Eula Valdez

Maria Julia Amorsolo-Valdes (born December 11, 1968), professionally known as Eula Valdes , is a Filipino actress and singer, best known for her prominent role as Amor Powers in the original version of Pangako Sa 'Yo and as Janice in the Bagets film series (1984).

Early life Valdes was born at Singian Clinic (later became Singian Hospital) on December 11, 1968, in San Miguel, Manila to Estanislao Fermin Valdes (March 28, 1920, in Gapan, Nueva Ecija - March 24, 1988) and Gracia Jorge Amorsolo (November 24, 1927, in Binondo, Manila - February 5, 2004, in Las Piñas). Her maternal grandfather was Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies at University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Letters and was a volleyball varsity player.

Career Valdes became part of the series Marinella starring Camille Prats, Shaina Magdayao and Serena Dalrymple but she gained more popularity during her portrayal as "Amor de Jesus-Powers" in the ABS-CBN television series Pangako Sa ’Yo in 2000 starring Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales and Jean Garcia. In 2003, she was cast as Mira B. Cordero in the drama series Darating ang Umaga created by Jose Javier Reyes, but the series garnered low ratings. In 2005 she joined Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba playing Lourdes Saavedra.

In 2007 she starred in the TV series Maria Flordeluna, and after the ending of the series she did a follow-up series on ABS-CBN's rival network titled Kamandag aired on GMA Network starring Richard Gutierrez. Since then she became part of GMA Network's female lead actress and starred in multiple series such All About Eve, the short-lived Saturday paranormal series E.S.P. and LaLola. In 2009, she went back to ABS-CBN to do the primetime hit series The Wedding, then in 2010 The Last Prince and the afternoon series Koreana. In 2011, Eula was part of the remake of Mula sa Puso as her comeback project to ABS-CBN where she played Selina Matias (originally portrayed by Princess Punzalan based on the 1997 primetime drama series of the same name). On the 20th anniversary of MMK, she is the most featured actress with the most episodes (32 episodes, as of 2014) and she was hailed "MMK Queen". In 2012, as her comeback as a contract artist she plays Olivia La Peña-San Juan on the film remake turned TV series Mundo Man ay Magunaw which was originally portrayed by Susan Roces and will be Black Lily at the book two of Walang Hanggan.

In 2014, Valdes returned to GMA-7 after Dyesebel and did Ilustrado, Elemento, The Half Sisters, two TAPE Inc. - GMA Network produced shows, Princess in the Palace and Calle Siete, Hahamakin ang Lahat, and the reboot role of Queen Avria in the 2016 version of Encantadia.

In 2017, she switched back to ABS-CBN. She starred in the TV series The Good Son wherein she portrayed the role of Olivia Buenavidez, the manipulative and scheming wife of Victor Buenavidez. In 2019, she starred in The General's Daughter, portraying Corazon de Leon, a loving wife and mother. Then in 2020, she played Lucy Wong in Love Thy Woman, a fierce and overprotective mother and wife. In 2021, she portrayed Deborah delos Santos in Huwag Kang Mangamba, a religious fanatic turned faith healer.

In 2022, she returned to GMA Network as Amanda in Return to Paradise.

Awards 1998 - Highly Commended in Asian TV Awards in Singapore (MMK: "Talaarawan") 2001 - Star Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series (Pangako Sa 'Yo) 2002 - Jose Rizal Award of Excellence Top Entertainer Award as Best Actress (Pangako Sa 'Yo) 2003 - Asian TV Awards Best Actress Nomination 2003 - Asian TV Awards Best Actress in Singapore (MMK: "Karinderia") 2006 - Aliw Awards Best Actress in a musical (ZsaZsa Zaturnnah) 2011 - Broadway World Philippines Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Nine) 2014 - Cinemalaya Best Actress (Dagitab) 2015 - Young Critics Circle Best Performance (Dagitab) 2015 - Gawad Urian Best Actress (Dagitab) 2017 - Gawad Tanglaw Best Actress (Neomanila)

Filmography Film Bagets (1984) – Janice Hotshots (1984) – Elaine Bagets 2 (1984) – Janice Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala (1984) – Monette Estrella Buy One, Take One (1988) Rosenda (1989) Bala... Dapat kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1 (1989) Hindi Pahuhuli ng Buhay (1989) Kapag Langit ang Humatol (1990) – Nelia Barbi for President (1991) Ready, Get Set, Go! (1992) GMA Telecine Specials (1992) Dahil Mahal Kita (1993) Tumbasan Mo ng Buhay (1993) Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994) – Gigi Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story (1994) – Sara Sana Maulit Muli (1995) – Margie Radio Romance (1996) – Mylene Cordero Madrasta (1996) – Luchi Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko (1997) Batang PX (1997) – Maribeth Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin (1997) Sgt. Victor Samson: Akin ang Batas (1997) Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa (1997) – Rosalie's mom Pagdating ng Panahon (1998) Magandang Hatinggabi (1998) – Carla Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998) Mula sa Puso: The Movie (1999) – Criselda Pereira Gimik: The Reunion (1999) – Brenda Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi (television film, 2000) Di Kita Ma-reach (2001) – Fiscal Lourdes Palma Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda (2003) – Sylvia Ina, Anak, Pamilya (2006) Nagmamahal, Kapamilya (2006) – Louisa Rekados (2006) Ang Manghuhula (2009) The Red Shoes (2010) – Corazon Aquino Working Girls (2010) – Dr. Cleo Carillo Rosario (2010) – Donya Adela Born to Love You (2012) – Sylvia The Bit Player (2013) – Herself David F. (2013) Bingoleras (2013) Dagitab (2014) – Issey Tolentino Pwera Usog (2016) – Catalina Our Mighty Yaya (2017) Neomanila (2017) – Irma Paki (Please Care) (2017) The Leaving (2018) – Dolores "Oreng" Love Is Color Blind (2021) – Ella Villanueva-Urbano Martyr or Murderer (2023) – older Imee Marcos Nokturno (2024) – Lilet The Kingdom (2024) - Queen Lakambini Hiraya Lilim (2025) - Sr Marga Paglilitis (2025)

Television/digital Series Year Title Role Notes 1991–1995 Maalaala Mo Kaya Various roles 1992–1995 Ready, Get Set Go!— 1996 Familia Zaragoza Nimfa 1996–1997 Lyra Gina Monteverde 1997 Wansapanataym: Bessy Basura 1998–1999 Halik sa Apoy Delia 1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Talaarawan Justina 1999–2000 Marinella Lilybeth "Bebeng" Santiago1999Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wrist WatchMay 2000 Wansapanataym: Mandy Dekwat 2000–2002 Pangako Sa 'Yo Amor De Jesus-Powers 2003 Wansapanataym: Sweet Dreams, Pleasant Dreams Sweet Dreams Darating ang Umaga Almira "Mira" Banal-Cordero 2005 Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba Lourdes Saavedra-De Vega 2005–2006 Makuha Ka sa Tikim Herself - Co-host 2006 Star Circle Quest Herself - Quest Juror 2007 Maria Flordeluna Josephine "Jo" Espero-Alicante Mga Mata ni Anghelita Bernice 2007–2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Alicia 2008–2009 LaLola Susanna Fuentebella-Lobregat 2009 All About Eve Alma Bautista-Gonzales The Wedding Audrey De Meñes 2009–2010 Dear Friend: My Christmas List Enzo's Mother 2010 The Last Prince Adela 2010–2011 Koreana Violeta Jung/Salcedo 2011 Mula sa Puso Selina Pereira-Matias Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Ms. Castro Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break Herself - Judge 2012 Mundo Man ay Magunaw Olivia "Olive" San Juan-La Peña Walang Hanggan Jean "Black Lily" Bonifacio / Jane Bonifacio-Montenegro Main cast / anti-hero 2012–2013 A Beautiful Affair Carlotta Pierrorowspan="8" 2013 Cassandra: Warrior Angel Larissa / Gloria Cruz Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Theresa De Chavez Magpakailanman Marissa Lopez 2014 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Reyna Dyangga Ilustrado Teodora "Doña Lolay" Alonzo y Mercado Elemento Magpakailanman Faith 2015–2016 The Half Sisters Ysabel Zúñiga-Dela Rhea y Valdicañas 118 episodes 2015 Magpakailanman Rosalynrowspan="5" 2015–2016 Princess in the Palace Leonora Clarissa "Leona" Jacinto-Gonzaga 2016 Calle Siete Sheila Mabuhay-Sebastian 2016–2017 Hahamakin ang Lahat Ivy Tan 2017 Encantadia Hara Avria 2017–2018 The Good Son Olivia Gesmundo-Buenavidez† Main cast / primary antagonist 2018Tadhana: The Revenge Dinarowspan="2" Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing Jane 2018–2019 Kadenang Ginto Rosanna Andrada Special participation / protagonist 2019 The General's Daughter Corazon De Leon Main cast / anti-hero 2020 Love Thy Woman Lucy Gongsu-Wong Main cast / antagonist 2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Deborah "Santa Deborah" Delos Santos Supporting cast / primary antagonist Tadhana: Sa Ngalan ng Ama Coco Main cast / protagonist 2022 Magpakailanman: My Father's Killer Imelda Return to Paradise Amanda Sta. Maria-Madrigal Supporting Cast / Protagonist / Anti-hero Tadhana: Pahiram ng Pasko Fatima 2023 Unbreak My Heart Vangie Isidro Supporting cast / protagonist 2024 Magpakailanman: The Blind Pianist Cion 2024–2025 Forever Young Esmeralda Vergara Main cast / Primary Antagonist / Finale Anti-Hero 2025—2026 Totoy Bato Ruby Roco-Perez Sanggang-Dikit FR Bryna Garcia Supporting Cast / protagonist

Discography Albums Schizo (EMI/PolyEast, 2008)

Singles Minahal Kita (I Loved You) (2008)