Vivian Zapata Rodriguez, known professionally as 'Vivian Velez (born May 21, 1960) is a Filipino actress who previously served as Director General of Film Academy of the Philippines. As one of the radio host of the 8TriMedia's weekly program called Double V and a DZRJ 810am's program called Chit Chat with Double V. She was known as the "Ms. Body Beautiful" of Philippine movies in the 1980s. She won the Film Academy of the Philippines FAP Award for Best Actress in Pieta (1983) and FAMAS Award and Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Actress in Paradise Inn (1985).
Vivian Velez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vivian Zapata Rodriguez May 21, 1960 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Ms. Body Beautiful Conching (from Tubig at Langis) Malvina (from Maria Mercedes) Lucille (from Imortal) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Maria Mercedes Tubig at Langis |
| Political party | Partido Demokratiko Pilipino |
Career
editVivian Velez started her career in show business in 1976 when she was only 16 years old. She won the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Award for Best Actress for Pieta (1983) and won two Best Actress Awards for her 1985 film Paradise Inn; one from FAMAS Awards and another from the Metro Manila Film Festival.
She performed her own stunts in Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang (1981), directed by Carlo J. Caparas. In 1983, she appeared in Pieta with Ace Vergel and Charito Solis. In 1985, she finished four movies: Paradise Inn with Michael de Mesa, Ben Tumbling with Lito Lapid, Order To Kill with the former President Joseph Estrada, and Riot 1950 with Rudy Fernandez.
Her notable film Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang (1981) has been remade as a GMA-7 TV series, starring Marian Rivera. She starred in the 2010 TV series Imortal (starring John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin), and in the 2013 TV remake of Maria Mercedes (starring Jessy Mendiola), both shown on ABS-CBN.
Velez has appeared in more than 60 movies and television shows.
Velez publicly announced in March 2016 through her Facebook account, that she has irrevocably resigned from her show, Tubig at Langis due to the alleged rudeness and humiliation by her co-star Cristine Reyes against Velez during several tapings of the drama series.[1]
Politics
editVelez was known as a supporter of then-President Rodrigo Duterte since 2016,[2] and she still supported him even after leaving power.[3][4].
During the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic, she lashed out at then Vice-President Leni Robredo for a supposed political stunt, going as far as calling Mrs. Robredo, "boba" (stupid)[5][6]. This garnered backlash from people on the Internet, taunting her "betamax" celebrity sex tape from the 1980s.[7][8]
She was also one of the personalities who pushed the Isko–Sara tandem in 2022,[9][10] after she mainly supported then-Manila Mayor Isko Moreno's presidential campaign.[10]
She took oath as member of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino in 2024.[11] She was also appointed as one of the party's vice president.[12]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Category | Award | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Ang Babaing Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (1981) | Nominated |
| 1983 | Best Actress | FAP Award | Pieta (1983) | Won |
| 1985 | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Paradise Inn (1985) | Won |
| Best Actress | MMFF | Paradise Inn (1985) | Won | |
| Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Pieta: Ikalawang Aklat (1984) | Nominated | |
| 1991 | Best Actress | FAMAS Award | Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? (1990) | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Gawad Urian Award | Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? (1990) | Nominated |
Selected filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2001 | Rio Del Mar | Bianca | GMA Network |
| 2010–2011 | Imortal | Lucille Zaragoza | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Susi | (Mommy ni Louie) | |
| 2013 | Misibis Bay | Miranda Cadiz | TV5 |
| 2013–2014 | Maria Mercedes | Malvina Sancuevas | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Conchita "Conching" Beltran-Villadolid† | |
| Encantadia | Carmen | GMA Network |
Radio
edit- Double V (DZRJ-AM/8TriMedia) (2017)
- Chit Chat with Double V (DZRJ-AM Radyo Bandido TV) (2021)
Film
edit| Movie | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Black Mamba | (1974)[14] | |
| Boss, Basta Ikaw (Wa 'Na 'Kong Sey) | (1976) | |
| Bata Pa si Sabel | (1976) | |
| Bago Lumamig ang Sabaw | (1976) | |
| *Bertong Suklob | (1976) | |
| Inday Garutay | (1976) | |
| Ligaw-tingin, Halik-hangin | (1976) | |
| BongBong | (1976) | |
| Escolta: Mayo 13... Biyernes ng Hapon | (1976) | |
| Andalucia | (1976) | |
| Puwede Ako, Puwede Ka Pa Ba? | (1976) | |
| Mag-ingat Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod! | (1977) | |
| Valentin Labrador: Muntinlupa Riot May 26, 1950 | (1977) | |
| Alas Tres ng Hapon... Lumuhod ang Maton! | (1977) | |
| Sila... sa Bawa't Bangketa | (1977) | |
| Mariposang Dagat | (1977) | Mariposang Dagat |
| Beerhouse | (1977) | |
| Gameng | (1977) | |
| Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman | (1977) | |
| Blood Run | (1978) | |
| *Basta Kabit May Sabit | (1978) | |
| *Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa... Putik | (1978) | |
| *Sari-saring Ibong Kulasisi | (1978) | |
| *Batang City Jail | (1978) | |
| *Ex-Convict (Naligaw Na Landas) | (1978) | |
| *Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | (1981) | |
| *Kahit Ako Ay Lupa | (1981) | |
| *Ermitanyo | (1981) | |
| *Pieta | (1983) | |
| *Kumusta ka Hudas | (1983) | |
| *Apoy sa Iyong Kandungan | (1984) | |
| *Sampung Ahas ni Eva | (1984) | |
| *Ben Tumbling | (1985) | |
| *Paradise Inn | (1985) | |
| *Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? | (1990) | |
| *Bikining Itim | (1990) | |
| *Kailan Ka Magiging Akin | (1991) | |
| *Kill Zone | (1993) | |
| *Forever and a Day | (2011) | |
| *On the Job | (2013) |
References
edit- ^ "Vivian Velez quits show, says Cristine Reyes was 'rude' to her". Rappler. March 7, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ^ "Aiza Seguerra, Liza Diño, Isay Alvarez, and Vivian Velez unite for Rodrigo Duterte". PEP.ph. May 7, 2016.
- ^ Arceo, Therese (May 20, 2022). "Vivian Velez aminadong isang 'DDS': But I am not blind to his shortcomings". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Leon, Richard de (May 19, 2022). "Vivian Velez, binigyang-pugay si Pangulong Duterte: 'I'm a DDS but I am not blind to his shortcomings'". Balita. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ https://web.facebook.com/vivianvelez888/posts/pfbid0234puyXfvywUYhr2MDZJzU6Y7owTfsPoZ5ksLDbp5NTRieB4S7SME21YfrZQv2AZ5l
- ^ https://qa.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/08/25/2037806/its-so-fake-vivian-velez-goes-viral-comparing-robredos-look-miss-tapia
- ^ https://x.com/WazzupPilipinas/status/1298212737298751489
- ^ https://www.bbclubeoficial.com/group/mysite-231-group/discussion/a40d5355-0a5e-4940-a625-c6a2e6ec5eb5
- ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (March 14, 2022). "Vivian Velez leads group supporting Isko-Sara tandem". Manila Standard. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Dumaual, Mario (March 9, 2022). "Why Vivian Velez is rooting for Isko Moreno". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Vivian Velez, Jimmy Bondoc join Duterte-led PDP". politiko.com.ph. August 24, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Leon, Richard De (September 30, 2024). "Tatakbo rin? Vivian Velez, may nilinaw sa pagkakaroon ng posisyon sa PDP". Balita. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Awards for Vivian Velez at IMDb
- ^ Mauricio-Arriola, Tessa (June 22, 2013). "Vivian Velez: Miss Body Beautiful, the actress". The Manila Times. The Manila Times. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
External links
edit- Vivian Velez at IMDb