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.
Biography
She was born in Manila, Philippines to actors
César Ramirez and
Alicia Vergel
Erlinda Gaerlan Asturias-Aguilar (June 7, 1927 – May 20, 1992), popularity known as Alicia Vergel, was a Filipino actress, film producer, entrepreneur and politician. She was known for playing fiesty, strong-willed characters and was famous fo ...
.
She is younger sister to actor
Ace Vergel
Ace York Caesar Asturias Aguilar (November 20, 1954 – December 15, 2007), better known by his stage name Ace Vergel, was a Filipino actor dubbed "The Original Bad Boy of Philippine Movies". He was the son of the late film actors Alicia Verge ...
.
Her daughter Tracy Vergel was a former actress.
In 1988, she starred opposite
Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), known professionally as Dolphy, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied by his long roster of works ...
in ''
Bakit kinagat ni Adan ang Mansanas ni Eba''.
From 1992 to 1997, she played the role of Almira del Valle, the biological mother of the protagonist Mara, in the television series ''
Mara Clara
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes, it aired on the network's afternoon line up from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and ...
''.
She later worked at TV channel
GMA-7
DZBB-TV (channel 7) is a television station in Metro Manila, Philippines, serving as the flagship of the GMA television network. The digital service is known as DZBB-DTV by only a few people. It is owned and operated by the network's namesa ...
as a scriptwriter and director,
and at
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...
as an executive producer and managing director.
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
''Ang Anino ni Asedillo'' () is a 1988 Filipino period action film directed by Bert Mendoza and Jose M. Dagumboy. A sequel to the 1971 biographical film '' Asedillo'', it stars Conrad Poe, Dante Rivero, George Estregan, Philip Gamboa, Carlos Sa ...
'' (1988)
*''
Alega Gang: Public Enemy No.1 of Cebu'' (1988)
*''
Ambush
An ambush is a surprise attack carried out by people lying in wait in a concealed position. The concealed position itself or the concealed person(s) may also be called an "". Ambushes as a basic military tactics, fighting tactic of soldi ...
'' (1988)
*''Jockey Tyan'' (1988)
*''
Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (S&W) is an American Firearms manufacturer, firearm manufacturer headquartered in Maryville, Tennessee, United States.
Smith & Wesson was founded by Horace Smith (inventor), Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson as the ...
'' (1988)
*''
Bakit Kinagat ni Adan ang Mansanas ni Eba?'' (1988)
*''
Code Name: Black and White'' (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
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes, it aired on the network's afternoon line up from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and ...
: The Movie'' (1996)
As director
*''Living Instead'' (also writer, 2016)
*''W'at Abowt Us'' (2019)
Television
As actor
*''
Anna Luna''
*''
Maalaala Mo Kaya
(, abbreviated as ''MMK'') is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Hosted by Charo Santos-Concio, its first iteration was aired from May 15, 1991 to December 10, 2022. It is the longest ...
'' (2 episodes, 1991–1994) – Various
*''
Mara Clara
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes, it aired on the network's afternoon line up from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and ...
'' (1992–1997) – Almira Del Valle
*''
Gimik
''Gimik'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Laurenti Dyogi, starring Judy Ann Santos, Rico Yan, Diether Ocampo, G. Toengi, Mylene Dizon, Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin, Bojo Molina, Patrick Garcia, Kay ...
'' (1996–1999) – Dianne's mother
As director
*''
Maalaala Mo Kaya
(, abbreviated as ''MMK'') is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Hosted by Charo Santos-Concio, its first iteration was aired from May 15, 1991 to December 10, 2022. It is the longest ...
'' (Episode: "Guho", 1996)
As executive producer
*''
Star Drama Theater Presents: Claudine'' (1997)
Awards
*2016 – Barcelona Planet Film Festival: Best Woman Filmmaker for ''Living Instead''
*2016 – Canadian Diversity Film Festival: Best director for ''Living Instead''
*2016 – Los Angeles Film Awards: Honorable Mention: First Time Director for ''Living Instead''
References
External links
*
Beverly Vergel Official Website
Living people
Filipino film actresses
Filipino film directors
Canadian actresses of Filipino descent
1964 births
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