Erika Padilla
Birth dateNovember 22, 1986 (age 39)
Birth placeMarikina, Philippines
OccupationActress, TV host, sideline reporter
Years active2008–present
Alma materAteneo de Manila University
AgentStar Magic (2008–2011)
SpouseJeffrey Cariaso (m. 2017)

Erika Padilla Cariaso (born November 22, 1986) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and sideline reporter.

Early life

Padilla's father is General Ricardo Ilagan Padilla, a former regional director of Region 4 Calabarzon and the incumbent Mayor of Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. Her mother is a businesswoman and a former dancer and singer.[1][2]

She attended the Ateneo de Manila University where he obtained a degree in political science.[1]

Career

In 2008, Padilla joined the Miss Bikini Philippines pageant where she won the Miss Photogenic award. She and the other contestants of the pageant made a guest appearance on the TV show Wowowee. In the show, she met Johnny Manahan, who offered her to audition for Star Magic.[1] Before signing up with Star Magic, and eventually launching as a member of Star Magic Batch 16, Padilla did several modelling stints. She was part of Metro magazine's top 10 models in the Philippines.[3]

Padilla appeared as a court side reporter for the PBA on TV5, her first project outside the Kapamilya network. She was the backstage host of Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman. She also played supporting roles in some of the network's shows. She still appeared in ABS-CBN shows like A Beautiful Affair and Maria Mercedes.

She is currently a freelance actress/television host signed to Vidanes Artist Management.

In 2014, she joined GMA Network for the first time and appeared in Kambal Sirena and Ang Lihim ni Annasandra.

After doing projects with GMA Network, she played Betty Mae Versales in the 2015 version of Pangako Sa 'Yo aired on ABS-CBN. The show ran from May 2015 to February 2016.

During 2016, she returned to GMA Network as part of the rom-com - drama series, Juan Happy Love Story.

As of 2017, Padilla is currently seen on ABS-CBN shows and programs.

Personal life

Padilla is married Alaska Aces coach and former Philippine Basketball Association player Jeff Cariaso in 2017.[4] They have a son and a daughter.[5][6]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2009I Love Betty La FeaHerself / EcomodelCameo
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers SeriesJennifer
Dahil May Isang IkawJannelle Paez
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My HeartAmy[7]
2010Habang May BuhayMichikoSpecial Participation
Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoDiane
Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?Jenny
Maalaala Mo KayaRosaEpisode: "Gitara"
2010–11ImortalMiriam Villamor
2011Iskul BukolJoseph Dizon
ReputasyonPrecious
Maria la del BarrioLiz
2011–12The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic SottoErika
2011–17PBA on Sports5HerselfCourtside reporter[8][9]
2012A Beautiful AffairDr. Trina Cawagas
2013KidlatChichi
Maria MercedesLou[10]
Killer Karaoke: Pinoy NamanHerself - Erika Kalurka[11]
2014Kambal SirenaGigi
Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangalawang BukasWife of Jose Manalo
Ang Lihim ni AnnasandraRebecca "Becca" Sanchez
2015–16Pangako Sa 'YoBetty Mae Verseles[12][13]
2016Juan Happy Love StoryJoy[8]
2017A Love to LastMelissa
2018La Luna SangreMiriam Villamor
Ngayon at KailanmanMariel Saavedra
2022K-LoveBianca

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2010Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)Nora
2011Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia CuntapaySpecial appearance
Segunda ManoIvan's stepmother
Enteng ng Ina MoNora
2013My Little BossingsLeni
She's the OneJessie
2015Must Date the PlayboyJoy
2016The Achy Breaky HeartsMaxie[14]
2017Can We Still Be Friends
2019OpenShiela
The AnnulmentLorie[15][16][17]

References

  1. ^ Bonifacio, Julie (8 September 2008). "Meet Two More Members of Star Magic Batch 16" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  2. ^ Gonzales, Gelo (18 June 2014). "Erika Padilla - FHM Cover Girl June 2014". FHM
  3. ^ Erece, Dino (3 August 2008). "Star-Magic Introduces 20 New Showbiz Hopefuls". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 15 September 2008. Retrieved 12 September 2009.
  4. ^ Henson, Joaquin (17 January 2007). "'The Jet' still flying high". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  5. ^ Lo, Ricky (8 August 2017). "A boy for Erika & Jeff". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  6. ^ Morales, Luisa (12 September 2020). "Alaska's Cariaso welcomes baby girl on birthday". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  7. ^ Quintos, Napoleon (19 October 2009). "'Precious Hearts Romances Presents Somewhere in my Heart' premieres today". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN Corporation News. Archived 22 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  8. ^ "Erika Padilla Opens up on Relationship with PBA Star Turned Coach Jeff Cariaso". spin.ph. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  9. ^ "Erika Padilla: Inside the Exciting World of the PBA Courtside Reporter". Basketball. InterAksyon. 10 December 2012. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  10. ^ "Jessy Mendiola is 'Maria Mercedes'". The Manila Times. 6 October 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  11. ^ Sallan, Edwin P. (12 January 2014). "Petra Mahalimuyak Loses Poise, Screams in Terror on TV5's 'Killer Karaoke'". InterAksyon. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  12. ^ "What Trigger Amor's Wrath in 'Pangako Sa 'Yo'". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation News. 31 October 2015. Archived from the original on December 18, 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  13. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (8 July 2015). "Pangako Sa 'Yo Cast Members: Then and Now". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  14. ^ "Meet Jodi's Tropa in 'The Achy Breaky Hearts'". Star Cinema. 8 June 2016. Archived from the original on 18 July 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  15. ^ Wang, Nickie (2019-11-06). "Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon Strip off in 'The Annulment'". Very Wang. The Manila Standard. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  16. ^ Garcia, Ma. Angelica (2019-11-12). "Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon Admit Feeling Awkward with Their Love Scenes in 'The Annulment'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  17. ^ "Coney Adopts a Baby this Christmas". The Philippine Star. 22 December 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2021.