Maricar Reyes-Poon (born Maricar Concepcion Pozon Reyes; June 20, 1981) is a Filipino actress, singer, songwriter, model and entrepreneur.
Early life She graduated high school from St. Bridget's School in Quezon City. She finished her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at the Ateneo de Manila University and studied medicine at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. She passed the medical licensure exam in 2008.
Career Before becoming an actress, Reyes appeared in numerous TV and print advertisements in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia. Her first role came in 2008 via ABS-CBN's Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom, where she played a younger version of a character portrayed by Gloria Sevilla. She also appeared on I Love Betty La Fea and Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers, which earned her the Star Awards for TV for Best New Female TV Personality.
In 2009, Reyes appeared in May Bukas Pa wherein she played the role of Ina, a woman who lost her sanity because of a dark past. She also appeared in her first starring role in the series Your Song Presents: Gaano Kita Kamahal.
The same year, she was nominated for the Star Awards for Movies' New Movie Actress of the Year for the film And I Love You So, following a Cinema One Originals Film Festival Award for Best Actress in 2011 for her performance in Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon, where she played an idealistic young lawyer hired to replace a previous hearing officer in an unidentified family court. She was also nominated for a Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her performance in Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 as a blind mother.
Personal life Reyes became a born-again Christian and attended Victory Christian Fellowship, where she met singer Richard Poon, with whom she had a relationship since 2012. In April 2013, Poon confirmed that he and Reyes had been engaged. They married in June 2013.
Filmography Film Year Title RoleNotes Source 2009 And I Love You So Rachel 2010 Miss You Like Crazy Daphne Recto White House Coreen 2011 Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon Atty. Cely Martinez Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Isay Segment: "Tamawo" 2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Flight stewardess 24/7 in Love Lorraine 2013 She's the One Lyn 2014 Somebody to Love Sophie The Trial Pia 2015 All You Need Is Pag-ibig Sandra 2016 The Unmarried Wife Christina 2017 Northern Lights: A Journey to Love Joyce Love You to the Stars and Back Sheryl 2019 The Gift Rita
Television Year Title Role Notes Source 2008 Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom Young Gretchen Special participation 2009 I Love Betty La Fea Candy Guest Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Cassandra "Sandy" Banting May Bukas Pa Ate Ina Guest Your Song Presents: Gaano Kita Kamahal Amy Rosales Midnight DJ Rosana Episode: "Kuwintas ng Mangkukulam" George and Cecil Kristina "Krissy" Guest Maalaala Mo Kaya Bebing Episode: "Salamin" Lovers in Paris Karen Roxas 2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Selina Castillo Sebastian Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Tonyong Bayawak Diwata Alvara 2010–11 Imortal Samantha Imperial 2011 100 Days to Heaven Emerald Capistano Maalaala Mo Kaya Chona Episode: "Traysikel" 2011–12 Growing Up Lisa Ortega 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Juana Tejada Episode: "Niagara Falls" 2012 Dahil sa Pag-Ibig Agnes Javier Wansapanataym Angel Barbie Episode: "Mitos' Touch" Maalaala Mo Kaya Gladys Villanueva Episode: "Singsing" 2012–14 Be Careful With My Heart Rafaella "Rafi" Alcantara 2013 Wansapanataym Gigie Episode: "Gigie in a Bottle" Toda Max Lady Z Guest Maalaala Mo Kaya Charity Pangilinan / Carlita Lolo Episode: "Hair Clip" Juan dela Cruz Tatlong Maria Honesto Josefina "Fina" Lualhati Special participation 2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya Elena Santos-Bautista Episode: "Marriage Contract" Luv U Olive Jalbuena Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Sasha Bayle / Sasha Syquia-Salvador 2015 Oh My G! Tessa Zaldivar-Cepeda Special Participation Maalaala Mo Kaya Mimi Episode: "Watawat" FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Isabel Special participation 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Vagelyn Federico Episode: "Kamay" Home Sweetie Home Tracy Guest 2017 La Luna Sangre Samantha Imperial 2018 Bagani Makiling 2026 Someone, Someday Jade Valentin Guest 2027 Whispers from Heaven
Awards and nominations Year Work Award Category Result Source 2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality 2009 And I Love You So PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year 2010 Kasalanan – 6cyclemind & Gloc9 MYX Music Awards Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video 2011 Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon Cinema One Originals Best Actress 2011 Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress
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