Isabel Granada
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Isabel Granada is a Filipina
actress and singer. As an actress, she made her first appearance in the TV series Villa Quintana
, broadcast on he GMA Network
.
homemaker mother named Isabel Villarama, also known as Mommy Guapa (Guapa is the Spanish word for "beautiful"). She is fluent in Tagalog
, Spanish
and English
. Her father died in 1995. Her mother did not approve of nor attend Granada's marriage to Geryk Genasky Aguas, a councilor in Pampanga
. She and her husband now live in Angeles City
.
in 1986, where she became a member of the Tuesday group. She recorded an album with songs like “Crush Na Crush Kita” (You are Really My Crush) and “Di Na Bale” (Never Mind). After joining the cast of Ikaw Na Sana
Granada become part of the drama series on ABS-CBN
titled Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka
co-work with Judy Ann Santos
.
In 2008, Granada played the role of Elena Valderama in the remake of Kaputol ng Isang Awit
with co-star Glaiza de Castro
and Lovi Poe
, recently shown on the GMA Network. She also appeared in the romantic comedy drama Philippine remake Lalola
. In 2009 she was one of the guest stars in the Philippine adoption of Zorro
. She is a contract artist of GMA Network.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actress and singer. As an actress, she made her first appearance in the TV series Villa Quintana
Villa Quintana
Villa Quintana is a Philippine drama series produced by Viva Television and GMA Network top-billed Keempee de Leon and Donna Cruz in the lead characters.-Plot:It is a story of young lovers, Isagani Samonte and Lynnette Quintana....
, broadcast on he GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
.
Early life
Granada is the daughter of a Filipino chief marine engineer father Humberto Granada and a SpanishSpanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
homemaker mother named Isabel Villarama, also known as Mommy Guapa (Guapa is the Spanish word for "beautiful"). She is fluent in Tagalog
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...
, Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
and English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. Her father died in 1995. Her mother did not approve of nor attend Granada's marriage to Geryk Genasky Aguas, a councilor in Pampanga
Pampanga
Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast...
. She and her husband now live in Angeles City
Angeles City
The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
.
Career
Her career started after auditioning for That’s EntertainmentThat's Entertainment (TV series)
That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show aired by GMA Network.-History:The show was launched on January 6, 1986 by GMA Network and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by German...
in 1986, where she became a member of the Tuesday group. She recorded an album with songs like “Crush Na Crush Kita” (You are Really My Crush) and “Di Na Bale” (Never Mind). After joining the cast of Ikaw Na Sana
Ikaw Na Sana
Ikaw na Sana was love story Philippine drama produced by Viva Television and distributed by GMA Network. It was later turned into a movie of the same title.19 years ago.....
Granada become part of the drama series on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
titled Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka
Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka
Sa Puso Ko Iignatan Ka is a Filipino drama made by ABS CBN in 2001. It starred Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual.- Plot :...
co-work with Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
.
In 2008, Granada played the role of Elena Valderama in the remake of Kaputol ng Isang Awit
Kaputol ng Isang Awit
Kaputol ng Isang Awit or Unsung Melody is an Philippine drama airing on GMA Network, as the seventh instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1991. Starting August 28, 2011 the series will air weekly on Honolulu's KIKU.-Plot:Find out how music, fame and dreams interconnect...
with co-star Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...
and Lovi Poe
Lovi Poe
Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe, better known by her screen name Lovi Poe , is an award-winning Filipina actress and singer who is currently a contract star of GMA Network. She is the daughter of the legendary actor Fernando Poe, Jr...
, recently shown on the GMA Network. She also appeared in the romantic comedy drama Philippine remake Lalola
LaLola (Philippine TV series)
LaLola is a Philippine romantic Comedy produced and distributed by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of an Argentine TV series of the same title. The series premiered on October 13, 2008 starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera...
. In 2009 she was one of the guest stars in the Philippine adoption of Zorro
Zorro
Zorro is a fictional character created in 1919 by New York-based pulp writer Johnston McCulley. The character has been featured in numerous books, films, television series, and other media....
. She is a contract artist of GMA Network.
Music
In 1998 Granada released the album Out Here on My Own and in 2000 she released In the Mood for Love.Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown is the fourth season of the Philippine version of the reality television series Survivor.Richard Gutierrez reprised his hosting stint for the second time after Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown... |
Castaway | GMA-7 |
| 2010 | Claudine (TV series) Claudine (TV series) Claudine is a weekly drama anthology named after its lead star, Claudine Barretto, by GMA Network. The pilot episode was originally scheduled on March 28, but it was moved to April 10. The show is expected to run for 16 weeks.-Claudine Episodes:... |
Laika Garcia | GMA-7 |
| 2010 | Panday Kidz | Tessa | GMA-7 |
| 2009 | Adik Sa'Yo Adik Sa'Yo Adik Sa'Yo is a Philippine romantic comedy created and developed by Denoy Navarro-Punio for GMA Network. The show premiered on June 8, 2009 under the direction of Joel Lamangan. It was originally planned to end on September 4, 2009 but was extended for another week, and officially ended on... |
Doy (Special Guest Role) | GMA-7 |
| 2009 | Zorro Zorro (Philippine TV series) Zorro is a 2009 Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of the Zorro property created by Johnston McCulley, initially based on the novella The Curse of Capistrano. It stars Richard Gutierrez and Rhian Ramos... |
Minerva (Special Guest Role) | GMA-7 |
| 2008 | Obra Obra (TV series) Obra, also known as Masterpiece in English, was a weekly anthology on GMA Network. Each month, the show featured a different star. The pilot episode aired on August 14, 2008.-Premise:... |
Guest Role | GMA-7 |
| 2008–2009 | Lalola LaLola (Philippine TV series) LaLola is a Philippine romantic Comedy produced and distributed by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of an Argentine TV series of the same title. The series premiered on October 13, 2008 starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera... |
Tala Romina | GMA-7 |
| 2008 | Kaputol ng Isang Awit Kaputol ng Isang Awit Kaputol ng Isang Awit or Unsung Melody is an Philippine drama airing on GMA Network, as the seventh instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1991. Starting August 28, 2011 the series will air weekly on Honolulu's KIKU.-Plot:Find out how music, fame and dreams interconnect... |
Elena Valderama | GMA-7 |
| 2007–2008 | Zaido | Luna | GMA-7 |
| 2007 | Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig is a Philippine drama that airs on GMA Network. This is the fourth instalment of Sine Novela... |
Ricca | GMA-7 |
| 2001 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Adelaine Enriquez | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 1997–1998 | Ikaw Na Sana Ikaw Na Sana Ikaw na Sana was love story Philippine drama produced by Viva Television and distributed by GMA Network. It was later turned into a movie of the same title.19 years ago..... |
Luchi | GMA-7 |
| 1995 | Villa Quintana Villa Quintana Villa Quintana is a Philippine drama series produced by Viva Television and GMA Network top-billed Keempee de Leon and Donna Cruz in the lead characters.-Plot:It is a story of young lovers, Isagani Samonte and Lynnette Quintana.... |
Rochelle | GMA-7 |
| 1986 | That’s Entertainment That's Entertainment (TV series) That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show aired by GMA Network.-History:The show was launched on January 6, 1986 by GMA Network and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by German... |
her-self | GMA-7 |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2008 | Xenoa 2: Clash of the Bloods | Eli |
| 2008 | Pirates Blood | Tanya |
| 2007 | Xenoa Xenoa "Collide" is the official soundtrack single for Xenoa. It was the only song used for the promotion of the film. The song was performed and recorded by Filipino singer Nina. In October 2007, the song was included on her re-issued album Nina Featuring the Hits of Barry Manilow... |
Eli |
| 2001 | Masikip na Ang Mundo mo Labrador | Ligaya |
| 2001 | Halik ng Serina | Mina |
| 2000 | Eskort | |
| 2000 | Anghel de la Guardia | Terresa |
| 1999 | Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan | Buwan |
| 1997 | Ligaya ang Itawag mo sa Akin | Estela |
| 1993 | Maton | |
| 1986 | Bakit Madalas ang Tibok ng Puso | Andrea |