Ramona Cecilia "Arci" Datuin Muñoz (born January 12, 1989) is a Filipina actress, singer, beauty queen and Air Force reservist. She is the vocalist of the Filipino rock band Philia and currently serving in the Philippine Air Force as a Sergeant.[1]
Arci Muñoz | |
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| Born | Ramona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz January 12, 1989 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Agents |
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| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (since 2021) |
| Other political affiliations | KBL (until 2021) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Service | 
Philippine Air Force |
| Years of service | 2020–present |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
Career
editMuñoz entered the entertainment industry through the third season of the reality talent show, StarStruck in 2005. After StarStruck, she appeared in several television shows on GMA and TV5, and in 2008, she represented the Philippines in the third annual Asia Super Model Contest.[2]
Before gaining the leading lady status, Arci Munoz played some evil villain and cunning roles in Princess Charming (2007), Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso (2007), Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (2007), and Maging Akin Ka Lamang (2008).
Later in 2009, she played the main antagonist role of Donna Benitez in Ngayon at Kailanman. Donna is the obsessive girlfriend of Edwin (played by JC de Vera) who will do everything for him even committing murder, kidnapping, and vile schemes.
In 2010, she appeared as the Melanie Tecson, a recurring antagonist in Langit sa Piling Mo.
In 2011, she appeared again as the main antagonist of My Driver Sweet Lover as the evil scheming Monique and pulls everything to steal Rocky (played by JC de Vera) from Gabrielle.
In 2012, she started as felina in the hit show Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa. This was her first lead role.
Since then, she became a leading actress in TV5 and ABS-CBN. On April 27, 2013, Muñoz's band Philia played at Pulp Summer Slam 13: "Til Death Do Us Part".
Muñoz transferred to ABS-CBN in September 2014 and is cast as one of the main stars of Pasion de Amor.[1][3]
On July 17, 2020, it was announced that Muñoz joined the series on Kapamilya Channel's Walang Hanggang Paalam, after Julia Montes and Nadine Lustre are backed out.[4]
Meanwhile, on September 30, 2021, Muñoz announced she is running for councilor in Cainta, Rizal under the political party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats' (Lakas-CMD).[5]
On December 17, 2021, Muñoz appeared on the music video of TOMORO and Sean Kingston.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Company |
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| 2013 | The Fighting Chefs | Sexy Chef | Viva Films |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Tomasa Sereneo | |
| Etiquette for Mistresses | Amanda | Star Cinema | |
| A Second Chance | Ara Cervantes | ||
| 2016 | Always Be My Maybe | Kristina 'Tintin' Paraiso | |
| Camp Sawi | Gwen | Viva Films | |
| 2017 | Extra Service | Aurora / Kapitana | Star Cinema Skylight Films |
| Can We Still Be Friends? | Sam | Star Cinema | |
| 2019 | Last Fool Show | Mayessa Dominguez | Star Cinema N2 Productions |
| Open | Rome | Black Sheep T-Rex Entertainment | |
| Isa Pa with Feelings | Annica | Black Sheep APT Entertainment | |
| 2020 | Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story | Jhermelyn (voice) | Rocketsheep Studio |
| 2023 | Ten Little Mistresses | Aura | Amazon Prime Video |
Television
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Arci Munoz: The Rockstar Actress". Entertainment. ABS-CBN.com. October 30, 2014. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Arci Muñoz". Entertainment. viva.com.ph. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ a b "Arci Muñoz back to acting after one-year break". The Philippine Star. May 26, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Actresses who backed out of major teleserye roles". Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 17, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ "Arci Muñoz to run for Cainta councilor". ABS-CBN News. September 30, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "Bakekang – Cast", igma.tv, n.d. Accessed last March 6, 2007.
- ^ Felina, makikilala na ngayong Lunes ng hapon sa TV5 Archived March 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.tv5.com.ph February 24, 2012
- ^ Sallan, Edwin P. (October 4, 2013). "New shows starring Sharon, Ogie, Aga lead TV5′s 4th quarter primetime slate | Entertainment News – InterAksyon.com". Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2023.