Iza Calzado
| Iza Calzado | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado August 12, 1982 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupation | actress, host, model |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Agent |
GMA Artist Center (2001-2011) ABS-CBN (2012-present) |
| Awards |
Gawad Urian Awards – (first award)Best Supporting Actress 2005 Sigaw – Anna |
Maria Izadora Calzado y Ussher (born August 12, 1982)[1] is a Filipina actress, TV host and model, who previously worked as one of GMA Network's homegrown contract artists. After ten years, Iza signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. Iza also signed a non-exclusive contract with Star Cinema.[2][3][4]
Biography
Born Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado, she was named after the dancer,Isadora Duncan.Her father is the late Lito Calzado, a choreographer and a TV director. Her mother is Maria Antonia Ussher. She has an elder brother, Dash Calzado, who is a member of Legit Misfitz, a 90's Pinoy rap group.
Calzado finished elementary at School of the Holy Spirit; she finished high school in Miriam College; then went on to take her undergraduate degree in Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas.
Acting career
Before entering show business, she worked as a dubber for the Venezuelan telenovela, Mis 3 Hermanas (known in the Philippines as "All My Love").
Calzado started out as a guest teen star in the show, Click, which led to further roles. She participated in the drama Kung Mawawala Ka as the soap's villain, Phoebe Valiente and starred in her first soap opera, Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man and was paired with Argentinean actor, Segundo Cernadas.
In 2005, she played the role of Amihan, the Queen of goddesses in Encantadia. In 2006, she starred in Moments of Love, wherein she played the role of Divina Buenacer and starred alongside Dingdong Dantes and Karylle.
In 2007, she starred in Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan of Ignite Media Films, here, she worked with Taiwanese actor Ken Zhu of F4 and director, Adolf Alix. She also starred in Impostora.[5]
On January 18, 2008, Iza Calzado won the Model Star Award from the Korea Asia Model Award Festival.[6]
Calzado reprised her role in The Echo, the English-language remake of Filipino director Yam Laranas’ horror film Sigaw. Calzado starred in One True Love which was released on November 19, 2008.
In 2009, she starred in All About Eve. That same year, she hosted the Binibining Pilipinas 2009 Pageant.
On February 28, 2010, she began appearing in Healthy Cravings on Q with Jeremy Favia. She also appeared in Party Pilipinas. Also, in 2010, Calzado made her first appearance in a two-piece bikini for her TV series, Beauty Queen, with TJ Trinidad as her leading man. She also made appearances on Pilyang Kerubin, also with TJ Trinidad. In August 2010, she also began appearing as co-host with Lucy Torres in The Sweet Life on the same network. In 2011, she also began hosting Showbiz Exclusives on GMA News TV. Her last appearance as a GMA contract artist was in the sitcom, Andres de Saya.
On January 24, 2012, Iza signed a three-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. She will also make an appearances in Maalaala Mo Kaya to celebrate her 10th year in showbiz. Today, she can also be seen on the Sunday variety show, ASAP.
As an ABS-CBN contract artist, she starred in her first drama series Kahit Puso'y Masugatan, wherein she starred alongside Andi Eigenmann, Jake Cuenca and Gabby Concepcion. In 2014, she is set to host the second season of The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition replacing Sharon Cuneta and she also stars in the family drama Hawak Kamay with Piolo Pascual, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat and Andrea Brillantes.
Calzado has been immortalized in sketches by National Artist "BenCab" Benedicto Cabrera, as "SABEL" (known to be Cabrera's iconic muse in his series of paintings) On April 30, 2015 Calzado made her theater debut for Sabel:Love and Passion, as Sabel.
Filmography
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2016 | Dolce Amore | TBA | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Col. Olivia Buenaventura | |
| Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Herself | ||
| 2014 | Hawak-Kamay | Atty. Bianca Magpantay | |
| The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles | Main Host | ||
| It's Showtime | Herself - Guest co-host | ||
| 2013 | Muling Buksan Ang Puso | young Elvira | |
| Kris TV | Herself - Guest Co-Host | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog | Rowena | ||
| Toda Max | Ka Iza | ||
| The Buzz | Herself/Guest Co-Host | ||
| 2012–2013 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Andrea San Jose-de Guzman | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Komiks | Rosalyn | |
| Kris TV | Herself - Guest Host | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-stitch | Liza | ||
| 2012-present | ASAP | Performer/Co-Host | |
| 2011–2012 | Showbiz Exclusives | Herself - Host | GMA News TV |
| 2011 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself - Host | GMA Network |
| Andres de Saya | Matilde Golpe de Oro | ||
| I Heart You, Pare! | Tonette/Tonya | ||
| 2010–2012 | Party Pilipinas | Herself - Host | |
| 2010 | Beauty Queen | Maita San Miguel | |
| The Sweet Life | Herself - Host | Q | |
| Pilyang Kerubin | Sandra Esteban | GMA Network | |
| Claudine Presents: Sapi | Teresa | ||
| Healthy Cravings | Herself - Host | Q | |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids | Maria Makiling | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | StarStruck V | Council | |
| Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit | Clarisse Gardamonte / Clarissa Rosales | ||
| SRO Cinemaserye: Rowena Joy | Rowena Joy/RJ | ||
| All About Eve | Nicole Gonzales | ||
| Dear Friend | Debbie | ||
| 2008–2009 | LaLola | Sera Romina (Special Guest Role) | |
| 2008 | Obra | Various Roles | |
| ESP | Cassandra | ||
| Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado | Sofia Apacible / Carol Aguila | ||
| 2007 | Impostora | Lara Carreon | |
| Maynila: Cupid's Way | Alena | ||
| Magpakailanman: The Rosa Rosal Story | Young Rosa | ||
| Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong | Prinsesa Isabella | ||
| Magpakailanman: Paano Ba Maging Ina? (The Babymaker Story) | Rebecca | ||
| 2006 | Atlantika | Amaya / Cielo | |
| Sandwichlandia (Fantasy Commercial Series) | Tina Tinapay | ||
| Magpakailanman: Mark Tupaz of Shamrock story | Mark's Girlfriend | ||
| Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas | Sanggre Amihan | ||
| 2005 | Etheria | Sanggre Amihan | |
| Encantadia | Reyna Amihan | ||
| At Your Service: Star Power | Herself - Host | QTV | |
| 3R (Respect, Relax, Respond) | Herself - Host | GMA Network | |
| Love To Love: Sweet Exchange | Trisha Rogelio | ||
| 2004 | Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Rosela Atilado | |
| 2002 | All My Love | Liza (Voice) | |
| 2001 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Phoebe Valiente | |
| 1992 | That's Entertainment | Herself | |
Movies
| Movies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2015 | Haunted Mansion | Amara Lobregat | Regal Entertainment |
| Etiquette for Mistresses | Stella Garcia | Star Cinema | |
| 2014 | Somebody To Love | Marga Castro | Regal Entertainment |
| Maria Leonora Teresa | Faith Pardo | Star Cinema | |
| Starting Over Again | Patricia "Patty" De Guia | ||
| 2013 | Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki | Cameo Appearance | Viva Films |
| Barber's Tales | Cecilia | ||
| 2012 | Mga Mumunting Lihim | Carla | Cinemalaya |
| 2011 | Ang Panday 2 | Maria | GMA Films |
| 2010 | HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy, at Si V | Ivy | |
| White House | Stella/Black Lady/Ella | Regal Entertainment | |
| Working Girls | Theresa "Tere" Villanueva | Viva Films | |
| 2009 | Dukot (Desaparecidos) | Maricel Salvacruz | |
| Ang Panday | Maria | GMA Films | |
| Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie | Eve | ||
| Bente | |||
| Fuchsia | Elizabeth | APT Entertainment | |
| Sundo | cameo | ||
| 2008 | The Echo | Gina | Vertigo Entertainment |
| Desperadas 2 | Stephanie | Regal Entertainment | |
| Scaregiver | Marsha | Viva Films | |
| One True Love | Bella | GMA Films | |
| 2007 | Desperadas | Stephanie | Regal Entertainment |
| Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Pam | GMA Films and Ignite Media | |
| Ouija | Sandra | Viva Films | |
| Mona: Singapore Escort | Mona | ||
| Blackout | Belen | ||
| 2006 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 | Cecille | Regal Entertainment |
| Eternity | Milagros | ||
| Moments of Love | Divina Buenacer | GMA Films | |
| 2005 | Mulawin The Movie | Chararat | |
| Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo! | Linda | Regal Entertainment | |
| Pinoy Blonde | Yanni | Unitel | |
| 2004 | Sigaw (The Echo) | Anna | Regal Entertainment |
| Sabel | Jenny | ||
| Annie B. | Trisha | Viva Films | |
| Milan | Mary Grace | Star Cinema | |
Awards and nominations
| Awards and Nomination | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
| 2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress[7] | Haunted Mansion | Nominated |
| 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Entertainment Awards | Actress Of The Year | Starting Over Again (2014 film) | Won | |
| 17th Gawad PASADO Awards | PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktress (Best Supporting Actress) | Starting Over Again(2014 film) | Won | |
| 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Supporting Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Reality Show Host (shared with Robi Domingo and Matteo Guidicelli) | The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles | Nominated |
| Golden Screen TV Awards | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog | Won | |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Nominated | |
| 10th Golden Screen Awards | Dekada Awardee | N/A | Included | |
| 2012 | 25th Aliw Awards | Best Female Emcee/Host | Won | |
| 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross Stitch | Nominated | |
| 60th FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Ang Panday 2 | Nominated | |
| Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Mga Mumunting Lihim | Won | |
| Best Actress | Won | |||
| FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women in the World | N/A | Included (Rank no. 25) | |
| 2011 | 37th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best New Wave Actress | HIV: Si Heidi, si Ivy at si V | Won |
| Female Face of the Night | N/A | Won | ||
| SMDC Most Glamorous Stars (shared with Ryan Agoncillo) | Won | |||
| 27th Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actress | One True Love | Won | |
| Female Network Womanity Awards | Top 10 Inspiring Women (Entertainment Category) | N/A | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Enpress Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) | Dukot | Won |
| 58th FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 34th Gawad Urian Awards | Nominated | |||
| 4th Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film Actress | Nominated | ||
| 24th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Face of the Night | N/A | Won | |
| FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women in the World | N/A | Included Rank no. 30 | |
| 2009 | PEP Forum Awards | Highly Recommended on Actress of The Year | All About Eve | Won |
| 35th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Actress | Ang Panday | Nominated | |
| YES! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars (Beautiful at Any Age) | N/A | Included | |
| FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women in the World | Included Rank no. 36 | ||
| 2008 | Included Rank no. 40 | |||
| 5th Golden Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Blackout | Won | |
| Nickelodeon Philippined Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Actress | Joaquin Bordado | Nominated | |
| 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Supporting Actress of the Year | Ouija | Nominated | |
| Asian Model Festival | Model Star Award | N/A | Won | |
| 2007 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women in the World | Included Rank no. 55 | |
| 2006 | Included Rank no. 40 | |||
| 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 | Nominated | |
| 2005 | 2nd USTv Students' Choice Awards | Students' Choice for Best Actress | Encantadia | Won |
| 2nd Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Milan | Won | |
| 2004 | 28th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | |
| GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Female Actress | Won | ||
| FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women in the World | N/A | Included Rank no. 65 | |
| 30th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Sigaw | Nominated | |
| Sabel | Nominated | |||
References
- ↑ http://www.igma.tv/profile/iza-calzado
- ↑ Iza Calzado now a certified Kapamilya retrieved via abs-cbnnews.com 01-24-2012
- ↑ Iza Calzado signs three-year contract with ABS-CBN retrieved via push.com.ph 01-24-2012
- ↑
- ↑ GMA NEWS.TV, Iza Calzado is Ken Zhu's leading lady in 'Batanes'
- ↑ GMA NEWS.TV, Iza Calzado bags Asian model award in Korea
- ↑ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
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