Pauline Mendoza

Pauline Bianca Cruz Esquieres (born October 5, 1999), known professionally as Pauline Mendoza , is a Filipino actress. She is also known for her various roles in Little Nanay, That's My Amboy (2016), My Love from the Star (2017), and Kambal, Karibal (2017–2018) as Crisel, her biggest break to date. She was seen in Babawiin Ko ang Lahat (2021) as her first leading role in television.

Early life and education Pauline Mendoza was born as Pauline Bianca Cruz Esquieres on October 5, 1999. She is currently taking up Bachelor of Science Major in Interior Design at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.

Career 2014–2016: Career beginnings and breakthrough She began her career in 2015 where she appeared as 'Macy in Little Nanay. She has then appeared in That's My Amboy and Juan Happy Love Story in 2016, and Alyas Robin Hood.

2017–present: Breakthrough In 2017, she got her role as Marcela in My Love from the Star. After that, she had been appearing as guest casts and given minor roles. She got her biggest break in the hit primetime series Kambal, Karibal, where in she was cast as Criselda "Crisel" Magpantay, the bitter-sweet twin sister of Crisanta "Crisan" Magpantay, portrayed by her co-star Bianca Umali in the titular roles. She had received various positive recognitions because of her portrayal of the character along with then newly signed Kapuso artist Kyline Alcantara, who was also part of the main cast in the series. Since then, she has appeared in various anthologies such as Magpakailanman and Dear Uge, and on the prime time series Cain at Abel as Patricia "Pat" Tolentino and Love You Two (2019) as Zora. She then played leading roles in Babawiin Ko Ang Lahat (2021) as Iris Allegre-Salvador and Widow's Web (2022) as Elaine Innocencio-Querubin.

Personal life From 2020 to 2023, Mendoza was in a relationship with Alaminos mayor Bryan Celeste.

Filmography Television Year Title Role 2015 Little Nanay Macy 2016 That's My Amboy Maria Carmela "Maricar" Carreon-Tapang Juan Happy Love Story Teen Happy Villanueva 2016–2017 Alyas Robin Hood Betchay 2017 My Love from the Star Marcella Infante / Teen Steffi 2017–2018 Kambal, Karibal Criselda "Crisel" Enriquez Magpantay 2018–2019 Cain at Abel Patricia "Pat" Tolentino 2019 Love You Two Zora One of the Baes Kimmy Santisimo 2021 Babawiin Ko ang Lahat Iris Salvador 2022 Widows' Web Elaine Innocencio 2023 Maria Clara at Ibarra Juliana "Juli" de DiosAbot-Kamay na PangarapKatelyn Salazar 2024 Makiling Bianca Mallari 2025 Prinsesa ng City Jail Mimi Sanchez

Drama anthologies Year Title Role 2016 Magpakailanman: Tiyahin Ko, Karibal Ko Teen Nina Magpakailanman: Ang Lihim Ni Rovie Teen Rovie Magpakailanman: Nang Mawala Ang Lahat Young Queenie Magpakailanman: Ang Babae Sa Bus Young Maricris Karelasyon: Bilin Leni 2017 Dear Uge: Aso't Pusa Cherry Dear Uge: Saklolo, Saklola Christina 2018 Wagas: Ang Pilat Ni Galea Galea Magpakailanman: Our Crazy Love Issa Tadhana: Hinog Sa Pilit Michelle Magpakailanman: Sa Kamay Ng Sarili Kong Ama Yukie 2019 Tadhana: Bangkay Missy Dear Uge: Saklolo, Saklola Pipay Magpakailanman: Mamili Ka, Ako O Anak Ko? Lucila Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Love From Beyond Marge Dear Uge: Finding Ninong/Money Po Ninang! Shiela Mae 2020 Magpakailanman: The Abandoned Sisters Madel 2021 Dear Uge: What's My Name Pinakbet Cruz My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Sakalam Sophie 2023 Tadhana: Pagtatapos Helen Regalado 2024 Tadhana: Pamilya Celine Javier

Awards and nominations + Award Year Category Nominated work Result PMPC Star Awards for Television 2018 Best Drama Supporting Actress Kambal, Karibal