Alicia Alonzo

Germelina Viana Hernandez (born June 1, 1946), known professionally as Alicia Alonzo, is a retired Filipino actress in movies and television in the Philippines. She is the sister of action star Anthony Alonzo.

Career She was a flight attendant for Philippine Air Lines. Her fate took a dramatic turn when her younger brother, actor Anthony Alonzo†, saw an advertisement by Lea Productions searching for a new star.

She joined showbiz from 1967 in Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan, Together Again, So Happy Together, Kwatang: A Star Is Born and Karate Kid.

She appeared in more than 140 movies and television shows up to date including Donata (1968), Marahas Ang Daigdig (1970), Kamay Na Gumagapang (1974), Kutong Lupa (1976), and Roberta (1979), among others. In the 1980s, Alonzo appeared in Uhaw Sa Kalayaan (1980), Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? (1981) starring Nora Aunor and Dennis Roldan, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town! (1982) with Robert Arevalo, Liza Lorena and Raoul Aragon, Condemned (1984) starring Nora Aunor, Dan Alvaro, Gina Alajar and Sonny Parsons, Sa Dibdib Ng Sierra Madre (1985), Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig? (1987) starring Vilma Santos, Ricky Davao and Gloria Romero, Tamis Ng Unang Halik (1989) with Kristina Paner and Cris Villanueva. She did movies also in the 1990s Sagot Ng Puso (1990) with Sheryl Cruz and Romnick Sarmenta, Alyas Boy Kano (1992), Warat (1999), and Soltera (1999) with Maricel Soriano.

She was also cast in a classic Philippine TV series Anna Liza played by Julie Vega aired from 1980 to 1986. She also appeared in TV series like Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2001), Mulawin (2004), Lupin (2007), Mula sa Puso (2011) and Maalaala Mo Kaya series.

In 2018, she staged a comeback on GMA Network after four years to play a grandmother role in Kara Mia.

In 2025, it was revealed through an interview with Julius Babao that she has now decided to retire from showbusiness and is now living as a consecrated layperson at the Caryana Monastery in Magalang, Pampanga. She stated that she left her acting career behind in order to focus entirely on her faith.

Personal life Her parents are Alfredo Hernandez and Lourdes Viana. She is the mother of actor Jon Hernandez, with former actor Ross Rival (eldest brother of Phillip Salvador).

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Source 1960 Court Martial (Batas Ng Hukbo) 1967 Kwatang: A Star Is Born Fara Diva Karate Kid Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan Together Again Teritoryo Ko Ito So Happy Together Nagaapoy Na Dambana 1968 Bulag Na Matador Private Ompong and the Sexy Dozen Pitong Krus ng Isang Ina Magic Guitar Mad Doctor of Blood Island Marla Kaming Taga-ilog Jingy Good Morning Titser Giyera Patani Donata Buhay Bombero Alice 1969 Brownout Batang Palengke The Bandits Kuwatro Rikitik Love Rositik Paula 1970 Marahas ang Daigdig 1971 Signos Trece Tapang Brothers Life Everlasting 1972 Battle of Lingayen Ang Gangster at ang Birhen Dirty Hari Isla De Toro Villa Miranda 1973 Ambrose Dugal Digmaan sa Paraiso Lupang Hinirang Maalaala Mo Kaya? Beba, the Mermaid A-Lai-Sha Aking Maria Clara 1974 Bandila ng Magigiting Weighed But Found Wanting Kamay Gumagapang Heroes of Dimataling Psssst… Halika Babae Betty (Sandra's girl) The Devil's Daughter 1975 Sangre Montilla Concentration Camp. No. 5 Maligat Ka Kung Magsaing May Karapatang Lumigaya 1976 Sakada Aurora Mortal Celia Kung Bakit May Ulap ang Mukha ng Buwan Kutong Lupa Bong Bong Daigdig ng Lagim Langit, Lupa at Impiyerno (Pandemonium) 1977 Tahan na Empoy, Tahan 1978 Mananayaw 1979 Roberta Tinay 1984 Misteryo sa Tuwa Pinang 1987 Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Yaya Rosita 1988 Nakausap Ko ang Birhen Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts Aling Rosa 1989 Kung Kasalanan Man Belinda "Tiya Bining" Rosales

Television Year Title Role(s) 1980–1985 Anna Liza Isabel Santiago 1987 Kahapon Lamang 1988 Hello, Uncle Sam? 1992 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Helmet 1993 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sa Kandungan Mo Inay 1999–2001 Marinella Minda2000 Munting Anghel Lily Maalaala Mo Kaya: Apples, Oranges & Banana 2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Mending Morales 2003–2004 Twin Hearts Ceta Saraga 2004–2005 Mulawin Rosing 2004 Ikaw sa Puso Ko 2005 Now and Forever: Mukha Juanita2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Roses Now and Forever: Duyan Precy 2007 Princess Charming Dra. Elvira Lupin Tiya Nelia 2008 Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang Doña Leticia Paruel 2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing 2009–2010 Ikaw Sana Tiya Mameng Dahil May Isang Ikaw Doña Victoria Alferos 2010 Elena M. Patron's Momay Lola Conchita2011 Mula sa Puso Minerva Trinidad Maalaala Mo Kaya: Piyesa Lola Ester Rod Santiago's The Sisters Yaya Maxima 2012 Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis Lola Andeng / Old Matilda 2012–2013 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Doña Victoria Altamonte2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sapatos Lola Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diploma Lola Anna Karenina Zenaida Cervantes 2014 Give Love on Christmas: The Gift Giver Laura Aguinaldo 2015 Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote Lita Vargas Nathaniel Loida Pelaez 2015–2017 Doble Kara Barbara Salgado-Acosta 2017 My Dear Heart Yaya Maria Hanggang Saan Doña Miranda Montoya-Montecillo 2018 The Stepdaughters Felicidad "Fely" Almeda 2019 Kara Mia Asuncion Machado

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