| Candy Pangilinan | |
| Birthname: | Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan |
| Birth Date: | 1972 5, mf=yes |
| Occupation: | Actress, comedian |
| Years Active: | 1991–present |
| Parents: | Augusto Tongol Pangilinan Teodorica Espiritu |
| Spouse: | Gilbert Alvarado (separated) |
| Children: | 1 |
| Relatives: | Francis Pangilinan (first cousin) |
Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan popularly known as Candy Pangilinan, (born May 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She won best actress for CineFilipino 2016 and Los Angeles International Film Festival for the movie Star na si Van Damme.
In the early 1990s, she starred in supporting roles in romantic comedy films such as Hindi Magbabago with Carmina Villaroel in 1994 and in lead roles such as Dahil Ba sa Kanya in 1998. In 2007, she was cast in a comedy film Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat with friends and comedians Rufa Mae Quinto, Pokwang, Eugene Domingo, produced by Quinto with Viva Films and ON Q-28 Productions. In television, she is known for her role in the series Mula Sa Puso until its finale in 1999 she then played side kick to Claudine Barretto's character Rosario in Saan Ka Man Naroroon in 1999 to 2001. I Love Betty La Fea from 2008 to 2009 with a follow-up on the Philippine remake of Only You with Angel Locsin, Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo on ABS-CBN and the Critically Acclaimed Series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin in 2011, in 2012 she did supporting roles for GMA Network such as Forever with Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann and Gloria Romero, and Hiram na Puso with Gina Alajar and Kris Bernal, she then did notable guest appearances on the hit Saturday trivia-game show Celebrity Bluff alongside Eugene Domingo in 2013. In 2014, she guest starred on TV5 on Sharon, Kasama Mo Kapatid, Beki Boxer, Regal Shocker Presents, Showbiz Police, Face the People and Tropa Mo Ako Unli. In Wansapanataym, the revived TV series back in ABS-CBN in Perfecto and Noreen Capili's My App Boyfie.
Pangilinan married at age 31 although she and her husband are currently separated.[1] She has a son named Quentin who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and also Autism.[2]
| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Shake, Rattle & Roll III | Sally | Regal Films[3] |
| 1993 | Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story | Nurse | OctoArts Films |
| Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty | Seiko Films[4] | ||
| 1994 | Hindi Magbabago | Annette | Regal Films |
| The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana’y Mapatawad Mo | Regina | Regal Films / MAQ Productions[5] | |
| 1995 | Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka (Daddy Ka Na, Mommy Ka Pa!) | M-Zet Productions / Mahogany Pictures | |
| Love Notes | Melody | Viva Films | |
| Romano Sagrado: Talim sa Dilim | Lourdes | Regal Films | |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin: Camiguin | MAQ Productions | ||
| Ikaw Pa, Eh Love Kita | TV analyst | Regal Films | |
| Boy! Gising | |||
| Manalo Matalo, Mahal Kita | Bisay | Neo Films | |
| Carol | OctoArts Films | ||
| 1996 | Impakto | Melba | Regal Films |
| April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako | Chuchay | Viva Films | |
| Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba? | Gelli | Viva Films | |
| Isa, Dalawa, Takbo! | Wet Lady | Star Cinema | |
| Medrano | Geneva | Mother Studio Films / Regal Films | |
| 1997 | Dahil Tanging Ikaw | Angel | Viva Films |
| Rizal sa Dapitan | Maria | Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines / Movpix International / Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) | |
| Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako? | Noel's co-teacher | Neo Films | |
| 1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! | Cris | Star Cinema |
| Dahil Ba sa Kanya | Gina | Available Light Production / Viva Films | |
| Sige, Subukan Mo | Sonia | Regal Films | |
| 1999 | Mula sa Puso: The Movie | Berta | Star Cinema |
| Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko | Vangie | MAQ Productions | |
| Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan | Nikki | Star Cinema | |
| Ikaw Lamang | Helena | Viva Films | |
| 2000 | Eto Na Naman Ako | Silly | Millennium Cinema |
| Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod | Pilar | FPJ Productions | |
| 2002 | Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon | Dina | Viva Films |
| Akala Mo | Beauty | ||
| 2003 | Pakners | Ceiling | FPJ Productions |
| 2006 | D' Lucky Ones | Tita Cara | Star Cinema |
| Binibining K | Tess | Reality Entertainment | |
| 2007 | Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Maria Resurrection 'Res' Macabuhay | on-Q 28 Productions / Viva Films |
| Elsa | OctoArts Films | ||
| 2008 | For the First Time | Josie | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | And I Love You So | Teacher Paula | |
| Ang Tanging Pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round!) | Ka Away | ||
| 2010 | Petrang Kabayo | Maita | Viva Films |
| HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V | Exogain | ||
| 2011 | Who's That Girl? | Monique | SM Development Corporation (SMDC) / Viva Films |
| 2013 | Ang Huling Henya | Peachy | Viva Films |
| Momzillas | Gracia | Star Cinema / Viva Films | |
| 2014 | Wala Na Bang Ibang Title? | Teatro Republica de Filipinas | |
| Mulat | Cathy | DVent Productions | |
| Diary ng Panget | Mayordoma | Viva Films | |
| Talk Back and You're Dead | Selene Perez | Star Cinema | |
| The Gifted | Mrs. Tabayoyong | MVP Entertainment / Viva Films | |
| 2015 | Wang Fam | Kay | Viva Films |
| La Amigas | Veronica "Nica" Verallo-Bermudez | ||
| Etiquette for Mistresses | Joy | Star Cinema | |
| Everyday I Love You | Ninang Beth | ||
| All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Grace/Mel's Eldest Sister | ||
| 2016 | This Time | Mrs. Analyn Buhay | Viva Films |
| Star Na si Van Damme Stallone | Nadia | CineFilipino / MediaQuest / PLDT-Smart Foundation | |
| Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin | Divina Tuazon | Heaven's Best Entertainment / Viva Films | |
| Dukot | Police Chief dela Vega | Star Cinema | |
| 2017 | Deadma Walking | Martha | OctoArts Films |
| 2018 | Ang Pambansang Third Wheel | Maddie | Viva Films |
| Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi | Aries / Leo's Mom | Cignal Entertainment / Octobertrain Films / The IdeaFirst Company | |
| Nakalimutan ko nang kalimutan ka | Doc Rolex | Wilbros Films | |
| Abay Babes | Madam Astra | Viva Films | |
| 2019 | Jowable | Nun | |
| Miracle in Cell No. 7 | Orphanage rectress | ||
| 2020 | Hindi Tayo Pwede | Ramona | |
| 2021 | Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam | Tindera | |
| Tililing | Maricel | ||
| Sa Haba ng Gabi | Neneng | Reality Entertainment / Viva Films | |
| 2022 | Partners in Crime | Giging | Star Cinema / Viva Films |
| 2023 | Adik Sa'yo | Ida | Viva Films |
| Sa Muli | Manang Susan | ||
| The Cheating Game | Tita Gelly | GMA Pictures | |
| Penduko | Viva Films | ||
| 2024 | Road Trip | Sophia | |
| Sunny | Dang | CJ Entertainment / Studio Viva / Viva Films | |
| TBA | Petrang Kabisote | Maita | OctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, Inc., APT Entertainment, Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26th PMPC (Philippine Movie Press Club) Star Awards Star Awards | Digital Movie Original Theme Song Of The Year | Astig Ka | [9] | |
| 2016 | Cine Filipino Film Festival awards | Best Actress | Star Na si Van Damme Stallone | [10] | |
| 2016 | Los Angeles International Film Festival Movie Star awards | Best Actress | Star Na si Van Damme Stallone | [11] |