Ramona Cecilia "Arci" Datuin Muñoz is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the vocalist of the Filipino rock band Philia and currently serving in the Philippine Air Force as a Sergeant.
Career Muñoz entered the entertainment industry through the third season of the reality talent show, StarStruck in 2005. After StarStruck, she appeared in several television shows on GMA and TV5, and in 2008, she represented the Philippines in the third annual Asia Super Model Contest.
Before gaining the leading lady status, Arci Munoz played some evil villain and cunning roles in Princess Charming (2007), Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso (2007), Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (2007), and Maging Akin Ka Lamang (2008).
Later in 2009, she played the main antagonist role of Donna Benitez in Ngayon at Kailanman. Donna is the obsessive girlfriend of Edwin (played by JC de Vera) who will do everything for him even committing murder, kidnapping, and vile schemes.
In 2010, she appeared as the Melanie Tecson, a recurring antagonist in Langit sa Piling Mo.
In 2011, she appeared again as the main antagonist of My Driver Sweet Lover as the evil scheming Monique and pulls everything to steal Rocky (played by JC de Vera) from Gabrielle.
In 2012, she started as felina in the hit show Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa. This was her first lead role.
Since then, she became a leading actress in TV5 and ABS-CBN. On April 27, 2013, Muñoz's band Philia played at Pulp Summer Slam 13: "Til Death Do Us Part".
Muñoz transferred to ABS-CBN in September 2014 and is cast as one of the main stars of Pasion de Amor.
On July 17, 2020, it was announced that Muñoz joined the series on Kapamilya Channel's Walang Hanggang Paalam, after Julia Montes and Nadine Lustre are backed out.
Meanwhile, on September 30, 2021, Muñoz announced she is running for councilor in Cainta, Rizal under the political party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats' (Lakas-CMD).
On December 17, 2021, Muñoz appeared on the music video of TOMORO and Sean Kingston.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2013 The Fighting Chefs Sexy Chef 2015 Felix Manalo Tomasa Sereneo Etiquette for Mistresses Amanda A Second Chance Ara Cervantes2016 Always Be My Maybe Kristina 'Tintin' Paraiso Camp Sawi Gwen 2017 Extra Service Aurora / Kapitana Can We Still Be Friends? Sam 2019 Last Fool Show Mayessa Dominguez Open Rome Isa Pa with Feelings Annica 2020 Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story Jhermelyn (voice) 2023 Ten Little Mistresses Aura 2025 Sinagtala Carla 2026 Sweet EscapeCindy
Television Year Title Role 2005–2006 StarStruck: The Nationwide Invasion Herself / Contestant 2006 Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat Chantal 2006–2007 Bakekang Nicole"Bakekang – Cast", igma.tv, n.d. Accessed last March 6, 2007.2007 Princess Charming Pamela Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso Claire 2007–2008 Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Amasonang Puti / Stacy2008 Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang Olive Paruel Ako si Kim Samsoon Lourdes 2008–2009 Sine Novela: Saan Darating ang Umaga? Bianca2009 SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti ng Puso Annie Maynila: Death, Be Not Proud Ruby Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman Donna Benitez 2009–2010 StarStruck V Herself / Segment Host2010 Diva Natalie Langit sa Piling Mo Melanie Tescon Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face Monique Barrinuevo2010–2011 Beauty Queen Kaye SantosMy Driver Sweet Lover Monique Midnight DJ Various Roles2011 Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak Dahlia Flores / Carnation Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Vanessa 2011–2012 The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto Alexandra Vergara 2012–2013 Lokomoko Herself2012 Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa FelinaFelina, makikilala na ngayong Lunes ng hapon sa TV5 retrieved via www.tv5.com.ph February 24, 2012 Pidol's Wonderland Various roles Wil Time BigtimeHerself2013 Wowowillie Undercover Julia Velasco The Gift Ella 2015–2020; 2023–present ASAP Herself / Performer 2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Spaghetti Lara Ipaglaban Mo: Pagmamahalang Hinadlangan Lucy 2015–2016 Pasión de Amor Norma Elizondo-Samonte 2016–2017 Magpahanggang Wakas Atty. Aryann Castillo 2017 I Can Do That Herself / Contestant Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Alexandra "Alex" Flores/Torres 2018 Since I Found You Daniella "Dani" Cobarrubias-Capistrano I Can See Your Voice PH Herself / Guest Singer 2019 Jhon en Martian Princess 223 / Martina Ipaglaban Mo: Taiwan Baby 2019–2020 Pamilya Ko Elizabeth "Betty" Palisoc 2020 It's Showtime Herself/Guest/Co-Host 2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Samantha "Sam" Agoncillo 2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tattoo Karla Bonifacio 2023 Family Feud Herself/Contestant 2024 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Guest 2024–2025 It's Showtime Herself / Guest / Performer 2026 Sigabo Maxene "Max" Jacinto Someone, Someday Gia Kumusta Herself
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Rhian Ramos talks about supermodel competition in China