Mariel Rodriguez

years_active = 2001–present spouse = children = 2

Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo-Padilla (born August 10, 1984), professionally known as Mariel Rodriguez , is a Filipino-born American actress, television host, model, and video jockey.

Early life Mariel Rodriguez was born Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo on August 10, 1984. She was known by the nickname "Mariel" as a child, lived with and was raised by her maternal grandparents in Parañaque due to her parents' separation in her youth. She studied at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School for grade school and high school and attended De La Salle University for college, where she studied with a Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Studies, major in Filipino in Mass Media.

Career Rodriguez started her career at the age of 15 as a commercial model, which included Clean & Clear. In 2004, she was cast in MTV Asia's television show Rouge. Introducing herself through the webcam, she flew to Singapore for the audition and got the part. Her role in the show caught the eye of MTV Philippines executives and was made a VJ in December 2004. She left MTV in April 2006. and appeared on the series Love to Love.

In 2005, Rodriguez moved to ABS-CBN, where she joined as a co-host of the competition series Pinoy Big Brother until 2010. Later, she became well known for co-hosting the noon-time programs Wowowee (2006–10), Pilipinas Win Na Win (2010), and Happy Yipee Yehey! (2011). Additionally, Rodriguez also acted in the Komiks series Varga in 2008, where she starred in the titular main role as Varga, and two installments of the Precious Hearts Romances Presents, namely Bud Brothers and Love Is Only in the Movies, in 2009 and Cinco in 2010, respectively.

In September 2011, she moved to TV5, where she continued her co-hosting stint for Willie Revillame's variety show Wil Time Bigtime from 2011 to 2013, which upon its cancellation was followed by Wowowillie, which she continued to co-host.

In November 2015, she returned to ABS-CBN and reprised her role as co-host in Pinoy Big Brother: 737, which also serves as the reunion of Kuya's Angels together with Toni Gonzaga and Bianca Gonzalez respectively. She also appeared in 737 as a celebrity houseguest, alongside Enchong Dee and Karla Estrada.

In 2015, Rodriguez was tapped as the guest host of It's Showtime along with Amy Perez. Weeks later, she confirmed their official participation on the show as main co-hosts.

In September 2022, Rodriguez officially signed a contract with AMBS to be part of the new Channel 2 TV station, ALLTV.

In 2025, Rodriguez returned again to TV5 and became guest co-host and performer of Eat Bulaga! in the place of Tito Sotto.

Personal life Rodriguez married actor-director Robin Padilla at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, on August 19, 2010. They had met on the Philippine noon time variety show Wowowee when Padilla was temporarily a presenter. Rodriguez, a Catholic, did not convert to Islam following her marriage with Padilla, who is a Muslim.

In March 2015, Rodriguez revealed that she had suffered a miscarriage, which would have been her first child with Padilla. In August 2015, Padilla announced that he and Rodriguez were expecting triplets. However, a few weeks after the announcement, a statement was released from Padilla's manager that Rodriguez had suffered a second miscarriage.

On May 21, 2016, on an episode of It's Showtime, Rodriguez announced that she was pregnant for the third time. On August 13, 2016, it was announced that she and Padilla would have a daughter, due in November. Their daughter, Maria Isabella, was born on November 14, 2016, in Delaware. She gave birth to her second child named Maria Gabriela who was born on November 15, 2019, also in the United States.

Rodriguez is an American citizen. According to Padilla, Rodriguez and her family voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2007 Agent X44 Mary Grace / Agent 690 2009 Astig Nurse 2010 Noy Herself/Cameo Cinco Rizza 2011 Tum, My Pledge of Love Erlinda Dimatumba 2014 Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at mga Anak Indah

Television Year Title Role 2001 Rouge Pam MTV Philippines Herself / VJ 2003 OK Fine, Whatever Mariel 2004 Love to Love: Maid for Each Other Herself Extra Challenge Host Love to Love: True Romance Herself 2005 Pinoy Big Brother (season 1) Host 2006–2010 Wowowee Co-host 2006 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1 Host Your Song Presents: Feb-Ibig Justine Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Host 2007 Pinoy Big Brother (season 2) Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 Host / Guest Celebrity Housemate 2007–2011 Entertainment Live Host 2008 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus Palos Viola, The Talking Car (Voice) Love Spell Presents: Elevator Mia Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Varga Varga / Vara 2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers (Book 2: My Gulay... Wow Betchay!) Betchay / Elizabeth Panganiban Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Host 2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only In The Movies Sheye SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon Guest anchor Teen Clash of 2010 Herself / Host Pilipinas Win Na Win Co-host 2011 Wansapanataym: Ningning Kuting Ningning Happy Yipee Yehey! Host 2011–2013 Wil Time Bigtime Co-host 2012 Video Incredible Host Paparazzi 2013 Wowowillie Co-host 2014 It's Showtime Hurado 2015 Happy Wife, Happy Life Host Pinoy Big Brother: 737 Big Night returning Main host 2016; 2018–2019 It's Showtime Main Host 2016 Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 2022–2025 M.O.M.S — Mhies on a Mission Host 2022 Sama ALL, Saya ALL sa ALLTV! Soft Launch Special 2025–present Eat Bulaga! Guest co-host / Performer 2026–present Vibe+ Guest / Performer