Anjanette Abayari

Anjanette Palencia Abayari (born July 20, 1970) is a Filipino-American former actress and former beauty queen, known for portraying the superhero Darna in the 1994 film Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik.

Abayari was a former Bb. Pilipinas Universe title holder, but had to resign and give up her crown over the issue of her residency.

Acting career After a few music video appearances, including her role as Timmy T's leading lady in the video of his hit song "One More Try", Abayari joined the 1991 Binibining Pilipinas competition and won the top title. However, due to her non-Filipino citizenship and residency issues, she was dethroned with the title given to Ma. Lourdes "Alou" Gonzales.

After her stint in the pageant, she flew back in the US and continued cheerleading for LA Raiders and did modelling and hosting for Lowrider Magazine Events. A year later, she came back to the Philippines to embark on her acting career. She signed up for a two-year contract with Viva Films and was introduced in the movie Astig. Among her notable movies under Viva include Pita, Terror ng Kaloocan (1993), Darna! Ang Pagbabalik (1994) and Silakbo (1995). Other movies from various film outlets include Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy (1996), Matang Agila (1997) and Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano (1998).

Controversy In October 1999, Abayari was intercepted at the airport in Guam for possession of illegal drug amphetamine, which she vehemently denied was hers. She explained that the ballpen the airport officials found in her makeup kit belonged to her sister. She didn't even realize what they were doing when they scraped it to find traces of shabu. Due to her American citizenship, she was declared persona non grata by then-president Joseph Estrada, in which she was cleared by the Bureau of Immigration in 2003. In early 2000, after a few months of being detained, she was released after paying bail of $9200. She returned to the United States to live a simple and peaceful life, while taking on different jobs.

In 2013, Abayari became a regular guest on The Dr. Tess Show.

Personal life Her parents both hail from Iloilo with long time residence in the United States. She is the granddaughter of World War II veteran retired BGen. Alfonso P. Palencia.

She has two sons, Aiden and Ashton, both from different fathers. In March 2018, she was engaged to Evangelist Gary Pangan.

She runs a YouTube channel called "Anjanette Abayari Scriptures", which mainly focuses on Bible Studies.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1993 Astig Dalawang Larawan ng Pagibig Manchichiritchit Pita, Terror ng Kaloocan Row 4: Baliktorians 1994 Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko Darna Brat Pack Ober da Bakod: The Movie Talahib at Rosas Abba Jalandoni 1995 Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan Cathy Batangueno Kabitenyo Silakbo Tina Roman 1996 Aringkingking: Ang Bodyguard Kong Sexy Hangga't May Hininga Leah Hindi Lahat ng Ahas ay Nasa Gubat Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko Kate 1997 Bandido Halik ng Vampira Vanessa Kadre Matang Agila 1998 Buenavista Gagawin Ko ang Lahat Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano Elaila 1999 Dibdiban ang Laban 2000 Azucena Lily's mother

Television 1993–1995 - SST: Salo-Salo Together 1993 - Kool Skool 1995 - Halik Sa Pusod ng Gubat 1995 - Show & Tell 1998–1999 - Tropang Trumpo 1999 - Beh Bote Nga 2013–2015 - The Dr. Tess Show