Klaudia Koronel

Milfe Dacula, better known by her stage name Klaudia Koronel (born 19 December 1975 in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines), is a Filipina businesswoman and former actress.

Early life Koronel was born as Milfe Dacula and the eldest of six children in a small community in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Her father was a carpenter and her mother was a beautician. After her mother abandoned their home, she had to care for her father who then left her and her young siblings to their grandmother when he went to the capital, Manila. While her father was with them, she was beaten on the head with a cooking ladle and chained.

Living in Iloilo under her strict but responsible grandmother, she was able to focus on her schooling. When she was a teenager, she nearly burned her legs when a flat iron fell near her knees. Despite their struggles, she was able to graduate elementary school at Bago Bantay Elementary and high school in San Francisco del Monte. Jeric Raval in Sagot Ko Ang Buhay Mo (2000), and Lito Lapid in Pasasabugin Ko Ang Mundo Mo (2000).

While filming Live Show, Koronel was required to do a frontal nude scene. Her experience filming that scene made her consider leaving the industry. Despite the success of that film, she decided to not do anymore nude scenes as to showcase her other acting talents, particularly in comedy and drama. From 2000–20001, she was one of the leading ladies in the TV sitcom Kiss Muna with Joey de Leon, aired in GMA Network. She also appeared in comedy films like Torotot with Leo Martinez, and Kapitan Ambo: Outside De Kulambo with Eddie Garcia, and the action film Mano Mano 2 with Ronnie Ricketts. Her final appearance was in the indie film Estasyon.

Education and post-acting career Koronel then studied BS Computer Science at New Era University. She had previously studied computer science at AMA University. She now works as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in America.

Personal life Koronel met Andy Zhang, a Chinese-American businessman, through one of Koronel's online businesses. They married on August 28, 2009 at an Iglesia ni Cristo Temple in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. The couple moved to Gilbert, Arizona. Despite her trauma with her family, she still loves them and tries to takes care of them. 2000–2001 Kiss Muna Ditas GMA comedy series Mano Mano 2: Ubusan Ng Lakas Julia Maverick Films production Kapitan Ambo: Outside De Kulambo 2004 Spirits 2005–2006 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Tere Supporting role / Antagonist 2009 Estasyon Awards