María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; ; born August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. She is best known for portraying the role of Lyneth Santos in the medical drama, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap, as well as portraying Cynthia in Esperanza, Emily in Pahiram ng Isang Ina, Lucille in Doble Kara, George in Oki Doki Doc, Elizabeth in Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata, Barbara in Widows' Web, Roselle in Hating Kapatid and as one of the hosts of SiS and Sarap, 'Di Ba?.
Personal life Villarroel started her relationship Rustom Padilla on June 24, 1992. They married in 1994; the two had no children, and Villarroel filed for annulment several years after, which was granted in 2002.
Villarroel started her relationship Zoren Legaspi in 2000. They married on November 15, 2012. the couple had twins on January 6, 2001, in the United States. Legaspi planned a surprise proposal and civil wedding with the help of their families and the network. The ceremony was later aired the following Saturday as the television special Zoren-Carmina: Always Forever, A Wedding Like No Other. The idea of a surprise proposal followed by a flashmob-style instant wedding was inspired by a remarkably similar episode of the U.S. television programme Mobbed, hosted by Howie Mandel.
Filmography Film YearTitle Role 1987Pinulot ka Lang sa Lupayoung AngeliKapag Puso ang Naghari rowspan="2" 1988 Bobo Cop Tiyanak Monica Good Morning, Titser Babaing Hampaslupa Fe 1989 Magic to Love Carmina Balbakwarowspan="2" Limang Daliri ng Diyos Isang Araw Walang Diyos Kelly SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats Juliet Student Body Mina Last Two Minutes Tricia Regal Shocker: The Movie Lara 1990 Dyesebel Young Dyesebel Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang Kapag Langit ang Humatol Bernadette Lovers' Delight Shake, Rattle & Roll II Tiffany 1991 Kailan Ka Magiging Akin Tess Under Age Too young Carmina The Secrets of Pura Anak ni Janice 1992 Iisa Pa Lamang Cynthia Guwapings: The First Adventure Hanggang May Buhay Joy Yakapin Mo Akong Mulirowspan="2" Buddy en Sol: Praybeyr Depektibs 1993 Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan Roselle Batibot Hindi Kita Malilimutan Rowena Bulag, Pipi at Bingirowspan="2" Makati Ave. (Office Girls) 1994 Wating Rosel Hindi Magbabago Lisa 1996 Oki Doki Doc: The Movie George Bayarang Puso Christine Sanvictores Maruja Maruja Isabel Maginoong Barumbado Carmela Awit ni Cecilia Ms. Sibulo 1997 Ipaglaban Mo! The Movie Belen Atraso: Ang Taong May Kasalanan Cecilia Tiangco 1998 Buhawi Jack Vera Kahit Mabuhay Kang Muli Gel Ang Erpat Kong Astig Celia 1999 Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Morowspan="2" Lalaban Ako Hanggang Sa Huling Hininga Esperanza: The Movie Atty. Cynthia Salazar 2000Minsan, Minahal KitaJackieMinsan Ko Lang SasabihinMonique 2001Super IdolJenny2002Cass & Cary: Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?Michelle 2003Mano Po 2: My HomeJanet2005Mulawin: The MovieSalimbay 2006Tulay 2010 Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 Head nurse 2011The RoadCarmela 2012 One More Try Dra. Diesta2015Everyday I Love YouGina2017Love You to the Stars and BackMichelle 2019Wild Little LoveCristinaSunodOlivia 2020Four Sisters Before The WeddingGrace Salazar 2024Road TripChiqui2025 Kontrabida AcademyBettyRekonek
Television YearTitleRole 1986–1996That's EntertainmentHerself (co-host) / Also Performer (Appeared on Monday episodes) 1987–1994Palibhasa LalakeCatherine / Cathy 1988Chika Chika ChicksLeslie (guest) 1988–1991Tonight With Dick & CarmiHerself (Co-Host) 1989 The Maricel Drama Special: Boardmates 1989–1995Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Herself (guest) 1989–1998Eat Bulaga!Herself (co-host) 1989–199113, 14, 15 Herself 1991 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol Corazon 1991–1992 Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata Elizabeth Delos Santos 1992 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Helmet Patty Petabisyon: Hindi Tayo Magkabagay 1992–1997 Ready, Get Set, Go! Herself (host) 1993 The Maricel Drama Special: Welcome Home Gwen Gwen Buddy en Sol: Let's Go Physical Exams Herself (Guest)Maalaala Mo Kaya: Music Box 1994–1998 Tropang Trumpo Herself (co-host) 1994Telesine Specials: Perfect Star Drama Theater Presents: Carmina Various Roles in 13 Episodes 1995 Calvento Files: Oroquieta Massacre Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo Rosita 1995–1998 Oki Doki Doc George 1996Telesine Specials: Hacienda del Cielo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dibuho Cynthia 1997 Telesine Specials: Hiwaga sa Bula Telesine Specials: DementiaTelesine Specials: Inaanod na LiwanagStar Drama Theater Presents: Camille Episode Guest: Ang Daya Mo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Vow Aileen Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alak Agnes 1997–1998 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila Herself (co-host) 1998 Ganyan Kita Kamahal Eloisa EspirituTelesine Specials: A Circle With FriendsTelesine Specials: Karugtong ng BuhayTelesine Specials: Pasya ng Puso 1998–1999 Halik sa Apoy Atty. Alyssa Lambino / Celine1999 Telesine Specials: Multo Esperanza Atty. Cynthia Salazar / Rosella Panganiban-Salgado Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stethoscope Andrea Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taxi Maalaala Mo Kaya: Regalo Esep-Esep Herself (co-host) 1999–2001 !Oka Tokat Carmela de Dios 2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Abito 2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Condo Unit 2001–2003 Recuerdo de AmorLuisa Arellano / Rebecca Stuart 2002–2003Morning Girls with Kris and Korina Herself (co-host) 2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Scented Candles Wansapanataym: Pambihirang VampiraVernie2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Make-Up Nuts EntertainmentHerself (co-host) 2003–2004Narito ang Puso KoAva Grande2004–2010SiSHerself (co-host) 2004MulawinInaKakabakaba Adventures 2005DarnaSabrina / Sulfura 2005–2011Day Off Herself/host2006MajikaAyessa2007Princess CharmingMabel de SaavedraMga Mata ni AnghelitaCristina Manresa2007–2008MarimarDra. Rhia Concepcion 2008Codename: AseroLady Q / Sandy 2009Maalaala Mo Kaya: ResetaJudithSana Ngayong Paskoyoung Remedios Dionisio2010The Last PrinceReyna LamaraClaudine: Baby Maker Rowena2010–2011Pepito ManalotoMaricar Del Valle Love ni Mister, Love ni MisisHerself (host) 2011Amazing Cooking KidsPahiram ng Isang InaEmily Martinez2012–2013Showbiz Inside ReportHerself (co-host) 2012Gandang Gabi ViceHerself (guest)Lorenzo's TimeKathy Gonzales-Montereal Toda MaxChef MinaZoren-Carmina Always Forever, A wedding Like No OtherHerselfWansapanataym: The Perfect GiftJoanna2013May Isang PangarapVanessa Francisco2013–2014Got to BelieveJuliana San Juan-Manansala 2014The Ryzza Mae ShowHerself (guest) Maalaala Mo Kaya: SanggolDinaWansapanataym: Nato de CocoLiezel2015Bridges of LoveAlexa Meyers Antonio 2015–2017Doble KaraLucille Acosta-Dela Rosa2016–2017Till I Met YouCassandra "Cass" Bermudo-Duico 2017Road TripHerself (guest) Eat Bulaga! Herself (guest judge)Dear UgeWengSuper Ma'amCeres 2017–2018Kambal, KaribalGeraldine Enriquez 2018–2024Sarap, 'Di Ba?Herself (host) 2019Kara MiaAya Machado-Lacson 2021Babawiin Ko ang LahatDulce Espejo2021–2022Stories from the Heart: The End of Us Maggie Corpuz2022Widows' WebBarbara Sagrado-Dee 2022–2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Lyneth Santos-Benitez / Lyneth Santos-Tanyag 2024 TiktoClock Herself (Guest) Widows' War Barbara "Barry" Sagrado-Dee 2025–2026 Hating Kapatid Roselle Dizon-Pascual 2026 The Loyalty Game Imelda Madrigal
Awards and nominations Year Work Award Category Result 1991 Kapag Langit Ang Humatol Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actress 1995 Wating Young Critics Circle Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role (Female, Adult, Individual) Gawad Urian Award Gawad Urian for Best Actress 1997 Bayarang Puso FAMAS Award FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress 2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Reseta" 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actress Day OffPMPC Star Awards for Television Best Reality Program SiS Best Celebrity Talk Show 2012 The Road 60th FAMAS AwardsFAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress 2013 One More Try 61st FAMAS Awards Showbiz Inside ReportGolden Screen Award Outstanding Female Showbiz Talk Program Host 2014 2016 Doble Kara 30th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama Supporting Actress 2017 Till I Met You 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television 2023 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap 12th Northwest Samar State University Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television Best Supporting Actress in Daytime Series
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