Tuesday Vargas

Marizel Sarangelo-Placido (born November 9, 1980), known professionally as Tuesday Vargas, is a Filipino actress, singer, and comedian. Vargas was the frontwoman of the dance-punk band, Top Junk.

She also served as a resident judge on TV5's Talentadong Pinoy. She has appeared on programs aired by GMA Network and TV5, and has previously worked with ABS-CBN and RPN.

Early life Vargas was born Marizel Sarangelo in Sampaloc, Manila. She attended Manila Science High School. Vargas was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the age of 12, and later suffered from PTSD.

Career Vargas has appeared in television and film beyond her work in comedy. In 2006, she appeared in Gulong ng Palad as Saling, which she described as a comic relief character, and Bituing Walang Ningning as Libby. She later starred in Mga Mata ni Anghelita (2007) and Kaputol ng Isang Awit (2008).

She gained recognition for the film Here Comes the Bride (2010). Vargas played the lead role in the independent film, Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Rin (2012), an entry to the 1st CineFilipino Film Festival. In 2019, she had a supporting role in LSS (Last Song Syndrome), an official entry at the 3rd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.

Personal life She shared in an interview that she discovered Buddhism in 2006 and practiced the Theravada school of Buddhism.

Vargas married musician Coy Placido in a Christian ceremony in Boracay on June 19, 2010. Both were Buddhists, but the ceremony followed Christian traditions for the benefit of family and friends. They separated after 14 years of marriage. In 2020, Vargas revealed that she was in a relationship with theater actor Joseph Puducay.

Vargas became a single mother at the age of 21 and has spoken publicly about her experience.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Ref. 2003 Keka Mica First Time Liberated Katrina Mr. Suave Stella Captain Barbell Gang 2004Liberated 2 April Lastikman: Unang Banat Maritess 2005 Let the Love Begin Wendy Say That You Love Me Friday Hari ng Sablay Maritess 2006 Coup Betat I Will Always Love You Frida Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Catalina/Kaye 2007 Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo 2010 Here Comes the Bride Medelyn 2026 18th Rose Contest Judge

Television/Digital show Year Title Role 2006 Gulong ng Palad Saling Bituing Walang Ningning Libby Love Spell: Home Switch Home Supporting Cast 2007 Sineserye Presents: Hiram na Mukha Sahasa (Guest Cast) Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Ms. Penelope Summer Magic Kamison Sutla Lupin Magdalene Mga Mata ni Angelita Selya 2008 Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit Mimay Sison 2008–2013 Lokomoko U Herself / Various roles 2009–2010 Show Me Da Manny Shakira 2010–2011 P.O.5 Herself / Host 2011 Hapi-er Togeder Herself 2012 Cooking Kumares Yumi Gonzales 2012–2014 Good Morning Club Herself / Co-host 2014 Talentadong Pinoy Audience and Backstage Host Wattpad Presents: The Savage Casanova Ella Escobar 2015–2016 Happy Truck ng Bayan Herself / Co-host / Performer 2015 Kano Luvs Pinay Cookie 2016 Happy Truck HAPPinas Herself / Co-host / Performer HAPPinas Happy Hour Eat Bulaga! Herself / Challenge Accepted Winner Dear Uge: Burol in This Together Ehra Wish Ko Lang Herself 2017 Banana Sundae Herself / Guest co-host Family Feud Herself / Contestant All-Star Videoke 2018 Daddy's Gurl Hannah Silva 2020 Fill in the Bank Herself / Contestant Bangon Talentadong PinoyJudge 2021–2024 All-Out Sundays Herself / Co-host / Various roles 2021 Magandang Buhay Herself / Guest host 2022–2023 Bubble Gang Herself 2022 TiktoClock Herself / substitute host for Pokwang Barangay PIE Silog: Life Guro Herself / Guest 2023 Mga Lihim ni Urduja Ebony Ventura Open 24/7 Chin-chin2024Your HonorHerself / host2024–2026 Face To Face HarapanHerself / co-host

Singles Babae Po Ako Kuya Wag Po

Accolades + Awards and Nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result Aliw Awards 2010 Best Stand-Up Comedian (Female) Golden Screen Awards 2011 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) Here Comes the Bride 2014 Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Pa Rin Golden Screen TV Awards 2011 Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag/Comedy Program Lokomoko 2013 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019 Best Supporting Actress LSS (Last Song Syndrome) PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2021 Movie Supporting Actress of the Year PMPC Star Awards for Television 2013 Best Morning Show Host Good Morning Club 2015 Best Talent Show Program Host(s) Talentadong Pinoy 2016 Best Game Show Host(s) HAPPinas Happy Hour 2025 Best Comedy Actress Bubble Gang