Diana Zubiri
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Rosemarie Joy Garcia better known by her screen name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipina
actress.
She was discovered by Seiko Films
when she was 15 years of age soon after applying for work in Japan. She then started on sexy roles on various films by Seiko. In October 2002, Zubiri became widely known in the Philippines after posing on the EDSA-Shaw flyover in Mandaluyong City
. In 2005, Zubiri moved away from sexy films and focused on becoming a TV actress on the GMA Network
. One of her notable roles was portraying Divina in the drama series Linlang
and Danaya in the Encantadia
fantasy series.
She was also a regular cast in the sketch-comedy program, Bubble Gang
and starred on drama series like Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
and Danny Zialcita's Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?
.
. The family later transferred to a rented home in Fairview, Quezon City
, where Diana spent her child life. Zubiri was a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo
but converted to Roman Catholicism during her early years in showbiz.
She is now studying at MIRIAM COLLEGE and is at present not so active in her showbiz career.
. She met Jimmy Mercado, a Seiko Films employee, who was working part-time as an interviewer for wannabe-performers for Japan. At that time, Assunta de Rossi
had just finished the sexy film Sisid. In 2001 at the age of 17, she signed her Seiko contract and was launched in 2002 in the sexy film Itlog, opposite Rodel Velayo. She then returned to the Philippines and started to appear in sexy movies such as Bakat and Kasiping.
artist, appearing as a regular cast in Bubble Gang
, a sketch comedy
television program. She also appeared in Encantadia
as Danaya, the diwata
that holds the Jewel of the Earth. She later reprised that role in Etheria
and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
.
Zubiri co-starred as "Ingrid" on Asian Treasures
alongside Angel Locsin
, Robin Padilla
, and Marvin Agustin
. She is also a cast member on GMA7's Bubble Gang
, and previously dated Bubble Gang co-star Wendell Ramos. Zubiri is now considered a full-pledged TV-movie celebrity. While Zubiri is a contract star of Seiko Films
, she signed a contract in Regal Films and she recently appeared in Shake, Rattle & Roll X
, an 34th MMFF (Metro Manila Film Festival
) entry which included her film One Night Only.
for GMA Network
along side with drama queen Claudine Barretto
. She will also be part of the upcoming fantasy film Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat to be released in 2011 and she will reprise her role in the much-anticipated Encantadia: The Second Saga as Danaya, the youngest sister of the "Sanggres", confirming that she is still remaining a GMA Network
contract actress. It is still unknown if she will return to Bubble Gang
, in which she used to be in for more than 5 years.
On December 31, 2010 Diana has been cast to GMA Network mid-season television pilot
Neta Negrita as part of the regular cast member.
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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.
She was discovered by Seiko Films
Seiko Films
Seiko Films is a Philippine film company owned and run by Robbie Tan.Nowadays, Seiko Films is known for bold film in the late 1990s.-History:...
when she was 15 years of age soon after applying for work in Japan. She then started on sexy roles on various films by Seiko. In October 2002, Zubiri became widely known in the Philippines after posing on the EDSA-Shaw flyover in Mandaluyong City
Mandaluyong City
The City of Mandaluyong is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the west by the country's capital, Manila, to the north by San Juan City, to the east by Quezon City and Pasig City, and by Makati City to the south...
. In 2005, Zubiri moved away from sexy films and focused on becoming a TV actress on the 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...
. One of her notable roles was portraying Divina in the drama series Linlang
Linlang
Linlang is a Philippine television drama and the sixth installment of Now and Forever series. Linlang is a tale of betrayal, heartache and vengeance.- Plot :...
and Danaya in the Encantadia
Encantadia
Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...
fantasy series.
She was also a regular cast in the sketch-comedy program, Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...
and starred on drama series like Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...
and Danny Zialcita's Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?
"Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?" or Borrowed Times is a Philippine drama on GMA Network, and the ninth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1982...
.
Personal life
Zubiri, when she was at about eight years old, together with her elder sister were left in the sole care of their mother when her father left them at Olongapo CityOlongapo City
The City of Olongapo is a highly urbanized city located in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 227,270 people in 50,300 households.-History:...
. The family later transferred to a rented home in Fairview, Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, where Diana spent her child life. Zubiri was a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo also known as INC, is the largest entirely indigenous Christian religious organization that originated from the Philippines and the largest independent church in Asia. Due to a number of similarities, some Protestant writers describe the INC's doctrines as restorationist in...
but converted to Roman Catholicism during her early years in showbiz.
She is now studying at MIRIAM COLLEGE and is at present not so active in her showbiz career.
Acting career
Zubiri started her showbiz career at the age of 15 after applying for work as an entertainer in JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. She met Jimmy Mercado, a Seiko Films employee, who was working part-time as an interviewer for wannabe-performers for Japan. At that time, Assunta de Rossi
Assunta de Rossi
Maria Assunta Tiotangco Schiavone-Ledesma is a Filipina-Italian actress known by her stage name Assunta De Rossi. Her sister Alessandra De Rossi is also an actress, Both sisters have won the Best Actress award at the Metro Manila Film Festival...
had just finished the sexy film Sisid. In 2001 at the age of 17, she signed her Seiko contract and was launched in 2002 in the sexy film Itlog, opposite Rodel Velayo. She then returned to the Philippines and started to appear in sexy movies such as Bakat and Kasiping.
Later career
After a few sexy flicks, Zubiri became a GMA NetworkGMA 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...
artist, appearing as a regular cast in Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...
, a sketch comedy
Sketch comedy
A sketch comedy consists of a series of short comedy scenes or vignettes, called "sketches," commonly between one and ten minutes long. Such sketches are performed by a group of comic actors or comedians, either on stage or through an audio and/or visual medium such as broadcasting...
television program. She also appeared in Encantadia
Encantadia
Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...
as Danaya, the diwata
Diwata
In Philippine mythology, a Diwata , also known as Encantada, is a mythological figure similar to fairies or nymphs. They are nature spirits and live one with mother earth...
that holds the Jewel of the Earth. She later reprised that role in Etheria
Etheria
Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series...
and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas , also known globally as Avisala Encantadia: Love Until the End is the third and the last installment of the Encantadia...
.
Zubiri co-starred as "Ingrid" on Asian Treasures
Asian Treasures
Asian Treasures is an action-adventure Philippine drama aired and produced by GMA Network starred by Angel Locsin and Robin Padilla, and was directed by Eric Quizon.This show is all about Asian History....
alongside Angel Locsin
Angel Locsin
Angel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress and commercial model. Aside from this, she is also a film producer and fashion designer....
, Robin Padilla
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...
, and Marvin Agustin
Marvin Agustín
Marvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...
. She is also a cast member on GMA7's Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...
, and previously dated Bubble Gang co-star Wendell Ramos. Zubiri is now considered a full-pledged TV-movie celebrity. While Zubiri is a contract star of Seiko Films
Seiko Films
Seiko Films is a Philippine film company owned and run by Robbie Tan.Nowadays, Seiko Films is known for bold film in the late 1990s.-History:...
, she signed a contract in Regal Films and she recently appeared in Shake, Rattle & Roll X
Shake, Rattle & Roll X
Shake, Rattle & Roll X is a Filipino horror film which was released in December 2008. It is the tenth installment of the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series. It is also distributed by Regal Films. It is an official entry of the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival....
, an 34th MMFF (Metro Manila Film Festival
Metro Manila Film Festival
upright|thumb|320px|Metro Manila Film Festival Official LogoThe Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival held in Manila...
) entry which included her film One Night Only.
Back to Career
After 2 years of not being in films and on television, Dianna is back on TV via JillianJillian: Namamasko Po
Jillian: Namamasko Po! is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Jillian Ward, Claudine Barreto, Wendell Ramos, and Michael V. Since the show is a Christmas special, it was originally only supposed to last until January 7, 2011 but was moved until January 21, 2011. It premiered on...
for 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...
along side with drama queen Claudine Barretto
Claudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...
. She will also be part of the upcoming fantasy film Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat to be released in 2011 and she will reprise her role in the much-anticipated Encantadia: The Second Saga as Danaya, the youngest sister of the "Sanggres", confirming that she is still remaining a 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...
contract actress. It is still unknown if she will return to Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...
, in which she used to be in for more than 5 years.
On December 31, 2010 Diana has been cast to GMA Network mid-season television pilot
Television pilot
A "television pilot" is a standalone episode of a television series that is used to sell the show to a television network. At the time of its inception, the pilot is meant to be the "testing ground" to see if a series will be possibly desired and successful and therefore a test episode of an...
Neta Negrita as part of the regular cast member.
Television shows
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011 | Amaya (TV series) Amaya (TV series) Amaya is a Philippine historical fiction and period drama created and developed by Suzette Doctolero, with Marian Rivera in the title-role. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it premiered on May 30 on GMA Network and on June 1, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV.... |
Twin Snake of Amaya (Human form) | 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... |
| Futbolilits Futbolilits Futbolilits is a Philippine sports drama series produced by GMA Network featuring an ensemble cast. The series premiered on July 4, 2011 in the Philippines, replacing Magic Palayoks time slot and on July 6, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV, two-days after its original premiere.-Main cast:*Raymart Santiago as... |
Florentina | 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... |
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| Nita Negrita Nita Negrita Nita Negrita is a Filipino drama series created by GMA Network. The show stars Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio.Nita Negrita's original premiere date was February 14, 2011. It premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on February 17, 2011, three days after its original premiere... |
Danica | 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... |
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| Jillian Jillian: Namamasko Po Jillian: Namamasko Po! is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Jillian Ward, Claudine Barreto, Wendell Ramos, and Michael V. Since the show is a Christmas special, it was originally only supposed to last until January 7, 2011 but was moved until January 21, 2011. It premiered on... |
Francine Sanchez | 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... |
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| 2008 | Dear Friend Dear Friend Dear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer... |
Various Artists | 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... |
| Sine Novela Sine Novela Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series... : Danny Zialcita's Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan? Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan? "Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?" or Borrowed Times is a Philippine drama on GMA Network, and the ninth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1982... |
Elsa Cervantes-Almeda | 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... |
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| Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008... |
Julie Perrantes | 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... |
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| 2007 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan is a Philippine fantasy-drama television series by GMA Network. It is a remake of the Japanese Metal Hero Series Uchuu Keiji Shaider... |
Carmela Langit & Princess Arianna of Avea | 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... |
| Asian Treasures Asian Treasures Asian Treasures is an action-adventure Philippine drama aired and produced by GMA Network starred by Angel Locsin and Robin Padilla, and was directed by Eric Quizon.This show is all about Asian History.... |
Ingrid Vargas | 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... |
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| 2006 | Now and Forever: Linlang 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... |
Divina | 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... |
| Ang Pagbabago Ang Pagbabago Ang Pagbabago is a Philippine drama reality TV show hosted by Diana Zubiri and Alfred Vargas. It aired every weekday afternoons on GMA Network from July 2006 until its abrupt demise on September 1 of that same year.-See also:... |
Host | 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... |
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| Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas , also known globally as Avisala Encantadia: Love Until the End is the third and the last installment of the Encantadia... |
Reyna Danaya | 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... |
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| 2005 | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Etheria Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series... |
Reyna Danaya | 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... |
| Encantadia Encantadia Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on... |
Sangre Danaya | 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... |
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| 2003–2009 | Bubble Gang Bubble Gang Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV... |
Herself | 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... |
| 2003–2004 | Eat Bulaga! Eat Bulaga! Eat Bulaga! is a noon-time variety show in the Philippines produced by Television And Production Exponents Inc. and aired by GMA Network. The show is broadcast from The New TAPE Studios at the GMA Broadway Centrum in New Manila, Quezon City. Eat Bulaga! is aired Weekdays at 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm ... |
Regular Guest Performer | 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... |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Sarah | |||
| 2011 | Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat | Alex | Regal Films |
| 2008 | Shake, Rattle & Roll X Shake, Rattle & Roll X Shake, Rattle & Roll X is a Filipino horror film which was released in December 2008. It is the tenth installment of the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series. It is also distributed by Regal Films. It is an official entry of the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival.... |
Acacia | Regal Films |
| One Night Only One Night Only One Night Only may refer to:In music:* One Night Only * One Night Only * One Night Only: Live, an album by Black 'N Blue* Elton John One Night Only – The Greatest Hits, a live album... |
Vivian | OctoArts Films | |
| 2007 | Silip | Tess | Seiko Films Seiko Films Seiko Films is a Philippine film company owned and run by Robbie Tan.Nowadays, Seiko Films is known for bold film in the late 1990s.-History:... |
| 2006 | I Wanna Be Happy | Tish | Seiko Films Seiko Films Seiko Films is a Philippine film company owned and run by Robbie Tan.Nowadays, Seiko Films is known for bold film in the late 1990s.-History:... |
| 2005 | Bikini Open | Gail | Seiko Films Seiko Films Seiko Films is a Philippine film company owned and run by Robbie Tan.Nowadays, Seiko Films is known for bold film in the late 1990s.-History:... |
| 2004 | Liberated 2 | Fatima | Seiko Films Seiko Films Seiko Films is a Philippine film company owned and run by Robbie Tan.Nowadays, Seiko Films is known for bold film in the late 1990s.-History:... |
| 2003 | Liberated | Pauline | Seiko Films Seiko Films Seiko Films is a Philippine film company owned and run by Robbie Tan.Nowadays, Seiko Films is known for bold film in the late 1990s.-History:... |
| 2002 | Kasiping | Rowena | Seiko Films Seiko Films Seiko Films is a Philippine film company owned and run by Robbie Tan.Nowadays, Seiko Films is known for bold film in the late 1990s.-History:... |
| Bakat | Anne | Seiko Films Seiko Films Seiko Films is a Philippine film company owned and run by Robbie Tan.Nowadays, Seiko Films is known for bold film in the late 1990s.-History:... |
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| Itlog | Sally | Seiko Films Seiko Films Seiko Films is a Philippine film company owned and run by Robbie Tan.Nowadays, Seiko Films is known for bold film in the late 1990s.-History:... |
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FHM ranking
From her first appearance in the magazine in 2002, Diana Zubiri has consistently ranked at FHM Philippines' annual survey (FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World). She has appeared in an FHM Calendar with Maui Taylor and Aubrey Miles. Until 2008, Diana has constantly remained at the top ten of the list. She also appeared in the FHM editions of Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia.| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2002 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked # 90 |
| 2003 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked # 1 Philippines' Finest |
| 2004 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked # 3 |
| 2005 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked # 4 |
| 2006 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked # 4 |
| 2007 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked # 7 |
| 2008 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked # 5 |