Amy Perez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amy Perez-Castillo
Perez in 2015
Born	Maria Armida Parale Perez (1969-09-05) September 5, 1969 (age 54) 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; ann. 2014)​ Carlo Castillo ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	3
Relatives	Lorna Tolentino (cousin) Zsa Zsa Padilla (cousin) Ion Perez (first 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 Parale Perez-Castillo (born September 5, 1969), known professionally as Amy Perez-Castillo or Tyang Amy (Tagalog: [ˈɐmɪ ˈpɛrɛs kɐsˈtiʎo]), is a Filipino TV and radio presenter, entrepreneur and occasional actress. Noted for her distinct brand in hosting & strong opinions about life, she has established herself as a dependable figure in morning and noontime variety shows since 1986, which marked the beginning of her career.

Perez has been a prominent "figure in the entertainment industry for over thirty years" and is considered as "one of the busiest and most visible television artists in show business." She has won countless accolades including the "Best Female Morning Show Host" at the 6th Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards, “Best Morning Show Host” for Umagang Kay Ganda at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television, and “Best Female TV Host” at the 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television. She would then host more ABS-CBN noontime shows, such as Sa Linggo NAPO Sila and its weekday equivalent 'Sang Linggo NAPO Sila. She likewise became part of the hit noontime show Magandang Tanghali Bayan and the top-rating tabloid talk show Face 2 Face, including stints on The Singing Bee and the chat show M.R.S. As an actress, she has played roles in several television series and dramas occasionally such as Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan, Gulong Ng Palad, and Only You, as well as the venerable sitcom Palibhasa Lalake.

Since 2016, Perez has been one of the main hosts of It's Showtime, which marked her comeback as a noontime show host.

Career

Perez's earliest big-time gig was co-hosting the noontime variety programs Family Kuarta o Kahon (1986–1990), Eat Bulaga! (1989–1995), Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1990–1995), 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995–1998), and Magandang Tanghali Bayan from 1998 until she left in 2002. After two years of absence from variety shows, she was chosen to be one of the hosts for the morning talk-variety show M.R.S.

As an actress, Perez portrayed diverse roles in both television and film. Notable performances include her role as Anne in 'Anak ni Baby Ama' and appearances in 'Flavor of the Month' alongside Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno. These films showcased her comedic talent, earning her recognition. Perez received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Helen in the Robin Padilla-starrer 'Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko.' She also featured in 'Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-Ganda Ko,' 'Palibhasa Lalake,' 'Ipagpatawad Mo,' 'Tigasin,' and 'Pera o Bayong (Not da TV).'

On the television front, Perez took on roles in dramas such as 'Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan' (Mirriam), 'Habang Kapiling Ka' (Divine Ogata), and 'Ikaw sa Puso Ko' in 2004. She also appeared in two episodes of 'Komiks ' in 2006: 'Alpha Omega Girl' and 'Agua Bendita.' Additionally, she starred in the horror flick 'Matakot Ka sa Karma,' directed by Jose Javier Reyes, playing the role of Myrna in the segment entitled 'Kama.'

Her television appearances extended to 'Love Spell' in 2007, where she featured in the episode 'Shoes ko po, Shoes ko Day!' and ' I've Fallen for You,' portraying the character Ninang Beth. In 2019, Perez became the celebrity endorser for Belo Medical Clinic.

Personal life

Perez and musician Brix Ferraris share a son named Adi. She is also a cousin of veteran actress Lorna Tolentino.. Despite filing for annulment from Ferraris, her request was denied by the Supreme Court. . Subsequently, Perez entered into a relationship with radio host Carlo Castillo, with whom she has a son born in 2008. In 2012, she confirmed her pregnancy, expecting her second child with Castillo, and announced a one-year leave from 'Face to Face.'

Filmography

Film

Television

Radio shows

Accolades