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Raquel Monteza

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Raquel Monteza (born Maria Teresa Calimbahin Rounsaville on September 30, 1955) is a Filipino actress.

Career

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Monteza appeared in films such as What Am I Living For (1970) starring Eddie Peregrina, Kapag May Gusot, May Lusot (1973), Sapin-sapin, Patong-patong (1976), Bona (1980), Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? (1981), all starring Nora Aunor, and Zuma (1985) starring Max Laurel. She also appeared in Anthony Taylor's Dyesebel (1978) and Danny Zialcita's To Love Again (1983).

Monteza also appeared in TV series such as Anna Liza (1980) as Miriam starring Julie Vega, Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (2001) starring Dingdong Dantes and Tanya Garcia, Te Amo (2004) as Mercy, Undang's bubbly mother, starring Iza Calzado, Marimar" (2007) as Innocencia starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes aired in GMA Network, and Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa (2012) starring Arci Muñoz, Ahron Villena and Carla Humphries, Ang Panday (2016) as Tiya Flor starring Richard Gutierrez aired in TV5.

In 2018, Monteza was ventured to her radio career on DZRH for her weekly infotainment program Dear Ate Raquel.

Personal life

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Monteza was born to an American father and a Filipino mother. She is married to former actor Jun Soler and is the mother of actors Ryan Soler (a FAMAS Best Child Actor awardee) and Symon Soler, who also became the lead singer of the Filipino boy band Jeremiah. Her other children are Miss Makati 2008 and singer Maffy Soler, who si also the wife of actor Robin da Roza, and Judge Soler.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s).
1970 For Once in My Life
What Am I Living For
Silang Tatlo
Johnny Baby, Please Come Home!
El Pinoy Tom Jones
1971 Motorcycle Boy
Toro! Tora! Toray!
Akin ang Huling Awit
Currimao
Paolo Peligroso
1972 Kung May Gusot, May Lusot
Dalagang Nayon
1973 Kondesang Basahan
Cofradia
1974 Ang Bituin at Araw
1975 Teribol Dobol Cameo role
1976 Makamandag si Adora
Escolta: Mayo 13... Biyernes ng Hapon!
1977 Ang Isinilang Ko Ba'y Kasalanan?
Bawat Himaymay ng Aking Laman
Ako si Emma, Babae!
Sapin-Sapin, Patong-Patong
1978 Dyesebel Betty Credited as "Raquel Montessa"
1980 Bona Nancy
1981 Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?
Ibalik ang Swerti
1982 Alias Django
1983 To Love Again
1984 Death Raiders
1985 Zuma Credited as "Racquel Monteza"
1986 Mga Anghel ng Diyos
1990 Walang Sinasanto ang Bala Ko
1997 Matrikula
2004 Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story Boss' wife
2005 Bikini Open
2022 Breathe Again

Television

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Year Title(s) Role(s) Network(s)
2019 The Gift Lolita Anzures
Maynila: Daddy-cated Pilita
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Passport Gloria
My Special Tatay Gardo's Mother
2017-2018 Kambal, Karibal Mildred Abaya
2017 Haplos Adele "Del" Alonzo
2015 The Rich Man's Daughter Julie Limjoco
2014 Ikaw Lamang Dr. Borromeo
The Legal Wife Maria
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kulungan Emily
Magpakailanman: The Jessa Aquino Story Rose
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Apoy Aling Tena
Aso ni San Roque Mely Martinez
Wansapanataym: Hungry Birds Celia
Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa Donya Regina
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay III Leng
Wansapanataym: My Mumu Rica
Angelito: Batang Ama Cecille
Alakdana Olga Gaston
2010 Claudine Janet
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pera Jane
Magkaribal Claire
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Kit Joy
Obra: Taong Grasa Nancy
The Bud Brothers Series: Red Roses for a Blue Lady Ingrid Artiaga
2007 Asian Treasures Ingrid's Mother GMA Network

Radio

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  • Dear Ate Raquel (DZRH) (2018-present)

References

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