Visitacion "Tetchie" Parado Agbayani (born July 2, 1961) is a Filipino actress and model. She began her acting career in the film Pepeng Shotgun (1981), following several stints in pageantry and modelling. She was the first and only Filipino woman to appear on the cover of the German edition of Playboy, in 1982. She starred in numerous Hollywood films such as The Emerald Forest (1985), Gymkata (1985), The Money Pit (1986), Rikky and Pete (1988) and has received accolades at the Metro Manila Film Festival, in addition to nominations for a FAMAS, Gawad Urian, Star Awards for Movies and Luna Awards.

Early life Agbayani was born on July 2, 1961, to a Roman Catholic family. She studied high school at the University of Santo Tomas before enrolling in the university's Bachelor of Science in Architecture program in 1979. She eventually dropped from the program due to showbiz commitments.

Hollywood

In the United States, Agbayani pursued acting in Hollywood. She appeared in international productions, sometimes credited as Carol Roberts. Her films include John Boorman's The Emerald Forest (1985); a cameo in The Money Pit (1986); leading lady in Gymkata (1985); and as a geologist in the Australian film Rikky and Pete (1988). Agbayani also appeared in an episode of the British television series Yellowthread Street.

On television, she played the tragic heroine Sisa in Eddie Romero's 1993 miniseries Noli Me Tangere, based on the 1887 novel of the same name by Filipino nationalist Dr. José Rizal.

Personal life

In 1988, Agbayani returned to the Philippines and took time out from her career to give birth to her daughter, China. During this period, Agbayani devoted her whole time as a mother, living a private life for several years.

Education In 1995, Agbayani resumed her education and enrolled in Saint Joseph's College, Quezon City. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology in 2000. In 2001, she was accepted into the Master of Arts in psychology with a concentration in counseling psychology program at the Ateneo de Manila University. She completed all academic requirements and is now working on her master's thesis. She is also teaching psychology at Saint Joseph's, while doing occasional TV and film appearances.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Ref. 1980 Juan Tamad Junior 1981 Kamakalawa Agos Pepeng Shotgun Marita Abad Credited as "Techie Agbayani" Dugong Mandirigma Quintin Bilibid Tondo Girl Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo Freda 1982 Hubad Na Gubat First lead role Mga Kanyon ni Mang Simeon Desire Bessie 1983 Babae, Ikaw Ba'y Makasalanan 1984 The Story of the Dolls Lee 1985 Gymkata Princess Rubali Emerald Forest Caia 1986 The Money Pit Florinda Fielding 1987 Disorderlies Lily Balweg Ka Susan 1988 Hati Tayo sa Magdamag Antonette Revilla Ex-Army Ka Nenita Rikky and Pete Flossie Sheman: Mistress of the Universe Bubbles 1989 Alyas Boy Life Florencio Diño: Public Enemy No. 1 of Caloocan Alyas Boy Muslim Sgt. Melgar Indio Morell's friend Lady L Tupang Itim 1990 Anak sa Una Little and Big Weapon Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo Lessons in Love Island of Desire 1991 Indio 2: The Revolt Mrs. Morell Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!: The Movie Muñita 1992 Alyas Boy Kano Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2 Muñita 1993 Victor Meneses: Dugong Kriminal Sakay Elena Tatak ng Kriminal Enteng Manok: Tari ng Quiapo 1994 Rage Alternative title: Deathfight 1996 Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon 2006 Close to You Lance's mother 2008 Yanggaw Inday Villacin 2009 T2 Rita Independencia Mother 2010 Presa The Red Shoes Bettina's mother Babe, I Love You Lala Sanchez Limbunan 2011 Thelma Floring 2012 Unofficially Yours Helen Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang Melinda 2014 Mana 2015 The Love Affair Beauty and the Bestie Coney 2017 Finally Found Someone Evy Fallback Zeny 2021 Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam Anastacia's mother 2027 The Last Resort Jasmin

Television Year Title Role Notes Source 1987 Palibhasa Lalake 1987–97 Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Muñita 1993 Noli Me Tángere Sisa Miniseries 2001 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Consuelo Vanguardia Supporting Role / Antagonist 2003 Basta't Kasama Kita Marina Lagdameo 2006 I Luv NY Mrs. Balumbalunan 2007 Super Twins Donya Vesta Paredes Love Spell Presents: Hairy Harry Sally 2008 Ligaw na Bulaklak Mina Rodriguez Eva Fonda Josefina Escop 2009 Parekoy Lucy The Wedding Natalie Aquino 2010 Habang May Buhay Ellen Corpuz 2010–11 My Darling Aswang Tasha 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Francisca Trillo Episode: "Plane Ticket" Wansapantaym Presents: Rod Santiago's: Buhawi Jack Mildred Vergara / Ferenze Escaño Wansapanataym Aurora's Ma Lucresia Marasigan Episode: "Mga Alipin ng Lumang Aklatan" 100 Days to Heaven Claire's mother 2012 Dahil sa Pag-Ibig Belinda Rivero 2012–13 Aryana Queen Hiyasmin 2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Elizabeth Salvador A Beautiful Affair Tala 2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Luisa Maalaala Mo Kaya Annie Episode: "Football" My Little Juan Doña Tomasa Calibaquib / Evelyn Bunag Maalaala Mo Kaya Glo Episode: "Tsubibo" Got to Believe Lucille 2013–14 Maria Mercedes Bettina Delaver 2014 Pure Love Senyora Maalaala Mo Kaya Mama ni Ronnie Episode: "Bukid" 2015 Ipaglaban Mo Rita Episode: "Sa Mata ng Bata" Flordeliza Teresa Malubay 2016 Wansapanataym Presents: Susi ni Sisay Carmela Dolce Amore Vivian Dubois Ipaglaban Mo Lola Senyang Episode: "Lola" 2016–17 The Greatest Love Estella "Stella" Alegre-Policarpio 2018 Tadhana Margarita Episode: "Sayaw sa Macau" Contessa Guadalupe "Guada" Sarmiento vda. de Venganza / Dragona / Queen V. Anti-Hero Magpakailanman Liza Episode: "Kapag Tumibok ang Puso" Dear Uge Manang Saleng Episode: "Scary Nanny" Maalaala Mo Kaya Rosedel's mother Episode: Korona 2019 Tadhana Episode: "Lundag" Nang Ngumiti ang Langit Elizabeth "Beth" Villaluna Dahil sa Pag-ibig Clara Corpuz 2021 Init sa Magdamag Olivia Alvarez 2022 The Fake Life Sonya De Guzman 2023 Love Before Sunrise Zoraya Vibal 2025 Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan Isabel Candelaria replacing Malou de Guzman from Season 1

Awards and nominations Award Year Category Work Result Source Cinema One Originals 2008 Best Supporting Actress Yanggaw FAMAS Awards 2007 Best Supporting Actress Close to You Gawad Urian Awards 2009 Best Supporting Actress Yanggaw Golden Screen Awards 2009 Best Supporting Actress Yanggaw Luna Awards 1994 Best Supporting Actress Anak ng Pasig 2012 Best Supporting Actress Thelma Metro Manila Film Festival 1991 Best Supporting Actress Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2009 Best Supporting Actress Yanggaw 2012 Best Supporting Actress Thelma

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