Jean García
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Jessica Maitim is a Filipina
Filipino people
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 television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...

 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, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from 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...

, 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...

.

Biography

Jean Garcia was born as (Rosario Maitim), the eldest of five (she has two younger brothers from her father's marriage to her mom, and three younger half-brothers from her father's second family). She attended Trinity College of Quezon City until she was discovered in a noon time show Kalatog Pinggan.She has two children namely, Jennica
Jennica Garcia
Jennica Alexis Maitim Garcia is a Filipina actress and the daughter of Jean Garcia.She has a GMA Network Artist contract.-Biography:...

 with actor Jigo Garcia,who also attended Trinity College of Quezon City. and Kotaro with a Japanese businessman.

Despite making waves in the industry since she was in her teens, it seems that Jean Garcia never loses her youthful glow.
Basic Info
Name: Jean Garcia
Nickname: Chic-Chic
Birthday: August 22, 1969
Birth Place: Quezon City
Showbiz Anniversary: May 1, 1987
Personal
Full name: Jean Garcia

Claim to fame: She was the lead star in the horror film Impaktita (1989), which was also her launching movie.
Favorites
Jean's hit list:

1. Seems she has a penchant for U.S. TV series, as she cites Grey's Anatomy, Brothers and Sisters, West Wing, and Heroes as the shows she watches most.
2. Her number one fave actor is Brad Pitt. Next in line are Keanu Reeves, Johnny Depp , Al Pachino, Robert Redford, and Robert de Niro. Her female Holywood idols, on the other hand, are Julia Roberts and Kate Hudson.
3. Jean's taste in music ranges from '80s slow rock to modern pop and R&B. Her top choice for singers are John Legend, Michael Bolton, Christopher Cross, Chris Brown, and Rihanna.
4. This lady loves to read, too, and names James Patterson as her favorite author, and particularly likes his book Sam's Letter to Jennifer. She also likes the works of Nora Roberts, Daniel Steele, and Sydney Sheldon.
5. She loves the movies The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Pretty Woman .
6. Jean's precious shoes and bags are her fashion must-haves.
7. During her leisure time, she likes to read books and watch movies.

Career

She has a friend named Chiqquie (Junemuel Sanglay)who introduced her to a producer Mother Lily Monteverde before appeared in numerous "telenovelas" (soap operas) and movies. She started her acting career at the age of 13 but managed to relatively keep her privacy.

Her most famous role was in the teleserye Pangako sa 'Yo where played antagonist Madam Claudia Buenavista. She also starred in the first musical fantaserye (fantasy/soap opera) Kampanerang Kuba
Kampanerang Kuba
Kampanerang Kuba was a fantasy soap opera television series broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It was inspired by 1973 film with same title, which was starred by Vilma Santos and Bobot Mortiz. It was tagged as Pinoy Disney...

, and the cooking show Makuha Ka Sa Tikim
Makuha Ka sa Tikim
Makuha Ka Sa Tikim is a cooking-reality tv program of ABS-CBN in partnership with Knorr, a cooking product of Unilever Philippines. It began on September 10, 2005 with Eula, Jean and Eugene Domingo but has now ceased....

. She has moved to 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 ...

's rival network 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...

 and she played supporting and villainous roles in primetime shows like La Vendetta
La Vendetta
La Vendetta is a Philippine suspense-thriller drama series for GMA Network. It began to air on October 29, and ended on January 18, 2008. The series is an experimental soap opera from as it is the first series in the Philippines to use the genre of suspense-thriller. It was aired with a one week...

, Impostora
Impostora
Impostora or The Impostor is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado....

, Majika
Majika
Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by...

 and others. She is recently in GMA 7's newest telefantasya, Dyesebel
Dyesebel
Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character in the Philippines. The comic book character was originally conceived by the Filipino comic book illustrator, Mars Ravelo. Dyesebel is a prominent character in Philippine cinema and television.-1953: Dyesebel:...

. She played Abresia in Gagambino
Gagambino
Carlo J. Capara's Gagambino is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel use to air in on GMA Network, produced by its film-arm GMA Films. It premiered on October 20 starring Dennis Trillo leading a band of superheroes, and his six-feet tall spider. It is the third crime/horror...

.

She is recently FHM Philippines October 2008 covergirl. Garcia is set to play Sister Maria Belonia 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....

, which is MMFF (Metro Manila Film Festival) entry

After Gagambino
Gagambino
Carlo J. Capara's Gagambino is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel use to air in on GMA Network, produced by its film-arm GMA Films. It premiered on October 20 starring Dennis Trillo leading a band of superheroes, and his six-feet tall spider. It is the third crime/horror...

, she appeared in All About Eve
All About Eve (Philippine TV series)
All About Eve was the Philippine drama adaptation of a Korean drama of the same name. The pilot episode premiered on March 9, 2009 on GMA Network replacing Luna Mystika. It starred Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Alfred Vargas with Richard Gomez, Jean Garcia and Eula Valdez....

 where she worked with Sunshine Dizon
Sunshine Dizon
Sunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...

, Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...

, Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...

 and Eula Valdez
Eula Valdez
María Julia Amorsolo "Eula" Valdez is a Filipina actress, best-known for her role in 1980's blockbuster Bagets 1 and 2 and also by playing "Amor Powers" in Pangako sa ’Yo and "Selina Matias" in the remake of Mula Sa Puso....

.

She is confirmed that she will join the cast of the witchcraft
Witchcraft
Witchcraft, in historical, anthropological, religious, and mythological contexts, is the alleged use of supernatural or magical powers. A witch is a practitioner of witchcraft...

  series Ilumina for The GMA
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...

.
And now she will join the cast of Alakdana.

Incidents

Jean Garcia with her daughter Jennica
Jennica Garcia
Jennica Alexis Maitim Garcia is a Filipina actress and the daughter of Jean Garcia.She has a GMA Network Artist contract.-Biography:...

 & her family were saved from floods at the height of the Typhoon "Ondoy" on September 26, 2009. This is their second time that their house was flooded since their first house was flooded in 2003.

Q & A
On the spot:

Why did you enter showbiz?
"Wala lang, nangyari lang! Parang siguro try lang, bilang ang That’s Entertainment sikat na sikat dati. 'Di sige try natin, parang gusto ko maging part ng That’s Entertainment, ayun na nagtuloy-tuloy na siya."

What was the toughest challenge you had to face?
"In life, siguro nung time na pinanganak ko nang 6 months lang my baby, 'yung bunso ko. My 6-year-old son, si Kotaro. Six months pa lang siya sa tiyan ko, actually five months and a half, nag-broke 'yung bag of water ko. So kailangan ko siyang ipanganak; he’s a premature baby. He’s the youngest in the Philippines na nabuhay na five and a half months old lang. So miracle baby siya talaga. 'Yun ang toughest na siguro."

What is your biggest frustration or regret?
"Wala dapat tayong space sa ganun. Kasi for you to be ok and for you to move on, and you know, 'di ba, be a good person, kailangan walang ganun sa buhay. No regrets. Di ba? It's all learning lesson."

What are you most proud of?
"My children. My two children—my daughter and my son. Jennica and Kotaro."

Describe yourself in three words.
"Simple, happy, and contented."

What is your most memorable experience with a fan?
"'Yung mga times nung That's Entertainment days namin na may mga Fans' Day kami, na every month meron kaming get-together. Tsaka ano, parang family sila, alam mo 'yun, at saka ipaglalaban ka talaga."

What are your fears?
"Ipis. Cockroaches. Eew!"

What is your biggest dream?
"For my daughter, to have—'yung buong family. Kasi ako hindi, 'di ba? Single mother, 'di ba? I want my daughter and my son na magkaroon ng family na intact."

Television

Television
Year Title Role Network
2011 Time Of My Life  Lisa Marquez 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...

Alakdana
Alakdana (TV show)
Alakdana is an original drama series produce by GMA Network. It is topbilled by tween star Louise delos Reyes as Adana. Her leading men for this project are Paulo Avelino, Richie Paul Gutierrez and newcomer Alden Richards. Members of its cast include Jean Garcia, Matthew Mendoza, Jobelle Salvador,...

 
Teresa San Miguel
2010 Ilumina  Elvira Montero / Melina Azardon
Diz Iz It  Guest Celebrity Judge
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...

: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?
Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?
Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? is a Sine Novela produced by GMA Network starring real life mother and daughter, Jean Garcia and Jennica Garcia with Iwa Moto, Dion Ignacio and Ariel Rivera. It is a remake of the drama film in the 1980s which starred Lorna Tolentino and the Rita Gomez. It is the 18th...

 
Alvina Montenegro
2009 Stairway to Heaven  Maita Aragon
Dear Friend: Karibal
Dear Friend: Karibal
Dear Friend Presents: Karibal is a Philippine Drama aired on GMA Network. It is the 7th installment of Dear Friend.-Plot:Cheska falls in love with her boss Darrell . But their age differences and Cheska's immature and childish nature hamper their relationship...

 
Claire
All About Eve
All About Eve (Philippine TV series)
All About Eve was the Philippine drama adaptation of a Korean drama of the same name. The pilot episode premiered on March 9, 2009 on GMA Network replacing Luna Mystika. It starred Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Alfred Vargas with Richard Gomez, Jean Garcia and Eula Valdez....

 
Katrina Alegre
2008–2009 Gagambino
Gagambino
Carlo J. Capara's Gagambino is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel use to air in on GMA Network, produced by its film-arm GMA Films. It premiered on October 20 starring Dennis Trillo leading a band of superheroes, and his six-feet tall spider. It is the third crime/horror...

 
Abresia / Divina Miguel Lopez Gutierrez
2008 Dyesebel
Dyesebel (TV series)
Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo....

 
Reyna Lucia Montemayor / Doña Ava Legaspi
2007–2008 La Vendetta
La Vendetta
La Vendetta is a Philippine suspense-thriller drama series for GMA Network. It began to air on October 29, and ended on January 18, 2008. The series is an experimental soap opera from as it is the first series in the Philippines to use the genre of suspense-thriller. It was aired with a one week...

 
Amanda Cardinale-Trajano
2007 Impostora
Impostora
Impostora or The Impostor is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado....

 
Betty Carreon
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Parusa ng Duwende
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
"Lola Basyang" is the pen name of Severino Reyes, founder and editor of the Tagalog magazine Liwayway. From 1925, Reyes wrote a series of stories for children under the title Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang...

 
Aling Tona
2006 Atlantika
Atlantika
Atlantika is a Filipino telefantasya produced by GMA Network about the fictional undersea kingdom of Atlantika. The series premiered on October 3, 2006 and ended on February 9, 2007. A behind-the-scenes introductory special, Atlantika: Ang Lihim ng Karagatan , was aired on October 1, 2006. The...

Reyna Celebes / Celeste
Majika
Majika
Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by...

 
Eloida / Luring
2005–2006 Makuha Ka sa Tikim
Makuha Ka sa Tikim
Makuha Ka Sa Tikim is a cooking-reality tv program of ABS-CBN in partnership with Knorr, a cooking product of Unilever Philippines. It began on September 10, 2005 with Eula, Jean and Eugene Domingo but has now ceased....

Host 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 ...

2005 Extra Challenge: Kasabwat
Extra Challenge
Extra Challenge was a one-of-a-kind Filipino reality show that has blazed a trail in Philippine television. The show has attracted a wide following after it presented episodes where strange yet amusing predicaments befall on participants. It is shown in the Philippines by GMA Network every weekday...

Challenger 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...

Kampanerang Kuba
Kampanerang Kuba
Kampanerang Kuba was a fantasy soap opera television series broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It was inspired by 1973 film with same title, which was starred by Vilma Santos and Bobot Mortiz. It was tagged as Pinoy Disney...

Lucia Saavedra 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 ...

2003 It Might Be You
It Might Be You (TV series)
It Might Be You is a Filipino drama series produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series revolves around Lawrence and Cielo , who've known each other since they were little and fell in love...

 
Ola / Orlanda Mae Lacuesta
2002 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay / Timeless is a Filipino soap opera, produced by ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. It started in the year 2002 and ended in the year 2003...

 
Lady Morganna Frost Arcangel
2000 Pangako sa 'Yo  Madame Claudia Zalameda-Buenavista
1995 Familia Zaragoza
Familia Zaragoza
- Plot :Doña Amparo Zaragoza was the main protagonist in the story, the Zaragosa Family had many affairs and interruptions and tackles their whole life.- Cast :...

Beatrice Zaragoza
1992–1997 Valiente
Valiente
Valiente is a Philippine teledrama which originally aired on ABS-CBN from 1992 to 1995, and transferred to GMA Network from 1995 until its last episode in 1997.-Story:...

Elaine Velasquez-Braganza 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...

1990 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:...

TV Host
1987 GMA Supershow
GMA Supershow
GMA Supershow, formerly titled Germside and then Germspesyal, was a Sunday noontime variety show formerly aired by GMA Network from 1978 to 1997, making it one of the longest running Sunday noontime shows in Philippine television history....

TV Host
1983–1996 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...

Herself

Movies

  • Ang sayaw ng dalawang kaliwang paa as Karen
  • Ninoy and Cory (2010) as Imelda Marcos
    Imelda Marcos
    Imelda R. Marcos is a Filipino politician and widow of 10th Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. Upon the ascension of her husband to political power, she held various positions to the government until 1986...

  • Ang Darling Kong Aswang
    Ang Darling Kong Aswang
    Ang Darling Kong Aswang, also known as Ang Darling Kong Asawa, is a 2009 Philippine film. It translates into "My Wife the Monster" .-Plot:...

     (2009) as Barang
  • 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....

     (2008) as Sister Maria Belonia
  • Walang Kawala
  • Hide and Seek (2007)as Leah Alicanio
  • Loving You (2008) as Cheryl Sales
  • Happy Hearts (2006) as Sarah
  • Kasagutan, Ang (2006) (TV) as Anita
  • I Will Always Love You (2006) .... Adelle Ledesma
  • All About Love (2006) as Kikay's Mom
  • Say that You Love Me (2005) as Mabel
  • Birhen ng Manaoag (2005)
  • Mano Po III: My Love
    Mano Po III: My Love
    Mano Po III: My Love is the third installment of the Mano Po Anthology, following the success of Mano Po and Mano Po 2: My Home. Produced by Regal Entertainment through MAQ Productions, Mano Po III stars Vilma Santos in the leading role.-Synopsis:...

     (2004) as Freida
  • Volta (2004) as Kelly/Celphora
  • Anak Ka ng Tatay Mo (2004)
  • Noon at Ngayon... Pagsasamang Kayganda (2003) as Kathy
  • Nakaw na Sandali (1997)
  • Sana naman (1996) as Lerma
  • Anak, Pagsubok Lamang (1996)
  • A.E.I.O.U. (1996)
  • Epifanio Ang Bilas-ko (1995)
  • Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo (1995) as Jenny
  • Sarah, ang Munting Prinsesa (1995) as Miss Minchin
  • Trudis Liit (1994) as Clara
  • L.T Lito Madarang (1993)
  • Kanto Boy: Alyas Totoy Guwapo (1992) as Aleja
  • The Wild Cowboys (1992) as Carrie
  • Lucio Margallo (1992) as Hermie Margallo
  • Pangako ng Puso (1991) as Aimee
  • Disgrasyada (1991) as Agnes
  • Ms.Dorax,IPGT (1990)
  • Baril Ko Ang Uusig (December 1990) as Nadia
  • Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo (1989)
  • Sgt. Melgar (1989) as Beth
  • Impaktita (1989)
  • Here Comes the Bride (1989)
  • Kahit Demonyo Itutumba Ko-1989
  • Paranaque Bank Robbery:The Joselito Joseco Story(1989) as Milagros
  • Here Comes the Bride (1989)
  • Lost Command (1988)
  • Summer Holiday (1986)

Other TV series

  • Who's Your Daddy Now?
    Who's Your Daddy Now?
    Who's Your Daddy Now? was a situational comedy television show in the Philippines that was aired every Monday evenings by GMA Network replacing Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block...

    (2007) as Stephanie
  • Magpakailanman
    Magpakailanman
    Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...

    :
    • Battered wife as Mina(2007)
    • "Majika" (2006) TV series as Eloida (Fun Fact: In this series Ricci Crisostomo
      Ricci Crisostomo
      Ricci Crisostomo is a Filipino television and film actor who hails from Marikina City, Manila and his real name is Richard C Crisostomo....

       was her personal assistant and is one of her very good friends.)
    • Mother's Kalbary,The Patricia Dongallo Story as Patricia Dongallo (2006)
  • 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...

    :
    • Pulang Panyo (2007) as Rosa
    • Novena (2006) as Marcelina
    • The Mystica Story (2005) as Mystica
    • Pasalubong (1993)
    • Medalla (1993) as Nadine
    • Nightie (1993) as Esther
    • Rosaryong itim (1992)
    • Dede Bote (1992)
  • Pwedeng Pwede (2000)
  • Wansapanatym:
    • Heartland (1998)
  • Keep on Dancing
  • Super Laff-In
  • Palibhasa Lalake
  • 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:...


Awards and nominations

  • 2007 (GMA Box Office Y.Groups) · Best Box Office Actress (NOMINATED)
  • 2006 (Star Awards) · Jean Garcia (Kalbaryo ng Isang Ina: Patricia Peachy Dungalo Story/MKM, GMA-7) (NOMINATED)
  • 2005 (Star awards for TV) Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series(Kampanerang Kuba- ABS-CBN2) (NOMINATED)
  • 2003 (Empress Golden Awards)· Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Jean Garcia (It Might Be You, ABS-CBN) (WON)
  • 1994 (MMFF Awards - Metro Manila Film Festival) · Best Supporting actress - Jean Garcia (Trudis Liit) (WON)

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