Iza Calzado
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982), known professionally as Iza Calzado (Tagalog: [ɪˈsa kalˈsadɔ]), is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "Goddess of Horror Films" by local media for her acting prowess and haunting portrayals in acclaimed Filipino horror films.[2][3][4]
Iza Calzado-Wintle | |
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Born | Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado August 12, 1982[1] |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Host, Model, Dancer, and Co-Founder of She Talks Asia |
Years active | 2001–present |
Agents |
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Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Spouse |
Ben Wintle (m. 2018) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Lito Calzado (father) Maria Antonia Ussher (mother) |
Relatives | Dash Calzado (brother) |
Awards | Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actress 2005 Sigaw – Anna Osaka Asian Film Festival Yakushi Pearl Award 2017 Bliss – Jane |
Calzado is regarded as one of the most versatile and successful women in Philippine show business.[5] She was a semi-finalist for a nomination at the International Emmy Awards.[6] She has won 2 Cinemalaya Film Festival Awards, 3 Golden Screen Awards, 3 PMPC Star Awards, 2 MMFF Awards, a Gawad Urian Award and 5 FAMAS Award nominations.[7] She has won "Best Actress" at the 34th PMPC Star Awards.[8] In 2017, she won the prestigious Yakushi Pearl Award at the Osaka Asian Film Festival.[8] In 2021, she won "Best Performance by an Actress (TV Series)" at the 5th GEMS-Hiyas ng Sining Awards.[9] The same year, she won "Outstanding TV Actress of the Year" with Jodi Sta. Maria at the 3rd Laguna Excellence Awards.[10]
She was a former homegrown artist of GMA Network for ten years. In 2012, Calzado signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN,[11][12] and also signed a non-exclusive contract with Star Cinema.[13] Calzado is best known for her role as Sang'gre Amihan in the fantasy drama television series Encantadia, and as the First Darna in the superhero television series Mars Ravelo's Darna.
Throughout her career, Calzado has starred in multiple blockbuster films including: Starting Over Again (₱410 million), Etiquette for Mistresses (₱103 million), Ouija (₱120 million), Moments of Love (₱100 million) and One True Love (₱95 million).
Early life
Born Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado, she was named after the American dancer Isadora Duncan. Her father was Lito Calzado, a choreographer and TV director. Her mother was Maria Antonia Ussher. She has an elder brother, Dash Calzado, who is a member of Legit Misfitz, a 1990s Pinoy rap group.
Calzado finished elementary at School of the Holy Spirit and high school at Miriam College. She went on to take her undergraduate degree in fine arts at the University of Santo Tomas.
Acting career
Before entering show business, Iza Calzado worked as a dubber for the Venezuelan telenovela Mis 3 Hermanas (known in the Philippines as All My Love).
Calzado started out as a guest teen star in the youth-oriented show, Click, which led to further roles. She was cast in Kung Mawawala Ka as the drama's antagonist, Phoebe. She then starred in her first protagonist role as Rosela in Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, with Argentinean actor Segundo Cernadas. In 2005, Calzado portrayed the iconic character of Amihan in the hit fantasy drama series Encantadia, with Sunshine Dizon, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, and Dingdong Dantes; Calzado would continue reprising the role of Amihan in the sequels Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas. She was later starred in the drama series Impostora (2007) and All About Eve (2009).
Outside TV projects, Calzado has starred in the films Milan (2004), Sigaw (2004), Moments of Love (2006), Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2007), The Echo (a 2008 American movie remake of Sigaw), and One True Love (2008). On January 18, 2008, she received the "Model Star Award" for the Asia Model Award Festival held in South Korea.[14] In 2009, she hosted the Binibining Pilipinas 2009 beauty pageant.[15]
In 2010, Calzado did some hosting duties in Healthy Cravings on QTV with Jeremy Favia, and The Sweet Life on GMA with Lucy Torres. She also appeared in the dramas Pilyang Kerubin and Beauty Queen. In 2011, she took over the character previously played by Regine Velasquez in the romantic comedy I Heart You, Pare!. Calzado's last TV project with GMA Network was in the sitcom Andres de Saya with Cesar Montano.
On January 24, 2012, Calzado signed a three-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. She appeared in the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya to mark her 10th year in show business, and was also seen on the Sunday variety show ASAP. Calzado's first ABS-CBN drama series was Kahit Puso'y Masugatan with Andi Eigenmann, Jake Cuenca and Gabby Concepcion.
A 2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya episode featured a teenage Iza Calzado, portrayed by Empress Schuck, shows the story of her weight struggles and how she resolved her obesity issues.[16] In the same year of 2014, Calzado hosted the reality program The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles, and she also starred with Piolo Pascual in the hit movie Starting Over Again and the family drama Hawak Kamay. In 2015, she made her theater debut in Sabel: Love and Passion.[17] She later made a guest appearance in the first few episodes of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, and was starred in the drama movie Etiquette for Mistresses.
Later on, Calzado had been cast in two drama series, A Love to Last (2017) starring Ian Veneracion and Bea Alonzo, and Ngayon at Kailanman (2018) starring Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto. She was also in the Iflix's first original Filipino film, Mystified, wherein Calzado reunites with Encantadia co-stars Sunshine Dizon, Karylle and Diana Zubiri.[18] She also appeared in the 2019 film Culion with Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Meryll Soriano.[19]
In 2020, Calzado played Ellice in the drama Ang sa Iyo ay Akin, with Jodi Sta. Maria, Sam Milby, and Maricel Soriano. The production of Ang sa Iyo ay Akin lasted for almost a year, during the ABS-CBN shutdown and franchise denial in the COVID-19 pandemic.[20] On August 12, 2021, the day of her 39th birthday, Calzado is confirmed to join the newest TV adaptation of superhero series Darna, starring Jane de Leon.[21]
Personal life
Calzado married businessman Ben Wintle in December 2018.[22]
During the first month of COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, Calzado was hospitalized on March 25, 2020, because of pneumonia. On March 28, she was tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).[23][24] On March 30, Calzado's manager Noel Ferrer announced that she already tested negative for COVID-19 and that she would be discharged from the hospital.[25]
On August 12, 2022, her 40th birthday, Calzado announced that she and Wintle were expecting their first child, a girl. Calzado gave birth to Deia Amihan on January 26, 2023.[26]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref |
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1992–1993 | That's Entertainment | Co-host / Performer | GMA Network | She appeared on the show for the Monday episodes | |
2002 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Phoebe Tuazon | |||
2002 | All My Love | Lisa Estrada | Voice dubber for Scarlet Ortiz | ||
2004 | Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Rosela Atilado | Main Cast / Protagonist | [27] | |
2005 | Love to Love | Trisha Rogelio | Episode: "Sweet Exchange" | ||
2005 | 3R (Respect, Relax, Respond) | Host | |||
2005 | At Your Service: Star Power | Host | |||
2005 | Encantadia | Amihan | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
2005–2006 | Etheria | Amihan | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
2006 | Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas | Amihan | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
2006 | Magpakailanman | Mark's girlfriend | Episode: "Mark Tupaz of Shamrock Story" | ||
2006 | Sandwichlandia | Tina Tinapay | Fantasy commercial show. | ||
2006–2007 | Atlantika | Amaya / Cielo | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
2007 | Magpakailanman | Rebecca | Episode: "Paano Ba Maging Ina?" - The Babymaker Story | ||
2007 | Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | Prinsesa Isabella | Episode: "Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong" | ||
2007 | Magpakailanman | Young Rosa | Episode: "The Rosa Rosal Story" | ||
2007 | Impostora | Lara Carreon / Sara Carreon | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
2008 | Joaquin Bordado | Sofia Apacible / Carol Aguila | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
2008 | E.S.P. | Cassandra | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
2008 | Obra | Various roles | 4 episodes | ||
2008–2009 | LaLola | Sera Romina | |||
2009 | Dear Friend | Debbie | |||
2009 | All About Eve | Nicole Gonzales | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
2009 | SRO Cinemaserye | Rowena Joy/RJ | Episode: "Rowena Joy" | ||
2009–2010 | Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit | Clarissa Rosales / Clarisse Gardamonte | |||
2009–2010 | StarStruck V | Council | |||
2010 | Panday Kids | Maria Makiling | |||
2010 | Healthy Cravings | Host | |||
2010 | Claudine | Teresa | Episode: "Sapi" | ||
2010 | Pilyang Kerubin | Sandra Esteban | |||
2010 | The Sweet Life | Co-host | |||
2010–2011 | Beauty Queen | Maita San Miguel-Sandoval | |||
2010–2012 | Party Pilipinas | Co-host | |||
2011 | I Heart You, Pare! | Tonette / Tonya | |||
2011 | Andres de Saya | Matilde Golpe de Oro | |||
2011 | Eat Bulaga! | Guest / Co-host | |||
2011–2012 | Showbiz Exclusives | Host | |||
2012–present | ASAP | Co-host / Performer | ABS-CBN | ||
2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Liza | Episode: "Cross-stitch" | ||
2012 | Kris TV | Guest / Co-host | |||
2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rosalyn | Episode: "Komiks" | ||
2012–2013 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Andrea San Jose | Main Cast / Protagonist | [28] | |
2013 | The Buzz | Guest / Co-host | |||
2013 | Toda Max | Ka Iza | Guest | ||
2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rowena | Episode: "Ilog" | ||
2013 | Kris TV | Guest / Co-host | |||
2013 | Muling Buksan ang Puso | Young Elvira Santelices | Guest Cast / Antagonist | ||
2014 | The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles | Host | |||
2014 | Hawak Kamay | Atty. Bianca Magpantay-Agustin | Main Cast / Protagonist | [29] | |
2015 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Col. Olivia Buenaventura | Guest Cast / Protagonist | ||
2017 | A Love to Last | Grace Silverio-Noble | Main Cast / Antagonist | [30] | |
2018–2019 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Rebecca Marquez-Young | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
2020–2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Ellice Ceñidoza-Villarosa | Kapamilya Channel | Main Cast / Antagonist | |
2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Caridad | Episode : "Medalya" | ||
2022 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Leonor Custodio / Zora / The first Darna | Guest Cast / Protagonist | [31] |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Network | Source |
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2020 | Loving Emily | Emily | iWantTFC | |
2020 | The Battle of Brody and Brandy | Barbara Antonia "Brandy" Zulueta | WeTV |
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Film Outfit |
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2019 | Culion | Ana | iOptions Ventures Corp. |
Pandanggo sa Hukay | Elena | Grand Larain Productions | |
Mystified | Adela | iflix, Sanggre Production | |
2018 | Distance | Liza | The IdeaFirst Company |
2017 | Seven Sundays | Juliana Smith | Star Cinema |
Bliss | Jane Ciego | Artikulo Uno Productions, TBA Studios | |
Ilawod | Kathy | Quantum Films | |
2016 | Die Beautiful | Cameo | The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films |
My Candidate | Vera Sanchez | Quantum Films | |
Buhay Habangbuhay | Sandy | Ole Entertainment | |
Showdown in Manila | Sabio | Hollywood Storm | |
2015 | Haunted Mansion | Amara Lobregat | Regal Entertainment |
Etiquette for Mistresses | Stella Garcia | Star Cinema | |
2014 | Somebody To Love | Marga Castro | Regal Entertainment |
Maria Leonora Teresa | Faith Pardo | Star Cinema | |
Starting Over Again | Patricia "Patty" De Guia | ||
2013 | Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki | Cameo Appearance | Viva Films |
Barber's Tales | Cecilia | ||
2012 | Mga Mumunting Lihim | Carla | Cinemalaya |
2011 | Ang Panday 2 | Maria | Imus Productions and GMA Films |
2010 | HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy, at Si V | Ivy | |
White House | Stella/Black Lady/Ella | Regal Entertainment | |
Working Girls | Theresa "Tere" Villanueva | Viva Films | |
2009 | Dukot (Desaparecidos) | Maricel Salvacruz | |
Ang Panday | Maria | GMA Films | |
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie | Eve | ||
Bente | |||
Fuchsia | Elizabeth | APT Entertainment | |
Sundo | cameo | ||
2008 | The Echo | Gina | Vertigo Entertainment |
Desperadas 2 | Stephanie | Regal Entertainment | |
Scaregiver | Marsha | APT Entertainment | |
One True Love | Bella | GMA Films and Regal Entertainment | |
2007 | Desperadas | Stephanie | Regal Entertainment |
Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Pam | GMA Films and Ignite Media | |
Ouija | Sandra | GMA Films and Viva Films | |
Mona: Singapore Escort | Mona | ||
Blackout | Belen | ||
2006 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 | Cecille | Regal Entertainment |
Eternity | Milagros | ||
Moments of Love | Divina Buenacer | GMA Films | |
2005 | Mulawin: The Movie | Reyna Amihan | |
Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo! | Linda | Regal Entertainment | |
Pinoy Blonde | Yanni | Unitel Pictures | |
2004 | Sigaw (The Echo) | Anna | Regal Entertainment |
Sabel | Jenny | ||
Annie B. | Trisha | Viva Films | |
Milan | Mary Grace | Star Cinema |
Awards and nominations
Awards and Nomination | ||||
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Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
2020 | 46th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Tagpuan | Nominated |
2020 | 18th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Jury Award for Best Performance | Culion and Pandanggo Sa Hukay | Won |
2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Ngayon at Kailanman | Nominated |
2019 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Movie Actress of the Year | Distance | Nominated |
2019 | 17th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Actress (Drama Series) | Ngayon at Kailanman | Won |
2018 | 49th Box Office Entertainment Awards | Film Actress of the Year | Bliss | Won |
2018 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Won | |
2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Supporting Actress | A Love to Last | Nominated |
2017 | 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival | Yakushi Pearl Award for Best Performer[32] | Bliss | Won |
2016 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Etiquette for Mistresses | Nominated |
2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress[33] | Haunted Mansion | Nominated |
63rd FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Starting Over Again | Nominated | |
46th Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Entertainment Awards | Film Actress Of The Year | Won | ||
17th Gawad PASADO Awards | PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktres | Won | ||
31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Reality Show Host (shared with Robi Domingo and Matteo Guidicelli) | The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles | Nominated |
Golden Screen TV Awards | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog | Won | |
2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Nominated | |
10th Golden Screen Awards | Dekada Awardee | — | Included | |
2012 | 25th Aliw Awards | Best Female Emcee/Host | Won | |
26th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-stitch | Nominated | |
60th FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Ang Panday 2 | Nominated | |
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Mga Mumunting Lihim | Won | |
Best Actress | Won | |||
FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women in the World | — | Included (Rank no. 25) | |
2011 | 37th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best New Wave Actress | HIV: Si Heidi, si Ivy at si V | Won |
Female Face of the Night | — | Won | ||
SMDC Most Glamorous Stars (shared with Ryan Agoncillo) | Won | |||
27th Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actress | One True Love | Won | |
Enpress Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series | Beauty Queen | Nominated | |
Female Network Womanity Awards | Top 10 Inspiring Women (Entertainment Category) | — | Nominated | |
2010 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Dukot | Nominated |
Enpress Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) | Won | ||
58th FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
34th Gawad Urian Awards | Nominated | |||
4th Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film Actress | Nominated | ||
24th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Face of the Night | — | Won | |
FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women in the World | — | Included Rank no. 30 | |
2009 | PEP Forum Awards | Highly Recommended on Actress of The Year | All About Eve | Won |
35th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Ang Panday | Nominated | |
YES! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars (Beautiful at Any Age) | — | Included | |
FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women in the World | Included Rank no. 36 | ||
2008 | Included Rank no. 40 | |||
5th Golden Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Blackout | Nominated | |
Nickelodeon Philippined Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Actress | Joaquin Bordado | Nominated | |
24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Supporting Actress of the Year | Ouija | Nominated | |
Asian Model Festival | Model Star Award | — | Won | |
2007 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women in the World | Included Rank no. 55 | |
2006 | Included Rank no. 40 | |||
32nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 | Nominated | |
2005 | 2nd USTv Students' Choice Awards | Students' Choice for Best Actress | Encantadia | Won |
2nd Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Milan | Won | |
2004 | 28th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Sigaw | Won |
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Female Star | Milan | Won | |
FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women in the World | — | Included Rank no. 65 | |
30th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Sigaw | Nominated | |
Sabel | Nominated |
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External links
- Iza Calzado at IMDb