Tessie Tomas
October 31, 1950 (75 years old) in Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2026 · Senior Moments as Segunda
- 2023 · Dirty Linen as Cielo Fiero
- 2018 · Delia & Sammy as
- 2018 · The Blood Sisters as Rosemarie Bermudez
- 2017 · Extra Service as
- 2015 · Miss Bulalacao as
- 2015 · Old Skool as
- 2015 · Water Lemon as Pina
- 2015 · Blindfold as
- 2015 · Once Upon a Kiss as Mérida Almario
- 2014 · Alienasyon as
- 2013 · Kahit Nasaan Ka Man as Corazon
- 2013 · Coming Soon as
- 2012 · Huling Biyahe as Aling Viring
- 2012 · This Guy's In Love With U Mare! as
- 2012 · Coffee Prince as Elizabeth "Beth" Gomez
- 2012 · Mundo Man ay Magunaw as Donya Alicia La Peña
- 2011 · Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis as Mama Mia
- 2010 · Two Funerals as Pilar
- 2010 · Noah as Sarah Perez
- 2010 · The Red Shoes as
- 2009 · Sanglaan as Olivia
- 2009 · Padre de Pamilya as Mayora Elaine Villa
- 2008 · 100 as Eloisa
- 2008 · One True Love as Mrs. Robles
- 2008 · Ako si Kim Samsoon as Sonia Buot
- 2008 · Ploning as Seling / Old Celeste
- 2006 · Rome and Juliet as Charo
- 2005 · Pinoy/Blonde as
- 2005 · La Visa Loca as Pasyon Chorus #1
- 2004 · Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan as Mrs. Go
- 2001 · Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est? as Miren
- 2000 · Tomorrow Can Wait as
- 1998 · Dahil ba sa Kanya? as Helen Carmona
- 1995 · Pare Ko as Susan
- 1994 · Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis as
- 1994 · Bala at Lipistik as Mrs. Tengco
- 1993 · Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap as Debra
- 1993 · Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na... as Barbara Tengco
- 1993 · Mama's Boys as
- 1993 · Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout as Aling Timang
- 1992 · Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo! as
- 1992 · Pempe Ni Sara At Pen as Mrs. Grace
- 1991 · Barbi for President as Mary Anne Santillan
- 1988 · A Dangerous Life as Imelda Marcos (1988)
- 1987 · Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! as
- 1987 · Once Upon a Time as
- 1986 · Clown as
- 1986 · Paalam... Bukas Ang Kasal Ko as
- 1986 · Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie as Susan
- 1984 · Your Body Is Mine as
- 1984 · Erpat Kong Forgets as
- 1983 · Broken Marriage as
- 1982 · My Only Love as Maid
- 1982 · Schoolgirls as Ms. Ledesma
- 1981 · Kapitan Kidlat as