2026Nominee
Best Performance
Senior Moments
Tessie Tomas
Actor · Writer
Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines
October 31, 1950
Biography
Rita Theresa “Teresita” Laforteza Hermosa (born October 31, 1950), better known by her stage name, Tessie Tomas, is a Filipino actress, screenwriter, and stand-up comedian. Regarded as the original "Queen of Daytime TV", she is best known for hosting some of the most successful TV programs in the Philippines. She was the first Filipino actress to score a nomination in the Best Actress category at the International Emmy Awards for her performance in the 1989 film, A Dangerous Life.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2015Nominee
Best Performance
Miss Bulalacao
2004Winner
Best Performance
Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan
Career Highlights
1983Highlight
Best Performance
Broken Marriage
1994Highlight
Best Performance
Bala at Lipistik
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Senior Moments
Miss Bulalacao
Broken Marriage