Ai-Ai de las Alas
| Ai Ai delas Alas Comedy Concert Queen and Philippines' Queen of Comedy |
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| Born | Martina Aileen de las Alas November 11, 1964 [1] San Luis, Calatagan, Batangas[2] |
| Residence | Calatagan, Batangas |
| Occupation | Actress, comedienne, performer |
| Years active | 1985 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Miguel Vera (m. 1989–1996)[3] Jed Salang (m. 2013) |
| Children | 1 daughter (Sofia), 2 sons (Sancho & Sean Nicolo)[4] |
Martina Aileen de las Alas, popularly known as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino comedienne and film actress, dubbed as the Philippine Queen of Comedy and Comedy Concert Queen. Delas Alas first gained nationwide recognition for her movie Ang Tanging Ina which became a blockbuster hit. Due to the movie's popularity, it received a TV series spin-off with Alas again taking the lead role. The movie eventually received two sequels; "Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat" and "Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)".
Personal life
Delas Alas is the daughter of Engr. Rosendo de las Alas (1920–2008) and was adopted by her spinster aunt Justa delas Alas.[5][6][7] She earned a Mass Communication degree from Far Eastern University (FEU) in 1985. She was married to actor Miguel Vera and had two children. She also had a son from her previous relationship.[3] Before acting, she worked as a saleslady in a department store and also as a stand-up comic in comedy bars along Metro Manila.[8] In 2013, she was married to her non-showbiz boyfriend in U.S., Jed Salang but it came short when De las Alas confirmed that she and Salang, broke up and parted ways.
Career
Delas Alas has done several movies including blockbuster hit Ang Tanging Ina produced by Star Cinema. It was followed by more comedy films like Volta where she played a superhero, which was followed by a TV series. In the noon-time television show MTB: Ang Saya Saya she was one of the lead hosts. In prime-time teleseries, she played an important role in the TV remake of Bituing Walang Ningning as Dorina's mother.
She also released her first album with Star Records entitled Ang Tanging Ina Nyo, featuring six novelty tunes, with tracks including "Tanging Ina Nyo", "Volta", "Dance-phabet", "Tong Twalya", "Si Manloloko" and "Super Papa".
She has also acted in the films Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo, Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat and Pasukob.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2012 | Sisterakas | Bernadette "Detty" S. Maningas |
| 2011 | Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Ina Montecillo |
| 2011 | Who's that Girl? | Mr. Enduque's mistress (cameo role) |
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Ina Montecillo |
| 2009 | Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Sunshine Sicat |
| 2009 | BFF (Best Friends Forever) | Frances |
| 2008 | Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat | Ina Montecillo |
| 2008 | Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy! | Dra. Baby Holmes |
| 2007 | Pasukob | Julia San Miguel |
| 2007 | Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo | Georgia Quizon |
| 2006 | Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice | Love |
| 2005 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5 | Ispiritista (segment "Poso") |
| 2004 | Volta | Perla Magtoto/Volta |
| 2003 | Pinay Pie | Yolly |
| 2003 | Pakners | Maui |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Ina Montecillo |
| 2001 | Booba | Gretchen/Madame X |
| 2000 | Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko nga ba, Darling) | |
| 1999 | Kiss mo 'Ko | Pola |
| 1999 | Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban | Ms. Kristine Moran |
| 1998 | Kasal-kasalan (Sakalan) | Hillary |
| 1998 | It's Cool Bulol | |
| 1997 | Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot | Kiry |
| 1997 | Computer Kombat | Mama Tasinig |
| 1994 | Darna: Ang Pagbabalik (aka Darna: The Return) | |
| 1994 | Koronang Itim | Luigi |
| 1994 | Separada | Cookie |
| 1993 | Bulag, Pipi at Bingi | Cinderella |
| 1992 | Guwapings: The First Adventure | Vivian |
| 1992 | Shake Rattle & Roll 4 | Astrude (segment "Ang Madre") |
| 1991 | Shake Rattle & Roll 3 | Dezzi Rae (segment "Nanay") |
| 1991 | Underage Too | Yaya Kristina |
| 1990 | Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser Kong Alien | |
| 1990 | Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali? | |
| 1990 | Rocky n Rolly: Suntok Sabay Takbo | |
| 1989 | Romeo Loves Juliet... But Their Families Hate Each Other! | |
| 1989 | Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | |
| 1989 | Gawa na ang Balang Para sa Akin | |
| 1988 | Regal Shocker: The Movie | Marida |
| 1987 | Syanong parak, Mga | Lalang |
| 1987 | Dalawang Larawan ng Pag-ibig | Kris Ananie |
| 1985 | Sana Kahit Minsan | Jenny Mae |
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2013 | Pilippinas Got Talent (season 4) | Herself (judge) |
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| 2012 | Toda Max | Aina | |
| It's Showtime | Judge | ||
| Wako Wako | Dyosa Marishka | ||
| 2011 | My Binondo Girl | Zenaida "Zheny" Dimaguiba | |
| Maria La Del Barrio | Casilda Dimaculangan | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Krus" |
Susana | ||
| 2010 | Showtime | Herself (special guest judge for 1 week) | |
| Your Song Presents: Maling Akala | Momski | ||
| M3 (Malay Mo Ma-develop) | Kring-Kring | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Xylophone" |
Alice | ||
| 2010–2011 | Pilipinas Got Talent | Herself (judge) | |
| 2009 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Pepeng Agimat | Gloring Dimaanta | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Pansit" |
Bining | ||
| May Bukas Pa | Delilah (in a special guest appearance) | ||
| Ruffa & Ai | Herself (host) | ||
| 2008 | I Love Betty La Fea | Julia Pengson (Betty's Mother) | |
| Volta | Perla/Volta | ||
| 2007 | Princess Sarah | Rama Dass | |
| ASAP '07 | Herself (guest co-host) | ||
| 2006 | Love Spell Presents: Pasko Na, Santa Ko | Satana | |
| Super Inggo | Bugan | ||
| Bituing Walang Ningning | Adora | ||
| 2005 | My Juan En Only | Mercy | |
| ETK (Entertainment Konek) | Herself (guest co-host) | ||
| 2003–2005 | Ang Tanging Ina (TV Series) | Ina Montecillo | |
| 2003 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan | Herself (co-host) | |
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Gown" |
Ingrid | |
| 2001 | Whattamen | Vicky | |
| 2000 | Arriba! Arriba! | Venus Arriba | |
| Sing-galing | Herself (co-host) |
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| 1999 | Comedy Central Market | Herself |
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| 1998–2005 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan MTB | Herself (host) |
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| 1997 | 1 For 3 | Tambulite |
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| 1993 | Salo-Salo Together (SST) | Herself (co-host) | |
| Lunch Date | Herself (co-host) | ||
| 1991–1994 | R.S.V.P. | Herself (co-host)/Cheenie La Chicka | |
| 1975-1986 | School | Herself (co-host)/Maria |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Awards and Nominations | References |
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| 2011 | 43nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Comedy Box-Office Tandem (Vic Sotto) | |
| 2011 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Comedy Actress(M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop) | |
| 2011 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actress Maalaala Mo Kaya(Krus) | |
| 2010 | 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Box-Office Queen | |
| 2010 | 59th FAMAS | Best Actress | |
| 2010 | 36th Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines | Best Actress | |
| 2009 | 41nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Comedy Box-Office Queen | |
| 2008 | 22nd Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actress Nominee | |
| 2008 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Movie Actress Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo. | |
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress Nominee | |
| 2003 | 35th Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Box- Office Queent Tanging Ina | |
| 2000 | Star Awards for Television | Best Gameshow Host Singgaling | |
| 1999 | Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actress "Ibang Klase" | |
| 1998 | Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actress |
References
- ^ "Ai-Ai asks Erap for a house on her birthday". ABS-CBN News. November 12, 2009.
- ^ Mario Dumaual (June 3, 2010). "Ai Ai Delas Alas goes back to school". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ a b Alex Valentin Brosas (October 31, 2009). "Ai-Ai-Miguel: 'Tanging Pamilya' reconstructed?". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ Pilar Mateo (May 18, 2007). "Remember Miguel Vera?". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ Glenda Villena (February 21, 2011). "Ai Ai reveals sad past as adopted child". OMG! Yahoo Philippines News.
- ^ Gerry Ocampo (December 4, 2010). "Ai-Ai shares her life story". People's Journal.
- ^ "Right at home at her super sosyal house". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 24, 2009.
- ^ "PIDC Mabuhay Festival". The Philippine Reporter. July 19, 2008.
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