Karel Marquez
| Karel Marquez Santos | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Karla Ysabel Marquez Santos December 21, 1986 Manila, Philippines |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Partner(s) |
Arman de Guzman (2???-2011) Sean Fariñas (2012-present) |
| Children | 2 |
Karla Ysabel Marquez-Santos (born December 21, 1986; Manila, Philippines), professionally known as Karel Marquez, is a Filipino actress, model, singer, and TV host who's currently signed under GMA Network. Before she joined GMA Network, she was part of ABS-CBN Talent Management & Development Center (known as Star Magic). She was Star Magic's Batch 10 alumna.
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 was with Arman de Guzman, with whom she had two children: Keiley and Kyler.[2] The couple have since split.[3] Marquez began dating Sean Fariñas in December 2012. They became engaged on May 7, 2016.[2]
In a 2013 interview with Dolly Anne Carvajal for Philippine Daily Inquirer, Marquez was asked if she would fall for a gay man, she replied: "I can’t fall for someone who is attracted to the same sex! I mean, why would I?" She said, "Straight is straight. Bisexual is bisexual. Gay is gay. I have tons of gay friends and I love them! No falling in love [only]. Can’t imagine it."[1]
Filmography
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1998/2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Herself Co-Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2002/2004 | Berks | Penelope | |
| 2002/2012 | ASAP | Herself / Performer | |
| 2005 | Qpids | Herself | |
| 2006 | Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Ruwana | |
| 2007 | Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? | Agatha | GMA Network |
| SOP Rules | Herself / Performer | ||
| Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Lyka | ||
| 2010 | Pidol's Wonderland | Arwana | TV5 |
| 2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Fake Elizabeth Wong / Stephanie† | |
| Sa Ngalan ng Ina | Carmela Illustre | ||
| 2012 | Isang Dakot Na Luha | Lyka San Diego | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stuffed Toy | Winnie | ABS-CBN | |
| Yesterday's Bride | Dr. Sabrina Torres | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | My Husband's Lover | Evelyn Agatep | |
| Genesis | Young Brenda | ||
| 2014 | Rhodora X | Jonalyn Abanes-Leoncio | |
| My Destiny | Bernice Salcedo | ||
References
- 1 2 Carvajal, Dolly Anne (July 22, 2013). "Karel Marquez talks about love, sibling rivalry and career". Inquirer.net. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- 1 2 Ruiz, Mara (May 7, 2016), "Karel Marquez, engaged na!", GMA News, retrieved October 24, 2016
- ↑ Castro, Roldan (May 12, 2011), "Karel Marquez splits with husband Arman de Guzman; relationship reportedly started to crumble when she returned to showbiz", Philippine Entertainment Portal, retrieved October 24, 2016