Coney Reyes
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Coney Reyes is an award winning Philippine Film/TV actress, television host and producer with Chinese
and Spanish descent. She has been one of the co-presenters of Student Canteen
(1975–1982) and Eat Bulaga (1982–1991). She earned a degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Communication Arts at Maryknoll College (now Miriam College
). Prior to her career on entertainment, Coney was a student leader and consistent dean's lister during her college days.
Coney made her movie debut in "Return of the Dragon" in 1975. She hosted for Student Canteen since its first airing on GMA Network in 1975. In 1982, Coney Reyes left Student Canteen for Eat Bulaga on RPN. In exchange, Chiqui Hollmann filled the slot Reyes vacated. Coney's hosting stint with Eat Bulaga opened more opportunities for her and she has co-starred with Dolphy
, Fernando Poe Jr., Vilma Santos
, Lorna Tolentino
, Maricel Soriano
, Helen Vela, Aiza Seguerra
and Vic Sotto among others in several movies and TV programs.
Her weekend afternoon drama anthology "Coney Reyes on Camera
" (1984–1998), which she was also a producer, was one of the successful top-rating programs aired on Saturday afternoons and brought home several awards and citations including Star Awards for TV, Catholic Mass Media Awards and the CAMACOP. She recently appeared in programs like "Ysabella," "Rubi" and "100 Days to Heaven" (her first leading role in TV or movie appearance since "Biyudo si Mister, Biyuda si Misis" in 1997) .
(formerly QTV) at 11:00 pm. She is an active member and a discipleship group leader of Victory Christian Fellowship
.
She is also a mother to L.A. and Carla (children to her former husband, former basketball player Larry Mumar), and Vico (son to ex-partner Vic Sotto).
Chinese Filipino
A Chinese Filipino derived from two words: "Tsino" and "Pinoy" ) is a Philippine national of Chinese ethnicity but born/raised in the Philippines....
and Spanish descent. She has been one of the co-presenters of Student Canteen
Student Canteen
Student Canteen is the first and original noontime show on Philippine television which ran for 30 years in different decades. The show ran in different networks from 1958 to 1972, 1975 to 1986 and 1989-1990.-The ABS-CBN years:...
(1975–1982) and Eat Bulaga (1982–1991). She earned a degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Communication Arts at Maryknoll College (now Miriam College
Miriam College
Miriam College is a non-stock, non-profit Filipino Catholic educational institution for girls and young women in Quezon City, Philippines. It offers academic programs from pre-elementary to post-graduate and adult education levels that develop the learning and caring competencies of students and...
). Prior to her career on entertainment, Coney was a student leader and consistent dean's lister during her college days.
Coney made her movie debut in "Return of the Dragon" in 1975. She hosted for Student Canteen since its first airing on GMA Network in 1975. In 1982, Coney Reyes left Student Canteen for Eat Bulaga on RPN. In exchange, Chiqui Hollmann filled the slot Reyes vacated. Coney's hosting stint with Eat Bulaga opened more opportunities for her and she has co-starred with Dolphy
Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St...
, Fernando Poe Jr., Vilma Santos
Vilma Santos
Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
, Lorna Tolentino
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...
, Maricel Soriano
Maricel Soriano
Maricel Soriano , is a critically acclaimed Filipina film and television actress.-Biography:...
, Helen Vela, Aiza Seguerra
Aiza Seguerra
Cariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. She traces her roots from Calauag, Quezon....
and Vic Sotto among others in several movies and TV programs.
Her weekend afternoon drama anthology "Coney Reyes on Camera
Coney Reyes on Camera
Coney Reyes on Camera was a weekly drama anthology that aired from 1984-1998 in 2 networks and became the longest running drama anthology in Philippine TV history until Maalaala Mo Kaya became the longest running drama anthology in 2011. Coney was the host, lead star, and producer.-Overview:The...
" (1984–1998), which she was also a producer, was one of the successful top-rating programs aired on Saturday afternoons and brought home several awards and citations including Star Awards for TV, Catholic Mass Media Awards and the CAMACOP. She recently appeared in programs like "Ysabella," "Rubi" and "100 Days to Heaven" (her first leading role in TV or movie appearance since "Biyudo si Mister, Biyuda si Misis" in 1997) .
Personal life
A born-again Christian, Coney currently co-hosts with Peter Kairuz in The 700 Club Asia which shows on weeknights on GMA News TVGMA News TV
GMA News TV is a news and lifestyle-oriented channel in the Philippines. It is owned and operated by GMA Network Inc. through the supervision GMA News and Public Affairs...
(formerly QTV) at 11:00 pm. She is an active member and a discipleship group leader of Victory Christian Fellowship
Victory Christian Fellowship
Victory Metro Manila is a non-denominational Evangelical church based in the Philippines and a founding member of the Every Nation Churches and Ministries, a worldwide movement of churches...
.
She is also a mother to L.A. and Carla (children to her former husband, former basketball player Larry Mumar), and Vico (son to ex-partner Vic Sotto).
Filmography
- "And I Love You So (film)And I Love You So (film)And I Love You So is a 2009 Philippine romantic drama film produced by Star Cinema, starring Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby and Derek Ramsay. This film reunites Alonzo and Milby; the previous being Close to You . The film is directed by Laurenti Dyogi, and celebrates the 16th year of Star Cinema films...
" (2009) as Kate Cruz - "Biyudo si Daddy, Biyuda si Mommy (1997)
- "Good Morning, Titser" (1988)
- "Bomba Arrienda" (1985)
- "Muling Buksan ang Puso" (1985)
- "Ano Ka Hilo?" (1985)
- "Ang Padrino" (1984)
- "Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie" (1984)
- "Daddy's Little Darlings" (1984)
- "Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag" (1983)
- "Pedring Taruc" (1982)
- "Adiong Bulutong" (1981)
- "Takbo, Peter, Takbo!" (1981)
- "Aguila at Falcon" (1980)
- "Peter Maknat" (1980)
- "Mga Anting-anting ni Ompong"
- "Nagbabagang Asero" (1977)
- "Basta't Isipin Mong Mahal Kita" (1975)
- "Bornebol: Special Agent" (1974)
- "7 Crazy Dragons" (1974)
- "The Return of the Dragon" (1974)
Television series
- Student CanteenStudent CanteenStudent Canteen is the first and original noontime show on Philippine television which ran for 30 years in different decades. The show ran in different networks from 1958 to 1972, 1975 to 1986 and 1989-1990.-The ABS-CBN years:...
GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(1975–1982) TV Series, Host - Coney Reyes-Mumar Drama Studio GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(1977–1981) - Coney Reyes Mumar on the Set (1981–1984) TV drama anthology, lead star, producer
- Eat Bulaga (1981–1993) TV Series, Host RPN-9 (1981-1989), ABS-CBN (1989-1993)
- Coney Reyes on CameraConey Reyes on CameraConey Reyes on Camera was a weekly drama anthology that aired from 1984-1998 in 2 networks and became the longest running drama anthology in Philippine TV history until Maalaala Mo Kaya became the longest running drama anthology in 2011. Coney was the host, lead star, and producer.-Overview:The...
(1984–1998) TV drama anthology, lead star/host/producer - Ang Munting ParaisoAng Munting ParaisoAng Munting Paraiso is a weekly family drama aired on ABS-CBN from 1999-2002. This is Coney Reyes' first show since Coney Reyes on Camera.-Background:...
ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–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 ...
(1999–2002), as Margarita Dionisio - The 700 Club Asia (1996–2000;2006–Present), co-host
- Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–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 ...
(2001–2003), as Mayla Montecillo - YsabellaYsabellaYsabella was a Philippine Television romantic soap opera starring Judy Ann Santos with Ryan Agoncillo and Derek Ramsay.-Plot:The story revolves around a young cook named Ysabella Cuenca...
ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–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 ...
(2007) TV Series, as Victoria Amarillo - RubiRubiRubi may refer to:* Ruby character, small, annotative characters that can be placed above or to the right of a Chinese character when writing logographic languages such as Chinese or Japanese to show the pronunciation* Rubí, Barcelona...
ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–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 ...
(2010) TV Series, Elisa Ferrer - 100 Days To Heaven ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–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 ...
(2011-present) TV Series, as Anna Manalastas
Links and sources
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1364369/ | Coney Reyes Filmography on imdb.com
- The 700 ClubThe 700 ClubThe 700 Club is the flagship news talk show of the Christian Broadcasting Network, airing in syndication throughout the United States and Canada. In production since 1966, it is currently hosted by Pat Robertson, Terry Meeuwsen, Kristi Watts, and Gordon P. Robertson, two of whom will host on any...
- Eat Bulaga
- YsabellaYsabellaYsabella was a Philippine Television romantic soap opera starring Judy Ann Santos with Ryan Agoncillo and Derek Ramsay.-Plot:The story revolves around a young cook named Ysabella Cuenca...