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.

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 si also the wife of actor Robin da Roza, and Judge Soler.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(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

Television

YearTitle(s)Role(s)Network(s)
2019The GiftLolita Anzures
Maynila: Daddy-catedPilita
Maalaala Mo Kaya: PassportGloria
My Special TatayGardo's Mother
2017-2018Kambal, KaribalMildred Abaya
2017HaplosAdele "Del" Alonzo
2015The Rich Man's DaughterJulie Limjoco
2014Ikaw LamangDr. Borromeo
The Legal WifeMaria
2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: KulunganEmily
Magpakailanman: The Jessa Aquino StoryRose
2012Maalaala Mo Kaya: ApoyAling Tena
Aso ni San RoqueMely Martinez
Wansapanataym: Hungry BirdsCelia
Felina: Prinsesa ng mga PusaDonya Regina
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay IIILeng
Wansapanataym: My MumuRica
Angelito: Batang AmaCecille
AlakdanaOlga Gaston
2010ClaudineJanet
Maalaala Mo Kaya: PeraJane
MagkaribalClaire
2009Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy KitJoy
Obra: Taong GrasaNancy
The Bud Brothers Series: Red Roses for a Blue LadyIngrid Artiaga

References

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