Tanya Garcia
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Tanya Katherine Rosales Lyttle, more popularly known by her screen name
Tanya Garcia (born August 5, 1981), is a Filipina
telenovela
and film
actress. She became a household name after playing Cecilia in one of the longest running soap opera
s of GMA Network
, Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
, opposite Dingdong Dantes
.
. She appeared in youth-oriented shows like Gimik (where she was first paired with Patrick Garcia
) and played supporting role in Esperanza as Judy Ann Santos
’ sister.
She took a break from her showbiz career for a while and concentrated on her studies. She took up Mass Communication in Dominican College
when she was signed by Viva Films
and later on appeared in the Viva Television
afternoon drama Anna Karenina
as Grace opposite Dingdong Dantes
. She also had a cameo role in the TV Drama Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
.
Her rise to fame started when she played the role of Cecilia in the drama telebabad show Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga with Dingdong Dantes
, Bobby Andrews
and Angelu de Leon
. On the later part of the soap, she also played the role of Olga, the antagonist of Cecilia, which was played again by Maricar de Mesa.
After her stint at the said show, she was reunited with onscreen partner Dingdong Dantes
at the light dramedy Twin Hearts
as Althea, a heart operation survivor who fell in love with the ex-boyfriend of the heart donor. She was also paired with Dennis Trillo
.
She did a religious-theme show in QTV called Noel where she was paired with James Blanco and Paolo Contis
. She was then later on paired with Ogie Alcasid
in the family-oriented tv show “Ay Robot” again with QTV.
She also appeared in Agos
, the third season of Now and Forever
, in which she played Sophia, a young liberated lawyer who eventually falls in love with her brother (played by Dennis Trillo
). She also had a cameo role in the show Makita ka Lang Muli
as the young Celia Rodriguez.
She is considered as one of the sexiest Pinay in the Philippine Showbiz scene. She first appeared in the March 2006 issue of FHM
Philippines.
Tanya Garcia also starred in numerous movies. She played the role of a possessed man’s wife in Kulimlim
with Robin Padilla as her leading man in 2004. Some of her movie credits include Shake, Rattle and Roll 2K5
, Filipinas
and Batas Militar.
After her long hiatus on the telebabad run, she’s back as the wicked stepmother Aloya in the new GMA Fantasy show Super Twins
topbilled by Jennylyn Mercado
, Nadine Samonte
and former loveteam Dennis Trillo
.
After four years of hiatus due to Tanya's preganancy (twice), she inked a two year contract with Viva Management for TV and movie projects last June 6, 2011.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Tanya Garcia (born August 5, 1981), is a Filipina
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 ....
telenovela
Telenovela
A telenovela is a limited-run serial dramatic programming popular in Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish television programming. The word combines tele, short for televisión or televisão , and novela, a Spanish or Portuguese word for "novel"...
and film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
actress. She became a household name after playing Cecilia in one of the longest running soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
s of 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...
, Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga
Sana ay Ikaw Na Nga is a Philippine drama series starring Tanya Garcia and Dingdong Dantes. Its story revolves around the love affair of a wealthy young man named Carlos Miguel and Cecilia, a poor barrio lass...
, opposite Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
.
Career
Her showbiz career started when she was introduced as one of the teen stars of Star Circle Batch 5 on ABS-CBNABS-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 ...
. She appeared in youth-oriented shows like Gimik (where she was first paired with Patrick Garcia
Patrick Garcia
Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...
) and played supporting role in Esperanza as 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....
’ sister.
She took a break from her showbiz career for a while and concentrated on her studies. She took up Mass Communication in Dominican College
Dominican College
There are several current and former institutions of higher learning named Dominican College.-Higher education:*Dominican College , a four-year private college in Orangeburg, New York...
when she was signed by Viva Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
and later on appeared in the Viva Television
VIVA Entertainment
VIVA Entertainment, Inc., also known as Viva Entertainment Group is a Philippine entertainment company. Its history started in 1981 when Vicente "Vic" del Rosario, Jr. founded Viva Films.-Divisions:*Viva Productions, Inc...
afternoon drama Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina is a novel by the Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, published in serial installments from 1873 to 1877 in the periodical The Russian Messenger...
as Grace opposite Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
. She also had a cameo role in the TV Drama Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz...
.
Her rise to fame started when she played the role of Cecilia in the drama telebabad show Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga with Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
, Bobby Andrews
Bobby Andrews
Bobby Andrews is a Filipino American Actor and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed-up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show T.G.I.S. and its sequel Growing Up....
and Angelu de Leon
Angelu de Leon
Maria Luisa Angela Martinez de Leon-Rivera , more famously known as Angelu de Leon, is a television and film actress in the Philippines.-Biography:...
. On the later part of the soap, she also played the role of Olga, the antagonist of Cecilia, which was played again by Maricar de Mesa.
After her stint at the said show, she was reunited with onscreen partner Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
at the light dramedy Twin Hearts
Twin Hearts
Twin Hearts is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Dominic Zapata and Erick Salud. This drama series is all about love, destiny, letting go and moving on.-Plot:...
as Althea, a heart operation survivor who fell in love with the ex-boyfriend of the heart donor. She was also paired with Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
.
She did a religious-theme show in QTV called Noel where she was paired with James Blanco and Paolo Contis
Paolo Contis
Paolo Enrico Contis , better known as Paolo Contis, is a Filipino-Italian actor who first appeared as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV. In 2004 he transferred to GMA Network...
. She was then later on paired with Ogie Alcasid
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
in the family-oriented tv show “Ay Robot” again with QTV.
She also appeared in Agos
Agos (TV series)
Agos or Tide Of Life is a Philippine television drama and the third installment of Now and Forever series. Directed by Mac Alejandre, this drama series is all about family, sacrifice and forgiveness.- Cast :Main Cast:...
, the third season of Now and Forever
Now and Forever (TV series)
Now and Forever is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. This daytime drama series features different stories every season and showcased some of the network's prime talents. It was launched March 14, 2005 with Mukha as their initial offering and ended November 24, 2006 with Dangal...
, in which she played Sophia, a young liberated lawyer who eventually falls in love with her brother (played by Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
). She also had a cameo role in the show Makita ka Lang Muli
Makita Ka Lang Muli
Makita Ka Lang Muli is a Philippine drama of GMA Network produced by TAPE Inc.- Cast :*Roderick Paulate*Celia Rodriguez*LJ Reyes as Vian*JC de Vera as Matthew*Oyo Boy Sotto as Roy*Ana Roces*Andrea del Rosario*Cris Villanueva*Carlo Aquino as Leo...
as the young Celia Rodriguez.
She is considered as one of the sexiest Pinay in the Philippine Showbiz scene. She first appeared in the March 2006 issue of FHM
FHM
FHM, originally published as For Him Magazine, is an international monthly men's lifestyle magazine.- History :The magazine began publication in 1985 in the United Kingdom under the name For Him and changed its title to FHM in 1994 when Emap Consumer Media bought the magazine, although the full For...
Philippines.
Tanya Garcia also starred in numerous movies. She played the role of a possessed man’s wife in Kulimlim
Kulimlim
Kulimlim is a 2004 Philippine horror film directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes. Actor Robin Padilla said that the portrayal of his character Jake Cabrera was challenging since he has to portray five personalities: Jake Cabrera, the three ex-convicts and the demon formed by their souls.-Plot:Based on a...
with Robin Padilla as her leading man in 2004. Some of her movie credits include Shake, Rattle and Roll 2K5
Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5
Shake, Rattle & Roll VII is a 2005 horror film- released in the Philippines. This is the seventh installment from its series Shake, Rattle & Roll...
, Filipinas
Filipinas
Filipinas may refer to:*Filipinas, letra para la marcha nacional, the title of the Spanish language poem of José Palma that later became the original official lyrics of the Filipino national anthem;...
and Batas Militar.
After her long hiatus on the telebabad run, she’s back as the wicked stepmother Aloya in the new GMA Fantasy show Super Twins
Super Twins
Super Twins is a Filipino telefantasya. The series, which used to be a part of GMA Network's First Quarter Explosion and aired on the primetime block, debuted on February 12, 2007...
topbilled by Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...
, Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
and former loveteam Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
.
After four years of hiatus due to Tanya's preganancy (twice), she inked a two year contract with Viva Management for TV and movie projects last June 6, 2011.
Personal life
She has a daughter named Mischa Amidala with former Pampanga Governor Mark Lapid. she is presently residing at Poblacion Porac PampangaTelevision
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (2011 TV series) Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a remake of the 2001 primetime television series of the same title. Produced by GMA Network, the 2011 version stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Joyce Ching and Kristofer Martin and directed by Roderick Lindayag... |
Lilian | 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... |
| 2011 | Amaya Amaya Amaya can refer to:* Amaya , a professional Middle Eastern dancer* Amaya o los vascos en el siglo VIII, a novel by Francisco Navarro-Villoslada** Amaya , a 1920 opera by Jesús Guridi based in the novel... |
Pandaki | 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... |
| 2006–2007 | Super Twins Super Twins Super Twins is a Filipino telefantasya. The series, which used to be a part of GMA Network's First Quarter Explosion and aired on the primetime block, debuted on February 12, 2007... |
Aloya Blossom | 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... |
| 2006 | Noel | Nanette | QTV Network |
| 2006 | Makita Ka Lang Muli Makita Ka Lang Muli Makita Ka Lang Muli is a Philippine drama of GMA Network produced by TAPE Inc.- Cast :*Roderick Paulate*Celia Rodriguez*LJ Reyes as Vian*JC de Vera as Matthew*Oyo Boy Sotto as Roy*Ana Roces*Andrea del Rosario*Cris Villanueva*Carlo Aquino as Leo... |
Teen Cecelia | 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... |
| 2006 | Now and Forever: Now and Forever (TV series) Now and Forever is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. This daytime drama series features different stories every season and showcased some of the network's prime talents. It was launched March 14, 2005 with Mukha as their initial offering and ended November 24, 2006 with Dangal... Agos Agos (TV series) Agos or Tide Of Life is a Philippine television drama and the third installment of Now and Forever series. Directed by Mac Alejandre, this drama series is all about family, sacrifice and forgiveness.- Cast :Main Cast:... |
Sophia | 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... |
| 2005 | Baywalk Baywalk The Baywalk is a promenade overlooking Manila Bay along Roxas Boulevard in the city of Manila, Philippines. The Manila Baywalk is a two kilometre stretch between the US Embassy and the Cultural Center of the Philippines just past the Manila Yacht Club.... |
Various | QTV Network |
| 2005 | Maynila Maynila (TV series) Maynila is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since 1999. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every... |
Various | 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... |
| 2004 | Mulawin Mulawin Mulawin is a speculative fiction Television drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.It was originally aired... |
Paloma | 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... |
| 2003 | Twin Hearts Twin Hearts Twin Hearts is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Dominic Zapata and Erick Salud. This drama series is all about love, destiny, letting go and moving on.-Plot:... |
Althea Fontanilla | 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... |
| 2002 | Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Sana ay Ikaw Na Nga is a Philippine drama series starring Tanya Garcia and Dingdong Dantes. Its story revolves around the love affair of a wealthy young man named Carlos Miguel and Cecilia, a poor barrio lass... |
Cecilia Fulgencio/Olga Villavicer | 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... |
| 2002 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz... |
Jessica | 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... |
| 2000 | Anna Karenina Anna Karenina (Philippine TV series) - Cast and characters :Main Cast*Antoinette Taus as Anna Karenina "Anna" Monteclaro*Sunshine Dizon as Anna Karenina "Karen" Villarama*Kim delos Santos as Anna Karenina "Nina" Fuentebella*Tanya Garcia as "Grace" San Victores... |
Anna Karenina "Grace" | 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... |
| 2000 | GMA Love Stories | Various | 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... |
| 2000 | GMA Telecine Specials | Various | 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... |
| 2000 | Campus Romance | Various | 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... |
| 1998 | Dear Mikee | Various | 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... |
| 1998 | Lihim Ng Gabi | Various | 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... |
| 1997 | Mikee | Various | 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... |
| 1997 | Esperanza Esperanza (TV series) Esperanza is a Filipino primetime television drama that was aired by ABS-CBN and Canal de las Estrellas in 1997 to 1999. It was re-aired in Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, which are both an ABS-CBN subsidiaries.... |
Andrea Estrera | 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 ... |
Movies
- Haba Haba Doo (1997) as Angelika
- Esperanza: The Movie (1999)
- Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon (2002)
- Jeannie, Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang (2002)
- Filipinas (2003)
- Kulimlim (2004)
- Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5 (2005)
- Nasaan si Francis (2006)
- Batas militar (2006)
- Matakot Ka Sa Karma (2006)