Wendy Valdez

Wendy Valdez
Born (1982-06-02) June 2, 1982
Navotas, Philippines
Alma materFar Eastern University, (BA)
OccupationActress
Spouse
Normann Garcia
​
(m. 2015)​
Children1
Beauty pageant titleholder
Years active
2006–2016
Major competition(s)
Binibining Pilipinas 2005
(1st Runner-up)
(Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2005)

Wendy Valdez-Garcia (Tagalog: [ˈwɛndɪ bɐlˈdɛs]; born June 2, 1982) is a Filipina beauty queen, former Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2 contestant, and an actress.

Biography

Valdez grew up in Navotas. Valdez serves as her family's breadwinner. She claims she is going to do everything she has to do to help her family out. She has already done a couple of commercials and attempted to work in Japan. Both times she went to Japan, though, she suffered from homesickness. Still, in an effort to improve her family's life, she auditioned for the popular Filipino television series Pinoy Big Brother.

In 2005, Valdez joined the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant and placed as Binibining Pilipinas Tourism, with Gionna Cabrera, Binibining Pilipinas Universe, Carlene Aguilar Binibining Pilipinas World, and Precious Lara Quigaman who placed as Binibining Pilipinas International.

She was one of the original housemates to enter the Big Brother house of the second season and she was most regarded as the "Bad Girl" of the house. She was also popular for having a relationship with fellow housemate Bruce Quebral. Valdez proved that being the most-hated girl does not mean people will not vote for you. Though her negative image were what people thought would hurt her chances of winning, many people claim that her placing over fellow housemate and in-house nemesis Gee-Ann was brought about by the public's interest to see a real person.

She graduated from Far Eastern University in 2007 with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. In 2009, she married Bruce Quebral, only to annul four months later.

After Pinoy Big Brother

Although 3rd placer, Valdez got a big break with numerous offers and contracts, especially from ABS-CBN. She had the lead role as Margarita in Margarita, a teleserye of ABS-CBN and had a relationship with Bruce Quebral.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
2005Binibining Pilipinas 2005Contestant/1st Runner-up
2006Pinoy Dream AcademyContestant
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal26K Girls
Extra Challenge MilyonaryoContestant[1]
2007Pinoy Big Brother (season 2)Housemate/3rd Big Placer
MargaritaMargarita Trinidad/Greta Paredes
Your Song Presents: One More Chance
2008PalosNicolla
I Love Betty La FeaPatricia Suarez
2009May Bukas PaJudith Sandoval
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud BrothersIsabelita "Sabel" Urbano
2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only In The MoviesQueenie
Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoAurora
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SaranggolaMerlyn
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: KristineAlicia De Silva
Kokey @ AkoLois Magsanoc
P.O.5Host/Performer
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: KwintasGrace
Babaeng HampaslupaJanet
Carlo J. Caparas' BangisSavannah Serpente[2]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Callao CaveJanet
2012Wansapanataym: Si Pam Pabaya At Ang Mahiwagang GoldfishChita Sinukuan
Walang HangganMarian Jimenez / Fake Katerina Alcantara
Kahit Puso'y MasugatanWilma
Wansapanataym: Trick Or TrixieTricia
2013Apoy sa DagatBernadette Lamayre
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KrusRochel
Boracay BodiesVarious Roles
My Little JuanMargie
I Dare YouContestant
2014Maalaala Mo Kaya: SantanAunt
Maalaala Mo Kaya: TrainLady Guard
2015Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan KitaImelda
Oh My G!Fake Anne Reyes
Pinoy Big Brother: 737Houseguest

References

  1. ↑ Aquio, Jojo. "Heat is on for ExtraChallenge". PhilStar Global.
  2. ↑ Jimenez, Jocelyn. "Wendy Valdez not bothered to be labeled as "forever kontrabida"". Philippine Entertainment Portal.