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Donna Cariaga
Donna Cariaga in 2023
Born
Donna Liza Cariaga

(1994-09-21) September 21, 1994 (age 30)
Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma materSaint Louis University[1]
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Comedienne
  • Producer
Years active2017–present
AgentStar Magic (2017-present)

Donna Liza Cariaga (born September 21, 1994), known professionally as Donna Cariaga, is a Filipina comedienne, actress and TV personality[2] best known for competing and winning on the second season of Funny One, a comedy competition segment in ABS-CBN noontime variety show It's Showtime[3][4] and having her own segment in the show titled Donna What to Do, Donna What to Say after her win.[5]

Early life and background

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Donna was an introvert when she was in highschool, despite being an introvert, she was elected SSC president in high school.[6][7]

Donna studied Mass Communication at Baguio City’s Saint Louis University. She enrolled in the BA in Communication even though she wanted to be an engineer.[6][7]

Personal life

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Donna is in relationship with her non showbiz partner Cedrick Flores.[8]

Career

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In her college days Donna joined theater so she can support her expenses in school. Being an introvert, she became one of the best products of Tanghalang SLU, the performing theater arts organization of Saint Louis University in Baguio City.[6]

She had no intention of joining a theater but eventually grew to loving it. She giving up her dream of becoming an actor but she became one after winning in Funny One she explore the field of acting.[6]

Before she wins the Funny One segment on It's Showtime, she was doing extra in Forevermore a Philippine television drama where she have an acting scene with Liza Soberano because it was shot in Baguio City.[9]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Ref!
2025 Flower Girl Cameo [10]
Everything About My Wife Sophia [11]
Sampung Utos Kay Josh Holdupper's Wife [12]
2024 Espantaho Frida [13]
My Future You Flower Vendor
Mujigae [14]
Balota Anita Hernandez [15]
Fruitcake Sonia [16]
A Lab Story Ma'am Kristine [17]
I Am Not Big Bird Tanya [18]
2023 Family of Two Donna
Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme Hasmine (segment "Glitch") [19]
A Very Good Girl Karen Merino [20]
Third World Romance Maymay [21]
Ten Little Mistresses Chicklet [22]
2022 Mahal Kita, Beksman Analyn [23]
Retirada [24]
Ngayon Kaya Charmaigne [25]
2021 The Women of TONTA Club Waitress
Huwag Kang Lalabas Daday (segment "Hotel") [26]
Love Is Color Blind Stephi [27]
Rabid Princess [28]
On the Job: The Missing 8 Melai [29]
A Girl and a Guy Marga [30]
2019 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! Gloria [31]
Unforgettable Lotto Outlet Customer
Papa Pogi Venus [32]
2018 The Hopeful Romantic Ilocana Maid [33]
Unli Life Hugot Tina [34]
Harry & Patty Dolly
2017 Dapol tan payawar na Tayug 1931 Valentina Vidal
Neomanila Gang Member

TV series

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Year Title Role
2022-present Regal Studio Presents Czarina / Kuring / Maribel
2024 Makiling Emily
Tadhana Belinda
2023 Batang Quiapo Becky
Open 24/7 Piyaya Matriona Grey Bark
2022 Daddy's Gurl Roxy
Ano'ng meron kay Abok? Chicharon Lady
Hoy, Love You! Dok Wanda
Panalo o talo, It's You! Minda
Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss Guia
Love at the End of the World Tess
2021 Limited Edition Chona
Folklore Let
2019 Manilennials Mrs. Marquino Assistant
Ipaglaban Mo! Aya
2018 Alamat ng Ano Chandra Mae
2017 It's Showtime Herself / contestant
2014 Forevermore Assistant

Theater

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Year Title Ref!
2025 Mga Magindara sa Siyudad [35]

Awards and nominations

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Accolades received by Broken Heart's Trip
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
45th Gawad Urian Awards November 17, 2022 Gawad Urian for Best Actress Donna Cariaga Nominated [36]

References

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  1. ^ Delos Reyes, Ira (November 7, 2022). "Donna Cariaga: Buhay Kolehiyala" [Donna Cariaga: College Life]. Medium. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  2. ^ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (April 3, 2023). "'LOL for all': Female stand-up comedians deliver intimacy jokes concluding Women's Month". Interaksyon. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  3. ^ "Baguio's Donna Cariaga named 'Funny One' champion". ABS-CBN. December 2, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  4. ^ "Donna Cariaga named 'funny one'". Manila Standard. December 10, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  5. ^ "Showtime panggulat ang bagong segments". Pilipino Star Ngayon. The Philippine Star. January 2, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d "A heart-to-heart talk with "the funny one," Donna Cariaga". Bulbapp. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  7. ^ a b Dela Cruz, Arnmari Christine (January 24, 2024). "Ms. Donna Cariaga not as the "Funny One" but as an "Actor"". Bulbapp. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  8. ^ Basbas, Roselle (December 14, 2017). "'Funny One' season 2 winner Donna Cariaga opens up her secrets to comedy". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  9. ^ Fernando, Jeff (December 12, 2017). "Sino si James? Donna Cariaga, ibinahagi kung saan nanggaling ang hugot". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  10. ^ Manila Santos, Rhea (May 25, 2025). "EXCLUSIVE: Maxie Andreison is happy to return to acting in new comedy 'Flower Girl'". Push. ABS-CBN. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  11. ^ Yap, Jade Veronique (February 14, 2025). "'Everything About My Wife' casts Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Sam Milby weigh in on love and healing". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  12. ^ Santiago, Ervin. "Jerald winner sa Sampung Utos kay Josh; Pepe bet na bet bilang Satanas". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  13. ^ Troika, Pep (September 11, 2024). "Cast Reveal: Judy Ann Santos at Lorna Tolentino bida sa Espantaho". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  14. ^ Tomada, Nathalie (July 24, 2024). "K-drama star Kim Jisoo joins cast of Philippines film 'Mujigae'". Philstar Global. The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  15. ^ Mariano, Dianne (June 3, 2024). "Donna Cariaga to the cast and crew of 'Balota': 'Karangalan ang ma-witness ang inyong kahusayan'". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  16. ^ Alcantara, Carissa (June 1, 2024). "Joshua Garcia talks jump from drama to comedy". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  17. ^ Hawson, Fred (March 20, 2024). "Cinepanalo review: 'A Lab Story'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  18. ^ "I AM NOT BIG BIRD still showing in selected cinemas".
  19. ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (December 23, 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Donna Cariaga thankful for second chance in 'FPJ's Batang Quiapo'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  20. ^ Matalog, Patricia (June 23, 2023). "'A VERY GOOD GIRL' CAST REVEALED: Here are the stars joining Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon!". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  21. ^ "Carlo Aquino, Charlie Dizon star in 'Third World Romance'". ABS-CBN. July 19, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  22. ^ Tomada, Nathalie (February 14, 2023). "Ten Little Mistresses' V-day reminder: You don't need a man to be happy". Philstar Global. The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  23. ^ "Review: I Love You, Beksman (Queer East Film Festival)". Film Carnage. April 23, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  24. ^ Arevalo, Rica (August 10, 2022). "What happens after retirement?". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  25. ^ "A star-studded red carpet movie premiere for 'Ngayon Kaya'". Manila Bulletin. June 23, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  26. ^ Cruz, Marinel (December 8, 2021). "'Huwag Kang Lalabas'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  27. ^ "'Love is Color Blind' marks first movie of phenomenal DonBelle love team". LionhearTV. December 6, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  28. ^ Judah, Tara (April 27, 2022). "'Rabid': Udine Review". Screen International. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  29. ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (October 2, 2022). "'OTJ The Missing 8' is Philippines' entry to Oscars". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  30. ^ Orange, Team (July 1, 2021). "Here's why UPSTREAM's 'A Girl and A Guy' should be the next film on your watch list". Orange Magazine. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  31. ^ "Strategy ni Coco Martin para maging No.1 sa MMFF, umubra kaya?". Balita. Manila Bulletin. December 20, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  32. ^ Chua, Sany (March 13, 2019). "Teddy Corpuz leads the cast of 'Papa Pogi'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  33. ^ Suzara, Matt. "The Hopeful Romantic: Movie Review". Lakwatsera Lovers. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  34. ^ "Unli Life (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  35. ^ Magazine, Adobo (May 13, 2025). "VLFXX: Hinog harvesting bold new voices in Filipino theater this June". Adobo Magazine. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  36. ^ Roque, Nika (September 13, 2022). "Gawad Urian just released the list of nominees for 2022". GMA News. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
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