Visitacion Parado (born July 2, 1961), better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a

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and

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, Mutya ng Pilipinas,

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instructor and ''

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'' model. She appeared in a regular issue of German ''Playboy'' and a special American edition entitled "Women of the World". She is featured daily on several Filipino TV channels, where she stars in soap operas.

Early life

Agbayani was born on July 2, 1961 to a

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family. She studied

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at the

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before enrolling in the University's

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program in 1979. She eventually dropped from the program due to showbiz commitments.

Hollywood

In the

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, Agbayani pursued acting in Hollywood. She appeared in international productions, sometimes credited as Carol Roberts. Her films include John Boorman's '' The Emerald Forest'' (1985); a cameo in ''

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'' (1986); leading lady in ''

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'' (1985); and as a geologist in the Australian film '' Rikky and Pete'' (1988). Agbayani also appeared in an episode of the British

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'' Yellowthread Street''. On television, she played the tragic heroine "Sisa" in Eddie Romero's ''Noli Me Tangere'', based on the novel by Philippine national hero Dr. José Rizal.

Private life

In 1989, Agbayani returned to the

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and took time out from her career to give birth to her daughter, China. During this period, Agbayani devoted her whole time as a mother, living a private life for several years.

Education

In 1995, Agbayani resumed her education and enrolled in Saint Joseph's College, Quezon City. She graduated with a

in 2000. In 2001, she was accepted into the

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in psychology with a concentration in

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program at the

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. She completed all academic requirements and is now working on her master's thesis. She is also teaching psychology at Saint Joseph's, while doing occasional TV and film appearances.

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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