Gina Alajar

Regina Alatiit, professionally known as Gina Alajar (born June 28, 1959), is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Philippine film and television actress and television director.

Gina Alajar
Born	Regina Alatiit June 28, 1959 Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Occupation	Actress, television director
Years active	1968–present
Awards	FAMAS Award – Best Supporting Actress 1997 Malunay, Sa Pusod ng Paraiso 1991 Biktima Gawad Urian Award – Best Supporting Actress 1991 Biktima 1997 Malunay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso Gawad Urian Award – Best Actress 1981 Brutal 1982 Salome 1983 Moral 1986 Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim – Best Supporting Actress 2011 Amaya

Career

Since appearing as a child actress in the early 1970s, Alajar has been a critically acclaimed actress. She has appeared in films such as Playgirl, Bayan Ko, Brutal, Salome, Mulanay, and has collaborated with directors such as Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, Maryo J. de los Reyes, Chito S. Roño, Gil Portes, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, her directorial work has been enhanced in the 2000s in television work for GMA Network dramas.

During 1997–2009, she has been seen mostly in television soap operas on GMA and in 2009–2010, she was seen in ABS-CBN dramas such as Kambal Sa Uma and 2010's Habang May Buhay. In 2012, she received more massive acclaim for the TV series Hiram na Puso, a comeback feat in her TV career on GMA Network.

In 2016, she came back to television in the fantasy afternoon drama Magkaibang Mundo as a main antagonist.

In 2018, she stars in the daytime drama Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka as an antagonist-protagonist role of Adelaida "Adel" Angeles.

Personal life

Alajar was part of Dulaang UP. She has three sons with Michael de Mesa, from whom she is separated: Ryan, Geoff and AJ Eigenmann.[1]

Filmography

Film

• Dark Is the Night (2017)
• The Reunion (2012) Joanne
• Mater Dolorosa (2012)
• Guni-Guni (2012) Mrs. Arevalo
• Fuchsia (2009) Nena
• Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di (I Love You) (2006)
• Batad sa Paang Palay (2006)
• Mainit Na Tubig (2006)
• Lovestruck (2005)
• Pinoy/Blonde (2005)
• Sanib (2003)
• Mano Po (2002) Gina Go
• Ang Agimat, Anting-anting ni Lolo (2002) - Clarita
• Singsing ni Lola (2002) - Esper
• Small Voices (2002) - Chayong
• Bahay ni Lola (2001)
• The Debut (2000) - Gina Mercado
• Sa Piling ng Mga Aswang (1999) - Lola Munda
• José Rizal (1998) - Saturnina Rizal
• Mother Ignacia – Ang Uliran (1998) - Mother Ignacia (younger years)
• Tatlo... Magkasalo (1998)
• Frats (1997) - Oning
• Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996)
• Dead or Alive: Arrest the King of Carnappers (1996)
• Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie (1996)
• Victim No. 1 Delia Maga: Jesus Pray For Us A Massacre in Singapore (1995) - Delia Maga
• Teenage Mama (1993)
• The Wild Cowboys (1992) - Regina Smith
• Shake, Rattle & Roll IV (1992) - Puri (segment "Ang Madre")
• Lucia (1992)
• Shake, Rattle & Roll III (1991) - Rowena (segment "Ate")
• Biktima (1991)
• Emma Salazar Case (1991)
• Kailan Ka Magiging Akin? (1991) - Shirley
• Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990)
• Fight for Us (1989) - Esper
• Babaing Hampaslupa (1988) - Desiree
• Birds of Prey (1988)
• Hiwaga sa Balete Drive (1988)
• Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (1987)
• Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1986) .... Josephine
• Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos? (1985)
• Bayan ko: My Own Country (1985) - Luz
• Bulaklak ng City Jail (1984) - Juliet
• Condemned (1984)
• Sister Stella L. (1984)
• Kaya Kong Abuting ang Langit (1984) - Nancy
• Pieta, Ikalawang Aklat (1984)
• Bukas... May Pangarap (1984) - Mering
• Ganti (1983)
• Caged Fury (1983) - Nguyet
• Moral (1982)
• Brother Ben (1982) - Lina
• Wild (1981)
• High School Scandal (1981)
• Ako ang Hari (1981)
• Playgirl (1981)
• Salome (1981) - Salome
• Caught in the Act (1981) - Rowena
• Brutal (1980) - Cynthia
• City After Dark (1980)
• Anak ng Maton (1979)
• Diborsyada (1979) - Gina
• Boy Pana (Terror ng Maynila '63) (1978)
• Malayo Man, Malapit Din (1977)
• Mahiwagang Kris (1977)
• Big J (1975)
• Cofradia (1973)
• Zoom, Zoom, Superman! (1973)
• My Little Brown Girl (1972)
• Mag-inang Ulila (1971)
• Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970)
• Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit (1970)
• Si Darna at ang Planetman (1969) .... Narda
• Pinagbuklod ng Langit (1969)
• Donata (1968) .... Donata
• Kaibigan Kong Sto. Niño (1967) .... Oreng

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2020	Prima Donnas	Sister Regina	GMA Network
2018	Sirkus	Lola Waya
	Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka	Doña Adelaida "Adele" Angeles
2017	Alaala: A Martial Law Special	Sara Ilagan
	Magpakailanman	Co-lead role
	D' Originals	Maricar Santiago-Santos
2016	Magkaibang Mundo	Noreen Sandoval-Perez
2012	Magpakailanman: "The Mirriam Castillo Story"	Mirriam Castillo
	Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break	Herself/Mentor
	Luna Blanca	Linda De Jesus
	Hiram na Puso	Zeny Banaag
	Valiente	Iluminada "Luming" Soledad- Valiente	TV5
2011	Amaya	Dian Lamitan	GMA Network
	Machete	Elena
2010	Sine Novela: Trudis Liit	Lollipop "Lolly" Toledo-Ferrer
	Habang May Buhay	Rose Alcantara-Caparas	ABS-CBN
	StarStruck (season 5)	Herself/Mentor	GMA Network
2009	Sana Ngayong Pasko	Felicidad "Fely" Dionisio
	SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Carenderia Queen	Waray
	Kambal sa Uma	Celeste Miranda-Ledesma	ABS-CBN
2008	Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin	Luisa Yumul	GMA Network
	Joaquin Bordado	Doctora Regina
2007	Asian Treasures	Elvira
	Sine Novela: Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig	Metring Velez
	Sine Novela: Sinasamba Kita	Corazon
2006	Majika	Adana
	Noel	---
2005	Vietnam Rose	Amanda Hernandez	ABS-CBN
2004	Magpakailanman: "The Jennylyn Mercado Story"	Thelma	GMA Network
2001	Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin	Lilian Delos Santos
1997	Mula sa Puso	Elena	ABS-CBN
1994	Bisperas ng Kasaysayan		RPN
1993	GMA Telecine Specials		GMA Network
1992	De Buena Pamilya		RPN
1992	Cebu
1988	Evelio	Alyssa	GMA Network
1980–1996	Lovingly Yours, Helen

As a TV director

Year	Programs	Note	Network
2019	Prima Donnas	Director	GMA Network
2018	Onanay	Director
2017	Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa	Director
2015–2016	The Half Sisters	Director
2015	Let the Love Begin	Director
2014–2015	Yagit	Director
2014	Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: Kulungan Kanlungan	Director
2013–2014	Villa Quintana	Director
2013	Anna KareNina	Director
	Unforgettable	Director
2012	Temptation of Wife	2nd Unit Director
	Magdalena	Director
	Luna Blanca	2nd Unit Director
2011	Machete	Director
2010–2012	Tween Hearts	Director
2006	Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako	Director
2005	Tahanan: Eat Bulaga Special	Director
2003	Narito Ang Puso Ko	Director
	Hawak Ko Ang Langit	Director
1999	Kirara, Ano Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig?	Director
	Del Tierro	Director

• Films:
  • 2007: Angels (Angel's of Mine - GMA Films
  • 2007: Shake Rattle and Roll 9:Christmas Tree
  • 2009: Shake Rattle and Roll 11: Diablo
  • 1992: Shake Rattle and Roll 4: Madre
  • 1991: Shake Rattle and Roll 3: Ate

References

1. "Family tree: Mark Gil and the celebrity Eigenmanns". ABS-CBN News. September 1, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2021.

External links

• Gina Alajar at IMDb