Ian Galliguez (born December 11, 1975) is a Filipino actress known for her comedic role in the television show '' Labs Ko Si Babe''. She has appeared on numerous shows on

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. Galliguez is of a mixed descent with Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Filipino ancestry. She is the mother of one girl and twin boys.

Background

Before acting on television and movies, Galliguez was a

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actress and an English teacher. She has a degree in

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s from St. Scholastica's College in

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Career

She was seen on

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, playing Noemi - a Drukpah from the Kingdom of Yang Don. Galliguez was on '' Guns and Roses'', as Axl, the police 'partner' and best friend of Onat Marasigan, who is played by

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. She was seen on '' Magkaribal'', playing Cora, the market stall owner who was transformed into a runway supermodel. Ian's past appearances on primetime TV also include ''

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'', '' Pangako Sa 'Yo'', ''Detour'', ''

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'' and '' Only You''. On the silver screen, Ian has appeared in a movie with

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and Joyce Jimenez in the comedy ''Narinig Mo na ba ang Latest?'', directed by Joey Reyes. She has also featured on two award-winning

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s - ''Blood Bank'' and ''Paano Ko Sasabihin?''. In 2018, she came back on showbiz and did Playhouse and Parasite Island as her comeback Kapamilya projects.

Other works

In March 2010, Ian started an online travel magazine focused on the local market - DiscoverPH.com. She is now the writer and owner of PinayGadabout.com. Ian also contributes to local glossy magazines for travel and lifestyle features. She is also an agent and publicist.

Filmography

Movies

*'' Catch Me... I'm in Love'' (2011) - Girlie (as Ian Russell Victor) *'' Bulong'' (2011) - E.R. Doctor (as Ian 'Duday' Galiguez) *''Paano Ko Sasabihin?'' (2009) - Pixie (as Ian Viktor) *''Blood Bank'' (2005 short film) - (as Ian Victor) *''Narinig mo na ba ang l8est?'' (2001) - Noemi (as Ian' Duday' Galliguez)

Television

* '' Parasite Island'' (2019) - Whitney * '' Playhouse'' (2018) - Mitchie de Vera * '' Hawak Kamay'' (2014) * '' Be Careful With My Heart'' (2013) - Applicant * ''

'' (2012) - Noemi * ''

'' (2012) - Marie (Kalendaryo episode) * ''

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'' (2011) - Axl Navarro * '' Magkaribal'' (2010) - Cora * ''

'' (2010) - Juvy * '' Only You'' (2009) - China * '' Super Inggo 1.5 Ang Bagong Bangis'' (2007) - Sheryl * ''

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'' (2005) - Manang * ''

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'' (2001) - School Principal * '' Pangako sa 'Yo'' (2001) - Chinee * ''

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'' (2000) - Sabrina * '' Labs Ko Si Babe'' (2000) - Duday * '' Mara Clara'' (1993-1997) - Bekya

Notes

External links

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Ian Galliguez Homepage
{{DEFAULTSORT:Galliguez, Ian 1975 births Living people Filipino film actresses Star Magic St. Scholastica's College Manila alumni Filipino television actresses