Donna Liza Cariaga (born September 21, 1993) is a Filipina comedienne, actress, and television personality best known for competing and winning on the second season of Funny One, a comedy competition segment on the ABS-CBN noontime variety show It's Showtime, and having her own segment on the show titled Donna What to Do, Donna What to Say after her win.
Early life and background Donna was an introvert when she was in high school; despite being an introvert, she was elected SSC president in high school.
Donna studied Mass Communication at Baguio City’s Saint Louis University, even though she wanted to be an engineer.
Personal life Donna is currently single with no dating records at present.
Career In her college days, Donna joined theater so she can support her expenses in school. Despite being an introvert, she became one of the best products of Tanghalang SLU, the performing theater arts organization of Saint Louis University in Baguio City.
She had no intention of joining a theater but eventually grew to loving it. She gave up her dream of becoming an actor but she became such after winning in Funny One and explored the field of acting.
Before she wins the Funny One segment on It's Showtime, she was doing extra in Forevermore, a Philippine television drama where she have an acting scene with Liza Soberano because it was shot in Baguio City.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Ref!202618th RoseMs. Melai 2025Bar Boys: After SchoolAnitaRekonekUnmarryJaniceAng Happy Homes ni Diane HilarioLola BarangFlower GirlCommercial Director Everything About My Wife Sophia Sampung Utos Kay JoshHoldupper's Wife2024EspantahoFridaMy Future YouFlower VendorMujigaeBalotaAnita HernandezFruitcakeSoniaA Lab StoryMa'am KristineI Am Not Big BirdTanya2023Family of TwoDonnaShake, Rattle & Roll ExtremeHasmine (segment "Glitch")A Very Good GirlKaren MerinoThird World RomanceMaymayTen Little MistressesChicklet2022Mahal Kita, BeksmanAnalynRetiradaNgayon KayaCharmaigne2021The Women of TONTA ClubWaitressHuwag Kang LalabasDaday (segment "Hotel")Love Is Color BlindStephiRabidPrincessOn the Job: The Missing 8MelaiA Girl and a GuyMarga20193pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!GloriaUnforgettableLotto Outlet CustomerPapa PogiVenus2018The Hopeful RomanticIlocana MaidUnli LifeHugot TinaHarry & PattyDolly2017Dapol tan payawar na Tayug 1931Valentina VidalNeomanilaGang Member
TV series Year Title Role 2025Rainbow RumbleHerself / contestant 2022–presentRegal Studio PresentsCzarina / Kuring / Maribel2024MakilingEmilyTadhanaBelinda2023Batang QuiapoBeckyOpen 24/7Piyaya Matriona Grey Bark2022Daddy's GurlRoxyAno'ng meron kay Abok?Chicharon LadyHoy, Love You!Dok WandaPanalo o talo, It's You!MindaMano Po Legacy: Her Big BossGuiaLove at the End of the WorldTess2021Limited EditionChonaFolkloreLet2019ManilennialsMrs. Marquino AssistantIpaglaban Mo!Aya2018Alamat ng AnoChandra Mae2017It's ShowtimeHerself / contestant2014ForevermoreAssistant
Theater Year Title Ref! 2025Mga Magindara sa Siyudad
Awards and nominations + Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result 45th Gawad Urian AwardsNovember 17, 2022 Gawad Urian for Best Actress Donna Cariaga
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