Ritz Azul-Guy (born Ritz Ann Riggie Villafuerte Alzul on January 11, 1994) is a Filipino actress and television host, known for her work as a talent of TV5 and later ABS-CBN through Star Magic.
Ritz Azul | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ritz Ann Riggie Villafuerte Alzul[1] January 11, 1994[1] |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | Lyceum of the Philippines University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, television host, commercial model, singer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent(s) | TV5 Network (2010–2016, 2020–present) Talent5 (2010–2016) Star Magic (2016–2020) ABS-CBN (2016–2020) Brightlight Productions (2020–2021) |
| Spouse |
Allan Guy (m. 2021) |
Early life and career edit
Although born in Pampanga, Azul later moved to Quezon City. She initially gained notice through TV5's talent search program Star Factor, where she ended up being the 4th Final Star.[1][2] She took up Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at the Lyceum of the Philippines University, but took a break from her studies to concentrate on her showbusiness career.[2][3] Today, she is one of TV5's Primetime Princesses, along with Danita Paner, Arci Muñoz, Jasmine Curtis and Eula Caballero. But in 2016 she inked her 2-year exclusive contract under Star Magic and ABS-CBN Management, guesting on the hit prime time TV series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano topbilled by Coco Martin. She is also currently a star on her first ever teleserye on ABS-CBN titled The Promise of Forever alongside her leading men Paulo Avelino and Ejay Falcon.
Personal life edit
Ritz Azul was the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairwoman in her native town of Dila Dila in Santa Rita, Pampanga from 2010 to 2013.[2]
Ritz Azul married her partner Allan Guy on November 20, 2021.
Filmography edit
Television shows edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Star Factor | Contestant, runner-up | TV5 |
| 2011 | Hey it's Saberdey! | Hostess | |
| Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Mahal | ||
| Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak | Daisy Flores | ||
| Fan*tastik | Hostess | ||
| Glamorosa | Giselle Evangelista / Giselle Marciano | ||
| Regal Shocker: Reunion | Gail | ||
| R U Kidding me? Ows hindi nga?! | Tourist | ||
| 2011–2012 | Pidol's Wonderland | Various | |
| 2012 | Regal Shocker: Anito | Kate | |
| Maynila | Various | GMA Network | |
| Real Confessions | Various | TV5 | |
| 2012–2013 | Game N Go | Co-hostess | |
| Kapitan Awesome | Love | ||
| Lokomoko | Herself | ||
| 2013 | For Love or Money | Roselle Villanueva | |
| Kidlat | Josephine 'Joey' Palomares | ||
| Misibis Bay | Maita Ramirez | ||
| Hayop Sa Galing | Co-hostess | ||
| 2013–2015 | PBA on Sports5 | Studio Hostess | |
| Tropa Mo Ko Unli | Herself | ||
| 2015 | Ismol Family | Aya | GMA Network |
| Misterless Misis | Mia | TV5 | |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Erica Nobleza | ABS-CBN |
| Legally Yours, Atty. G | Guest actress | UNTV Life | |
| Wansapanataym: Santi Cruz Is Coming To Town | Nicole Dizon | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Halo-halo | Gellen | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Bulag | Alicia | ||
| 2016–present | ASAP | Herself / co-hostess / Performer | |
| 2017 | The Promise of Forever | Sophia Madrid-Espinosa | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Princess Punzalan | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Hinala | Anna | ||
| 2017–2020 | Banana Sundae | Herself | |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Sumpaan | Angela | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Abogada | Atty. Annie Valeroso | ||
| 2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Diane Liwanag-Cuevas / Diane Liwanag-Cardinal | |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Test | Dudz Ibañez | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mikropono | Young Violeta Bayawa | ||
| Bukas May Kahapon | Christine | IBC | |
| 2020–2021 | Sunday 'Kada | Herself | TV5 |
| 2021 | Niña Niño | Jackie | |
| Hoy, Love You! | Mica | Kapamilya Channel / iWantTFC |
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Hopeful Romantic | Amanda/Ashley/Veronica/Nikki | |
| 2019 | KontrAdiksyon | Korina Borlaza | |
| 2020 | Hashira (The Pillars) | ||
| 2022 | The Buy Bust Queen | Angela Bustamante |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award/Category | Movie/Shows | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8th Golden Screen TV Awards (ENPRESS) | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Nagbabagang Bulaklak (TV5) | Won |
| Yahoo! Philippines OMG Awards | Amazing Female Newcomer | Won |
FHM 100 Sexiest Woman edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Won by | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked No. 28 | Marian Rivera (2) | |
| 2014 | Ranked No. 22 | Marian Rivera (3) | |||
| 2015 | Ranked No. 36 | Jennylyn Mercado |
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Ritz Azul". IMDb. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Funfare with Ricky Lo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
- ^ Bautista, Mario. "Who's the real box office king and queen?". Malaya Business Insight. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved December 18, 2011.