Maritoni Fernandez
Maritoni Fernandez-Dayrit | |
|---|---|
| Born | Antonita Maria Carmen Fernandez Moynihan March 31, 1969 |
| Years active | 1989–2019 |
| Children | Lexi Fernandez |
Maritoni Fernandez Moynihan-Dayrit (born Antonita Maria Carmen Fernandez Moynihan; March 31, 1969[1]) is a Filipina character actress, model and entrepreneur.
Family
[edit]Fernandez is the daughter of Antony Moynihan, 3rd Baron Moynihan,[2] who was English with some Irish roots, and a Filipina mother. She is niece to Colin Moynihan, the current Baron Moynihan and former head of the British Olympic Association.[3] She is the mother of actress Lexi Fernandez, who was a former GMA Network contract artist.[4][5] On September 10, 2016, her sister, Maria Aurora Moynihan, was killed in the Philippines.[6][7][8]
Career
[edit]As an adult, Fernandez became a commercial model and actress in the Philippines, adopting the screen name Maritoni Fernandez.[9] She has had considerable success as a screen actress, figuring in many movies with the respected Filipino actor Fernando Poe, Jr. and appearing in the award-winning Hong Kong film Days of Being Wild by acclaimed director Wong Kar-wai.
In 1993, Fernandez was linked to the Brunei beauties affair.[10]
On her 30th birthday, Fernandez was diagnosed with breast cancer and has since undergone a lumpectomy in the United States.[11] In remission, she has been serving as a spokesperson for breast cancer patients and survivors in the Philippines and abroad.[12][13]
Fernandez is an owner of Herb-All Organic Trading Corporation, a food supplement company specializing in "young barley" powder and other natural health supplements. Simple Thoughts, her easy text floral service Bella Regalo, RSVP Event Planning and Design, and Just Desserts[14] in addition to her jobs as commercial model and actress in television soap operas for a major Philippine television network. She resides with her children in Makati.[15]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Student Body | |
| 1990 | Hahamakin Lahat | |
| Lovers' Delight | ||
| Days of Being Wild | Hotel maid | |
| 1991 | Kidlat ng Maynila: Joe Pring 2 | |
| Takas sa Impierno | Katrina | |
| Capt. Jaylo: Batas sa Batas | ||
| Dadaan Ka sa Ibabaw ng Aking Bangkay | ||
| Buddy en Sol: Sine Ito! | ||
| Sumayaw Ka, Salome | ||
| Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako! | Nurse | |
| Disgrasyada | ||
| Anak ng Dagat | Kristina | |
| Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story | ||
| Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik | ||
| Moro | Alma | |
| 1992 | The Return of Long Ranger & Tonton: How the West Was Wrong | |
| Padre Amante Guerrero | Vanessa Cristobal | |
| Claudia | Claudia | |
| Hiram Na Mukha | Morita | |
| Alyas Stella Magtanggol | Wendy | |
| Kapag Nabigo ang Batas | ||
| Working Students | Noemi | |
| 1993 | Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal | Debbie |
| Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout | Brenda | |
| Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa | Doris | |
| Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo! Sgt. Bobby Aguilar | Leonor | |
| 1994 | Multo in the City | Alice Buenavente |
| 1995 | Gayuma: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako | |
| Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | ||
| 1996 | Dyesebel | Dyangga |
| Ikaw ang Mahal Ko | Bianca Salazar | |
| 1997 | Nang Iniwan Mo Ako | Diane |
| Simaron, Barya Lang ang Halaga ng Ulo Mo | Sandra | |
| Gloria, Gloria Labandera | Betring | |
| Bridesmaids | Nina Patricio | |
| 2000 | Ang Dalubhasa | Menchu |
| 2003 | You and Me Against the World | Celine Guerrero |
| 2012 | Sosy Problems | Dada |
| 2017 | Unexpectedly Yours | Rachelle |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Victor Magtanggol | Alice Espiritu-Regalado | Supporting Cast |
| 2016 | Pepito Manaloto | Gigi | Episode Guest |
| That's My Amboy | Alicia Ford | Supporting role | |
| 2013—2014 | Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko | Tess de Leon | |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Ligaw na Diyosa | Doctora | Episode role |
| 2012—2013 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Belen Sarmiento | Supporting Cast / Antagonist |
| 2012 | A Beautiful Affair | Evelyn Saavedra | Special participation |
| Legacy | Anna Marie Leviste | Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero | |
| 2011 | Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim | Victoria Soriano | Extended Cast |
| 2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Gloria Hilario | Supporting Cast |
| 2009—2010 | Ikaw Sana | Loreta Reyes-Montemayor | Supporting Cast / Antagonist |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Donya Connie "Ms. Constance" Sanchez | |
| 2008 | Lobo | Dr. Vivian Lee | Extended Cast |
| 2006 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang | Elsa | Guest Cast |
| Pinakamamahal | Marikrissa Padua | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
| 2003—2004 | It Might Be You | Frida Montegracia-Trinidad | |
| 1996—2002 | Anna Karenina | Ruth Monteclaro | |
| 1995 | T.G.I.S. | Pia | Guest; Episode 4 |
| 1993 | Kapag May Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo! | Episode: Talunan Ang Magwagi |
References
[edit]- ^ Purificacion, Marlon. "Si Viceo na ang video-karera king sa Maynila!". People's Journal. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ "Antony Patrick Moynihan, 3rd Baron Moynihan - Everything2.com". Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ "BBC SPORT - Other Sport... - Olympics 2012 - Moynihan named new BOA chairman". October 5, 2005. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "LOOK: Maritoni Fernandez's tearful send-off to daughter Lexi Fernandez". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "IN PHOTOS: Do you still remember former 'Tween Hearts' star Lexi Fernandez?". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "British baron's daughter killed in Philippines amid drug war". BBC News. September 20, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ Griffiths, James (September 20, 2016). "British baron's daughter shot dead in Philippines". CNN. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ Holmes, Oliver (September 19, 2016). "Daughter of late British peer killed in Philippines drug war". The Guardian. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ "Maritoni Fernandez". IMDb. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (June 2, 2009). "Looking Back: Showbiz scandals that raised public outcry". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
- ^ "interview with Maritoni Fernandez". Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ "ICanServe Information Network - ICANSERVE.NET". Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ "ABS-CBN Interactive". archive.ph. July 9, 2007. Archived from the original on July 9, 2007. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ www.linkedin.com
- ^ "Maritoni Fernandez in her home". December 13, 2007. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
External links
[edit]- 1969 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Filipino businesspeople
- Filipino Christians
- Filipino evangelicals
- Filipino female models
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino people of English descent
- Filipino people of Irish descent
- Filipino Protestants
- Filipino television actresses
- Daughters of barons
- Actresses from Makati
- GMA Network (company) people
- ABS-CBN people