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Pinky Marquez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pinky Marquez Cebu, Philippines |
| Education | University of the Philippines - Diliman (BS) |
| Occupations | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1987 - present |
| Spouse |
Mari Cancio (m. 2004) |
| Children | Karel Marquez |
Pinky Marquez-Cancio is a singer and actress in theater, film and television.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Marquez was born and raised in Cebu, Philippines.[2] Marquez was married to Mari Cancio on May 26, 2004.[3] She is the mother of Karel Marquez, also an actress and singer,[4] to her former husband, Dr. Eduardo Santos, a surgeon.[5]
Career
[edit]Theater
[edit]Musical theater has been Pinky’s life since the late 1980s. For her, the perks of touring a musical stage play are being able to travel and meet new people. She was part of the production, titled “Marco Polo: When You Find Your True Love,” which toured Berlin, Germany, and Brussels, Belgium, in 2018. Marquez is also a musical theater teacher, at a mobile school called Playbill Theater Arts Academy.[6]
Music
[edit]Marquez is active in music and performs in musical theater, concerts and shows.[7][8] In the early 80s, Marquez joined a musical show band, Music Making Company.[9] Marquez is one of the original members of Organisasyong Pilipinong Mangaawit (OPM) collectively known as OPM Friends,[10] an all-star line up of veteran Filipino singers and performers.[11]
Film and Television
[edit]In 2009, Marquez was cast as Doña Catalina Pulido in Zorro.[12] Marquez also appeared in some episodes of drama-anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya[13] and Magpakailanman, Spirits Reawaken (2018),[14] and The Half Sisters.[15]
In 2025, Marquez became the first Rainbow Rumble master of the newest season of "Rainbow Rumble" as she bagged a total of P1,071,000 after completing the six unique colors in "Rainbow Reveal".[16]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Code Name: Black and White | Pinky | |
| Gorio Punasan, Rebel Driver | Rosa | ||
| 1989 | Everlasting Love | ||
| The Singing Master | |||
| 2003 | Ngayong Nandito Ka | Donya Leony Rodriguez | |
| 2004 | Otso-Otso: Pamela-Mela Wan | Mrs. Ronquillo | |
| Bridal Shower | Emily | ||
| 2005 | Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung Mali | Manang | |
| 2008 | One True Love | Margarita Mijares | |
| Loving You | Cyrill's mom | ||
| 2009 | Wat Floor Ma'am? | Short Film | |
| 2012 | Of All the Things | Mother of Umboy | |
| A Secret Affair | Aunt of Rafi | ||
| 2018 | Spirits: Reawaken | Lola Azon |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Wansapanataym | Episode: Bata-Okey | |
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: Sapatos | |
| Wansapanataym | Episode: Daddy's Girl | ||
| 2003 | Magpakailanman | Pilita Corrales | Episode: Nang Tumawa ang Kapalaran: The Bert "Tawa" Marcelo Story |
| Wansapanataym | Episode: Ok Ka Fairy Tay | ||
| 2004 | Episode: Askal at Pusakal | ||
| Magpakailanman | Episode: Dahil Muling Aawit Ang Tagumpay: The Dice & K9 Story | ||
| Love to Love | Aling Diana | Episode: Duet for Love | |
| 2004-2005 | Forever in My Heart | Ella Bernabe | |
| 2005 | Magpakailanman | Episode: Tinig ng Buhay:The Faith Cuneta Story | |
| 2007 | Episode: Dugo ng Buhay: The Rosa Rosal Story | ||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Flor's Mother | Episode: Bus |
| 2009 | Zorro | Catalina Pulido | |
| 2009-2010 | Ikaw Sana | Sylvia Arellano | |
| 2010 | Love Bug | Anita | Episode: The Last Romance |
| Pilyang Kerubin | Theresa | ||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jane | Episode: Stuffed Toy |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym | Grandmother | Episode: Doggy, Daddy, Doggy! |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Loring | Episode: Puntod | |
| 2014 | The Legal Wife | Emma Alvaro | |
| 2014-2016 | The Half Sisters | Cleo Castillo | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Belen | Episode: Bracelet |
| 2015-2016 | Pangako sa 'Yo | Puring Bejerrano | |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Old Thelma | Episode: Autograph |
| Genoviva | Episode: Bahay | ||
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Joana Chavez | |
| 2019 | Ang Probinsyano | Rosario Romero | |
| 2019-2020 | Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento | Lilian |
Variety and reality show
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-2008 | Kalatog Pinggan | Herself | |
| 2006 | All Star K! | ||
| 2008 | Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition | ||
| 2022-2025 | Family Feud | Various Episodes | |
| 2024 | Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | ||
| 2025 | Rainbow Rumble | ||
| 2026 | Eat Bulaga! | Various Episodes | |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Production | Role | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Katy! the Musical | Hanna | Rizal Theater, Makati | [17] |
| 1990 | The Diary of Anne Frank | Mrs. Van Daan | Phil-Am Life Auditorium, Manila | [18] |
| 1996 | Magnificat | Virgin Mary | Various venue, originally in Pinky's living room | [19] |
| 1999 | Rama at Sita | Kaikeyi | UP Diliman Theater | [20] |
| 2001 | The Vagina Monologues | Various roles | [21] | |
| 2002 | Oedipus Rex | Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater | [22] | |
| A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino | Elsa Montes | CCP Little Theater, Pasay | [23] | |
| 2005 | Beauty and the Beast | Mrs. Potts | Meralco Theater, Pasig | [24] |
| 2006 | Glorious | Dorothy | ||
| 2007 | Fiddler on the Roof | Golde | Onstage, Greenbelt One, Makati | [25] |
| 2008 | A Christmas Carol | Various roles | [26] | |
| Romance in D | Helen Norton | [27] | ||
| Cory, the Musical | Imelda Marcos | Meralco Theater, Pasig | [28] | |
| 2009 | Cory, the Musical — restaging | [29] | ||
| Songs for a New World | Mrs. Claus | Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza | [30] | |
| 2010 | Little Women | Marmee | Onstage, Greenbelt One, Makati | [31] |
| The Wedding Singer | Rosie | Meralco Theater, Pasig | [32] | |
| 2011 | Seussical | Sour Kangaroo/ Mrs. Mayor | Onstage, Greenbelt One, Makati | [33] |
| Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure | Mrs. Mary Darling | Meralco Theater, Pasig | [34] | |
| Cory, the Musical — restaging | Imelda Marcos | [35] | ||
| The Sound of Music | Mother Abbess | Newport Performing Arts Theater | [36] | |
| 2012 | The Wizard of Oz | Wicked Witch of the West | Onstage, Greenbelt One, Makati | [37] |
| 2013 | No Way to Treat a Lady | Alexandra Gill / Carmella | [38] | |
| The Graduate | Mrs. Robinson | [39] | ||
| Cinderella | Stepmother/ Fairy Godmother | Newport Performing Arts Theater | [40] | |
| 2014 | Rivalry: Ateneo-La Salle the Musical | Andrea Valencia | CCP Little Theater | [41] |
| Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | Shirley | Newport Performing Arts Theater | [42] | |
| 2015 | Marco Polo: The Untold Love Story | Empress Wu | CCP, Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo | [43] |
| 2017 | Newsies | Medda Larkin | The Theatre at Solaire / Globe Live | [44] |
| 2019 | Magnificat | Virgin Mary | Music Museum, San Juan | [45] |
| 2021 | Lapu-Lapu | Beatriz | Online Independence Day Show | [46] |
| 2023 | Snow White and the Prince | Evil Queen | Onstage, Greenbelt One, Makati | [47] |
| 2024-2025 | Jepoy and the Magic Circle | Doña Geronima / Doña Etang | REP Eastwood Theater, Quezon City | [48] |
| 2025 | Alice in Wonderland | Queen of Hearts | [49] | |
| 2026 | Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper | Stepmother | [50] | |
| On Your Feet | Consuelo Garcia | Proscenium Theater, Rockwell Center | [51] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "'Love Above All' concert: A celebration of triumph". Business Mirror. August 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Pinky Marquez at Casino Español". Philstar. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Pinky Marquez". Broadway World. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Karel Marquez gushes about mom Pinky's 'heartfelt love'". INQUIRER NET. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Star Dream Girl: Karel Marquez". Philstar. May 9, 2004. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ Cruz , Marinel R. "Pinky Marquez warns against 'oversharing' on social media". INQUIRER NET. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Celebration of Pinoy musical talent in Musikat Jam". PEP. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Pinky Marquez, Jun Polistico topbill concert for a cause". The Manila Times. May 18, 2010. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ Salterio , Leah C. "The Music Making Company together again". Philstar. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ Manahan , Tats Rejante (April 8, 2026). "OPM greats get audience dancing—way past their bedtime Celeste Legaspi, Mitch Valdes, Leah Navarro, Pat Castillo, Pinky Marquez, Nanette Inventor, Ding Mercado, and Bo Cerrudo headline 'Groovin' the Greatest Hits'". THE DIARIST.PH. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ Canlas , Dianne. "OPM friends, nagbabalik sa NWR". Philstar. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Pinky Marquez, ang ambisyosyang Doña sa Zorro". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ ""Mmk" Pays Tribute To Grandparents". Philstar. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Spirits Reawaken binihisan ni Direk Topel". Philstar. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ "GMA Network offers an intriguing and fascinating drama in 'The Half Sisters'". GMA ENTERTAINMENT. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ "IN PHOTOS: The moment Pinky Marquez won P1 Million on "Rainbow Rumble"". ABS-CBN. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- ↑ MATEO , IBARRA C. (January 22, 2013). "Theater review: 'Katy' still works after 25 years". GMA NEWS ONLINE. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Cervantes , Bhen (July 2011). "Stellar cast for moving stage drama". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Tan , Frida (September 3, 2019). "Ryan Cayabyab and Nestor Torre's "Magnificat" Returns this September". Theater Fans Manila. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Rama at Sita". The Philippine Star. January 7, 2000. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Cortes , Joseph (August 20, 2001). "'The Vagina Monologues' goes Pinoy". Philstar. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Oedipus Rex (2002)". APGRD. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Cortes , Joseph. "A new picture of Joaquin's 'Portrait'". Philstar. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Gil , Baby A. (June 20, 2005). "Notes while watching KC as Belle (Beauty!)". Philstar. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Borbon , Kate. "Repertory Philippines' "Fiddler on the Roof" celebrates tradition and change". PEP Ph. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ ""A Christmas Carol" spreads holiday cheer, Nov 14-Dec14". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Saracin , Shelley Jo. "A hilarious "Romance in D" develops between two Chicago residents". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Isay Alvarez to perform top role in musical play for Cory". GMA NEWS ONLINE. September 24, 2008. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Dimaculangan , Jocelyn. ""Cory, the Musical" to be restaged by Jan 2009". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Dimaculangan , Jocelyn. "Songs for a New World to be staged this May". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ LAPEÑA , CARMELA G. (October 8, 2010). "Repertory's 'Little Women' brings back the good old days". GMA NEWS ONLINE. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Yuson , Mirava. "The Wedding Singer: A quirky marriage of stage and cinema". Philstar. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Ang , Walter. "'Seussical,' unique children's musical, starts Aug. 13". INQUIRER.NET. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Carballo , Bibsy M. (October 10, 2011). "Peter Pan timeless as the boy who refuses to age". Philstar. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Carballo , Bibsy M. "Cory and Ninoy live again in restaging of acclaimed stage musical". INQUIRER.NET. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Resorts World Manila unveils newest production "The Sound Of Music"". Philstar. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Ching , Mark Angelo. "PEP REVIEW: Wizard of Oz". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Estoista-Koo, Kaye. "Pinky Marquez assumes five personas in the murder-mystery musical No Way to Treat a Lady". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Estoista-Koo, Kaye. "Pinky Marquez admits being "scared" to do nude scenes in The Graduate". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ "IN PHOTOS: Karylle, Christian topbill Cinderella musical". Philstar. October 10, 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ "OJ Mariano leads cast of Rivalry: Ateneo La Salle the Musical". PEP. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ ""Priscilla" the musical kicks up a desert storm". Wordpress. May 11, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Bautista, Jude (February 6, 2014). "Watch MARCO POLO AN UNTOLD LOVE STORY". WordPress. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Cast of Newsies' Philippine Production announced!". Theater Fans Manila. May 30, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Oliveros, Oliver (September 22, 2019). "Photo Coverage: Go Inside the Rehearsal of MAGNIFICAT THE MUSICAL; Show Opens 27 Sept". Broadway World. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Now Streaming: 'Lapu-lapu, A Neo-Classic-Ethno-Rock-Fusion-Opera'". Theater Fans Manila. June 12, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ "'Snow White' like never before". Daily Tribune. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Hawson, Fred. "Theater review: Pinoy folklore comes to life in Rep's 'Jepoy'". ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Marquez Jacinto, Erica. "Repertory Philippines opens RTYA's 'Alice in Wonderland'". ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Repertory Philippines to stage 'Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper' in August". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
- ↑ Almazan, Faye. "Pinky Marquez and Ayen Laurel join the cast of 'On Your Feet!' in Manila". GMA Lifestyle. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Pinky Marquez at IMDb
Data related to Pinky Marquez at Wikidata