Dexter Doria

Dexter Doria is a Filipino veteran actress. She has appeared in more than 175 films and several television programs from ABS-CBN and GMA Network, often in supporting roles.

Early life Doria graduated with a degree in AB Humanities from the University of the Philippines. In her time at UP, she also wrote film reviews for the magazine of The Manila Times.

Career Doria was working at an automotive office when one day in 1976 she accompanied her actress friend Nympha Bonifacio to the set of her film The College Girls. She was noticed by director Emmanuel Borlaza, who cast her on the spot for a scene with Eddie Gutierrez. Impressed, Borlaza wanted to add her to more scenes, but she had already left the set due to her office job. After another meeting with Borlaza, he and Bonifacio helped her start her acting career. In 2002, she joined the cast of the IBC-13 police tv show S.A.T.S.U. She also gave an excellent performance that year in the film Mga Munting Tinig, in which she played a school principal. For her performance, she was nominated once again for a Best Supporting Actress award in the Gawad Urian Awards, but lost to Elizabeth Oropesa. She got to act with Oropesa in the film Homecoming a year later.

Doria alternated between GMA and TV5 in 2010, appearing on both the comedy musical series Diva and the horror series Midnight DJ. In 2014, she joined the cast of GMA's Hiram na Alaala. In 2017, she finally got her first lead role in the film Paki, in which she played Noel Trinidad's wife of 50 years. Paki won Best Picture at the Cinema One Originals Film Festival, while she received a Best Actress nomination in that film festival. She also played an activist nun in the musical film Katips that year. In 2022, she was a regular cast member of the GMA Network hit drama series Abot-Kamay na Pangarap, she played the role of Susanna "Susan" Burgos, a former cruel yet loving, kind-hearted, fierce, and supportive stepmother to Lyneth which is played by Carmina Villarroel and the step-grandmother to Analyn, which is played by Jillian Ward. The show was a ratings hit, beating all the evening primetime shows in the country.

Personal life Doria was married in her teens, and they had a son. Their marriage only lasted two years.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1977 Sugar Daddy Rosie Inay Becky 1982 Moral Mrs. Torres 1983 Kirot Divina 1984 Batuigas II: Pasukuin si Waway Mrs. Marcelino 1985 Lalakwe Sara Company of Women Mama San 1988 Stomach In, Chest Out I Love You 3x a Day Stella Me and Ninja Liit Mama San 1989 Alex Boncayao Brigade: The Liquidation Arm of the NPA Fe Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig Olga Pahiram ng Isang Umaga Aleli Espiritu Valentina Perla Impaktita Mrs. Concepcion Sa Kuko ng Agila Lolit Aso't Pusa Maristela Estudyante Blues Benita Jessa: Blusang Itim 2 Adela Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili Mrs. Asuncion Rosenda Glenda Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo Mona Boots Oyson: Sa Katawan Mo, Aagos ang Dugo! Carmen 1990 Starzan III: The Jungle Triangle Takla Tootsie Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan Doña Barang Patigasan ang Labanan Gorgonia Mana sa Ina Olivia Sevilla Titser's Enemi No. 1 Goliath's Mother I Have 3 Eggs Lorraine Hanggang Saan ang Tapang Mo? Cynthia Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin? Mrs. Manfort Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo Shirley Naughty Boys Madonna Inosente Rosa Si Prinsipe Abante at ang Lihim ng Ibong Adarna Amazon Queen Claudia Orang 1991 Umiyak Pati Langit Pilar Humanap Ka ng Panget: The Movie Mrs. Arellano Pretty Boy Hoodlum Senyang Barbi for President Lily San Pedro Pido Dida 2 (Kasal Na) Shirley 1992 Alabang Girls Sister Mary Pacifico Guevarra: Dillinger ng Dos Pares Denang Akin ang Pangarap Mo Diding Daddy Goons Doña Madonna Grease Gun Gang Mrs. Lee Working Students Mrs. Batubalani 1993 Kapag Iginuhit ang Hatol ng Puso Recruiter Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na Shirley Dodong Armado Nora Isa Lang ang Buhay Mo, Sgt. Bobby Aguilar! Tita Caring Task Force Habagat Mrs. Mendez 1994 Chick Boys Mrs. Sipag Forever Mrs. Tagle The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo! Loretta Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas Lagring Epimaco Velasco: NBI Mother of 2yr. Old Girl Lucas Abelardo Governor's Wife Brat Pack: Mga Pambayad Atraso Mrs. Fernandez Col. Billy Bibit, RAM Mother of Bibit Kalabog en Bosyo Doña Patutsang Sa Isang Sulok ng Mga Pangarap Mayet Talahib at Rosas Abba's mother Tatlong Anak, Isang Ama Jack's mother 1995 Urban Rangers Jim's mother Paano ang Kahapon Kung Wala Na ang Ngayon? Adela Barkadang Walang Atrasan Mother of Alvin Kapitan Tumba: The Captain Jose Huevos Story Sabrina Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita! Mangkukulam / Manghuhula Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan Delia Epifanio Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye Madonna Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore Mrs. Sy Pustahan Tayo! Mahal Mo Ako! Mrs. Dolor Sabado Nights Shiela's mom 1996 Tubusin Mo ng Bala ang Puso Ko The Manghuhula Bayarang Puso Inday Malabanan Kailanman Meding April Boys: Sana Ay Mahalin Mo Rin Ako Mrs. Irlandez 1997 Paano Ang Puso Ko? Cita Nasaan ang Puso? Tia Ines Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa Tita Bella Habang Nasasaktan, Lalong Tumatapang Emil's mother Kaliwa't Kanan, Sakit ng Katawan Maggie Kool Ka Lang Chuchi Matinik Na Bading, Mga Syokeng Buking Mommy Claire Pag-ibig Ko Sa'Yo'y Totoo Mother of Beth 1998 Nagbibinata Lilian Arandia Hiling Margarita Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako? Mrs. dela Paz 1999 Mister Mo, Lover Ko Dra. Dumalaga Maldita Marita 2000 Spirit Warriors Ms. Arriola 2001 Tusong Twosome Doña Mercedes Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit! Madam Amparing 2002 Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 Ladyguard Markova: Comfort Gay Markova's Mother Hanggang Kailan Ako Papatay Para Mabuhay? Rosario Singsing ni Lola Cellmate 2003 Xerex Lyla Small Voices Mrs. Pantalan Liberated Auntie Evita 2004 Otso-Otso Pamela-Mela-Wan Mrs. Cabangon Check-Inn Aling Dely Pa-siyam Mila Liberated 2 Auntie Evita 2008 Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! Dexter 2011 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! Ester Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Mrs. Reyes 2015 Etiquette for Mistresses Alicia Felix Manalo Tiya Isabel 2019 Man and Wife Tuding 2021 Katips Sister Claire 2022 Eyes on Fire Carmelita 2025 Child No. 82: Anak ni Boy Kana Perla Maniego

Television series Year Title Role(s) 1987 Maricel Regal Drama Special Carol Silva 1996 Tierra Sangre Margarita Sangre 1998 Halik sa Apoy Cora 1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Forceps Guest 1999–2001 Marinella Belinda 2002 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Rebecca 2004 Love to Love: Pretty Boy Recurring Role Spirits Miss V 2006 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Guest 2007 Dalawang Tisoy Mimi Princess Charming Loreta Rounin Guest Margarita Magda Impostora Dorina Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Selma 2008 Komiks Presents: Varga Perla Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang Aida Abrigo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan Caring Obra Various 2009 Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman Inya Benitez Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers Series Mrs. Labrador 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Larawan Jesusa Sine Novela: Trudis Liit Carmen "Menang" Cristobal Maalaala Mo Kaya: Seaweeds Ceding Diva Guest Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bracelet Evelyn Chen 2011 Spooky Nights Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medalyon Francisca Nita Negrita Segunda Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay Guest Sinner or Saint Yvette 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Guest Luna Blanca Eloisa Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Sofia Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Guest Wansapanataym: Hannah Panahon Wansapanataym: Kuryentina Aning Biritera Celeste My Beloved Old Dessa 2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing Pacing My Husband's Lover Luz Villa Quintana Pilar Digos 2014 Hiram na Alaala Yolanda "Ola" Dizon 2015 Pari 'Koy Salome Marasigan Little Nanay Flor 2016 Hanggang Makita Kang Muli Yolanda Sa Piling ni Nanay Almeda "Meding" Alfonse2017 Trops Armida Santiago Mulawin vs. Ravena Elena 2018–2019 Playhouse Rebecca "Becca" Ilaban 2019 Alex and Amie Principal Carmela "Mel" Ronquillo-Diaz Dragon Lady Rebecca Chan Beautiful Justice Lorna Chua 2019–2020 The Gift Diding 2021 Kung Pwede Lang Aling Baby Niña Niño Lola Juanita 2022–2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Susana "Susan" Burgos

Television anthologies Year Title Role(s) 2017 Tadhana: Ang Batang Refugee Luding 2018 Dear Uge: Bagong Bahay, Bagong Away Lenlen Tadhana: Ang Disgrasyada Nanay Beth Magpakailanman: Ang Kamao ng Beking Boksingero (The Yohan Golez Story) Selya Dear Uge: I Hate You, I Love You Rowena Bugayon Tadhana: Panganay Esper Imbestigador: Traysikel Rowena Dizon 2019 Tadhana: Lindol Su Wei Dear Uge: Senior's Love Affair Joy Magpakailanman: Lotto Winner, Naging Loser Nanay Mimang Tadhana: Yaya CEO Dolor Imbestigador: Katiwala Emy Marin Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alkansya Estrella Imbestigador: Mag-inang Cybersex Almira 2020 Magpakailanman: Ang Kabit na Walang Mukha Rhea 2022 Tadhana: Heredera Nita Imbestigador: Bata sa Kanal Edwina Garcia

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