Acting
Tessie Tomas
TL, EN cinema · 48 credits
Born
31 October 1950 (age 76)
Birthplace
Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines
Also known as Тесси Томас · Rita Theresa Laforteza Hermosa
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.
Known for
Filmography
Senior Moments
as Segunda
Huling Biyahe
as Aling Viring
Two Funerals
as Pilar
Sanglaan
as Olivia
Padre de Pamilya
as Mayora Elaine Villa
100
as Eloisa
Ploning
as Seling / Old Celeste
One True Love
as Mrs. Robles
Rome and Juliet
as Charo
La Visa Loca
as Pasyon Chorus #1
Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan
as Mrs. Go
Dahil ba sa Kanya?
as Helen Carmona
Pare Ko
as Susan
Bala at Lipistik
as Mrs. Tengco
A Separated Woman
Screenplay
Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...
as Barbara Tengco
Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout
as Aling Timang
Pempe Ni Sara At Pen
as Mrs. Grace
Barbi for President
as Mary Anne Santillan
Clown
Actor
My Only Love
as Maid
Schoolgirls
as Ms. Ledesma
