Amy Perez facts for kids
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Amy Perez-Castillo
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Amy Perez in 2015
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Maria Armida Parale Perez
September 5, 1969 Quezon City, Philippines
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| Occupation | Host, actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
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| Spouse(s) |
Brix Ferraris
(m. 1995; annulled 2014)Carlo Castillo
(m. 2014) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Lorna Tolentino (cousin) Zsa Zsa Padilla (cousin) |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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| Subscribers | 617,000 |
| Total views | 21.6 million |
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| Subscriber and view counts updated as of June 23, 2023. | |
Maria Armida "Amy" Parale Perez-Castillo (born September 5, 1969), also known as Tyang Amy, is a famous Filipino television and radio host. She is known for her strong opinions and unique style of hosting. She has become a very reliable and popular figure in morning and noontime TV shows in the Philippines.
Some of the many shows she has hosted or co-hosted include Family Kuarta o Kahon (1986), Eat... Bulaga! (1988), Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1989), 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995), Magandang Tanghali Bayan (1998), Face 2 Face (2010), Umagang Kay Ganda (2013), and It's Showtime (2016). She has won many awards for her work, including several PMPC Star Awards for Television and Alta Media Icon Awards.
Career Highlights
Amy Perez started her career as a co-host on popular noontime shows. These included Family Kuarta o Kahon and Eat Bulaga! in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She also hosted Sa Linggo nAPO Sila and 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila. Later, she became a host for Magandang Tanghali Bayan.
Besides hosting, Amy Perez has also shown her talent as an actress. She has played different roles in both TV shows and movies. She was known for her comedic skills in films like Flavor of the Month. She also received praise for her role as Helen in the movie Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko.
On television, she appeared in dramas such as Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan and Habang Kapiling Ka. She also starred in episodes of the TV series Komiks. In 2007, she was part of Love Spell and I've Fallen for You. In 2019, Amy Perez became a celebrity endorser for Belo Medical Clinic.
Personal Life
Amy Perez has a son named Adi with musician Brix Ferraris. She is also a cousin of the well-known actress Lorna Tolentino.
Later, Amy Perez started a relationship with radio host Carlo Castillo. They have two sons together, Kyle (born in 2008) and Seyah (born in 2012). Amy and Carlo Castillo got married in 2014.
Awards and Recognition
Amy Perez has won many awards throughout her career for her excellent hosting skills. She has received multiple PMPC Star Awards for Television for "Best Female TV Host" and "Best Morning Show Hosts." She also won several Alta Media Icon Awards for "Best Morning Show Host." In 2022, she was recognized as the "Outstanding Female TeleRadyo Host of the Year" at the Gawad Pilipino Icon Awards. In 2023, she received the Anak TV Seal Awards as a "Net Makabata Star," which means she is a good role model for young people.
See Also
- List of Filipino actresses
- List of Filipino television presenters
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Amy Perez in 2015
