Aya Medel (born November 5, 1980) is a Filipina former actress, chef, and restaurateur. She was dubbed as the "Papaya Queen" in the 1990s.
Career At age 14, Medel was spotted by a modeling agent after she became first runner-up in Mutya ng Tabaco in Albay. She went from modeling to acting in erotic films such as Asong Ulol, Totoy Mola, Molata, Babae sa Bubungang Lata, Padre Kalibre, and Sisa. Medel also starred in foreign films such as Naked Nights, Love and Desire Troublesome Nights (a comedy film shown in Hong Kong), and Total Aikido (a film shown in Japan). During her showbiz stint, Medel also became a television host for the anthology drama, Daisy Siete, and the longest noontime variety show, Eat Bulaga.
Medel has left her showbiz career to become a chef. She now owns several restaurants.
Personal life When Medel quit her acting career in 2002, she married Yoji Hayakawa, a Japanese businessman with whom she has two children. They divorced. Medel studied to become a chef at the Center of Asian Culinary School and started a restaurant business in Tabaco, Albay.
Filmography
Film YearTitle1997Padre Kalibre1997Totoy Mola1997Sya'y Nagdadalaga1997No Read, No Write1997Nakalimot sa pag-ibig1997Masarap, masakit ang magmahal1997Kapag nasukol ang asong ulol1997Akin Ka Lamang1998Bawal1998Squala1998Kargado1998Alipin ng Aliw1998Laruang Buhay1998Troublesome Nights 41998Notoryus1998Babae sa Bubungang Lata1998Kaya ko pero Masakit1998Shirley1999Droga, Pagtatapat ng mga Babaeng Addict1999Molata1999Sisa1999Wala ka nang Lupang Tatapakan1999Nikilado1999Hilig ng Katawan1999Pamasak Butas1999Gatilyo1999Largado, Ibabalik kita sa pinanggalingan mo!1999Sindak1999Tatlong Makasalanan1999Dalagang Dagat2000Gawin sa Dilim 22000Basta Tricycle Driver... Sweet Lover2001Duwag lang ang Sumusuko2001Venus: Diosa ng Kagandahan2001Naked Nights2002Eva, Lason kay Adan2002Bukang Bibig2002Pagsaluhan2002Sugat, Walang Paghilom2002Gising na si Adan
Television YearTitle1997Esperanza1999Maalaala Mo Kaya2001Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka2014Seasons of LoveMagpakailanman: Ang Ina sa Gitna ng Tsunami
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