Raquel Monteza

Raquel Monteza (born Maria Teresa Calimbahin Rounsaville on September 30, 1955) is a Filipino actress.

Career Monteza appeared in films such as What Am I Living For (1970) starring Eddie Peregrina, Kapag May Gusot, May Lusot (1973), Sapin-sapin, Patong-patong (1976), Bona (1980), Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? (1981), all starring Nora Aunor, and Zuma (1985) starring Max Laurel. She also appeared in Anthony Taylor's Dyesebel (1978) and Danny Zialcita's To Love Again (1983).

Monteza also appeared in TV series such as Anna Liza (1980) as Miriam starring Julie Vega, Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (2001) starring Dingdong Dantes and Tanya Garcia, Te Amo (2004) as Mercy, Undang's bubbly mother, starring Iza Calzado, Marimar" (2007) as Innocencia starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes aired in GMA Network, and Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa (2012) starring Arci Muñoz, Ahron Villena and Carla Humphries, Ang Panday (2016) as Tiya Flor starring Richard Gutierrez aired in TV5.

In 2018, Monteza was ventured to her radio career on DZRH for her weekly infotainment program Dear Ate Raquel. She appeared in the film Pusoy (2022), playing the mother of the lead character, Popoy.

Personal life Monteza was born to an American father and a Filipino mother. She is married to former actor Jun Soler and is the mother of actors Ryan Soler (a FAMAS Best Child Actor awardee) and Symon Soler, who also became the lead singer of the Filipino boy band Jeremiah. Her other children are Miss Makati 2008 and singer Maffy Soler, who is also the wife of actor Robin da Roza, and Judge Soler.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(s) . 1970 For Once in My Life What Am I Living For Silang Tatlo Johnny Baby, Please Come Home! El Pinoy Tom Jones 1971 Motorcycle Boy Toro! Tora! Toray! Akin ang Huling Awit Currimao Paolo Peligroso 1972 Kung May Gusot, May Lusot Dalagang Nayon 1973 Kondesang Basahan Cofradia 1974 Ang Bituin at Araw 1975 Teribol Dobol Cameo role 1976 Makamandag si Adora Escolta: Mayo 13... Biyernes ng Hapon! 1977 Ang Isinilang Ko Ba'y Kasalanan? Bawat Himaymay ng Aking Laman Ako si Emma, Babae! Sapin-Sapin, Patong-Patong 1978 Dyesebel Betty Credited as "Raquel Montessa" 1980 Bona Nancy 1981 Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? Ibalik ang Swerti 1982 Alias Django 1983 To Love Again 1984 Death Raiders 1985 Zuma Credited as "Racquel Monteza" 1986 Mga Anghel ng Diyos 1990 Walang Sinasanto ang Bala Ko 1997 Matrikula 2004 Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story Boss' wife 2005 Bikini Open 2022 Breathe Again 2022PusoyMother of Popoy

Television Year Title(s) Role(s) 2019 The Gift Lolita Anzures Maynila: Daddy-cated Pilita Maalaala Mo Kaya: Passport Gloria My Special Tatay Gardo's Mother 2017-2018 Kambal, Karibal Mildred Abaya 2017 Haplos Adele "Del" Alonzo 2015 The Rich Man's Daughter Julie Limjoco 2014 Ikaw Lamang Dr. Borromeo The Legal Wife Maria 2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kulungan Emily Magpakailanman: The Jessa Aquino Story Rose 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Apoy Aling Tena Aso ni San Roque Mely Martinez Wansapanataym: Hungry Birds Celia Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa Donya Regina 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay III Leng Wansapanataym: My Mumu Rica Angelito: Batang Ama Cecille Alakdana Olga Gaston 2010 Claudine Janet Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pera Jane Magkaribal Claire 2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Kit Joy Obra: Taong Grasa Nancy The Bud Brothers Series: Red Roses for a Blue Lady Ingrid Artiaga 2007 Asian TreasuresIngrid's Mother Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Board Game" (2008) Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Card" (2008) MariMar (2007) Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang - "Ang Mahiwagang Kuba" (2007) Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Pilat" (2007) Calla Lily (2006) Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man (2004) Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin (TV series) (2003) Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (TV series) (2002) Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Agua Bendita" (1999) Anna Liza (1980–1985)

Radio Dear Ate Raquel (DZRH) (2018–present)