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Donna Liza Cariaga (born September 21, 1994), known professionally as Donna Cariaga, is a Filipina comedienne, actress and
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best known for competing and winning on the second season of ''Funny One'', a comedy competition segment in
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noontime variety show '' It's Showtime'' and having her own segment in the show titled ''Donna What to Do, Donna What to Say'' after her win.


Early life and background

Donna was an introvert when she was in highschool, despite being an introvert, she was elected SSC president in high school. Donna studied Mass Communication at Baguio City’s
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. She enrolled in the BA in Communication even though she wanted to be an engineer.


Personal life

Donna is in relationship with her non showbiz partner Cedrick Flores.


Career

In her college days Donna joined theater so she can support her expenses in school. Being an introvert, she became one of the best products of Tanghalang SLU, the performing theater arts organization of
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in
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. She had no intention of joining a theater but eventually grew to loving it. She giving up her dream of becoming an actor but she became one after winning in ''Funny One'' she explore the field of acting. Before she wins the ''Funny One'' segment on '' It's Showtime'', she was doing
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in '' Forevermore'' a
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where she have an acting scene with
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because it was shot in Baguio City.


Filmography


Film


TV series


Theater


Awards and nominations


References

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