Ma. Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipino actress and singer.
Career In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of G-Mik the Movie and Trip the Movie (2002), and for starring in the lead role in the F.L.A.M.E.S (1996–2002) TV series. Valdez made her comeback to daytime television in the second installment of Precious Hearts Romances, titled Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin, after her last role in Walang Kapalit in 2007. She later worked with Kaye Abad and fellow newcomer Guji Lorenzana in Precious Hearts Romances' third installment, Somewhere in My Heart, as Amanda in 2009.
In 2010, Valdez appeared in Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? and co-starred with John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin in the second book and second season of the successful TV series Imortal.
In 2012, she worked alongside Star Magic alumni and ABS-CBN actors Shaina Magdayao and Jake Cuenca and again with Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? co-star Bangs Garcia in the top-rated afternoon soap Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo.
Personal life Valdez was married to Filipino Canadian Christopher Lina from 2007 to 2011. They had been together since 2002 and were married in Canada through a civil union on February 14, 2007, and in a Catholic wedding in Makati on July 7, 2007. Following their marriage, she relocated with her husband to Toronto, where they had a daughter. Their daughter was born with a birth defect called symbrachydactyly. Valdez and Lina separated in 2009. She has since moved back to the Philippines following the separation. In an interview, Valdez cited the intervention of a third party in their marriage as the reason for their separation. Their divorce was finalized by a Canadian court in 2011. However, their Catholic wedding in the Philippines has yet to be annulled.
Following her divorce with Lina, Valdez had been in a relationship with ABS-CBN sales executive Luis Garcia since 2014. During their relationship's third anniversary in 2017, Garcia proposed to her while on vacation in Vigan. The two married at a private ceremony in Hong Kong on August 18, 2018.
Filmography Television/Digital Year Title Role Notes Source 1997–2002 Home Along Da Riles Becky Kosme 1997 Wansapanataym Episode: "Tres Marias" 1997–present ASAP Co-host/performer1998Wansapanataym Episode: "Slow Down, Angels Crossing" Celeste (voice) Episode: "Celeste" 1998–1999 Gimik Jek-jek 1999 Wansapanataym Episode: "Tikitikitak" 1999–2002 G-mik Jek-jek 2000 Wansapanataym Episode: "Fountain Boy"2001Tabing IlogLuchi Kasaysayan TV Herself As VJ-AP Wansapanataym Episode: "Insta-Lino" !Oka Tokat young Eleanor / Sally Episode: "Forest Fright" 2003 Okey, Fine! Whatever! Camilla 2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita Alex 2003–2005 Ang Tanging Ina Getrudis "Tudis" Macaspac 2005 Okey, Fine! 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! Camilla 2006 Okey, Fine! OK Fine, Oh Yes! Camilla 2007 Walang Kapalit Recy 2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin Vicky Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart Amanda2010 Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? Lizette Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Colby Midnight DJ Sita Maalaala Mo Kaya Emily Episode: "T-shirt" Imortal Lydia2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rosario Episode: "Tulay" Maricel Mata Episode: "Tap Dancing Shoes" 2012 Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Joy It's Showtime Herself Guest judge Wansapanataym Tanya Episode: "Da Revengers" Analie Episode: "Ang Kulay ng Pasko" 2013 Doctor Melendez Episode: "Finding Nilo" Maalaala Mo Kaya Inday Episode: "Heels" 2014 Wansapanataym Odette Agustin Episode: "Enchanted House" Maalaala Mo Kaya Eden Episode: "Manika" Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Rocky Gomez Ipaglaban Mo! Ibing Episode: "Ang Pangako Mo Sa Akin" 2015 Flordeliza Florida's friend Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote Mimi Maalaala Mo Kaya Lucy Episode: "Banana Cue" Ipaglaban Mo! Connie Episode: "Akin ang Anak Mo" And I Love You So Maureen Jimenez-Santiago 2016 The Story of Us Maritess Garcia FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Analynne Canlaon Ipaglaban Mo! Suzette Episode: "Kasambahay" Wansapanataym Yeye Acosta Episode: "Tikboyong" 2017 Audrina Episode: "My Hair Lady" La Luna Sangre Lydia Guest role Ipaglaban Mo! Lenie Juliano Episode: "Ampon" 2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Kimberly "Kim" Torres Ipaglaban Mo! Myrna Episode: "Uliran" 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya Anna Episode: "Rattle" Ipaglaban Mo! April Episode: "Kalaguyo" 2020 A Soldier's Heart Fatima Alhuraji Bagong Umaga Monica Magbanua 2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya JM Yosures's mother Episode: "Mikropono" 2022Click, Like, ShareMyleneSeason 3, Episode: "Swap"Run to MeMami BebotFlower of EvilMelanie SantosGuest CastBarangay PIE Silog: Life GuroHerselfGuest2023Teen ClashUnbreak My HeartLuzviminda "Luz" KellerSupporting CastPira-Pirasong ParaisoCarlotta Barrameda 2024 Pamilya Sagrado Kendi Velasco 2025Lolong: Bayani ng BayanJessabel Hermosa-Calaycay2025–2026RojaArch. Minnie del Rosario2026Blood vs DutyLydia SantervaSigaboyoung Mameng MagtibayMy Bespren EmmanDeborah
Film Year Title Role Notes Source 1998 Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-Ibig JoyceNagbibinata Raqui Kay Tagal kang Hinintay Rina1999 Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal Sally Hey Babe Queenie 2000 Tunay na Mahal2002 Got 2 Believe Karen Jologs Iza's friend Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse May2003 Ang Tanging Ina Getrudis "Tudis" MontecilioSupporting role Malikmata Melody2004 Now That I Have You Stefi Bcuz of U Margie 2006 D'Lucky Ones! Thea 2009 In My Life MiaSupporting role 2010 Babe, I Love You Chrissy Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na 'To!) Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio2011 Forever And A Day Steph Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Mila The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin Lucresia AlcantaraSupporting role Enteng Ng Ina Mo Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio 2012 The Healing Lani2013 Bromance: My Brother's Romance BritneySupporting role Tuhog Faith Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki Samantha2014 Once A Princess Myrna Moron 5.2: The Transformation Marife Ramos 2015 The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Lucresia Alcantara2016 Always Be My Maybe Tintin's sister That Thing Called Tanga Na Glenda 2017 Tatlong Bibe 2018 Sin Island Jobelle 2019OpenIsa Pa with FeelingsStella Navarro2022 Family Matters Ellen Labyu with an Accent Pearl 2026 18th Rose Tess
Accolades Year Award giving body CategoryWork Result 2018Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival Best Supporting ActressPang MMK2022Star MagicLoyalty Award25 years202325th Gawad Pasado AwardsBest Supporting ActressFamily Matters FAMAS Awards 46th Gawad Urian Awards6th Eddys Awards 3rd Lustre Awards Most Inspiring Movie Actress Society of Filipino Film Reviewers Best Ensemble Performance
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