Maricar Reyes-Poon (born Maricar Concepcion Pozon Reyes; June 20, 1981) is a Filipino actress, singer, songwriter, model and entrepreneur.

Maricar Reyes
Born
Maricar Concepcion Pozon Reyes

(1981-06-20) June 20, 1981 (age 43)
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Alma materAteneo de Manila University (B.S.)
University of Santo Tomas (M.D.)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • model
  • entrepreneur
Years active1999–2019, 2023–present
Spouse
(m. 2013)

Early life

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Reyes was born in Cavite, Philippines. She graduated high school from St. Bridget's School in Quezon City.[citation needed] She finished her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at the Ateneo de Manila University and studied Medicine at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.[1] She passed the medical licensure exam in 2008.[2]

Career

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Before becoming an actress, Reyes appeared in numerous TV and print advertisements in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia. Her first role came in 2008 via ABS-CBN's Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom, where she played a younger version of a character portrayed by Gloria Sevilla. She also appeared on I Love Betty La Fea and Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers, which earned her the Star Awards for TV for Best New Female TV Personality.

In 2009, Reyes appeared in May Bukas Pa wherein she played the role of Ina, a woman who lost her sanity because of a dark past. She also appeared in her first starring role in the series Your Song Presents: Gaano Kita Kamahal.[3]

The same year, she was nominated for the Star Awards for Movies' New Movie Actress of the Year for the film And I Love You So, following a Cinema One Originals Film Festival Award for Best Actress in 2011 for her performance in Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon, where she played an idealistic young lawyer hired to replace a previous hearing officer in an unidentified family court.[4] She was also nominated for a Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her performance in Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 as a blind mother.

Personal life

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Reyes became a born-again Christian and attended Victory Christian Fellowship, where she met singer Richard Poon, with whom she had a relationship since 2012.[5] In April 2013, Poon confirmed that he and Reyes had been engaged.[6] They married in June 2013.[7]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2009 And I Love You So Rachel
2010 Miss You Like Crazy Daphne Recto
White House Coreen
2011 Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon Atty. Cely Martinez [4]
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Isay Segment: "Tamawo"
2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Flight stewardess
24/7 in Love Lorraine
2013 She's the One Lyn
2014 Somebody to Love Sophie
The Trial Pia
2015 All You Need Is Pag-ibig Sandra
2016 The Unmarried Wife Christina
2017 Northern Lights: A Journey to Love Joyce
Love You to the Stars and Back Sheryl
2019 The Gift Rita

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2008 Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom Young Gretchen Special participation
2009 I Love Betty La Fea Candy Guest
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Cassandra "Sandy" Banting
May Bukas Pa Ate Ina Guest
Your Song Presents: Gaano Kita Kamahal Amy Rosales
Midnight DJ Rosana Episode: "Kuwintas ng Mangkukulam"
George and Cecil Kristina "Krissy" Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya Bebing Episode: "Salamin" [8]
Lovers in Paris Karen Roxas
2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Selina Castillo Sebastian
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Tonyong Bayawak Diwata Alvara
2010–11 Imortal Samantha Imperial
2011 100 Days to Heaven Emerald Capistano
Maalaala Mo Kaya Chona Episode: "Traysikel"
2011–12 Growing Up Lisa Ortega
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Juana Tejada Episode: "Niagara Falls" [9]
2012 Dahil sa Pag-Ibig Agnes Javier
Wansapanataym Angel Barbie Episode: "Mitos' Touch"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Gladys Villanueva Episode: "Singsing"
2012–14 Be Careful With My Heart Rafaella "Rafi" Alcantara
2013 Wansapanataym Gigie Episode: "Gigie in a Bottle"
Toda Max Lady Z Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya Charity Pangilinan / Carlita Lolo Episode: "Hair Clip" [10]
Juan dela Cruz Tatlong Maria
Honesto Josefina "Fina" Lualhati Special participation
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya Elena Santos-Bautista Episode: "Marriage Contract" [11]
Luv U Olive Jalbuena
Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Sasha Bayle / Sasha Syquia-Salvador
2015 Oh My G! Tessa Zaldivar-Cepeda Special Participation
Maalaala Mo Kaya Mimi Episode: "Watawat"
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Isabel Special participation
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Vagelyn Federico Episode: "Kamay"
Home Sweetie Home Tracy Guest
2017 La Luna Sangre Samantha Imperial
2018 Bagani Makiling

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Award Category Result Source
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality Won
2009 And I Love You So PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
2010 Kasalanan6cyclemind & Gloc9 MYX Music Awards Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video Nominated
2011 Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon Cinema One Originals Best Actress[a] Won [4]
2011 Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ Tied with Lilia Cuntapay.

References

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  1. ^ "Maricar Reyes: The 24-karat doctor-actress", The Philippine Star, June 6, 2010, retrieved December 15, 2016
  2. ^ "List of Physician Licensure Exam passers O – T", GMA News, February 22, 2008, retrieved December 15, 2016
  3. ^ ABS-CBN News. "Maricar Reyes shows there's life after a sex scandal". Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c Ching, Mark Angelo (November 14, 2011). "Veteran horror movie extra Lilia Cuntapay wins big in Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival 2011 awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
  5. ^ Manila Bulletin. "Richard Poon Reveals Ongoing Romance With Maricar Reyes". Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  6. ^ Alberto, Margie, Cathrina Maulion. "Singer Richard Poon confirms engagement to actress Maricar Reyes". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 1, 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "When 'harmless' chats become emotional cheating, according to Maricar Reyes". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  8. ^ "Salamin (Kuba)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  9. ^ "Niagara Falls". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  10. ^ "Hair Clip (Twin Sisters)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  11. ^ "Marriage Contract". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
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