Carmi Martin

Carmita Martin (born August 9, 1963) is a Filipino actress, model, and comedian.

Martin has acted in many film and TV projects over the years. She reached new audiences in the 2010s and 2020s with roles in the films In the Name of Love, No Other Woman, Working Girls, and Four Sisters and a Wedding. In 2017, she returned to a television role with ABS-CBN in The Better Half. In 2018, Martin starred in Since I Met You, and in 2022 joined the sitcom Happy ToGetHer with John Lloyd Cruz.

Career Martin first appeared in 1980 in Dolphy's Angels with Liz Alindogan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Yehlen Catral and the late comedy king Dolphy. She worked on more movies with Dolphy, including Stariray, The Quick Brown Fox, John en Marsha, Dancing Master, Dino Dinero, and Father & Son. Her last movie with Dolphy was Dobol Trobol with Vic Sotto in 2008.

Martin became a mainstay of the comedy sitcoms Chicks to Chicks in 1980 on IBC-13 until its transfer to ABS-CBN 2 in 1986, along with Abangan ang Sususnod na Kabanata. She had a weekly drama anthology entitled Carmi on BBC Two, directed by Soxy Topacio from 1985 to 1986, where she portrayed various characters and acted with other thespians. She also had a variety show with Roderick Paulate on Channel 2 (1986–87), Tonight with Dick and Carmi. One film that showed her acting prowess was Hot Property, directed by National Artist Lino Brocka as an entry to the 1983 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Martin has featured in many film dramas, including Cain at Abel (1982); Laruan (1983); Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1985) and Bagong Hari (1986). She has also played many comedy roles, such as the funny other woman in Andres de Saya (1982); the tactless office employee in Working Girls (1984); the disorganized but demanding woman in Sa Totoo Lang (1985); the sexy PE teacher in Ma'am, May We Go Out (1985) and the wacky stepmother in When I Fall in Love (1986).

In 2018, Martin starred in the ABS-CBN movie, Since I Found You. In 2022, she joined the sitcom Happy ToGetHer with John Lloyd Cruz, with whom she also starred in the ABS-CBN Primetime Soap Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin.

Personal life Martin took a two-year certificate course at the Philippine School of Interior Design in 2003, and in 2011 graduated in Fine Arts at the Philippine Women's University.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1980 Dolphy's Angels Marlene John & Marsha 80 The Quick Brown Fox Iskul Bukol Freshmen 1981 Stariray Mahinhin vs. Mahinhin Stella Mr. One-Two-Three Part 2 D' Gradwets 1982 For Y'ur Height Only Marilyn Cain and Abel Cita Andres de Saya 2: Mabagsik Na Daw! Viviana Nabalute 1983 Hot Property Tulume Alyas Zorro Blanquita 1984 Working Girls Suzanne Galang Lovingly Yours: The Movie Elaine Solis 1985 This Is My Country Carla Bomba Arienda Carol Ma'am May We Go Out Ms. Dibdiban 1986 Bagong Hari 1987 Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan Lucy 1988 I Love You 3x a Day Grace Samson 1989 Gabriela Gabriela 1990 Dino Dinero Charlotte 1991 Humanap Ka ng Panget Fifi 1995 Father & Son Vicky 1997 To Saudi with Love 1998 Ikaw Na Sana: The Movie Barbara 1999 Labs Ko Si Babe Violy Pagsisisihan-Escallon 2000 Kahit Isang Saglit 2003 Message Sent 2004 I Will Survive Belinda 2007 Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento Ng Pag-asa Diday 2008 Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! Gabriela "Gabbi" 2009 OMG (Oh, My Girl!) Inday Langging 2010 Working Girls Suzanne Galang Cavendah 2011 No Other Woman Babygirl Dela Costa In the Name of Love Chloe Evelino 2012 The Healing Bles The Mistress Marion Alfonso 2013 The Bride and the Lover Josephine Paredes Four Sisters and a Wedding Jeanette Bayag / Salarzara 2014 Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak Cindy Beauty in a Bottle Miss Santy Feng Shui 2 Rubylyn "Ruby" Anonuevo 2015 Ex with Benefits Bobby 2016 Love Me Tomorrow Angelina "Angie" Monteclaro2017 Extra Service L Loving in Tandem Remedios "Aling Edios" Camantigue Bes and the Beshies Tisay Unexpectedly Yours Helena Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Delilah Deadma Walking Priscilla2018 Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes Amanda Reyes Harry and Patty Belle / Myrna 2019 The Panti Sisters Nora Panti 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! Cristy Esguerra 2022 My Teacher Mrs. Mission 2023 Ten Little Mistresses Magenta2025Sosyal Climbers Madeline MontecilloEverything About My Wife Mrs. BrizuelaMudrasta: Ang Beking Ina! Melancio Antonio / May AnneCall Me Mother Mila de Jesus

Television Year Title Role 1976–1984 Student Canteen Co-host 1984–1991 Chicks to Chicks / Chika Chika Chicks 1987–1996 That's Entertainment Tuesday Group Member 1988–1991 Tonight with Dick & Carmi Host / Performer 1991–1997 Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Clara 1996 Oki Doki Doc Lyn 1997–1998 Ikaw na Sana Barbara Rosales Juico 1999–2000 Liwanag ng Hatinggabi Labs Ko Si Babe Viola Pagsisihan-Escallon 2001 Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Clara 2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Beatrice Madrigal 2002 Kahit Kailan Dolce Vita 2002–2003 Berks Javie's mother 2003 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Dra. Aquino 2003–2004 Buttercup Angela 2004–2005 Forever in My Heart Laura Guanzon 2005 Love To Love: Wish Upon A Jar Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Yolanda Gerochi-Fontanilla 2006 Your Song: Forever's Not Enough I Luv NY Diane Young Love Spell: Charm & Crystal Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Aling Violy 2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Traffic Light 2007–2008 Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Dolores Puntawe 2008 Ako si Kim Samsoon Roció Ruiz Obra: Sintoy Lead Role 2008–2010 Everybody Hapi Ursula Pulgado 2009 Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Hera Alcaraz Jim Fernandez's Kambal Sa Uma Lolita Dela Riva 2009–2010 Katorse Yvonne Wenceslao 2010 First Time Real Ms. Dimaculangan Love Bug: Say I Do Chona 2010–2011 Beauty Queen Leavida Acuesta-Rivas My Driver Sweet Lover Ms. Horinda 2011 My Lover, My Wife Dra. Charity Romero Magic Palayok Alina Ledesma 2012 Spooky Nights: Korona Oria Broken Vow Rosanna Sebastian Regal Shocker: Aparador Sor. Gemma Luna Blanca Divine Alvarez-Buenaluz (Older version) Makapiling Kang Muli Helga 2013 Unforgettable Consuelo "Concha" De Ocampo One Day, Isang Araw: Gamer Girl Angelina 2013–2014 Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko Eliza Montes-Grande 2014 Moon of Desire Soledad Ricafrente 2014–2016 Ismol Family Apolonia "Mama Apple" Laqui 2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamay Connie Magpakailanman: Masuwerteng Pinay Sa Brunei Sylvia 2015–2016 Marimar Tía Esperanza Aldama 2016 Magpakailanman: Ang kriminal na binuhay ng Diyos Fely That's My Amboy Maria Gregoria "Marissa" Tapang-Santos Dear Uge: Barangayan Mercy Karelasyon: Nagmumurang Kamatis Doris Dear Uge: Paano Mapansin Ni Crush? Emily 2017 The Better Half Mayor Dyna "Mayora" Soriano Wansapanataym: Amazing Ving Sofronia "Momshie Soffy" Cristobal / Maskarada 2018 Brush Dra. Volla Since I Found You Regina "Mama Reg" Cobarrubias 2018–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Margarita "Margie" Corona† 2019 Dear Uge: Oh My Single Ladies Luisa Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet Manuela Montes 2020 Ipaglaban Mo: Budol Anita Tadhana: Salisi Part 1 / 2 Mabel 2021 Hoy, Love You! Elizabeth Wish Ko Lang!: Biyenan Maritess 2021–2022 Happy ToGetHer Crispina "Pining" Y. Rodriguez 2022 Love You Stranger Patricia "Patty" Salazar 2023-2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Lucita "Lucing" Dallego 2024 Ang Himala ni Niño: Unang Libro ng Niña Niño Madam Chona / Charity Biglangtubo 2025 Maka Rainbow Rumble Contestant 2026 Cruz vs Cruz Mayor Hermie Constancio My Bespren Emman Naomi Sigabo Isobel Jacinto