Tessie Tomas

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Tessie Tomas

Acting 75 October 31, 1950

Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines

Rita Theresa “Teresita” Laforteza Hermosa (born October 31, 1950), better known by her stage name, Tessie Tomas, is a Filipino actress, screenwriter, and stand-up comedian. Regard…

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Dirty Linen

Dirty Linen

6.6 2023 TV Show
Noah

Noah

2010 TV Show
Ako si Kim Samsoon

Ako si Kim Samsoon

10.0 2008 TV Show
The Blood Sisters

The Blood Sisters

8.3 2018 TV Show
Once Upon a Kiss

Once Upon a Kiss

2015 TV Show
Mundo Man ay Magunaw

Mundo Man ay Magunaw

2012 TV Show
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man

Kahit Nasaan Ka Man

2013 TV Show
Senior Moments

Senior Moments

2026 Movie
Miss Bulalacao

Miss Bulalacao

2015 Movie
Coffee Prince

Coffee Prince

8.0 2012 TV Show
Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis

Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis

2011 TV Show
Broken Marriage

Broken Marriage

8.4 1983 Movie

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Rita Theresa “Teresita” Laforteza Hermosa (born October 31, 1950), better known by her stage name, Tessie Tomas, is a Filipino actress, screenwriter, and stand-up comedian. Regarded as the original "Queen of Daytime TV", she is best known for hosting some of the most successful TV programs in the Philippines. She was the first Filipino actress to score a nomination in the Best Actress category at the International Emmy Awards for her performance in the 1989 film, A Dangerous Life.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Senior Moments

    Movie Segunda

  2. 2023
    Dirty Linen

    TV show Cielo Fiero

  3. 2018
    Delia & Sammy

    Movie

  4. 2018
    The Blood Sisters

    TV show Rosemarie Bermudez

  5. 2017
    Extra Service

    Movie

  6. 2015
    Miss Bulalacao

    Movie

  7. 2015
    Old Skool

    Movie

  8. 2015
    Water Lemon

    Movie Pina

  9. 2015
    Blindfold

    Movie

  10. 2015
    Once Upon a Kiss

    TV show Mérida Almario

  11. 2014
    Alienasyon

    Movie

  12. 2013
    Kahit Nasaan Ka Man

    TV show Corazon

  13. 2013
    Coming Soon

    Movie

  14. 2012
    Huling Biyahe

    Movie Aling Viring

  15. 2012
    This Guy's In Love With U Mare!

    Movie

  16. 2012
    Coffee Prince

    TV show Elizabeth "Beth" Gomez

More credits
  1. 2012
    Mundo Man ay Magunaw

    TV show Donya Alicia La Peña

  2. 2011
    Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis

    TV show Mama Mia

  3. 2010
    Two Funerals

    Movie Pilar

  4. 2010
    Noah

    TV show Sarah Perez

  5. 2010
    The Red Shoes

    Movie

  6. 2009
    Sanglaan

    Movie Olivia

  7. 2009
    Padre de Pamilya

    Movie Mayora Elaine Villa

  8. 2008
    100

    Movie Eloisa

  9. 2008
    One True Love

    Movie Mrs. Robles

  10. 2008
    Ako si Kim Samsoon

    TV show Sonia Buot

  11. 2008
    Ploning

    Movie Seling / Old Celeste

  12. 2006
    Rome and Juliet

    Movie Charo

  13. 2005
    Pinoy/Blonde

    Movie

  14. 2005
    La Visa Loca

    Movie Pasyon Chorus #1

  15. 2004
    Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan

    Movie Mrs. Go

  16. 2001
    Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?

    Movie Miren

  17. 2000
    Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin

    Movie

  18. 1998
    Dahil ba sa Kanya?

    Movie Helen Carmona

  19. 1997
    Hanggang Dito na Lang

    Movie Writer

  20. 1995
    Pare Ko

    Movie Susan

  21. 1994
    A Separated Woman

    Movie Screenplay

  22. 1994
    Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis

    Movie

  23. 1994
    Bala at Lipistik

    Movie Mrs. Tengco

  24. 1993
    Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap

    Movie Debra