Karel Marquez

Karla Ysabel Marquez-Fariñas (born December 21, 1986), professionally known as Karel Marquez-Fariñas, is a Filipina actress, model, singer, and TV host who's currently signed under manager, Becky Aguila since July 2017. Before she joined GMA Network, she was part of ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center (known as Star Magic). She was Star Magic's Batch 10 alumna. Today, she is a freelance artist and entrepreneur.

Karel Marquez-Fariñas
Born
Karla Ysabel Marquez-Fariñas

(1986-12-21) December 21, 1986
Manila, Philippines
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Sean Fariñas
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(m. 2016)​
Children4

Career

Marquez started as VJ in Myx, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, in 2003. She was transferred to ABS-CBN's rival network, GMA Network, despite being a VJ in Myx until 2007. She starred in GMA's afternoon Philippine television drama Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso?. She was also a mainstay in GMA's Sunday variety program SOP. She hosted a segment in GMA's gag show Bitoy's Funniest Videos, titled "Just 4 Kikays". She co-starred in GMA's primetime Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, as Lyka. She was one-half of the cover girls in the November 2006 edition of FHM Philippines. Marquez, alongside Drew Arellano, was also a co-host in Coca-Cola: Ride To Fame, a reality talent show. She was also a radio DJ.

She starred in GMA's Philippine television drama My Husband's Lover.[1]

Personal life

Marquez's first relationship (ex-boyfriend) was with Arman de Guzman, with whom she had two children, Keiley and Kyler.[2] Marquez began dating Sean Fariñas in January 2012. They became engaged on May 6, 2016, and got married on December 1, 2016.[2]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2001–2003Magandang Tanghali BayanHerselfABS-CBN
2002–2004BerksPenelope
2003Maalaala Mo Kaya: Garapon
2003–2007MyxHerself / Former VJ
2004–2009Bitoy's Funniest VideosHerselfGMA Network
2006Mga Anghel na Walang LangitJaneABS-CBN
Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro PendukoRuwanna
2007Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso?AgathaGMA Network
Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Palasyo ng mga DuwendeLota
Zaido: Pulis PangkalawakanLyka
2010SOPHerself
Pidol's WonderlandArwanaTV5
2011Babaeng HampaslupaFake Elizabeth Wong / Stephanie
Real Confessions: Mga Pinutol na PangarapMaricel Apatan
Sa Ngalan ng InaCarmela Illustre
Regal Shocker: SalaminSophie
Mistaken IdentityPrincess VioletaGMA Network
2011–2012GlamorosaYoung Claudia Montesilva-HerreraTV5
2012Isang Dakot Na LuhaBernadette
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stuffed ToyWinnieABS-CBN
Yesterday's BrideDra. Sabrina TorresGMA Network
2013My Husband's LoverEvelyn Agatep
Cassandra: Warrior AngelLouellaTV5
2014Ang Lihim ni AnnasandraCeciliaGMA Network
2016Ika-6 na UtosLara Salcedo-Fuentabella
2017TadhanaSunny
La Luna SangreNisha EchavezABS-CBN
2018ContessaVirginia "Gigi" PalaroanGMA Network
2021Paano ang Pangako?Karen Dominante CruzTV5
Stories from the Heart: The End of UsWendy CorpuzGMA Network
2022Return to ParadiseDindi Sta. Maria

Film
  • Otso-Otso Pamela Mela Wan (2004)
  • Close to You (2006)
  • Tiyanaks (2007)

Awards and nominations
Year Work Organization Category Result Source
2004
Aliw Awards Best New Artist (Female) Won [3]

References
  1. Carvajal, Dolly Anne (July 22, 2013). "Karel Marquez Talks about Love, Sibling Rivalry and Career". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  2. Ruiz, Mara (May 7, 2016), "Karel Marquez, Engaged na!", GMA News, retrieved October 24, 2016
  3. "Aliw Awards Aired tonight on RPN 9". The Philippine Star. August 21, 2004.
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