Raquel Monteza Explained

Raquel Monteza (born Maria Teresa Calimbahin Rounsaville on September 30, 1955) is a Filipino actress.

Career

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 (2012) starring Arci Muñoz, Ahron Villena and Carla Humphries, Ang Panday (2016) as Tiya Flor starring Richard Gutierrez aired in TV5.

Personal life

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

Film

YearTitleRoleNote(s).
1970For Once in My Life
What Am I Living For
Silang Tatlo
Johnny Baby, Please Come Home!
El Pinoy Tom Jones
1971Motorcycle Boy
Toro! ToraToray!
Akin ang Huling Awit
Currimao
Paolo Peligroso
1972Kung May Gusot, May Lusot
Dalagang Nayon
1973Kondesang Basahan
Cofradia
1974Ang Bituin at Araw
1975Teribol Dobol Cameo role
1976Makamandag si Adora
Escolta: Mayo 13... Biyernes ng Hapon!
1977Ang Isinilang Ko Ba'y Kasalanan?
Bawat Himaymay ng Aking Laman
Ako si Emma, Babae!
Sapin-Sapin, Patong-Patong
1978Dyesebel BettyCredited as "Raquel Montessa"
1980Bona Nancy
1981Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?
Ibalik ang Swerti
1982Alias Django
1983To Love Again
1984Death Raiders
1985ZumaCredited as "Racquel Monteza"
1986Mga Anghel ng Diyos
1990Walang Sinasanto ang Bala Ko
1997Matrikula
2004Boss' wife
2005Bikini Open
2022Breathe Again

Television

Year Title(s) Role(s) Network(s)
2019 The Gift Lolita Anzures
Pilita
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Passport Gloria
My Special Tatay Gardo's Mother
2017-2018Kambal, 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 Emily
Rose
2012 Aling Tena
Aso ni San Roque Mely Martinez
Celia
Donya Regina
2011 Leng
Rica
Cecille
Alakdana Olga Gaston
2010 Claudine Janet
Jane
Magkaribal Claire
2009 Joy
Nancy
The Bud Brothers Series: Red Roses for a Blue Lady Ingrid Artiaga
2007Asian TreasuresIngrid's MotherGMA Network