Beverly Vergel Explained
Beverly Vergel |
Birth Place: | Manila, Philippines |
Nationality: | Filipino-Canadian |
Occupation: | Actress, director, producer, writer |
Years Active: | 1988–present |
Children: | Tracy |
Beverly Vergel (born April 11, 1964) ia Filipino-Canadian actress and film writer, director and producer, who now lives and works in Canada after many screen appearances in the Philippines during the 1980s and 1990s.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Biography
She was born in Manila, Philippines to actors César Ramirez and Alicia Vergel.[2] She is younger sister to actor Ace Vergel.[2] [5] Her daughter Tracy Vergel was a former actress.
In 1988, she starred opposite Dolphy in Bakit kinagat ni Adan ang Mansanas ni Eba. From 1993 to 1997, she played the role of Almira del Valle, the biological mother of the protagonist Mara, in the television series Mara Clara.[6] She later worked at TV channel GMA-7 as a scriptwriter and director,[6] and at ABS-CBN as an executive producer and managing director.[6] She directed her first film, Living Instead, in 2016, and won awards at independent film festivals in Canada, Spain and the US.
Filmography
Film
As actor
- Ang Anino ni Asedillo (1988)
- (1988)
- Ambush (1988)
- Jockey Tyan (1988)
- Smith & Wesson (1988)
- Bakit Kinagat ni Adan ang Mansanas ni Eba? (1988)[7]
- (1988)
- Kahit Ako'y Tupang Itim, May Langit Rin (1988)
- Handa Na ang Hukay Mo, Calida (1989)
- Baril Ko ang Uusig (1990)
- Sgt. Patalinghug: CIS Special Operations Group (1990)
- Kolehiyala (1990)
- Bala at Rosaryo (1990)
- Lover's Delight (1990)
- Gobernador (1992)
- Moises Arcanghel: Sa Guhit ng Bala (1996)
- Melencio Magat: Dugo Laban Dugo (1996)
- Mara Clara
The Movie (1996)[8]
As director
- Living Instead (also writer, 2016)
- W'at Abowt Us (2019)[9] [10]
Television
As actor
As director
As executive producer
Awards
- 2016 – Barcelona Planet Film Festival: Best Woman Filmmaker for Living Instead [11]
- 2016 – Canadian Diversity Film Festival: Best director for Living Instead [12] [13]
- 2016 – Los Angeles Film Awards: Honorable Mention: First Time Director for Living Instead [14]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Fil-Canadian Produced Film, 'Living Instead' Set in Canada. Philippine Canadian Inquirer. July 19, 2016. Michelle. Ramos.
- News: Beverly Vergel mas piniling magdirek sa US. The Philippine Star. September 11, 2018. Veronica. Samio. Filipino.
- Web site: Imee. Ong-Maghanoy. Thread lift, the 'surgery-free' facelift. April 13, 2019. Asian Journal.
- Web site: Bela Padilla Gives Inspiring Message to Those Who 'Don't Fit the Mold' in Her Latest Blog Post. June 2, 2019. Steph Esguerra. Olarte. Cosmopolitan Philippines.
- Web site: Richard, Angel, Enchong, Monsour: Mga atleta na sumikat bilang mga artista . Abante News Online . Ruel . Mendoza . November 23, 2019 . Filipino.
- News: WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Mara Clara 1992 cast . James Patrick . Anarcon . August 17, 2019 . Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- News: Alip. Nap C.. A THROWBACK ON ESCOLTA BOYS OF SHOWBIZ. December 7, 2019. Balita. February 19, 2019. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Book: Velasco, Johven. Huwaran/hulmahan Atbp: The Film Writings of Johven Velasco. 2009. UP Press. 9789715426091. December 7, 2019.
- News: Pasieka. Andrew Terry. W'at Abowt Us: The director & cinematographer. December 7, 2019. SMJ Magazine. 23, Special Edition. Winter–Spring 2019. 24.
- News: Alip. Nap C.. A VITAL YET UNKNOWN SIDE OF MOVIE INDUSTRY. December 7, 2019. Balita. November 5, 2018.
- Web site: Winners Barcelona Planet Film Festival . Barcelona Planet Film Festival . December 7, 2019.
- News: Alip. Nap C.. LIZA,BARBIE YOUNGEST INDUCTEES AT THE WALK OF FAME. December 7, 2019. Balita. December 22, 2016. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- News: Gonzales. Vir. Vilma hindi tumataba dahil sa zumba. December 7, 2019. PhilStar: Pang-masa. November 5, 2016. Filipino.
- Web site: WINNERS November 2016. Los Angeles Film Awards. December 7, 2019.