Tessie Tomas
Born: 1950-10-31 in Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines
Known For: Acting
Biography
Rita Theresa “Teresita” Laforteza Hermosa (born October 31, 1950), better known by her stage name, Tessie Tomas, is a Filipino actress, screenwriter, and stand-up comedian. Regarded as the original "Queen of Daytime TV", she is best known for hosting some of the most successful TV programs in the Philippines. She was the first Filipino actress to score a nomination in the Best Actress category at the International Emmy Awards for her performance in the 1989 film, A Dangerous Life.
Filmography
2026
- Senior Moments as Segunda
2023
- Dirty Linen as Cielo Fiero
2018
- The Blood Sisters as Rosemarie Bermudez
- Delia & Sammy
2017
2015
- Once Upon a Kiss as Mérida Almario
- Miss Bulalacao
- Water Lemon as Pina
- Old Skool
- Blindfold
2014
2013
- Kahit Nasaan Ka Man as Corazon
- Coming Soon
2012
- Mundo Man ay Magunaw as Donya Alicia La Peña
- Coffee Prince as Elizabeth "Beth" Gomez
- Huling Biyahe as Aling Viring
- This Guy's In Love With U Mare!
2011
- Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis as Mama Mia
2010
- Noah as Sarah Perez
- The Red Shoes
- Two Funerals as Pilar
2009
- Padre de Pamilya as Mayora Elaine Villa
- Sanglaan as Olivia
2008
- Ako si Kim Samsoon as Sonia Buot
- Ploning as Seling / Old Celeste
- 100 as Eloisa
- One True Love as Mrs. Robles
2006
- Rome and Juliet as Charo
2005
- La Visa Loca as Pasyon Chorus #1
- Pinoy/Blonde
2004
- Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan as Mrs. Go
2001
- Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est? as Miren
2000
1998
- Dahil ba sa Kanya? as Helen Carmona
1997
- Hanggang Dito na Lang ... (Writer)
1995
- Pare Ko as Susan
1994
- Bala at Lipistik as Mrs. Tengco
- A Separated Woman ... (Screenplay)
- Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
1993
- Mama's Boys
- Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na... as Barbara Tengco
- Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout as Aling Timang
- Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap as Debra
1992
1991
- Barbi for President as Mary Anne Santillan
1988
- A Dangerous Life as Imelda Marcos (1988)
1986
1983
1982
- Schoolgirls as Ms. Ledesma
- My Only Love as Maid