Tessie Tomas
Known for: Acting
Rita Theresa “Teresita” Laforteza Hermosa (born October 31, 1950), better known by her stage name, Tessie Tomas, is a Filipino actress, screenwriter, and stand-up comedian. Regarded as the original "Queen of Daytime TV", she is best known for hosting some of the most successful TV programs in the Philippines. She was the first Filipino actress to score a nomination in the Best Actress category at the International Emmy Awards for her performance in the 1989 film, A Dangerous Life.
Filmography
Series
Dirty Linen
Cielo Fiero
2023
Series
Noah
Sarah Perez
2010
Series
Mundo Man ay Magunaw
Donya Alicia La Peña
2012
Series
Ako si Kim Samsoon
Sonia Buot
2008
Series
The Blood Sisters
Rosemarie Bermudez
2018
Series
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man
Corazon
2013
Series
Once Upon a Kiss
Mérida Almario
2015
Series
Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis
Mama Mia
2011
Film
Ploning
Seling / Old Celeste
2008
Series
Coffee Prince
Elizabeth "Beth" Gomez
2012
Film
Miss Bulalacao
2015
Series
A Dangerous Life
Imelda Marcos (1988)
1988
Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie
Susan
1986
Film
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
Miren
2001
Film
Rome and Juliet
Charo
2006
Film
Bala at Lipistik
Mrs. Tengco
1994
Film
Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout
Aling Timang
1993
Film
The Red Shoes
2010
Film
Clown
1986
Film
Extra Service
2017
Film
Once Upon a Time
1987
Film
Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan
Mrs. Go
2004
Film
Coming Soon
2013
Film
Mama's Boys
1993
Film
Erpat Kong Forgets
1984
Film
Two Funerals
Pilar
2010
Film
Pare Ko
Susan
1995
Film
Padre de Pamilya
Mayora Elaine Villa
2009
Film
One True Love
Mrs. Robles
2008
Film
100
Eloisa
2008
Film
Delia & Sammy
2018
Film
Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...
Barbara Tengco
1993
Film
Kapitan Kidlat
1981
Film
This Guy's In Love With U Mare!
2012
Film
Broken Marriage
1983
Film
Tomorrow Can Wait
2000
Film
Water Lemon
Pina
2015
Film
Your Body Is Mine
1984
Film
Schoolgirls
Ms. Ledesma
1982
Old Skool
2015
Film
Dahil ba sa Kanya?
Helen Carmona
1998
Film
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
Film
Huling Biyahe
Aling Viring
2012
Film
Pinoy/Blonde
2005
Film
La Visa Loca
Pasyon Chorus #1
2005
Alienasyon
2014
Film
Pempe Ni Sara At Pen
Mrs. Grace
1992
Film
Barbi for President
Mary Anne Santillan
1991
Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap
Debra
1993
Film
My Only Love
Maid
1982
Film
Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo!
1992
Film
Sanglaan
Olivia
2009
Film
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
1994
Blindfold
2015
Film
Paalam... Bukas Ang Kasal Ko
1986
Film
Senior Moments
Segunda
2026