| Birth name | Maria Rosario Racelis Aguila |
|---|---|
| Other names | Yayo Aguila Martinez |
| Birth date | September 13, 1967 (age 59) |
| Birth place | Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | William Martinez (m. 1985; ended 2010) |
Maria Rosario "Yayo" Racelis Aguila (September 13, 1967) is a Filipino actress whose career began through the film series Bagets.[1]
Career
Yayo Aguila's career began in 1982. Her breakout film was the cult film Bagets, which was about a group of high school teenagers, playing the role of Rose.[1] Despite her success, she would end up in a hiatus after marrying her co-star, William Martinez.[2] She began her comeback with the film Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay in 1998. Yayo Aguila would later follow this project by starring in the television series Gimik and G-mik!, which is also teen-oriented.
Yayo Aguila was part of the second season of the celebrity edition of Pinoy Big Brother. She voluntary exited on Day 71. She is currently seen on ABS-CBN.
Personal life
During the filming of her first project, Bagets, Yayo Aguila met her future husband, actor William Martinez.[3] They separated in 2010 after 25 years of marriage.[2]
One of Yayo Aguila's housemates in Pinoy Big Brother was actor Baron Geisler who was involved in a court case filed by her daughter after the reality show ended.[4] Her daughter accused Geisler of acts of lasciviousness. He fought back by filing a perjury case against Yayo Aguila and her daughter.
Filmography
Film
Television
References
- ^ "Dawn and Maricel, Lani and Yayo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 4, 2009. Archived from the original on August 31, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ Yayo Aguila announces split with William Martinez|ABS-CBN News|Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features Archived November 27, 2010 at the Wayback Machine. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved on 2011-08-14.
- ^ Albert and William Martinez carry on with Christmas tradition of family togetherness. Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 8, 2001
- ^ Actor Baron Geisler files perjury raps vs Yayo Aguila – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos Archived October 12, 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Newsinfo.inquirer.net (2008-07-18). Retrieved on August 14, 2011.
- ^ Toni Gonzaga and Nash Aguas depict young love in Maalaala Mo Kaya | PEP.ph Archived 2014-02-02 at the Wayback Machine. PEP.ph (2011-02-03). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.
- ^ Kim Chiu and Edgar Allan Guzman paired in Maalaala Mo Kaya | PEP.ph. PEP.ph. Retrieved on 2011-08-14.
- ^ Nicart, Lyka. "Pinoy version of ‘Bad Genius’ reveals main cast". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
External links
- Yayo Aguila at IMDb