Valerie "Bangs" Pablo Garcia-Birchmore (Tagalog pronunciation: [gaɾˈsɪa]; born May 26, 1987) is a Filipino former model and actress.
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| Born | Valerie Pablo Garcia May 26, 1987[1] |
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| Years active | 2005–2017 |
| Spouse | Lloyd Birchmore[2] |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education edit
Garcia attended Ateneo de Davao University[3], where she was part of the university's theater and dance groups. While studying for a Nursing degree, she participated in the Mindanao-wide talent search Campus Idols, in 2004, and was awarded a co-hosting stint in ABS-CBN Davao's local variety show KSP: Kapamilya Sabado Party.[4]
Career edit
In 2005, upon the invitation of Close-Up, who was a major sponsor of Campus Idols; Garcia joined ABS-CBN's Close-Up To Fame talent search, where she finished a runner-up. In the same year, she appeared as the best friend of Cindy Kurleto's Greta in Daddy Di Do Du.[4] She also auditioned for Let's Go! and the first teen-edition of Pinoy Big Brother, eventually choosing the sitcom over the reality show.[4]
Garcia was a series regular on Let's Go! and its final season, renamed Gokada Go![5], where she played the emo chick Bangs. Originally credited using her real name, her character in the sitcom eventually gave birth to her screen name.[5]
In 2009, Garcia played leading lady to Jake Cuenca's titular Palos and appeared in TV shows Katorse and Kambal sa Uma[5] and in films Marino and Shake, Rattle & Roll XI.[6]
In the second season of Midnight DJ, she portrayed Samantha "Samgirl"—introduced as the Midnight DJ team's researcher, resident psychic[7] and romantic interest to Oyo Sotto's Samboy—Garcia had to leave show upon landing a lead role in Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?, taking over Roxanne Guinoo.[8]
She appeared in the horror films Bulong and Segunda Mano, both in 2011,[9] and was awarded Best Supporting Actress in the 2011 PASADO Awards for her performance in latter film.[3]
Garcia played the titular character in the period drama psychological thriller Lauriana in 2013 and was awarded Best Actress in the PASADO Awards following year.[10]
Personal life edit
Garcia is married to Lloyd Birchmore[11], together they have two daughters Amelia[12] and Isabella.[2]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2005 | KSP: Kapamilya Sabado Party | Herself ― host | Credited as "Val Garcia" | |
| 2006-07 | Let's Go! | Bangs | Credited as "Valerie Garcia" | [13] |
| 2007 | Your Song | Angie | Episode: "What Are the Chances" | |
| 2007-14 | ASAP | Herself / Performer | ||
| 2007 | Lastikman | Angie | Credited as "Valerie Garcia" | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Sheila | Episode: "Cellphone" | ||
| Laura's cousin | Episode: "Larawan" | |||
| Gokada Go! | Bangs | |||
| 2008 | Palos | Sylvia | [14] | |
| 2009 | Kambal sa Uma | Ynez Ocampo | ||
| Katorse | Shakira | |||
| 2009-10 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart | Arlyn Peralta | ||
| 2010 | Midnight DJ | Samgirl | [7] | |
| Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | Carmela | |||
| 2010-11 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Diana Montero | ||
| 2012 | Hiyas | Salve | ||
| Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Mia Pedroso | [14] | ||
| 2012-13 | Luv U | Jessica Casimsiman | ||
| 2014 | The Legal Wife | Young Sandra de Villa | ||
| Dyesebel | Prinsesa Coralia | |||
| 2015 | Mac & Chiz | Apple | ||
| 2016 | Ang Panday | Ida / Venus Virus | ||
| 2017 | Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | young Victoria Quintana-Dela Vega |
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sponge Cola: Movie | Videostore Dream Girl | Video short | |
| 2009 | Marino | Aya | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll XI | Chari | Segment: "Lamanglupa" | ||
| 2010 | Cinco | Rowena | Segment: "Puso" | [5] |
| 2011 | Bulong | Ellen | ||
| Segunda Mano | Anna | [10][9] | ||
| 2012 | Posas | Grace Resuello | ||
| The Reunion | Shirley | |||
| Migrante | [15] | |||
| Coming Soon | ||||
| 2013 | Burgos | [15] | ||
| Lauriana | Lauriana | [16][10] | ||
| Sabine | Sabine | [6] | ||
| 2014 | So It's You | Rose | ||
| 2015 | Baka Siguro Yata | Melissa | Credited as "Valerie "Bangs" Garcia" | [17] |
| No Boyfriend Since Birth | Hannah | |||
| Manila's Finest | Miriam de Dios | [18] | ||
| El Brujo | [6] | |||
| 2016 | Dukot | Girlie |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Work | Organization | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Segunda Mano | PASADO Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [3] |
| 2014 | Lauriana | Best Actress | Won | [10] | |
| 2015 | Baka Siguro Yata | Cinema One Originals | Best Actress | Nominated | [19] |
References edit
- ^ "Bangs Garcia Marks 33rd Birthday with a Bang!". One Music Philippines. May 26, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ a b Parungao, Regina Mae (July 22, 2020). "Bangs Garcia Gives Birth to Second Baby". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ a b c Calderon, Ricky L (September 6, 2013). "Bangs Garcia Braves First Title Role". The Freeman. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c Sallan, Edwin P. (July 17, 2010). "She Bangs". Woman Today.
- ^ a b c d Balbuena, Vanessa A. (July 17, 2010). "Bangs Garcia: Living Wisely". The Freeman. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ a b c Lo, Ricky (September 2, 2013). "Body Talk with Bangs Garcia". Funfare. The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ a b Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (February 22, 2008). "Midnight DJ Aims To Connect The Living With The Dead". Entertainment Guide/Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 13, 2009.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (February 25, 2010). "Happy for Roxanne". At Large. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Jimenez-David, Rina (January 7, 2011). "Second-Hand Haunting". At Large. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Lauriana Winner at 16th PASADO Awards". The Philippine Star. April 14, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (January 27, 2017). "WATCH: Sexy Actress Bangs Garcia's Third Wedding in Boracay Will Leave You in Tears". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ "Bangs Garcia is Now a Mom!". GMA News Online. December 6, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ Adriano, Pamela (October 25, 2020). "Unforgettable Kapamilya Barkada Series That We All Loved Through the Years". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ a b "Bangs Garcia Cries, Fears Losing Brother". ABS-CBN News. December 9, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (July 13, 2013). "Bangs Garcia at Her Most Daring". Yahoo! News. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ Cu-Unjieng, Philip (September 19, 2013). "Film Review: Lauriana Love, Lust and the Suspicion of Murder". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ Santiago, Katrina Stuart (November 28, 2015). "A Review of 'Baka Siguro Yata'". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ Cine Mo! (September 1, 2021). MANILA'S FINEST: Jeric Raval, Bangs Garcia & Mark Anthony Fernandez | Full Movie. YouTube. Google LLC. Event occurs at 1:32:08. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky L. (November 17, 2015). "Cinema One Originals 2015 Winner". BusinessMirror. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
External links edit
- Bangs Garcia at IMDb