Pauline Bianca Cruz Esquieres (born October 5, 1999), known professionally as Pauline Mendoza (Tagalog: [ˈpaʊlin mɛnˈdɔsɐ]), is a Filipino actress. She is also known for her various roles in Little Nanay (2015), That's My Amboy (2016), My Love from the Star (2017), and Kambal, Karibal (2017-2018) as Crisel, her biggest break to date. She was seen in Babawiin Ko ang Lahat (2021) as her first leading role in television.
Pauline Mendoza | |
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| Born | Pauline Bianca Cruz Esquieres October 5, 1999 Lucban, Quezon, Philippines |
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Career edit
2014–2016: Career beginnings and breakthrough edit
She began her career in 2015 where she appeared as 'Macy in Little Nanay. She has then appeared in That's My Amboy and Juan Happy Love Story in 2016, and Alyas Robin Hood.
2017–present: Breakthrough edit
In 2017, she got her role as Marcela in My Love from the Star. After that, she had been appearing as guest casts and given minor roles. She got her biggest break in the hit primetime series Kambal, Karibal, where in she was cast as Criselda "Crisel" Magpantay, the bitter-sweet twin sister of Crisanta "Crisan" Magpantay, portrayed by her co-star Bianca Umali in the titular roles. She had received various positive recognitions because of her portrayal of the character along with then newly signed Kapuso artist Kyline Alcantara, who was also part of the main cast in the series. Since then, she has appeared in various anthologies such as Magpakailanman and Dear Uge, and on the prime time series Cain at Abel as Patricia "Pat" Tolentino and Love You Two (2019) as Zora Babawiin Ko Ang Lahat (2021) as Iris Allegre-Salvador and Widow's Web (2022) as Elaine Innocencio-Querubin.
Personal life edit
Pauline Mendoza was born as Pauline Bianca Cruz Esquieres on October 5, 1999.[1] In 2021, it was revealed that she is in a relationship with Alaminos mayor Bryan Celeste.[2] She is currently taking up Bachelor of Science Major in Interior Design at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2015 | Little Nanay | Macy | GMA Network |
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Maria Carmela "Maricar" Carreon-Tapang | |
| Juan Happy Love Story | Teen Happy Villanueva | ||
| 2016–2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Betchay | |
| 2017 | My Love from the Star | Marcella Infante / Teen Steffi | |
| 2017–2018 | Kambal, Karibal | Criselda "Crisel" Enriquez Magpantay | |
| 2018–2019 | Cain at Abel | Patricia "Pat" Tolentino | |
| 2019 | Love You Two | Zora | |
| One of the Baes | Kimmy Santisimo | ||
| 2021 | Babawiin Ko ang Lahat | Iris Salvador | |
| 2022 | Widows' Web | Elaine Innocencio | |
| 2023 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Juliana "Juli" de Dios | |
| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Katelyn Salazar | ||
| 2024 | Makiling | Bianca Mallari |
Drama anthologies edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Tiyahin Ko, Karibal Ko | Teen Nina | GMA Network |
| Magpakailanman: Ang Lihim Ni Rovie | Teen Rovie | ||
| Magpakailanman: Nang Mawala Ang Lahat | Young Queenie | ||
| Magpakailanman: Ang Babae Sa Bus | Young Maricris | ||
| Karelasyon: Bilin | Leni | ||
| 2017 | Dear Uge: Aso't Pusa | Cherry | |
| Dear Uge: Saklolo, Saklola | Christina | ||
| 2018 | Wagas: Ang Pilat Ni Galea | Galea | GMA News TV |
| Magpakailanman: Our Crazy Love | Issa | GMA Network | |
| Tadhana: Hinog Sa Pilit | Michelle | ||
| Magpakailanman: Sa Kamay Ng Sarili Kong Ama | Yukie | ||
| 2019 | Tadhana: Bangkay | Missy | |
| Dear Uge: Saklolo, Saklola | Pipay | ||
| Magpakailanman: Mamili Ka, Ako O Anak Ko? | Lucila | ||
| Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Love From Beyond | Marge | ||
| Dear Uge: Finding Ninong/Money Po Ninang! | Shiela Mae | ||
| 2020 | Magpakailanman: The Abandoned Sisters | Madel | |
| 2021 | Dear Uge: What's My Name | Pinakbet Cruz | |
| My Fantastic Pag-Ibig: Sakalam | Sophie | GTV | |
| 2023 | Tadhana: Pagtatapos | Helen Regalado | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Tadhana: Pamilya | Celine Javier |
Awards and nominations edit
| Award | Year[a] | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2018 | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Kambal, Karibal | Nominated | [3][4] |
Notes edit
- ^ Indicates the year of ceremony
References edit
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (December 4, 2017). "How did Pauline Mendoza get her big break in Kambal, Karibal?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (October 10, 2020). "Pauline hindi kasama si Mayor Bryan sa kanyang birthday". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ "CNN Philippines shows, anchors get nominations in 32nd PMPC Star Awards for TV". CNN Philippines. October 8, 2018. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ Padayhag, Michelle Joy L. (October 15, 2018). "Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza lead awardees of 32nd Star Awards for television". Cebu Daily News. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.