Rita Ávila is a Filipino actress and author.[1]
Rita Ávila | |
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| Born | Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse | F.M. Reyes |
| Children | 1 |
Ávila is married to director, Erick Reyes, she had a baby who they named Elia Jesú E. Reyes. The baby died three weeks after being born.[2] She also wrote an inspirational booklet called, 8 Ways to Comfort with Grace, centering on her sad moments when she and her husband lost their three-week-old son;[3] Si Erik Tutpik at si Ana Taba, a book for children who experienced bullying; and The Invisible Wings, a fable that lets us see our world, 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. The Invisible Wings 2 has been released together with her first novel, Wanna Bet on Love.
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.
| Year | Title | Role | Film Company | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Black Magic | Emma | Seiko Films | [4] |
| Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay | Julie | |||
| 1988 | Hiwaga sa Balete Drive | Sandy | ||
| 1989 | Mahirap ang Magmahal | |||
| Ipaglalaban Ko! | ||||
| Babayaran Mo ng Dugo | Amelia | |||
| Kokak | Diwata | |||
| Bihagin ang Dalagang Ito! | ||||
| 1990 | Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ishmael | |||
| Mana sa Ina | Frida Perez | Regent Films | ||
| Machete, Istatwang Buhay | Lorna | Seiko Films | ||
| Kristobal; Tinik sa Korona | ||||
| Hindi Laruan ang Puso | ||||
| Walang Awa Kung Pumatay | Kristie | Omega Releasing Organization | ||
| Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako!!! (Hard to Die) | Olga | Octo Arts Films | ||
| 1991 | ||||
| Mainit... Masarap... Parang Kaning Isusubo | Theresa | Seiko Films | ||
| Bago Matapos ang Lahat | ||||
| Akin Ka... Magdusa Man Ako! | ||||
| Sumayaw Ka Salome | Salome | |||
| 1992 | Magsisimba Kang May Bulak sa Ilong | |||
| Stella Magtangol | Alyas Stella Magtanggol | |||
| Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) | ||||
| Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | Michelle | |||
| 1995 | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Evangeline Parale | Viva Films | |
| Muling Umawit ang Puso | Glenda Andrada | |||
| 1998 | Puso ng Pasko | Christy Carpio | Star Cinema | |
| 1999 | Soltera | Lorraine | ||
| 2006 | Nasaan si Francis? | Lin-Lin | Unico Entertainment Crazy Angle Productions |
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| 2010 | Rosario | The Helper | Solar Entertainment | |
| Shake, Rattle and Roll XII | Dorothy Cruz | Regal Entertainment | ||
| 2014 | The Commitment | Paolo's mother | Cinemalaya Foundation | |
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Viring | Regis Films & Entertainment |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | Gloria Castillo | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Entablado | Ivy | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa | |||
| 2020-2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Belen "Bel" Ceñidoza-Zikiri | Kapamilya Channel, simulcast with A2Z Channel 11/TV5 |
| 2019 | The Haunted | Anita Robles | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Colored Pens | Alps | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Desperada | Layla | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinturon | Leonida | ||
| Hiram na Anak | Hilda Sandejo | GMA Network | |
| 2019, 2020 | Magandang Buhay | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi | Odessa Olvidar | |
| Tonight with Boy Abunda | Guest | ||
| Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Taray ni Tatay | Gina | GMA Network | |
| 2017 | Super Ma'am | Chieftain Lorenza Manalo | |
| Magpakailanman: Jalei Love Story | Guest Cast | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Saklolo | Fely Cruz | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016-2017 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Rosita "Rosing" Berdero-Natividad | |
| 2016 | Hanggang Makita Kang Muli | Glenda Manahan | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Let The Love Begin | Sophie V. Sta. Maria | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Nasa Maling Landas | Magda | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Watawat | Victoria Erana | ||
| Magpakailanman: Ama Namin | Lolita | GMA Network | |
| 2014 | Innamorata | Claire Cunanan / Alice Manriquez | |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Lola Putol | Lola Ning | |
| Genesis | Perla Balmide | ||
| Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Delia | ||
| Never Say Goodbye | Glenda Maglungsod / Greta Pendelton | TV5 | |
| 2012 | Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga | Mariana Fulgencio | GMA Network |
| Makapiling Kang Muli | Olivia | ||
| Walang Hanggan | Jane Bonifacio-Montenegro | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Cecilia Salvador | |
| Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim | Rhea Escote | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Sabel | Margaret De Dios-Sandoval | ABS-CBN |
| Wansapanataym: Bandanang Itim | Luisa | ||
| 1DOL | Sandra Rosales | ||
| Bantatay | Clarita | GMA Network | |
| Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto | Ising Dimarucot | ||
| 2009 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Alicia | |
| 2008 | Luna Mystika | Diana Sagrado | |
| Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka | Victoria "Toyang" Salvador | ||
| 2007 | Sine Novela: My Only Love | Camille | |
| MariMar | Lupita Aldama | ||
| Super Twins | Victoria Vergara | ||
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat | Clara | |
| 2004 | Ikaw Sa Puso Ko | ||
| 2002 | Kahit Kailan | Dolores | |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Corrine Martinez | |
| 1999-2001 | Marinella | Marisa Rodríguez / Michelle dela Cruz | ABS-CBN |
| 1996 | Anna Karenina | GMA Network | |
| 1995 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kailan ang Simula, Kailan ang Wakas? | ABS-CBN | |
| 1995 | Familía Zaragoza | Vivian Zaragoza | ABS-CBN |
| 1987 | Salot: "Sindak" | GMA Network | |
| 1987 | That's Entertainment | Herself | GMA Network |