Tessie Tomas
Acting
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Acting Credits
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.
Known For
Filmography
Senior Moments
2026
as Segunda
Dirty Linen
2023
as Cielo Fiero
Delia & Sammy
2018
The Blood Sisters
2018
as Rosemarie Bermudez
Extra Service
2017
Blindfold
2015
Water Lemon
2015
as Pina
Miss Bulalacao
2015
Old Skool
2015
Once Upon a Kiss
2015
as Mérida Almario
Alienasyon
2014
Coming Soon
2013
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man
2013
as Corazon
Huling Biyahe
2012
as Aling Viring
This Guy's In Love With U Mare!
2012
Coffee Prince
2012
as Elizabeth "Beth" Gomez
Mundo Man ay Magunaw
2012
as Donya Alicia La Peña
Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis
2011
as Mama Mia
The Red Shoes
2010
Two Funerals
2010
as Pilar
Noah
2010
as Sarah Perez
Sanglaan
2009
as Olivia
Padre de Pamilya
2009
as Mayora Elaine Villa
100
2008
as Eloisa
Ploning
2008
as Seling / Old Celeste
One True Love
2008
as Mrs. Robles
Ako si Kim Samsoon
2008
as Sonia Buot
Rome and Juliet
2006
as Charo
Pinoy/Blonde
2005
La Visa Loca
2005
as Pasyon Chorus #1
Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan
2004
as Mrs. Go
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
2001
as Miren
Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin
2000
Dahil ba sa Kanya?
1998
as Helen Carmona
Pare Ko
1995
as Susan
Bala at Lipistik
1994
as Mrs. Tengco
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
1994
Mama's Boys
1993
Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap
1993
as Debra
Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...
1993
as Barbara Tengco
Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout
1993
as Aling Timang
Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo!
1992
Pempe Ni Sara At Pen
1992
as Mrs. Grace
Barbi for President
1991
as Mary Anne Santillan
A Dangerous Life
1988
as Imelda Marcos (1988)
Once Upon a Time
1987
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie
1986
as Susan
Paalam... Bukas Ang Kasal Ko
1986
Clown
1986
Your Body Is Mine
1984
Erpat Kong Forgets
1984
Broken Marriage
1983
My Only Love
1982
as Maid
Schoolgirls
1982
as Ms. Ledesma
Kapitan Kidlat
1981