Acting
Tessie Tomas
Born 1950-10-31
Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Tessie Tomas
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Dirty Linen
2023
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Noah
2010
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Ako si Kim Samsoon
2008
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Once Upon a Kiss
2015
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Kahit Nasaan Ka Man
2013
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The Blood Sisters
2018
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Senior Moments
2026
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Mundo Man ay Magunaw
2012
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Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis
2011
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Miss Bulalacao
2015
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (58 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Senior Moments | Segunda | Movie | 2026 |
 | Dirty Linen | Cielo Fiero | TV Series | 2023 |
 | Delia & Sammy | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2018 |
 | The Blood Sisters | Rosemarie Bermudez | TV Series | 2018 |
 | Extra Service | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2017 |
 | Miss Bulalacao | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2015 |
| Old Skool | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2015 | |
 | Water Lemon | Pina | Movie | 2015 |
| Blindfold | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2015 | |
 | Once Upon a Kiss | Mérida Almario | TV Series | 2015 |
| Alienasyon | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2014 | |
 | Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Corazon | TV Series | 2013 |
 | Coming Soon | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2013 |
 | Huling Biyahe | Aling Viring | Movie | 2012 |
 | This Guy's In Love With U Mare! | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2012 |
 | Coffee Prince | Elizabeth "Beth" Gomez | TV Series | 2012 |
 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw | Donya Alicia La Peña | TV Series | 2012 |
 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis | Mama Mia | TV Series | 2011 |
 | Two Funerals | Pilar | Movie | 2010 |
 | Noah | Sarah Perez | TV Series | 2010 |
 | The Red Shoes | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2010 |
 | Sanglaan | Olivia | Movie | 2009 |
 | Padre de Pamilya | Mayora Elaine Villa | Movie | 2009 |
 | 100 | Eloisa | Movie | 2008 |
 | One True Love | Mrs. Robles | Movie | 2008 |
 | Ako si Kim Samsoon | Sonia Buot | TV Series | 2008 |
 | Ploning | Seling / Old Celeste | Movie | 2008 |
 | Rome and Juliet | Charo | Movie | 2006 |
 | Pinoy/Blonde | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2005 |
 | La Visa Loca | Pasyon Chorus #1 | Movie | 2005 |
 | Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan | Mrs. Go | Movie | 2004 |
 | Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est? | Miren | Movie | 2001 |
 | Tomorrow Can Wait | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2000 |
 | Dahil ba sa Kanya? | Helen Carmona | Movie | 1998 |
 | Hanggang Dito na Lang | Writer | Movie | 1997 |
 | Pare Ko | Susan | Movie | 1995 |
 | A Separated Woman | Screenplay | Movie | 1994 |
 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1994 |
 | Bala at Lipistik | Mrs. Tengco | Movie | 1994 |
| Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap | Debra | Movie | 1993 | |
 | Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na... | Barbara Tengco | Movie | 1993 |
 | Mama's Boys | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1993 |
 | Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | Aling Timang | Movie | 1993 |
 | Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo! | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1992 |
 | Pempe Ni Sara At Pen | Mrs. Grace | Movie | 1992 |
 | Barbi for President | Mary Anne Santillan | Movie | 1991 |
 | A Dangerous Life | Imelda Marcos (1988) | TV Series | 1988 |
 | Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1987 |
 | Once Upon a Time | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1987 |
 | Clown | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1986 |
 | Paalam... Bukas Ang Kasal Ko | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1986 |
| Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie | Susan | Movie | 1986 | |
 | Your Body Is Mine | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1984 |
 | Erpat Kong Forgets | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1984 |
 | Broken Marriage | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1983 |
 | My Only Love | Maid | Movie | 1982 |
 | Schoolgirls | Ms. Ledesma | Movie | 1982 |
 | Kapitan Kidlat | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1981 |