Erika Padilla

Erika Padilla
Born	Erika Padilla November 22, 1986 Manila, Philippines
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2008-present

Erika Padilla (born November 22, 1986) is a Filipino actress.

Biography

She was born Erika Padilla to father General Ricardo Ilagan Padilla; her mother is a businesswoman while her father is the current Regional Director of Region 4 Calabarzon.^[1]

In 2008, she joined the Miss Bikini Philippines pageant where she won the Miss Photogenic award. She and the other contestants of the pageant made a guest appearance on the TV show Wowowee. In the show, she met Johnny Manahan, who offered her to audition for Star Magic.^[1]

Before signing up with Star Magic, and eventually launching as a member of Star Magic Batch 16, Padilla did several modelling stints. She was part of Metro magazine's top 10 models in the Philippines.^[2]

She is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where she studied Political Science.^[1]

Erika is recently signed to TV5. She is assigned to Sports5 as a courtside reporter for the PBA. She is also a Co-host back stage in Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman together with the Main Host Michael V..

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2009	I Love Betty La Fea	Herself / Ecomodel	ABS-CBN
	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Series	Jennifer
	Dahil May Isang Ikaw	Jannelle Paez
	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart[3]	Amy
2010	Habang May Buhay	Michiko (Special Participation)
	Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo	Diane
	Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?	Jenny
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara	Rosa
2010–2011	Imortal	Miriam Villamor
2011	Iskul Bukol	Joseph Dizon	TV5
	Reputasyon	Precious	ABS-CBN
	Maria La Del Barrio	Liz
2011-2012	The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto	Erika	TV5
2011–present	PBA on Sports5	Herself
2012	A Beautiful Affair	Dr. Trina Cawagas	ABS-CBN
2013	Kidlat	Chichi	TV5
	Maria Mercedes	Lou	ABS-CBN
	Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman	Herself (under the name Erika Kalurka)	TV5
2014	Kambal Sirena	Gigi	GMA Network
	Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangalawang Bukas	Wife of Jose Manalo
	Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra	Becca
2015/2016	Pangako Sa 'Yo	Betty Mae Verseles	ABS-CBN
2016	Juan Happy Love Story	Joy	GMA Network

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Distributor
2015	Must Date The Playboy	Joy	StarFlix
2013	She's The One	Jessie	Star Cinema
	My Little Bossings	Leni	OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment and K Productions
2011	Enteng Ng Ina Mo	Nora	Star Cinema, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment and OctoArts Films
2010	Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)		Star Cinema

References

1. Bonifacio, Julie (2008-09-08). "Erika Padilla". Meet two more members of Star Magic Batch 16. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2010-01-19.
2. Erece, Dino (2008-09-03). "Star-Magic introduces 20 new showbiz hopefuls". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
3. Quintos, Napoleon (2009-10-19). "‘Precious Hearts Romances presents Somewhere in my Heart’ premieres today". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2010-08-05.