Pepeng Shotgun Marita Abad Credited as "Techie Agbayani" [6][7]
Dugong Mandirigma
Quintin Bilibid
Tondo Girl
Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo Freda [8]
1982 Hubad Na Gubat First lead role
Mga Kanyon ni Mang Simeon [9]
Desire Bessie [10]
1983 Babae, Ikaw Ba'y Makasalanan
1984 The Story of the Dolls Lee [6][11]
1985 Gymkata Princess Rubali [12][13][14]
Emerald Forest Caia [15]
1986 The Money Pit Florinda Fielding [16]
1987 Disorderlies Lily [6]
Balweg Ka Susan [17]
1988 Hati Tayo sa Magdamag Antonette Revilla [18]
Ex-Army Ka Nenita
Rikky and Pete Flossie [19]
Sheman: Mistress of the Universe Bubbles
1989 Alyas Boy Life
Florencio Diño: Public Enemy No. 1 of Caloocan
Alyas Boy Muslim
Sgt. Melgar
Indio Morell's friend
Lady L
Tupang Itim
1990 Anak sa Una
Little and Big Weapon
Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo
Lessons in Love
Island of Desire
1991 Indio 2: The Revolt Mrs. Morell [6]
Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!: The Movie
1992 Alyas Boy Kano
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2
1993 Victor Meneses: Dugong Kriminal
Sakay Elena [20][21][22]
Tatak ng Kriminal [23]
Enteng Manok: Tari ng Quiapo
1994 Rage Alternative title: Deathfight [24]
1996 Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon
2006 Close to You Lance's mother [15]
2008 Yanggaw Inday Villacin [25]
2009 T2 Rita [26]
Independencia Mother [27]
2010 Presa [28]
The Red Shoes Bettina's mother [29]
Babe, I Love You Lala Sanchez [30]
Limbunan [31][32]
2011 Thelma Floring [33]
2012 Unofficially Yours Helen [34]
Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang Melinda [35]
2014 Mana [36][37][38][39]
2015 The Love Affair [40]
Beauty and the Bestie Coney [41]
2017 Finally Found Someone Evy [42]
Fallback Zeny
2021 Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam Anastacia's mother

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1987 Palibhasa Lalake
1987–1997 Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Muñita
1993 Noli Me Tángere Sisa Miniseries [43]
2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Consuelo Vanguardia
2003 Basta't Kasama Kita Marina Lagdameo
2006 I Luv NY Mrs. Balumbalunan
2007 Super Twins Donya Vesta Paredes
Love Spell Presents: Hairy Harry Sally [44]
2008 Ligaw na Bulaklak Mina Rodriguez [45]
Eva Fonda Josefina Escop
2009 Parekoy Lucy [46]
The Wedding Natalie Aquino
2010 Habang May Buhay Ellen Corpuz [47]
2010–11 My Darling Aswang Tasha [48]
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Francisca Trillo Episode: "Plane Ticket"
Wansapantaym Presents: Rod Santiago's: Buhawi Jack Mildred Vergara / Ferenze Escaño [49]
Wansapanataym Aurora's Ma [50]
Lucresia Marasigan Episode: "Mga Alipin ng Lumang Aklatan"
100 Days to Heaven Claire's mother
2012 Dahil sa Pag-Ibig Belinda Rivero [51]
2012–13 Aryana Queen Hiyasmin [52]
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Elizabeth Salvador
A Beautiful Affair Tala
2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Luisa
Maalaala Mo Kaya Annie Episode: "Football"
My Little Juan Doña Tomasa Calibaquib [53]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Glo Episode: "Tsubibo" [54][55]
Got to Believe Lucille [56]
Maria Mercedes Bettina Delaver [57]
2014 Pure Love Senyora [58]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Mama ni Ronnie Episode: "Bukid" [59]
2015 Ipaglaban Mo Rita Episode: "Sa Mata ng Bata" [60]
Flordeliza Teresa Malubay [61][62]
2016 Wansapanataym Presents: Susi ni Sisay Carmela [63]
Dolce Amore Vivian Dubois [64][65]
Ipaglaban Mo Lola Senyang Episode: "Lola" [66]
2016–17 The Greatest Love Estella "Stella" Alegre-Policarpio
2018 Tadhana Margarita Episode: "Sayaw sa Macau"
Contessa Guadalupe "Guada" Sarmiento vda. de Venganza / Dragona / Queen V. Anti-Hero
Magpakailanman Liza Episode: "Kapag Tumibok ang Puso"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Rosedel's mother Episode: Korona
2019 Nang Ngumiti ang Langit Elizabeth "Beth" Villaluna
Dahil sa Pag-ibig Clara Corpuz
2021 Init sa Magdamag Olivia Alvarez
2022 The Fake Life Sonya De Guzman
2023 Love Before Sunrise Zoraya Vibal
2025 Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Work Result Source
Cinema One Originals 2008 Best Supporting Actress Yanggaw Won [67]
FAMAS Awards 2007 Best Supporting Actress Close to You Nominated [68]
Gawad Urian Awards 2009 Best Supporting Actress Yanggaw Nominated [69]
Golden Screen Awards 2009 Best Supporting Actress Yanggaw Nominated [70]
Luna Awards 1994 Best Supporting Actress Anak ng Pasig Nominated [71]
2012 Best Supporting Actress Thelma Nominated [72]
Metro Manila Film Festival 1991 Best Supporting Actress Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Won [73]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2009 Best Supporting Actress Yanggaw Nominated [74]
2012 Best Supporting Actress Thelma Nominated [75][76]

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