Ai-Ai de las Alas
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Martina Aileen de las Alas, popularly known as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino
comedienne and film actress. She has three children, two with ex-husband singer-actor Miguel Vera.
She is dubbed as Philippines Comedy Queen.
(FEU) in 1985. She had a son before she married to actor Miguel Vera and had two children. Before acting, she worked as a saleslady in a department store and also as a stand-up comic in comedy bars along Metro Manila.
produced by Star Cinema
, ABS-CBN film productions. It was followed by more comedy films like Volta
where she played a superhero, which was followed by a TV series. In the noon-time television show MTB: Ang Saya Saya she was one of the lead hosts. In prime-time teleseryes, she played an important role in the TV remake of Bituing Walang Ningning
as Dorina's mother.
She also released her first album with Star Records
entitled Ang Tanging Ina Nyo, featuring six novelty tunes, with tracks including "Tanging Ina Nyo", "Volta", "Dance-phabet", "Tong Twalya", "Si Manloloko" and "Super Papa".
She has also acted in the films Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo
, Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat and Pasukob
.
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 ....
comedienne and film actress. She has three children, two with ex-husband singer-actor Miguel Vera.
She is dubbed as Philippines Comedy Queen.
Personal life
Delas Alas is the daughter of Engr. Rosendo de las Alas (1920–2008) and was adopted by her spinster aunt Justa delas Alas. She earned a Mass Communication degree from Far Eastern UniversityFar Eastern University
Far Eastern University in the University Belt area, West Sampaloc, City of Manila, is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, FEU became a university in 1934 under the guidance of...
(FEU) in 1985. She had a son before she married to actor Miguel Vera and had two children. Before acting, she worked as a saleslady in a department store and also as a stand-up comic in comedy bars along Metro Manila.
Career
Delas Alas has done several movies including blockbuster hit Ang Tanging InaAng Tanging Ina
Ang Tanging Ina is a 2003 Filipino comedy film, starring Ai-Ai de las Alas. The movie was the highest grossing locally produced Philippine film ever made, until it was surpassed by Sukob in 2006. It currently ranks no...
produced by Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
, ABS-CBN film productions. It was followed by more comedy films like Volta
Volta (film)
Volta is a 2004 action-adventure-comedy film starring Ai-Ai de las Alas as Volta. It was released under Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions. The story revolves around an ordinary woman who was given the power of electricity and used this gift for the common good by becoming a caped crusader...
where she played a superhero, which was followed by a TV series. In the noon-time television show MTB: Ang Saya Saya she was one of the lead hosts. In prime-time teleseryes, she played an important role in the TV remake of Bituing Walang Ningning
Bituing Walang Ningning
Bituing Walang Ningning is a Filipino television serial drama. It began airing on the ABS-CBN television network on May 15, 2006, and ended on October 6 of that same year. For most of its run, the soap opera was the network's highest rating show in primetime...
as Dorina's mother.
She also released her first album with Star Records
Star Records
Star Records, referring loosely to two companies, Star Recording and Star Songs Music Publishing, is an ABS-CBN Entertainment Group company whose main lines of business include: producing, developing and distributing audio and video content; music publishing; events production and music artists...
entitled Ang Tanging Ina Nyo, featuring six novelty tunes, with tracks including "Tanging Ina Nyo", "Volta", "Dance-phabet", "Tong Twalya", "Si Manloloko" and "Super Papa".
She has also acted in the films Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo
Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo
Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo is a 2007 Filipino comedy film directed by Donabel Hazel Sabado. It stars Ai Ai De Las Alas, Anne Curtis, Eugene Domingo and John Lapus. The film premiered on April 17, 2007...
, Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat and Pasukob
Pasukob
Pasukob is a comedy film produced by OctoArts Films and directed by Wenn V. Deramas. Ai Ai de las Alas and Rufa Mae Quinto are once again teamed up after Booba in 2001, this time playing the roles of distant sisters...
.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Enteng ng Ina Mo | Ina Montecillo |
| Who's that Girl? Who's That Girl (2011 film) Who’s That Girl is a 2011 Filipino Comedy/Romance film starring Anne Curtis, Luis Manzano, and Eugene Domingo produced by Viva Films and SMDC and released by Star Cinema. Who’s That Girl is a story about how a case of mistaken identity can be life-altering, told in such hilarious manner... |
Mr. Enduque's mistress (cameo role) | |
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Ina Montecillo |
| 2009 | Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round is a 2009 Philippine comedy film produced by Star Cinema, starring the Philippine's Comedy Queen, Ai-Ai de las Alas, and Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada. It also features the popular loveteam of Sam Milby and Toni Gonzaga, and Dionisia Pacquiao's... |
Sunshine Sicat |
| 2009 | BFF (Best Friends Forever) BFF (film) BFF: Best Friends Forever is a 2009 Filipino comedy film released by Star Cinema. It stars Sharon Cuneta and Ai-Ai de las Alas.-Plot:Honey is a housewife married to Tim . She gets a nagging feeling that her husband is being unfaithful... |
Frances |
| 2008 | Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat | Ina Montecillo |
| 2008 | Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy! | Dra. Baby Holmes |
| 2007 | Pasukob Pasukob Pasukob is a comedy film produced by OctoArts Films and directed by Wenn V. Deramas. Ai Ai de las Alas and Rufa Mae Quinto are once again teamed up after Booba in 2001, this time playing the roles of distant sisters... |
Julia San Miguel |
| 2007 | Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo is a 2007 Filipino comedy film directed by Donabel Hazel Sabado. It stars Ai Ai De Las Alas, Anne Curtis, Eugene Domingo and John Lapus. The film premiered on April 17, 2007... |
Georgia Quizon |
| 2006 | Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice is a Filipino comedy drama film, starring, Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., Ai-Ai de las Alas, and Precious Lara Quigaman.-Plot:... |
Love |
| 2005 | 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... |
Ispiritista (segment "Poso") |
| 2004 | Volta Volta (film) Volta is a 2004 action-adventure-comedy film starring Ai-Ai de las Alas as Volta. It was released under Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions. The story revolves around an ordinary woman who was given the power of electricity and used this gift for the common good by becoming a caped crusader... |
Perla Magtoto/Volta |
| 2003 | Pinay Pie Pinay Pie Pinay Pie is a 2003 Filipino comedy film, directed by award-winning multi-genre director Jose Javier Reyes. The film was released to Philippine theaters on September 3, 2003. It stars Joyce Jimenez, Assunta De Rossi and Ai Ai de las Alas on the lead roles. It is a film about girl power. De las Alas... |
Yolly |
| 2003 | Pakners | Maui |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina Ang Tanging Ina Ang Tanging Ina is a 2003 Filipino comedy film, starring Ai-Ai de las Alas. The movie was the highest grossing locally produced Philippine film ever made, until it was surpassed by Sukob in 2006. It currently ranks no... |
Ina Montecillo |
| 2001 | Booba | Gretchen/Madame X |
| 2000 | Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko nga ba, Darling) | |
| 1999 | Kiss mo 'Ko | Pola |
| 1999 | Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban | Ms. Kristine Moran |
| 1998 | Kasal-kasalan (Sakalan) | Hillary |
| 1998 | It's Cool Bulol | |
| 1997 | Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot | | Kiry |
| 1997 | Computer Kombat | Mama Tasinig |
| 1994 | Darna: Ang Pagbabalik (aka Darna: The Return) | |
| 1994 | Koronang Itim | Luigi |
| 1994 | Separada | Cookie |
| 1992 | Guwapings: The First Adventure | Vivian |
| 1992 | Shake Rattle & Roll 4 | Astrude (segment "Ang Madre") |
| 1991 | Shake Rattle & Roll 3 | Dezzi Rae (segment "Nanay") |
| 1991 | Underage Too | Yaya Kristina |
| 1990 | Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser Kong Alien | |
| 1990 | Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali? | |
| 1990 | Rocky n Rolly: Suntok Sabay Takbo | |
| 1989 | Romeo Loves Juliet... But Their Families Hate Each Other! | |
| 1989 | Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | |
| 1989 | Gawa na ang Balang Para sa Akin | |
| 1988 | Regal Shocker: The Movie | Marida |
| 1987 | Syanong parak, Mga | Lalang |
| 1987 | Dalawang Larawan ng Pag-ibig | Kris Ananie |
| 1985 | Sana Kahit Minsan | Jenny Mae |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | My Binondo Girl My Binondo Girl My Binondo Girl is a Philippine romantic comedy drama television series topbilled by Kim Chiu. The story revolves around a girl who pretends to be the long lost son of her father.-Production:... |
Zenaida "Zheny" Dimaguiba | ABS-CBN Network ABS-CBN commonly referred to as the Kapamilya Network or simply Dos , is a major commercial television network in the Philippines owned and operated by the ABS-CBN Corporation. It was launched in October 23, 1953 just a few months after the first broadcast of NHK of Japan... |
| Maria La Del Barrio Maria La Del Barrio (Philippine TV series) Maria La Del Barrio is a Philippine remake of the Mexican drama María la del Barrio airing on ABS-CBN. It stars Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee.-Synopsis:... |
Casilda Dimaculangan | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... Episode: "Krus" |
Susana | ||
| 2010 | Showtime | Herself (special guest judge for 1 week) | |
| Your Song Presents Your Song (TV series) Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006.... : Maling Akala |
Momski | ||
| M3 (Malay Mo Ma-develop) | Kring-Kring | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... Episode: "Xylophone" |
Alice | ||
| 2010–2011 | Pilipinas Got Talent Pilipinas Got Talent Pilipinas Got Talent is a Philippine talent show on ABS-CBN that began February 20, 2010. It is based on the Got Talent franchise, a British TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCO company. "Pilipinas" is the Filipino word for Philippines. Anyone can join and showcase their talents... |
Herself (judge) | |
| 2009 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla is a series based on the movies of Ramon Revilla Sr. of the 90's and 00's, which features the Filipino cultural belief in the powers of an agimat or amulet... : Pepeng Agimat |
Gloring Dimaanta | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... Episode: "Pansit" |
Bining | ||
| May Bukas Pa May Bukas Pa May Bukas Pa is a Philippine drama series which started long-airing on February 2, 2009 at ABS-CBN. The show's run was extended multiple times until its end run on February 5, 2010.-Production:... |
Delilah (in a special guest appearance) | ||
| Ruffa & Ai Ruffa & Ai Ruffa and Ai is the Philippine morning talk and lifestyle show on ABS-CBN. The show is hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez and Ai Ai delas Alas.-Host:*Ruffa Gutierrez*Ai Ai delas Alas*Charlene Gonzales -External links:*... |
Herself (host) | ||
| 2008 | I Love Betty La Fea | Julia Pengson (Betty's Mother) | |
| Volta Volta (TV series) Volta was a Filipino television series on ABS-CBN, which broadcast from January 2008 to March 2008. The said series is a serialization of a 2004 film of the same title produced by Star Cinema... |
Perla/Volta | ||
| 2007 | Princess Sarah Princess Sarah (TV series) Princess Sarah was a ABS-CBN teleserye which premiered November 12, 2007 on primetime bida. The location of the series was shot in Camp John Hay in Baguio City and The Coconut Palace in Manila.... |
Rama Dass | |
| ASAP '07 | Herself (guest co-host) | ||
| 2006 | Love Spell Presents: Pasko Na, Santa Ko Love Spell This article is about a television show and not about the topic.Love Spell is a fantasy and romance-based program airing on ABS-CBN that tells a different love story each season with a new couple... |
Satana | |
| Super Inggo Super Inggo Super Inggo is an International Emmy-nominated fantaserye aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN. Its main character is Budong , a 10-year-old kid who dreams of becoming a real life and full-fledged superhero. Unknown to him, he possesses superhuman strength and abilities which he... |
Bugan | ||
| Bituing Walang Ningning Bituing Walang Ningning Bituing Walang Ningning is a Filipino television serial drama. It began airing on the ABS-CBN television network on May 15, 2006, and ended on October 6 of that same year. For most of its run, the soap opera was the network's highest rating show in primetime... |
Adora | ||
| 2005 | My Juan En Only | Mercy | |
| ETK (Entertainment Konek) Entertainment Konek Entertainment Konek is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talkshow aired on ABS-CBN.- Hosts :*Ogie Diaz*Dominic Ochoa*Derek Ramsay*Angelika dela Cruz*Toni Gonzaga*MJ Felipe*Direk Jose Javier Reyes*Ricci Chan*Stephanie Camacho... |
Herself (guest co-host) | ||
| 2003–2005 | Ang Tanging Ina Ang Tanging Ina Ang Tanging Ina is a 2003 Filipino comedy film, starring Ai-Ai de las Alas. The movie was the highest grossing locally produced Philippine film ever made, until it was surpassed by Sukob in 2006. It currently ranks no... (TV Series) |
Ina Montecillo | |
| 2003 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan Magandang Tanghali Bayan Magandang Tanghali Bayan was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show was aired on weekdays and Saturdays and was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel... |
Herself (co-host) | |
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... Episode: "Gown" |
Ingrid | |
| 2001 | Whattamen | Vicky | |
| 2000 | Arriba! Arriba! | Venus Arriba | |
| Sing-galing | Herself (co-host) | |
|
| 1999 | Comedy Central Market | Herself | 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... |
| 1998–2005 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan MTB Magandang Tanghali Bayan Magandang Tanghali Bayan was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show was aired on weekdays and Saturdays and was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel... |
Herself (host) | ABS-CBN Network ABS-CBN commonly referred to as the Kapamilya Network or simply Dos , is a major commercial television network in the Philippines owned and operated by the ABS-CBN Corporation. It was launched in October 23, 1953 just a few months after the first broadcast of NHK of Japan... |
| 1997 | 1 For 3 1 For 3 1 For 3 was a Filipino weekly comedy sitcom produced by GMA Network and M-ZET. It was directed by Bert De Leon.-Plot summary:First aired on April 1997, the sitcom featured Vic Sotto as Gene, a high school teacher who won a lottery ticket to own a house in an exclusive subdivision... |
Tambulite | 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... |
| 1993 | Salo-Salo Together (SST) Salo-Salo Together (SST) Salo-Salo Together is a defunct Philippine noontime variety show aired over GMA Network.-History:SST's first aired on March 20, 1993 as a replacement for "Lunch Date", hosted by Randy Santiago, Dennis Padilla, and Smokey Manaloto with Liezl Martinez, Anjanette Abayari, Joy Ortega and Giselle... |
Herself (co-host) | |
| Lunch Date Lunch Date Lunch Date was a defunct Philippine noontime variety show that aired by GMA Network.-History:Its original hosts were Orly Mercado, Rico J. Puno, Toni Rose Gayda and Chiqui Hollmann. The show originally aired from Studio A of the old GMA building in EDSA... |
Herself (co-host) | ||
| 1991-1994 | R.S.V.P. | Herself (co-host)/Cheenie La Chicka | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Awards and Nominations | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress(M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop) | |
| 2011 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actress Maalaala Mo Kaya(Krus) | |
| 2010 | 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Box-Office Queen | |
| 2010 | 36th Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival The 36th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival in Manila that was held from December 25, 2010 until January 7, 2011. The Awards Night was held on December 26, 2010... |
Best Actress | |
| 2008 | 22nd Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actress Nominee | |
| 2008 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Movie Actress Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo. | |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress Nominee | |
| 2000 | Star Awards for Television | Best Gameshow Host Singgaling | |
| 1999 | Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actress "Ibang Klase" | |
| 1998 | Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actress |