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Melissa Mendez

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Melissa Mendez
Born	(1964-07-27) July 27, 1964 (age 59) Philippines
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1969–present
Political party	Aksyon Demokratiko
Children	3
Relatives	Glenda Garcia (sister) Isabel Rivas (cousin) Dennis Roldan (cousin) Michele Gumabao (niece) Marco Gumabao (nephew)

Melissa Mendez (Tagalog pronunciation: [mɛnˈdɛs]; born July 27, 1964) is a Filipina film and TV actress.

Mendez was nominated for a Best Actress FAMAS Award for the film Kalakal (2008). Mendez produced an independent movie, Hilot (2009) with Empress Schuck. It was directed by Neal "Buboy" Tan under Emerge Productions. She was included in the cast of GMA 7's Indio (2013) starring, Bong Revilla.

Personal life[edit]

Mendez is sister to actress, Glenda Garcia. She is the cousin of actor Dennis Roldan and actress Isabel Rivas. Melissa Mendez married Erico Gobencion on July 27, 2012.^[1]

She has three daughters: Denise (b. 1988), Cassie (b. 1992), and Alex (b. 1998).

In a commercial flight in March 2015, Melissa had a verbal and physical altercation with passengers: businessman Rey Pamaran and Mr. World Philippines 2013 Andrew Wolff. The plane turnaround mid-flight and offloaded her from the plane. She apologized after causing a media frenzy.

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year	Title	Role	Note(s)	Ref(s).
1970	Dimasalang
	San Diego
	Hipipotamus
1971	Tisay
1983	Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Magtanggol
1985	Grease Gun Brothers	Emily
1987	Amang Hustler	Amang's Fiancee		^[2]
1987	Dugong Muslim
1988	Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang Katarungan	Cristy
	Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts	Isabel
	Patrolman
1989	Tadtarin ng Bala si Madelo
1989	Abandonada
1990	Bala at Rosaryo	Sally
	Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay: Kapitan Paile	Susie Altarejos
	Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?	Emma
1992	Sinungaling Mong Puso	Susan
1992	Shotgun Banjo	Carmen De Lara
1993	Capt. Rassul Alih: Hindi Sayo ang Mindanao
1995	Sa Kamay ng Batas
1997	Shake, Rattle & Roll VI	Marice's Mother	"Ang Tulay" segment
1998	Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo!
1999	Bayolente	Felisa
1999	Esperanza: The Movie	Elena
2000	Ex-Con	Wife of Cai
2001	Tabi Tabi Po!	Aling Bebang	"Demonyita" segment
2003	Balat-Sibuyas
	Silang Mga Rampadora			^[3]
	Pilya
2006	Mga Batang Bangketa
2007	The Promise	Andrea's mother
2007	One More Chance	Elvie
2008	Kalakal
2009	Tulak
	Hilot			^[4]
	Pasang Krus
	Arusi: Sumpa ng Demonyo
2010	Third World Happy	Beth
2011	So Much Pain So in Love
2012	Unofficially Yours	Maria Galvez
2015	Halik sa Hangin
2015	A Second Chance	Elvie
2020	The Missing
2023	Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan	Tiya Auring	Support role	^[5]

Television[edit]

ABS-CBN[edit]

Anna Luna (1989–94) – Emily Dominguez-Tecson/Pilar
Bayani – Teodora Alonso
Esperanza – Elena
Pangako Sa 'Yo – Minerva Capito
Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka – Nelia Domingo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Sto. Nino De Cebu" – Daisy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Family Picture" - Andrea's mother^[6]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Cellphone" – Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Bench" – Guest
Lovers in Paris – Rowena Vizcarra
Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? – Guest
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Substitute Bride – Josie Lopez-Guttierez
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ketchup – Guest
Rubi – Lilia
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato – Mrs. Javier
Dahil sa Pag-Ibig – Elena Osorio
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Balot – Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay – Lina
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin – Guest
Wansapanataym: Mac Ulit Ulit – Guest
Walang Hanggan – Hilda Cruz
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw – Dina Manrique
Annaliza – Mother of Stella
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano – Mrs. Abella

TV5[edit]

P. S. I Love You – Stella

GMA Network[edit]

Anna Liza (1980–85) – Melissa
GMA Telesine Specials: Kung Saan Sisikat ang Araw (1995) – Arlene
Di Ba't Ikaw (1999) – Helen
Now and Forever: Dangal (2006) – Guest
Lupin (2007) – Edith Legarda
Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag (2007–08) – Elena
E.S.P (2008) – Guest
Luna Mystika (2008–09) – Bessie^[7]
Claudine: "Fraternity" and "Laya" (2010) – Guest
Time of My Life (2011) – Ingrid
Spooky Nights: "Sapi" (2011) – Nena
Broken Vow (2012) – Amor Santiago
Indio (2013) – Alicia Decena
My Destiny (2014) – Mrs. Arcilla
Ang Lihim ni Annasandra (2014–15) – Daria Sanchez
Karelasyon: "Kasambahay" (2015) – Ces
Karelasyon: "Coma" (2015) – Zeny
Destiny Rose (2015–16) – Yvonne Antonioni
Dangwa (2015–16) – Esther
Karelasyon: "Ate" (2016) – Grace
Someone to Watch Over Me (2016–17) – Adora
My Love from the Star (2017) - Doris Yuzon
Contessa (2018) - Helen Ramirez vda. de Caballero
The Lost Recipe (2021) - President Almonte
Las Hermanas (2021) - Divine Sarmiento
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap (2022) - Tim's Mother

RPN[edit]

Hanggang Kailan, Anna Luna?: Ikalawang Aklat (1994–95) – Emily Dominguez-Tecson/Pilar
Tierra Sangre (1996–99) – Aurora Sangre

References[edit]

^ Lo, Ricky (July 30, 2012). "Melissa & Eric: Meant for each other". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2020.

^ Dormiendo, Justino (March 14, 1987). "Illiteracy is violence". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved May 9, 2021.

^ Samio, Veronica r. (February 8, 2003). "Myle Fernandez ang negra ng Viva Hot Babes". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved September 15, 2020.

^ "Actress Melissa Mendez ventures into movie production with Hilot"

^ Rodriguez III, Feliciano (May 3, 2023). "'Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan' out this May". Manila Bulletin.

^ "Andrea del Rosario story on Maalaala". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. September 16, 2004. Retrieved September 15, 2020.

^ ""Luna Mystika" airs starting Nov 17". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. November 13, 2008. Retrieved September 15, 2020.

External links[edit]

Melissa MendezatIMDb

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