Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo-Padilla (born August 10, 1984) professionally known as Mariel Rodriguez (Tagalog: [maɾˈjɛl ɾɔˈdɾigɛs paˈdilja]), is a Filipino-born American commercial model, endorser, television host, VJ and actress.

Mariel Rodriguez
Mariel Rodriguez at ABS-CBN in May 2010
Born
Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo

(1984-08-10) August 10, 1984 (age 40)
Philippines
Other namesMariel Rodriguez-Padilla
CitizenshipAmerican
EducationDe La Salle University, (BA)
Occupation(s)Actress, host, model, VJ
Years active2001–present
Agents
Spouse
(m. 2010)
Children2

Early life

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Mariel Rodriguez was born Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo on August 10, 1984. She is known by the nickname "Mariel" as a child, lived and was raised by her maternal grandparents in Parañaque due to her parents' separation at her youth.[1] She studied at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School for grade school and high school and attended De La Salle University for college, where she studied with a Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Studies, major in Filipino in Mass Media.[2]

Rodriguez has one sister and two half-siblings. Her sister, Kaye Garcia, owns the clothing line Hot Pink Lingerie. Her half-siblings, Ethan and Julia Termulo, both live in New Jersey.

Career

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Rodriguez started her career at the age of 15 as a commercial model, which included Clean & Clear. In 2004, she was cast in MTV Asia's television show Rouge. Introducing herself through the webcam, she flew to Singapore for the audition and got the part. Her role in the show caught the eye of MTV Philippines executives and was made a VJ in December 2004. She left MTV in April 2006.[1]

GMA Network signed her as one of their stars. While in the network, she became one of the regular hosts of Extra Challenge,[1][3] and appeared on the series Love to Love.

In 2005, Rodriguez moved to ABS-CBN, where she joined as a co-host of the competition series Pinoy Big Brother until 2010.[4] Later, she became well known for co-hosting the noon-time programs Wowowee (2006–10), Pilipinas Win Na Win (2010), and Happy Yipee Yehey! (2011).[5] Additionally, Rodriguez also acted in the Komiks series Varga in 2008, where she starred in the titular main role as Varga, and two installments of the Precious Hearts Romances Presents, namely Bud Brothers and Love Is Only in the Movies, in 2009 and Cinco 2010, respectively.[6][7]

In September 2011, she moved to TV5, where she continued her co-hosting stint for Willie Revillame's variety show Wil Time Bigtime from 2011 to 2013, which upon its cancellation was followed by Wowowillie, which she continued to co-host.[5][8]

In November 2015, she returned to ABS-CBN and reprised her role as co-host in Pinoy Big Brother: 737, which also serves as the reunion of Kuya's Angels together with Toni Gonzaga and Bianca Gonzalez respectively. She also appeared in 737 as a celebrity houseguest, alongside Enchong Dee and Karla Estrada.[9]

In 2015, Rodriguez was tapped as the guest host of It's Showtime along with Amy Perez. Weeks later, she confirmed their official participation on the show as main co-hosts.[10]

Personal life

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Rodriguez is an American citizen.[11] She married actor-director Robin Padilla at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India on August 19, 2010.[12][13] They had met on the Philippine noon time variety show Wowowee when Padilla was temporarily a presenter.[14] Rodriguez, a Catholic, did not convert to Islam following her marriage with Padilla, who is a Muslim.[15]

In March 2015, Rodriguez revealed that she had suffered a miscarriage, which would have been her first child with Padilla.[16] In August 2015, Padilla announced that he and Rodriguez were expecting triplets. However, a few weeks after the announcement, a statement was released from Padilla's manager that Rodriguez had suffered a second miscarriage.[17]

On May 21, 2016, on an episode of It's Showtime, Rodriguez announced that she was pregnant for the third time. On August 13, 2016, it was announced that she and Padilla will have a daughter, due in November.[18] Their daughter, Maria Isabella, was born on November 14, 2016, in Delaware.[19] She gave birth to her second child named Maria Gabriela who was born on November 15, 2019, also in the US.

In September 2022, Rodriguez officially signed a contract with AMBS to be part of the new Channel 2 TV station, ALLTV.[20]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Film Company
2007 Agent X44 Mary Grace / Agent 690 Star Cinema
2009 Astig Nurse Cinemalaya
2010 Noy Herself/Cameo Star Cinema
Cinco Rizza
2011 Tum, My Pledge of Love Erlinda Dimatumba Liwanag ng Kapayapaan Foundation
Montura Productions
Star Cinema
2014 Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at mga Anak Indah Star Cinema and RCP Productions

Television

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Year Title Role Network
2001 Rouge Pam MTV Southeast Asia
MTV Philippines Herself / VJ MTV Philippines
2003 OK Fine, Whatever Mariel ABS-CBN
2004 Love to Love: Maid for Each Other Herself GMA Network
Extra Challenge Host
Love to Love: True Romance Herself
2005 Pinoy Big Brother (season 1) Host ABS-CBN
2006–2010 Wowowee Co-host
2006 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1 Host
Your Song Presents: Feb-Ibig Justine
Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Host
2007 Pinoy Big Brother (season 2)
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 Host / Guest Celebrity Housemate
2007–2011 Entertainment Live Host
2008 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus
Palos Viola, The Talking Car (Voice)
Love Spell Presents: Elevator Mia
Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Varga Varga / Vara
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers (Book 2: My Gulay... Wow Betchay!) Betchay / Elizabeth Panganiban
Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Host
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only In The Movies Sheye
SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon Guest anchor
Teen Clash of 2010 Herself / Host
Pilipinas Win Na Win Co-host
2011 Wansapanataym: Ningning Kuting Ningning
Happy Yipee Yehey! Host
2011–2013 Wil Time Bigtime Co-host TV5
2012 Video Incredible Host
Paparazzi
2013 Wowowillie Co-host
2014 It's Showtime Hurado ABS-CBN
2015 Happy Wife, Happy Life Host TV5
Pinoy Big Brother: 737 Big Night returning Main host ABS-CBN
2016; 2018–2019 It's Showtime Main Host
2016 Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7
2022 M.O.M.S — Mhies on a Mission Host ALLTV
Sama ALL, Saya ALL sa ALLTV! Soft Launch Special

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Mariel Rodriguez: Kikay girl!". Philippine Entertainment Portal. YES! Magazine. September 5, 2007. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  2. ^ "Mariel Rodriguez Biography". Pinoy Stop.
  3. ^ Almo, Nerisa (November 26, 2007). "Mariel Rodriguez caught saying "Baduy sa GMA"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA New Media. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  4. ^ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (April 24, 2014). "Is Mariel Rodriguez returning to PBB?". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Does Mariel Rodriguez prefer her 'Happy Yipee Yehey' friends?". ABS-CBN Corporation. May 28, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  6. ^ "Mariel Rodriguez plays superhero in 'Varga'". ABS-CBN News. June 17, 2008. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  7. ^ "Mariel Rodriguez and Rafael Rosell romance viewers in Bud Brothers". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA New Media. May 12, 2009. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  8. ^ "Mariel Now A Kapatid". September 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "LOOK: Toni, Bianca, Mariel reunite on 'PBB'". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. November 8, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  10. ^ "It's official! Mariel, Amy join 'It's Showtime'". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. January 2, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  11. ^ Sallan, Edwin (November 14, 2016). "Robin Padilla reveals Mariel Rodriguez and family voted for Trump". News5. TV5. Archived from the original on November 14, 2016. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  12. ^ Siazon, Rachelle (September 22, 2010). "Robin Padilla confirms that he married Mariel Rodriguez in India last August". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  13. ^ "Lovely scenes with Robin and Mariel at the Taj Mahal". The Philippine Star. August 26, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  14. ^ "Mariel Rodriguez admits going out on a date with Robin Padilla". Summit Media. July 14, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  15. ^ Garcia, Rose (June 16, 2015). "Mariel Rodriguez explains why she has not converted to Islam despite being married to Robin Padilla". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  16. ^ "Mariel Rodriguez suffers miscarriage". Rappler. March 17, 2015. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  17. ^ "Robin Padilla confirms wife Mariel Rodriguez suffers miscarriage". Rappler. August 13, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  18. ^ "It's a girl for Mariel, Robin". ABS-CBN News. August 13, 2016. Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  19. ^ So, Kristy (November 15, 2016). "Mariel Rodriguez gives birth". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  20. ^ Requintina, Robert (September 9, 2022). "Mariel Rodriguez Padilla joins AMBS AllTV". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 9, 2022.