Raquel Monteza (born Maria Teresa Calimbahin Rounsaville on September 30, 1955) is a Filipino actress.
Career edit
Monteza appeared in films such as What Am I Living For (1970) starring Eddie Peregrina, Kapag May Gusot, May Lusot (1973), Sapin-sapin, Patong-patong (1976), Bona (1980), Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? (1981), all starring Nora Aunor, and Zuma (1985) starring Max Laurel. She also appeared in Anthony Taylor's Dyesebel (1978) and Danny Zialcita's To Love Again (1983).
Monteza also appeared in TV series such as Anna Liza (1980) as Miriam starring Julie Vega, Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (2001) starring Dingdong Dantes and Tanya Garcia, Te Amo (2004) as Mercy, Undang's bubbly mother, starring Iza Calzado, Marimar" (2007) as Innocencia starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes aired in GMA Network, and Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa (2012) starring Arci Muñoz, Ahron Villena and Carla Humphries, Ang Panday (2016) as Tiya Flor starring Richard Gutierrez aired in TV5.
Personal life edit
Monteza was born to an American father and a Filipino mother. She is married to former actor Jun Soler and is the mother of actors Ryan Soler (a FAMAS Best Child Actor awardee) and Symon Soler, who also became the lead singer of the Filipino boy band Jeremiah. Her other children are Miss Makati 2008 and singer Maffy Soler, who si also the wife of actor Robin da Roza, and Judge Soler.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | For Once in My Life | |||
| What Am I Living For | ||||
| Silang Tatlo | ||||
| Johnny Baby, Please Come Home! | ||||
| El Pinoy Tom Jones | ||||
| 1971 | Motorcycle Boy | |||
| Toro! Tora! Toray! | ||||
| Akin ang Huling Awit | ||||
| Currimao | ||||
| Paolo Peligroso | ||||
| 1972 | Kung May Gusot, May Lusot | |||
| Dalagang Nayon | ||||
| 1973 | Kondesang Basahan | |||
| Cofradia | ||||
| 1974 | Ang Bituin at Araw | |||
| 1975 | Teribol Dobol | Cameo role | ||
| 1976 | Makamandag si Adora | |||
| Escolta: Mayo 13... Biyernes ng Hapon! | ||||
| 1977 | Ang Isinilang Ko Ba'y Kasalanan? | |||
| Bawat Himaymay ng Aking Laman | ||||
| Ako si Emma, Babae! | ||||
| Sapin-Sapin, Patong-Patong | ||||
| 1978 | Dyesebel | Betty | Credited as "Raquel Montessa" | |
| 1980 | Bona | Nancy | ||
| 1981 | Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? | |||
| Ibalik ang Swerti | ||||
| 1982 | Alias Django | |||
| 1983 | To Love Again | |||
| 1984 | Death Raiders | |||
| 1985 | Zuma | Credited as "Racquel Monteza" | ||
| 1986 | Mga Anghel ng Diyos | |||
| 1990 | Walang Sinasanto ang Bala Ko | |||
| 1997 | Matrikula | |||
| 2004 | Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story | Boss' wife | ||
| 2005 | Bikini Open | |||
| 2022 | Breathe Again |
Television edit
| Year | Title(s) | Role(s) | Network(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Gift | Lolita Anzures | |
| Maynila: Daddy-cated | Pilita | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Passport | Gloria | ||
| My Special Tatay | Gardo's Mother | ||
| 2017-2018 | Kambal, Karibal | Mildred Abaya | |
| 2017 | Haplos | Adele "Del" Alonzo | |
| 2015 | The Rich Man's Daughter | Julie Limjoco | |
| 2014 | Ikaw Lamang | Dr. Borromeo | |
| The Legal Wife | Maria | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kulungan | Emily | |
| Magpakailanman: The Jessa Aquino Story | Rose | ||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Apoy | Aling Tena | |
| Aso ni San Roque | Mely Martinez | ||
| Wansapanataym: Hungry Birds | Celia | ||
| Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Donya Regina | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay III | Leng | |
| Wansapanataym: My Mumu | Rica | ||
| Angelito: Batang Ama | Cecille | ||
| Alakdana | Olga Gaston | ||
| 2010 | Claudine | Janet | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pera | Jane | ||
| Magkaribal | Claire | ||
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Kit | Joy | |
| Obra: Taong Grasa | Nancy | ||
| The Bud Brothers Series: Red Roses for a Blue Lady | Ingrid Artiaga | ||
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Ingrid's Mother | GMA Network |
- Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Board Game" (2008)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Card" (2008)
- MariMar (2007)
- Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang - "Ang Mahiwagang Kuba" (2007)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Pilat" (2007)
- Calla Lily (2006)
- Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man (2004)
- Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin (TV series) (2003)
- Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (TV series) (2002)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Agua Bendita" (1999)
- Anna Liza (1980-1985)