Ritz Azul
Ritz Azul | |
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Born | Ritz Ann Riggie Villafuerte Alzul[1] January 11, 1994[1] |
Nationality | Filipino |
Education | Lyceum of the Philippines University |
Occupation(s) | Actress, television host, commercial model, singer |
Years active | 2010–present |
Agents |
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Spouse |
Allan Guy (m. 2021) |
Ritz Ann Riggie Villafuerte Alzul-Guy January 11, 1994) is a Filipino actress and television host, known for her work as a talent of TV5 and later ABS-CBN through Star Magic.
Early life and career
[edit]Although born in Pampanga, Azul later moved to Quezon City. She initially gained notice through TV5's talent search program Star Factor, where she ended up being the 4th Final Star.[1][2] She took up Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at the Lyceum of the Philippines University, but took a break from her studies to concentrate on her showbusiness career.[2][3] Today, she is one of TV5's Primetime Princesses, along with Danita Paner, Arci Muñoz, Jasmine Curtis and Eula Caballero. But in 2016 she inked her 2-year exclusive contract under Star Magic and ABS-CBN Management, guesting on the hit prime time TV series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano topbilled by Coco Martin. She is also currently a star on her first ever teleserye on ABS-CBN titled The Promise of Forever alongside her leading men Paulo Avelino and Ejay Falcon.
Personal life
[edit]Ritz Azul was the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairwoman in her native town of Dila Dila in Santa Rita, Pampanga from 2010 to 2013.[2]
Ritz Azul married her partner Allan Guy on November 20, 2021.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]Television shows
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2010 | Star Factor | Contestant, runner-up | TV5 |
2011 | Hey it's Saberdey! | Hostess | |
Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Mahal | ||
Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak | Daisy Flores | ||
Fan*tastik | Hostess | ||
Glamorosa | Giselle Evangelista / Giselle Marciano | ||
Regal Shocker: Reunion | Gail | ||
R U Kidding me? Ows hindi nga?! | Tourist | ||
2011–2012 | Pidol's Wonderland | Various | |
2012 | Regal Shocker: Anito | Kate | |
Maynila | Various | GMA Network | |
Real Confessions | Various | TV5 | |
2012–2013 | Game N Go | Co-hostess | |
Kapitan Awesome | Love | ||
Lokomoko | Herself | ||
2013 | For Love or Money | Roselle Villanueva | |
Kidlat | Josephine 'Joey' Palomares | ||
Misibis Bay | Maita Ramirez | ||
Hayop Sa Galing | Co-hostess | ||
2013–2015 | PBA on Sports5 | Studio Hostess | |
Tropa Mo Ko Unli | Herself | ||
2015 | Ismol Family | Aya | GMA Network |
Misterless Misis | Mia | TV5 | |
2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Erica Nobleza | ABS-CBN |
Legally Yours, Atty. G | Guest actress | UNTV Life | |
Wansapanataym: Santi Cruz Is Coming To Town | Nicole Dizon | ABS-CBN | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Halo-halo | Gellen | ||
Ipaglaban Mo: Bulag | Alicia | ||
2016–present | ASAP | Herself / co-hostess / Performer | |
2017 | The Promise of Forever | Sophia Madrid-Espinosa | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Princess Punzalan | ||
Ipaglaban Mo: Hinala | Anna | ||
2017–2020 | Banana Sundae | Herself | |
2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Sumpaan | Angela | |
Ipaglaban Mo: Abogada | Atty. Annie Valeroso | ||
2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Diane Liwanag-Cuevas / Diane Liwanag-Cardinal | |
2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test | Dudz Ibañez | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mikropono | Young Violeta Bayawa | ||
Bukas May Kahapon | Christine | IBC | |
2020–2021 | Sunday 'Kada | Herself | TV5 |
2021 | Niña Niño | Jackie | |
Hoy, Love You! | Mica | Kapamilya Channel / iWantTFC |
Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | The Hopeful Romantic | Amanda/Ashley/Veronica/Nikki | |
2019 | KontrAdiksyon | Korina Borlaza | |
2020 | Hashira (The Pillars) | ||
2022 | The Buy Bust Queen | Angela Bustamante |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award/Category | Movie/Shows | Result |
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2011 | 8th Golden Screen TV Awards (ENPRESS) | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Nagbabagang Bulaklak (TV5) | Won |
Yahoo! Philippines OMG Awards | Amazing Female Newcomer | Won |
FHM 100 Sexiest Woman
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Result | Won by | Note |
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2013 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked No. 28 | Marian Rivera (2) | |
2014 | Ranked No. 22 | Marian Rivera (3) | |||
2015 | Ranked No. 36 | Jennylyn Mercado |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Ritz Azul". IMDb. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Funfare with Ricky Lo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
- ^ Bautista, Mario. "Who's the real box office king and queen?". Malaya Business Insight. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved December 18, 2011.