Rita Avila
Filipino actress and author
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::summary Filipino actress and author ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Rita Avila |
| birth_name | Ana Marie Errea |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Manila, Philippines |
| nationality | Filipino |
| occupation | Actress, writer |
| years_active | 1987–present |
| spouse | |
| children | 1 |
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| name = Rita Avila | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Ana Marie Errea | birth_date = | birth_place = Manila, Philippines | nationality = Filipino | other_names = | known_for = | occupation = Actress, writer | years_active = 1987–present | spouse = | children = 1 Ana Marie Errea (born September 20, 1964), known professionally as Rita Avila, is a Filipino actress and author.
Career
She is a critically acclaimed film actress whose movies such as Stella Magtanggol (1992) and Tatlo, Magkasalo (1998) and The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995) have been looked over as historically recognizable in Philippine Cinema. In the late 1990s, she ventured more into drama soaps and anthology's as a supporting character or main protagonist or antagonist. She started her television career on GMA Network as part of That's Entertainment before transferring to ABS-CBN during 1995 though appeared in Anna Karenina. Avila returned to GMA-7 in 2001 and stayed there for nine years before going freelance.
Personal life
Ávila is married to director Erick Reyes on January 19, 2003. Together, they had a baby named Elia Jesú E. Reyes. The baby died three weeks after being born. She also wrote an inspirational booklet called, 8 Ways to Comfort with Grace, which reflects on her grief over losing their three-week-old son. Other works include Si Erik Tutpik at si Ana Taba, a book for children who experience bullying, and The Invisible Wings, a fable that lets us see our world and our time as a likely place for angels. She later received a letter from Monsignor Peter B. Wells, an official of the Vatican Secretariat of State, expressing the Pope's gratitude for the books titled The Invisible Wings and 8 Ways to Comfort with Grace. She later released The Invisible Wings 2 along with her first novel, Wanna Bet on Love.
Filmography
Film
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| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s). | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1995 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2002 | 2006 | 2010 | 2014 | 2017 | 2020 | 2025 |
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| Bata-batuta | themoviedb.org | |||||||||||||||||||
| Black Magic | Emma | |||||||||||||||||||
| Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay | Julie | |||||||||||||||||||
| Hiwaga sa Balete Drive | Sandy | |||||||||||||||||||
| Walang Panginoon | Loreta Montemayor | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mahirap ang Magmahal | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ipaglalaban Ko! | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Babayaran Mo ng Dugo | Amelia | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kokak | Diwata | |||||||||||||||||||
| Bihagin ang Dalagang Ito! | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ishmael | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka | Nancy | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mana sa Ina | Frida Perez | |||||||||||||||||||
| Machete, Istatwang Buhay | Lorna | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kristobal; Tinik sa Korona | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Hindi Laruan ang Puso | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Walang Awa Kung Pumatay | Kristie | |||||||||||||||||||
| Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako!!! (Hard to Die) | Olga | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mainit... Masarap... Parang Kaning Isusubo | Theresa | |||||||||||||||||||
| Bago Matapos ang Lahat | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Akin Ka... Magdusa Man Ako! | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sumayaw Ka Salome | Salome | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Magsisimba Kang May Bulak sa Ilong | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Alyas Stella Magtanggol | Stella Magtanggol | |||||||||||||||||||
| Alyas Pogi 2 | Divina | |||||||||||||||||||
| Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | Michelle | |||||||||||||||||||
| The Flor Contemplacion Story | Evangeline Parale | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos) | Demi | |||||||||||||||||||
| Muling Umawit ang Puso | Glenda Andrada | |||||||||||||||||||
| The Sarah Balabagan Story | Amy | |||||||||||||||||||
| Puso ng Pasko | Christy Carpio | |||||||||||||||||||
| Soltera | Lorraine | |||||||||||||||||||
| Bakat | Marites | |||||||||||||||||||
| Biyahera | Lorraine | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nasaan si Francis? | Lin-Lin | |||||||||||||||||||
| Magdamag | Soledad Arvis | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rosario | The Helper | |||||||||||||||||||
| Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | Dorothy Cruz | |||||||||||||||||||
| The Commitment | Paolo's mother | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tatlong Bibe | Viring | |||||||||||||||||||
| Suarez: The Healing Priest | Azucena Suarez | |||||||||||||||||||
| The Time That Remains | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Television
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| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself |
| 1987 | Salot: "Sindak" | |
| 1995–1996 | Familía Zaragoza | Vivian Zaragoza |
| 1995 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kailan ang Simula, Kailan ang Wakas? | |
| 1996–2002 | Anna Karenina | |
| 1999–2001 | Marinella | Marisa Rodríguez / Michelle dela Cruz |
| 2001–2002 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Corrine Martinez |
| 2002–2003 | Kahit Kailan | Dolores |
| 2004 | Ikaw sa Puso Ko | |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | Clara |
| 2007 | Super Twins | Victoria Vergara |
| 2007–2008 | Marimar | Lupita Aldama |
| Sine Novela: My Only Love | Camille | |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka | Victoria "Toyang" Salvador |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Diana Sagrado |
| 2009 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Alicia |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto | Ising Dimarucot |
| Bantatay | Clarita | |
| 1DOL | Sandra Rosales | |
| Wansapanataym: Bandanang Itim | Luisa | |
| 2010–2011 | Sabel | Margaret De Dios-Sandoval |
| 2011 | Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim | Rhea Escote |
| 100 Days to Heaven | Cecilia Salvador | |
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | Jane Bonifacio-Montenegro |
| 2012–2013 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Mariana Fulgencio |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Glenda Maglungsod / Greta Pendelton |
| Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Delia | |
| Genesis | Perla Balmide | |
| Magpakailanman: Lola Putol | Lola Ning | |
| 2014 | Innamorata | Claire Cunanan / Alice Manriquez |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Ama Namin | Lolita |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Watawat | Victoria Erana | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Nasa Maling Landas | Magda | |
| Let the Love Begin | Sophie V. Sta. Maria | |
| 2016 | Hanggang Makita Kang Muli | Glenda Manahan |
| 2016–2017 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Rosita "Rosing" Berdero-Natividad |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Saklolo | Fely Cruz |
| Magpakailanman: Jalei Love Story | Guest Cast | |
| Super Ma'am | Chieftain Lorenza Manalo | |
| 2018 | Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Taray ni Tatay | Gina |
| Tonight with Boy Abunda | Guest | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi | Odessa Olvidar / Celestina de Alegre | |
| 2019 | Hiram na Anak | Hilda Sandejo |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinturon | Leonida | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Desperada | Layla | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Colored Pens | Alps | |
| The Haunted | Anita Robles | |
| 2020–2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Belen "Bel" Ceñidoza-Zikiri |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa | Ivy |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Entablado | ||
| Las Hermanas | Mildred Manansala | |
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | Gloria Castillo |
| 2023 | Hearts on Ice | Yvanna Campos |
| 2024 | Black Rider | Rosa Rodriguez |
| 2024–2025 | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Lorena Sanchez-de Leon |
| 2026 | Someone, Someday | |
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Accolades
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| Award | Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Television Awards | 1997 | Alitaptap sa Gabing Madilim | Best Actress | ||
| 2000 | Marinella | Best Supporting Actress | |||
| Gawad Urian | 1996 | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2011 | Magdamag | Best Actress | |||
| Star Awards for Television | 2025 | Magpakailanman: "Ina Ka ng Anak Mo" | Best Single Performance by an Actress | ||
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Notes
References
References
- (June 2, 2017). "LOOK: Actress Rita Avila, 52, stuns in bikini pics". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- (19 January 2022). "Rita Avila, director FM Reyes mark 19th wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News.
- "Rita Avila's baby dies of heart ailment". GMA News.
- (September 20, 2008). "Rita Avila launches inspirational book". ABS-CBN News.
- Soriano, Luciano E.. (December 5, 1987). "No great shake as a comedy". Standard Publications, Inc..
- Medina, Rogelio Constantino. (January 1, 2015). "Rita's dream". [[The Philippine Star]].
- (October 20, 2000). "Asian TV Awards nominations". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].
- Dipasupil, Ester. (April 23, 1996). "Playing with fire". Manila Standard.
- (March 30, 2011). "34th Gawad Urian nominees revealed". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- Gonzales, Rommel. (July 25, 2025). "PMPC reveals nominees for 37th Star Awards for Television". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
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