Karel Marquez-Fariñas
Born
Karla Ysabel Marquez-Fariñas

(1986-12-21) December 21, 1986
Manila, Philippines
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Sean Fariñas
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(m. 2016)​
Children4

Karla Ysabel Marquez-Fariñas (born December 21, 1986), professionally known as Karel Marquez-Fariñas, is a Filipina actress, model, singer, and TV host who's currently signed under manager, Becky Aguila since July 2017. Before she joined GMA Network, she was part of ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center (known as Star Magic). She was Star Magic's Batch 10 alumna. Today, she is a freelance artist and entrepreneur.

Career

Marquez started as VJ in Myx, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, in 2003. She was transferred to ABS-CBN's rival network, GMA Network, despite being a VJ in Myx until 2007. She starred in GMA's afternoon Philippine television drama Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso?. She was also a mainstay in GMA's Sunday variety program SOP. She hosted a segment in GMA's gag show Bitoy's Funniest Videos, titled "Just 4 Kikays". She co-starred in GMA's primetime Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, as Lyka. She was one-half of the cover girls in the November 2006 edition of FHM Philippines. Marquez, alongside Drew Arellano, was also a co-host in Coca-Cola: Ride To Fame, a reality talent show. She was also a radio DJ.

She starred in GMA's Philippine television drama My Husband's Lover.[1]

Personal life

Marquez's first relationship (ex-boyfriend) was with Arman de Guzman, with whom she had two children, Keiley and Kyler.[2] Marquez began dating Sean Fariñas in January 2012. They became engaged on May 6, 2016, and got married on December 1, 2016.[2]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2001–2003Magandang Tanghali BayanHerselfABS-CBN
2002–2004BerksPenelope
2003Maalaala Mo Kaya: Garapon
2003–2007MyxHerself / Former VJ
2004–2009Bitoy's Funniest VideosHerselfGMA Network
2006Mga Anghel na Walang LangitJaneABS-CBN
Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro PendukoRuwanna
2007Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso?AgathaGMA Network
Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Palasyo ng mga DuwendeLota
Zaido: Pulis PangkalawakanLyka
2010SOPHerself
Pidol's WonderlandArwanaTV5
2011Babaeng HampaslupaFake Elizabeth Wong / Stephanie
Real Confessions: Mga Pinutol na PangarapMaricel Apatan
Sa Ngalan ng InaCarmela Illustre
Regal Shocker: SalaminSophie
Mistaken IdentityPrincess VioletaGMA Network
2011–2012GlamorosaYoung Claudia Montesilva-HerreraTV5
2012Isang Dakot Na LuhaBernadette
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stuffed ToyWinnieABS-CBN
Yesterday's BrideDra. Sabrina TorresGMA Network
2013My Husband's LoverEvelyn Agatep
GenesisYoung Brenda Natividad
Cassandra: Warrior AngelLouellaTV5
2014Rhodora XJonalyn Abanes-LeoncioGMA Network
My DestinyCynthia Dela Rosa-Dimaano
2014–2015Ang Lihim ni AnnasandraCecilia
2016Ika-6 na UtosLara Salcedo-Fuentabella
2017TadhanaSunny
La Luna SangreNisha EchavezABS-CBN
2018ContessaVirginia "Gigi" PalaroanGMA Network
2021Paano ang Pangako?Karen Dominante CruzTV5
Stories from the Heart: The End of UsWendy CorpuzGMA Network
2022Return to ParadiseDindi Sta. Maria

Film

  • Otso-Otso Pamela Mela Wan (2004)
  • Close to You (2006)
  • Tiyanaks (2007)

Awards and nominations

Year Work Organization Category Result Source
2004
Aliw Awards Best New Artist (Female) Won [3]

References

  1. ↑ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (July 22, 2013). "Karel Marquez Talks about Love, Sibling Rivalry and Career". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Ruiz, Mara (May 7, 2016), "Karel Marquez, Engaged na!", GMA News, retrieved October 24, 2016
  3. ↑ "Aliw Awards Aired tonight on RPN 9". The Philippine Star. August 21, 2004.
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