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Quick facts for kids Amy Perez-Castillo
Amy Perez in 2015
Born	Maria Armida Parale Perez (1969-09-05) September 5, 1969 (age 55) Quezon City, Philippines
Occupation	Host, actress
Years active	1986–present
Agent	Star Magic (1997–2006) Backroom Inc. (2006–present)
Spouse(s)	Brix Ferraris ​ ​ (m. 1995; annulled 2014)​ Carlo Castillo ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	3
Relatives	Lorna Tolentino (cousin) Zsa Zsa Padilla (cousin)
YouTube information
Years active	2018–present
Genre	Travel Lifestyle Comedy
Subscribers	617,000
Total views	21.6 million
Associated acts	Vice Ganda Vic Sotto Anne Curtis Vilma Santos
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 hosting style. Tyang Amy has become a trusted face on morning and noontime TV shows in the Philippines.

Some of the popular shows she has hosted or co-hosted include Family Kuarta o Kahon (starting in 1986), Eat... Bulaga! (1988), Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1989), 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995), Magandang Tanghali Bayan (1998), Kabuhayang Swak na Swak (2006), Face 2 Face (2010), The Singing Bee (2013), Umagang Kay Ganda (2013), and It's Showtime (2016). She has won many awards for her work, including five PMPC Star Awards for Television and three Alta Media Icon Awards.

Amy Perez's Career Journey

Early TV Shows and Hosting

Amy Perez started her big career by co-hosting popular noontime variety shows. These included Family Kuarta o Kahon from 1986 to 1990 and Eat Bulaga! from 1989 to 1995. She also hosted Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1990–1995) and 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995–1998). From 1998 to 2002, she was a host on Magandang Tanghali Bayan. After a short break, she returned to TV as a host for the morning talk show M.R.S. in 2005.

Acting Roles in Movies and TV

Besides hosting, Amy Perez has also shown her talent as an actress in both movies and television. She played different kinds of characters. Some of her notable movie roles include Anne in Anak ni Baby Ama and appearances in Flavor of the Month. These movies highlighted her comedic skills. She also received praise for her role as Helen in the movie Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko. Other films she appeared in include Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-Ganda Ko, Tigasin, and Pera o Bayong (Not da TV).

On television, Amy Perez acted in dramas like Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (as Mirriam) and Habang Kapiling Ka (as Divine Ogata). She also appeared in Ikaw sa Puso Ko in 2004. In 2006, she was in two episodes of Komiks. She also starred in the horror movie Matakot Ka sa Karma, playing Myrna in one part. In 2007, she was in the TV show Love Spell and I've Fallen for You. In 2019, Amy Perez became a celebrity endorser for Belo Medical Clinic.

Amy Perez's Personal Life

Amy Perez has a son named Adi with musician Brix Ferraris. She is also a cousin to the famous actress Lorna Tolentino. Later, Amy married radio host Carlo Castillo. They have two sons, Kyle, born in 2008, and Seyah. Amy and Carlo Castillo got married in 2014.

Amy Perez's Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Radio Shows

Awards and Recognitions

Amy Perez has received many awards for her work as a host.