Melissa Mendez

Melissa Mendez (Tagalog pronunciation: [mɛnˈdɛs]; born July 27, 1964) is a Filipina film and TV actress.

Mendez was nominated for a Best Actress FAMAS Award for the film Kalakal (2008). Mendez produced an independent movie, Hilot (2009) with Empress Schuck. It was directed by Neal "Buboy" Tan under Emerge Productions. She was included in the cast of GMA 7's Indio (2013) starring, Bong Revilla.

Personal life

Mendez is sister to actress, Glenda Garcia. She is the cousin of actor Dennis Roldan and actress Isabel Rivas. Melissa Mendez married Erico Gobencion on July 27, 2012.^[1]

She has three daughters: Denise (b. 1988), Cassie (b. 1992), and Alex (b. 1998).

In a commercial flight in March 2015, Melissa had a verbal and physical altercation with passengers: businessman Rey Pamaran and Mr. World Philippines 2013 Andrew Wolff. The plane turnaround mid-flight and offloaded her from the plane. She apologized after causing a media frenzy.

Filmography

Film

Television

ABS-CBN

Anna Luna (1989–94) – Emily Dominguez-Tecson/Pilar
Bayani – Teodora Alonso
Esperanza – Elena
Pangako Sa 'Yo – Minerva Capito
Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka – Nelia Domingo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Sto. Nino De Cebu" – Daisy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Family Picture" - Andrea's mother^[6]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Cellphone" – Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Bench" – Guest
Lovers in Paris – Rowena Vizcarra
Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? – Guest
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Substitute Bride – Josie Lopez-Guttierez
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ketchup – Guest
Rubi – Lilia
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato – Mrs. Javier
Dahil sa Pag-Ibig – Elena Osorio
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Balot – Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay – Lina
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin – Guest
Wansapanataym: Mac Ulit Ulit – Guest
Walang Hanggan – Hilda Cruz
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw – Dina Manrique
Annaliza – Mother of Stella
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano – Mrs. Abella

TV5

P. S. I Love You – Stella

GMA Network

Anna Liza (1980–85) – Melissa
GMA Telesine Specials: Kung Saan Sisikat ang Araw (1995) – Arlene
Di Ba't Ikaw (1999) – Helen
Now and Forever: Dangal (2006) – Guest
Lupin (2007) – Edith Legarda
Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag (2007–08) – Elena
E.S.P (2008) – Guest
Luna Mystika (2008–09) – Bessie^[7]
Claudine: "Fraternity" and "Laya" (2010) – Guest
Time of My Life (2011) – Ingrid
Spooky Nights: "Sapi" (2011) – Nena
Broken Vow (2012) – Amor Santiago
Indio (2013) – Alicia Decena
My Destiny (2014) – Mrs. Arcilla
Ang Lihim ni Annasandra (2014–15) – Daria Sanchez
Karelasyon: "Kasambahay" (2015) – Ces
Karelasyon: "Coma" (2015) – Zeny
Destiny Rose (2015–16) – Yvonne Antonioni
Dangwa (2015–16) – Esther
Karelasyon: "Ate" (2016) – Grace
Someone to Watch Over Me (2016–17) – Adora
My Love from the Star (2017) - Doris Yuzon
Contessa (2018) - Helen Ramirez vda. de Caballero
The Lost Recipe (2021) - President Almonte
Las Hermanas (2021) - Divine Sarmiento
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap (2022) - Tim's Mother

RPN

Hanggang Kailan, Anna Luna?: Ikalawang Aklat (1994–95) – Emily Dominguez-Tecson/Pilar
Tierra Sangre (1996–99) – Aurora Sangre

References

^ Lo, Ricky (July 30, 2012). "Melissa & Eric: Meant for each other". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
^ Dormiendo, Justino (March 14, 1987). "Illiteracy is violence". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
^ Samio, Veronica r. (February 8, 2003). "Myle Fernandez ang negra ng Viva Hot Babes". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
^ "Actress Melissa Mendez ventures into movie production with Hilot"
^ Rodriguez III, Feliciano (May 3, 2023). "'Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan' out this May". Manila Bulletin.
^ "Andrea del Rosario story on Maalaala". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. September 16, 2004. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
^ ""Luna Mystika" airs starting Nov 17". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. November 13, 2008. Retrieved September 15, 2020.

External links

Melissa Mendez at IMDb