Phoemela Baranda
| Phoemela Baranda | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Phoemela Baranda October 1, 1980 Manila, Philippines |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | http://www.phoemelabaranda.com |
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Modelling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Hair colour | Dark Brown |
| Eye colour | Dark Brown |
| Manager | Professional Models Association of the Philippines |
Phoemela Baranda (born October 1, 1980) is a Filipina model, actress and was the entertainment anchor of ABS-CBN's weekday flagship news broadcast of TV Patrol.[1] She is a former officer and currently a member of Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP)[2] and appears regularly on magazine covers and advertising campaigns. Currently she has already appeared in 5 Tagalog movies, 4 TV series' and was once a host for the Philippine reality show Extra-Extra. Recently in 2008, Phoemela was a contestant in the Philippine version of Fear Factor.[3] She has 1 daughter.
Career
Phoemela Baranda started modelling when she was 13 years old, joining the clothing brand Pink Soda’s club search where she was selected.[4] Her first commercial was for Extraderm, a line of facial products. After her runner-up finish at the 1994 Philippine search for the Elite Model Look in 1994, she continued her modeling stints in ramp, mainstream media advertising campaigns and print media, appearing on the covers of the local editions of Uno, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, T3, Mega Magazine, Preview, Marie Claire and Maxim.
In 2000, she briefly played a minor part in the Philippine television series Pangako sa ’Yo, which she quickly followed up with Cool Dudes. In 2003 she played Esmeralda in the GMA series Narito Ang Puso Ko. She got her first hosting stint in Extra Challenge when she did a successful audition when Miriam Quiambao left the reality show in 2003. She has then transferred to ABS-CBN as a segment host for the showbiz gossip show The Buzz, which paved the way for her next project on TV Patrol.
Baranda placed 23rd in the FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World in 2006;[5][6] she has also placed 48th in 2003, 29th in 2004,[7] 49th in 2005,[8][9] and 79th in 2007.[10]
Filmography
Movies
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Huling Henya | 2013 |
| Coming Soon | 2013 |
| Tatlong Baraha (Three aces) | 2006 |
| Ang Pamana (The inheritance) | 2006 |
| Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | 2005 |
| Dubai | 2005 |
| Cool Dudes | 2001 |
Television
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Confessions of a Torpe (TV5) | 2014 |
| Maria Mercedes | 2013 |
| Boracay Bodies (TV5) | 2013 |
| Cityscape (ABS-CBN News Channel) | 2012–present (host) |
| Enchanted Garden | 2012 |
| I Dare You | 2011 (as a guest host and challenger) |
| Umagang Kay Ganda | 2010–2012 |
| Magkaribal | 2010 |
| Showtime | 2010 (Special guest judge); 2011 (Returning judge) |
| TV Patrol | 2005–2010 (Star Patrol anchor) |
| Pinoy Fear Factor | 2008 |
| Ysabella | 2007 |
| Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit | 2005 |
| The Buzz | 2004–2015, 2010 (Voice over) |
| Extra-Extra | 2003–2004 |
| Narito Ang Puso Ko | 2003 |
| Eat Bulaga! | 2001-2002 |
| Pangako sa ’Yo | 2000 |
Personal life
Phoemela has a bachelor's degree Interdisciplinary Studies, having graduated from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in 2001.[11] She lives an active lifestyle[12] engaging in physical activities such as going to the gym and bikram yoga,[13] she is also active in sports particularly badminton and squash [14] where she has placed in several local open tournaments.[15]
She has one child, Nichole, who gained fame after joining Pinoy Big Brother: All In as a teen housemate.[16][17]
References
- ↑ "TV Patrol World". TV Pinoy. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "Phoemela Baranda profile". PMAP website. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "Daring Dozen". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "Phoemela Baranda profile". Syobis.com. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "Philippines 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2006". FHM Philippines. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "FHM's 100 most beautiful women of 2006". FHM July Issue.
- ↑ "FHM 100 of 2004". FHM. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "2005 FHM 100". Siopao Master. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "FHM 100 - 2005". FHM. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "FHM 100-2007". FHM. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "Phoemela Phenomena". Maxim Magazine.
- ↑ "Phoemela 2006- Cover Girl". FHM Magazine.
- ↑ "Summer brings noontime shows outside of TV Studios". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "Beautiful people into squash". Inquirer Sports. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "Celebs in big push for squash". Philippine Star. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Phoemela has 15-year-old daughter". ABS-CBNnews.com. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Phoemela Barranda, umaming may 15-anyos na anak" (in Filipino). DZMM. Retrieved October 27, 2013.