Frances Makil-Ignacio (born March 29, 1971) is a Filipino actress.[1] From 2001-2012, she starred in numerous shows of ABS-CBN as a contract actress. In 2012, she briefly transferred to TV5 as part of Valiente before staging an ABS-CBN comeback the same year. She officially moved to GMA Network during 2013 where her career catapulted for playing the role of Mama Josie in Mundo Mo'y Akin, which won numerous award nominations.[citation needed] Ignacio later switched to freelance acting in 2015 but is mostly seen on GMA-7.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Production
2013 When the Love is Gone Professor VIVA Films
2014 Trophy Wife Clerk of Court
2015 You're Still the One Terry Star Cinema

Television

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Year Title Role Network
2001–2003 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Tamara Sembrano ABS-CBN
2003–2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya Baby's mother
2003–2004 Buttercup Lily
2004 Marina Ignarva
2005 Kampanerang Kuba Sarah Durano
2006 Calla Lily Marianne
2007 Love Spell
Maria Flordeluna Marie
2007–2008 Prinsesa ng Banyera Mayora Violeta Villar
2008 Iisa Pa Lamang Winnie "Tita Winnie" Ignacio
2009 Your Song: Muntik Na Kitang Minahal Eric's mother
Tayong Dalawa Karen
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin Olga
2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Psychologist
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Substitute Bride Elena Albantes
Kokey @ Ako Toribia
2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Adele
2011–2012 Maria la del Barrio Jessica
2012 Budoy Doctor
Valiente Martha TV5
Regal Shocker: Manananggal Minerva
Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Amanda Balmaceda ABS-CBN
2012–2013 Princess and I Ellen Salamat
2013 Mundo Mo'y Akin Mama Josie GMA Network
Adarna Aling Teray
2014 The Borrowed Wife Olive
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real Marife D. Salazar
Seasons of Love: First Dance, First Love Yaya Mabel
2014–2015 More Than Words Cristina Acosta
2015 Second Chances Atty. Consuelo Timeo
My Mother's Secret Chato
Doble Kara Susan Ligaya ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Kuryente Kid Penelope's mother
2016 #ParangNormal Activity Isabel TV5
Ipaglaban Mo!: Bintang Julia's mother ABS-CBN
Dear Uge Ellen GMA Network
Magkaibang Mundo Celia
2016–2017 Someone to Watch Over Me Cecilia "Cess" Navarro
2017 My Love from the Star Leonora Infante
2017–2023 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Metring
2017–2018 My Korean Jagiya Caridad "Carrie" Washington
2018 Stories for the Soul: Kasama Mo ang Diyos Minerva
Pamilya Roces Marilou "Lulu" Lucero
2019 My Special Tatay Mamita
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Lola Enchanted Pacencia
The Better Woman Amy Santos
Call Me Tita Dra. Magno iWantTFC
2020 Pamilya Ko Marny ABS-CBN
Magpakailanman: Sayaw ng Buhay (The Lairca Nicdao Story) Jessica GMA Network
2021 First Yaya Senator Rosales
Ampalaya Chronicles: Me & Mrs. Cruz Lally iWantTFC
2023 Cattleya Killer Lorelei Mumar Amazon Prime Video
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Eleanor Villarica GMA Network

References

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  1. ^ Katigbak, Fran. "Frances Makil-Ignacio–how her unique looks led to Medea at 27, and a restless actor's life". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
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