Gina Alajar

Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), known professionally as Gina Alajar , is a Filipino film and television actress and director. One of the most awarded actresses in Philippine cinema, she has won the Philippine movie grand slam, receiving several Best Actress or Best Supporting Actress wins at FAMAS, Gawad Urian and Luna Awards.

Career Since appearing as a child actress in the early 1970s, Alajar has been a critically acclaimed actress. She has appeared in films such as Playgirl, Bayan Ko, Brutal, Salome, Mulanay, and has collaborated with directors such as Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, Maryo J. de los Reyes, Chito S. Roño, Gil Portes, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, her directorial work has been enhanced in the 2000s in television work for GMA Network dramas.

From 1997–2009, she was seen mostly in television soap operas on GMA and in 2009–2010, she was seen in ABS-CBN dramas such as Kambal sa Uma and 2010's Habang May Buhay. In 2012, she received more massive acclaim for the TV series Hiram na Puso, a comeback feat in her TV career on GMA Network.

In 2016, she came back to television in the fantasy afternoon drama Magkaibang Mundo as a main antagonist. In 2018, she starred in the daytime drama Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka as an antagonist-protagonist role of Adelaida "Adel" Angeles.

In 2021, she was back in the remake of 1988 movie Nagbabagang Luha as Calida Montaire originally played by Gloria Romero as Imelda Montaire, she went viral a backhanded slap to Claire Castro which portrayed Cielo and dragged into the red cake and pouring liquid on flower to Claire.

Personal life Alajar was part of Dulaang UP. She has three sons with Michael de Mesa, from whom she is separated: Ryan, Geoff and A.J. Eigenmann.

Filmography As an actress Film Year Title Role Note(s) . 1967 Kaibigan Kong Sto. Niño Oreng 1968 Donata Donata 1969 Pinagbuklod ng Langit Irene Marcos Si Darna at ang Planetman Narda 1970 Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit Wanted: Perfect Mother Dorina 1971 Mag-inang Ulila 1972 My Little Brown Girl 1973 Zoom, Zoom, Superman! The Possessed Cofradia Cofradia 1975 Big J 1977 Mahiwagang Kris Malayo Man, Malapit Din 1978 Boy Pana (Terror ng Maynila '63) 1979 Dead or Alive: Arrest the King of Carnappers Ang Leon, ang Tigre at ang Alamid 1980 Diborsyada Gina Wanted: Wives Manila by Night Vanessa Anak ng Maton Brutal Cynthia 1981 Playgirl High School Scandal Wild Kontrobersyal Maria Theresa Eigenmann Ako ang Hari Salome Salome Caught in the Act Rowena 1982 Brother Ben Lina Karding Moral Kathy 1983 Caged Fury Nguyet Ganti 1984 Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit Nancy This Is My Country Luz Manalastas Original title: Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim Pieta, Ikalawang Aklat Sister Stella L. Condemned Mayette Bukas... May Pangarap Mering Bulaklak sa City Jail Juliet 1985 Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan Josephine Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos? Lani The Moises Padilla Story (The Missing Chapter) 1986 Mabuhay Ka... sa Baril! Eloisa Paano Hahatiin ang Puso? Alicia The Graduates Salamangkero 1987 Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak Belle 1988 Hiwaga sa Balete Drive Gilda "Ikatlong Mata" segment Birds of Prey Babaing Hampaslupa Desiree 1989 Fight for Us Esper Original title: Orapronobis 1990 Biktima Laura Malicat Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? Joyce 1991 Kailan Ka Magiging Akin Shirley Emma Salazar Case Shake, Rattle & Roll III Rowena "Ate" segment 1992 Lucia Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Puri "Ang Madre" segment The Wild Cowboys Regina Smith 1993 The Myrna Diones Story: Lord, Have Mercy! Teenage Mama 1994 Sige, Ihataw Mo 1995 Campus Girls Mrs. Rosales The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie Atty. Lilia Manalang "Rape: Case No. 538832" segment Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray For Us!) – A Massacre in Singapore Delia Maga 1996 Mulanay... Sa Pusod ng Paraiso Norma 1997 Puerto Princesa Frats Oning 1998 Tatlo... Magkasalo Mother Ignacia – Ang Uliran Young Mother Ignacia José Rizal Saturnina Rizal 1999 Sa Piling ng Mga Aswang Lola Munda 2000 The Debut Gina Mercado 2001 Bahay ni Lola 2002 Small Voices Chayong Original title: Mga Munting Tinig Singsing ni Lola Esper Ang Agimat: Anting-Anting ni Lolo Clarita Mano Po Gina Go 2003 Sanib 2005 Pinoy/Blonde Lovestruck Amalia 2006 All About Love "About Anna" segment Mainit Na Tubig Batad: Sa Paang Palay Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di (I Love You) 2007 Desperadas Patrick's mother Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 Myrna "Christmas Tree" segment 2009 Grandpa Is Dead Marieta "Mameng" Hernandez Original title: Ded Na si Lolo Fuchsia Nena Dukot Shake, Rattle & Roll XI Tita Beth "Diablo" segment 2010 Sigwa 2012 Guni-Guni Mrs. Arevalo Mater Dolorosa The Reunion Joanne 2015 The Last Pinoy Action King Herself 2017 Dark Is the Night Sara Original title: Madilim ang Gabi Nabubulok Ingrid Pastor Mildred Aguila 2019 Last Fool Show Joanna Lee Misterio de la Noche Circa Maria 2021 Big Night! Dharna's mother 2023 Monday First Screening Lydia Lead role Pieta Beth When I Met You in Tokyo Susan 2025 Everyone Knows Every Juan Rose Sevilla TBA The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma Charito Solis

Television Year Title Role Notes 1980–1996 Lovingly Yours, Helen 1988 Evelio Alyssa Hello, Uncle Sam? 1992 Cebu De Buena Pamilya 1993 GMA Telecine Specials 1994 Bisperas ng Kasaysayan Isabel 1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kinky Hair Mula sa Puso Elena GMA Telecine Specials: Pasada 2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Lilian Delos Santos 2004 Magpakailanman: "The Jennylyn Mercado Story" Thelma 2005–2006 Vietnam Rose Amanda Hernandez 2006 Noel --- Majika Adana 2007 Asian Treasures Elvira Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita Corazon 2007–2008 Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Metring Velez 2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado Doctora Regina Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin Luisa Yumul 2009 Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma Celeste Miranda-Ledesma SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Carenderia Queen Waray 2009–2010 Sana Ngayong Pasko Felicidad "Fely" Dionisio 2010 StarStruck (season 5) Herself (Mentor) Habang May Buhay Rose Alcantara-Caparas Sine Novela: Trudis Liit Lollipop "Lolly" Toledo-Ferrer 2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Machete Elena 2011–2012 Amaya Dian Lamitan 2012 Valiente Iluminada "Luming" Soledad- Valiente Hiram na Puso Zeny Banaag Luna Blanca Linda De Jesus Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break Herself (Mentor) Magpakailanman: "The Mirriam Castillo Story" Mirriam Castillo 2016 Magkaibang Mundo Noreen Sandoval-Perez 2017 D' Originals The 4th Original (Guest Appearance) Magpakailanman Co-lead role Alaala: A Martial Law Special Sara Ilagan Television documentary film2018 Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka Doña Adelaida "Adele" Angeles Sirkus Lola Waya 2019 Sahaya Almida Caliste 2021 Nagbabagang Luha Calida Montaire 2022 Start-Up PH Ligaya "Joy" Sison 2024 Asawa ng Asawa Ko Carmen Salcedo Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Hon. Liberty Villaroman 2026 Never Say Die Rebecca Dizon

As director Television Year Programs Role Notes 1995 GMA Telesine Specials: Sa Pagdating ng Bagong Umaga Director 1995–1996 Kadenang Kristal 1999–2001 Rio Del Mar Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? 2003–2004 Narito ang Puso Ko 2003 Hawak Ko ang Langit 2003–2004 Walang Hanggan 2005 Tahanan: Eat Bulaga Special 2010–2012 Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts 2011 Machete 2012 Luna Blanca 2nd Unit Director 2012–2013 Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan Director Temptation of Wife 2nd unit director 2013 Unforgettable Director Anna Karenina 2013–2014 Villa Quintana 2014 Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: Kulungan Kanlungan 2014–2015 Yagit 2015 Let the Love Begin 2015–2016 The Half Sisters 52 episodes Destiny Rose 2017 Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa 2018–2019 Onanay 2019–2022 Prima Donnas 2023 Magpakailanman: Sa Puso't Isipan: The Cantillana Family Story DirectorWon for Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology—Asian Academy Creative Awards

Film (as director) Angels (segment "Angel's of Mine", 2007)