Melissa Mendez

Melissa Mendez (; born July 27, 1964) is a Filipino film and TV actress.

Mendez was nominated for a Best Actress FAMAS Award for the film Kalakal (2008). Mendez produced an independent movie, Hilot (2009) with Empress Schuck. It was directed by Neal "Buboy" Tan under Emerge Productions. She was included in the cast of GMA 7's Indio (2013) starring, Bong Revilla.

Personal life Mendez is sister to actress, Glenda Garcia. She is the cousin of actor Dennis Roldan and actress Isabel Rivas. Melissa Mendez married Erico Gobencion on July 27, 2012.

She has three daughters: Denise (b. 1988), Cassie (b. 1992), and Alex (b. 1998).

In a commercial flight in March 2015, Melissa had a verbal and physical altercation with passengers: businessman Rey Pamaran and Mr. World Philippines 2013 Andrew Wolff. The plane turnaround mid-flight and offloaded her from the plane. She apologized after causing a media frenzy.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(s) . 1970 Dimasalang San Diego Hipipotamus 1971 Tisay 1983 Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Magtanggol 1985 Grease Gun Brothers Emily 1987 Amang Hustler Amang's Fiancée Dugong Muslim 1988 Rebelyon Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang Katarungan Cristy Pepeng Kuryente: Man with a Thousand Volts Isabel Patrolman 1989 Tadtarin ng Bala si Madelo Abandonada 1990 Bala at Rosaryo Sally Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay: Kapitan Paile Susie Altarejos Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? Emma 1992 Sinungaling Mong Puso Susan Shotgun Banjo Carmen De Lara 1993 Capt. Rassul Alih: Hindi Sayo ang Mindanao 1995 Sa Kamay ng Batas 1997 Shake, Rattle & Roll VI Marice's Mother "Ang Tulay" segment 1998 Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo! 1999 Bayolente Felisa Esperanza: The Movie Elena 2000 Ex-Con Wife of Cai 2001 Tabi Tabi Po! Aling Bebang "Demonyita" segment 2003 Balat-Sibuyas Silang Mga Rampadora Pilya 2006 Mga Batang Bangketa 2007 The Promise Andrea's mother One More Chance Elvie 2008 Kalakal 2009 Tulak Hilot Pasang Krus Arusi: Sumpa ng Demonyo 2010 Third World Happy Beth 2011 So Much Pain So in Love 2012 Unofficially Yours Maria Galvez 2015 Halik sa Hangin A Second Chance Elvie 2020 The Missing 2023Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama SusanTiya AuringSupport role

Television Anna Luna (1989–94) – Emily Dominguez-Tecson/Pilar Bayani – Teodora Alonso Esperanza – Elena Pangako Sa 'Yo – Minerva Capito Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka – Nelia Domingo Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Sto. Nino De Cebu" – Daisy Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Family Picture" - Andrea's mother Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Cellphone" – Guest Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Bench" – Guest Lovers in Paris – Rowena Vizcarra Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? – Guest Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Substitute Bride – Josie Lopez-Guttierez Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ketchup – Guest Rubi – Lilia Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato – Mrs. Javier Dahil sa Pag-Ibig – Elena Osorio Maalaala Mo Kaya: Balot – Guest Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay – Lina Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin – Guest Wansapanataym: Mac Ulit Ulit – Guest Walang Hanggan – Hilda Cruz Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw – Dina Manrique Annaliza – Mother of Stella FPJ's Ang Probinsyano – Mrs. Abella P. S. I Love You – Stella Anna Liza (1980–85) – Melissa GMA Telesine Specials: Kung Saan Sisikat ang Araw (1995) – Arlene Di Ba't Ikaw (1999) – Helen Now and Forever: Dangal (2006) – Guest Lupin (2007) – Edith Legarda Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag (2007–08) – Elena E.S.P (2008) – Guest Luna Mystika (2008–09) – Bessie Claudine: "Fraternity" and "Laya" (2010) – Guest Time of My Life (2011) – Ingrid Spooky Nights: "Sapi" (2011) – Nena Broken Vow (2012) – Amor Santiago Indio (2013) – Alicia Decena My Destiny (2014) – Mrs. Arcilla Ang Lihim ni Annasandra (2014–15) – Daria Sanchez Karelasyon: "Kasambahay" (2015) – Ces Karelasyon: "Coma" (2015) – Zeny Destiny Rose (2015–16) – Yvonne Antonioni Dangwa (2015–16) – Esther Karelasyon: "Ate" (2016) – Grace Someone to Watch Over Me (2016–17) – Adora My Love from the Star (2017) - Doris Yuzon Contessa (2018) - Helen Ramirez vda. de Caballero The Lost Recipe (2021) - President Almonte Las Hermanas (2021) - Divine Sarmiento Abot-Kamay na Pangarap (2022) - Tim's Mother Hanggang Kailan, Anna Luna?: Ikalawang Aklat (1994–95) – Emily Dominguez-Tecson/Pilar Tierra Sangre (1996–99) – Aurora Sangre