Carmita Martin also known as Carmi Martin (born August 9, 1963) is a Filipina actress, model, and comedian.
Carmi Martin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Carmita Martin August 9, 1963 |
| Alma mater | CAP College Foundation |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, comedian |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Known for | Tonight with Dick and Carmi, The Better Half, Four Sisters and a Wedding |
Martin has acted in many film and TV projects over the years. She reached new audiences in the 2010s and 2020s with roles in the films In the Name of Love, No Other Woman, Working Girls (2010), and Four Sisters and a Wedding. In 2017, she returned to a television role with ABS-CBN in The Better Half. In 2018, Martin starred in Since I Met You,[1] and in 2022 joined the sitcom Happy ToGetHer with John Lloyd Cruz.[2]
Career
editMartin first appeared in 1980 in Dolphy's Angels with Liz Alindogan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Yehlen Catral and the late comedy king Dolphy. She worked on more movies with Dolphy, including Stariray, The Quick Brown Fox, John en Marsha, Dancing Master, Dino Dinero, and Father & Son. Her last movie with Dolphy was Dobol Trobol with Vic Sotto in 2008.
Martin became a mainstay of the comedy sitcoms Chicks to Chicks in 1980 on IBC-13 until its transfer to ABS-CBN 2 in 1986, along with Abangan ang Sususnod na Kabanata. She had a weekly drama anthology entitled Carmi on BBC Two, directed by Soxy Topacio from 1985 to 1986, where she portrayed various characters and acted with other thespians. She also had a variety show with Roderick Paulate on Channel 2 (1986-87), Tonight with Dick and Carmi. One film that showed her acting prowess was Hot Property, directed by National Artist Lino Brocka as an entry to the 1983 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Martin has featured in many film dramas, including Cain at Abel (1982); Laruan (1983); Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1985) and Bagong Hari (1986). She has also played many comedy roles, such as the funny other woman in Andres de Saya (1982); the tactless office employee in Working Girls (1984); the disorganized but demanding woman in Sa Totoo Lang (1985); the sexy PE teacher in Ma'am, May We Go Out (1985) and the wacky stepmother in When I Fall in Love (1986).
In 2018, Martin starred in the ABS-CBN movie, Since I Found You. In 2022, she joined the sitcom Happy ToGetHer with John Lloyd Cruz, with whom she also starred in the ABS-CBN Primetime Soap Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin.[2] In 2023, Martin starred in Ten Little Mistresses, the first Filipino-produced film to be launched on Amazon Prime Video.[3][4]
Personal life
editMartin took a two-year certificate course at the Philippine School of Interior Design in 2003,[5] and in 2011 graduated in Fine Arts at the Philippine Women's University.[6][7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Dolphy's Angels | Marlene |
| John & Marsha 80 | ||
| The Quick Brown Fox | ||
| Iskul Bukol Freshmen | ||
| 1981 | Stariray | |
| Mahinhin vs. Mahinhin | Stella | |
| Mr. One-Two-Three Part 2 | ||
| D' Gradwets | ||
| 1982 | For Y'ur Height Only | Marilyn |
| Cain and Abel | Cita[8] | |
| Andres de Saya 2: Mabagsik Na Daw! | Viviana Nabalute | |
| 1983 | Hot Property | |
| Tulume Alyas Zorro | Blanquita | |
| 1984 | Working Girls | Suzanne Galang |
| Lovingly Yours: The Movie | Elaine Solis | |
| 1985 | This Is My Country | Carla |
| Bomba Arienda | Carol | |
| Ma'am May We Go Out | Ms. Dibdiban | |
| 1986 | Bagong Hari | |
| 1987 | Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan | Lucy |
| 1988 | I Love You 3x a Day | Grace Samson |
| 1989 | Gabriela | Gabriela |
| 1990 | Dino Dinero | Charlotte |
| 1991 | Humanap Ka ng Panget | Fifi |
| 1995 | Father & Son | |
| 1997 | To Saudi with Love | |
| 1998 | Ikaw Na Sana: The Movie | Barbara |
| 1999 | Labs Ko Si Babe | Violy Pagsisisihan-Escallon |
| 2000 | Kahit Isang Saglit | |
| 2003 | Message Sent | |
| 2004 | I Will Survive | Belinda |
| 2007 | Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento Ng Pag-asa | Diday |
| 2008 | Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | Gabriela |
| 2009 | OMG (Oh, My Girl!) | Inday Langging |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Suzanne Galang Cavendah |
| 2011 | No Other Woman | Babygirl Dela Costa |
| In the Name of Love | Chloe Evelino | |
| 2012 | The Healing | Bles |
| The Mistress | Marion Alfonso | |
| 2013 | The Bride and the Lover | Josephine Paredes |
| Four Sisters and a Wedding | Jeanette Bayag / Salarzara | |
| 2014 | Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak | Cindy |
| Beauty in a Bottle | Miss Santy | |
| Feng Shui 2 | Rubylyn "Ruby" Anonuevo | |
| 2015 | Ex with Benefits | Bobby |
| 2016 | Love Me Tomorrow | Angelina "Angie" Monteclaro |
| 2017 | Extra Service | L |
| Loving in Tandem | Remedios "Aling Edios" Camantigue | |
| Bes and the Beshies | Tisay | |
| Unexpectedly Yours | Helena | |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Delilah | |
| Deadma Walking | Priscilla | |
| 2018 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes | Amanda Reyes |
| Harry and Patty | Belle / Myrna | |
| 2019 | The Panti Sisters | Nora Panti |
| 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Cristy Esguerra | |
| 2023 | Ten Little Mistresses | Magenta |
Television
editReferences
edit- ^ Beltran, Cito. "Carmi Martin was spot on". Philstar.com.
- ^ a b Severo, Jan Milo. "Ex-ABS-CBN stars join John Lloyd Cruz in new GMA sitcom". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "'Ten Little Mistresses' premiere". Malaya Business Insight. February 13, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer. "First Filipino Prime Video original film 'Ten Little Mistresses' releases first-look photos, premiere date". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "A new career for Carmi Martin". October 25, 2003. Retrieved July 3, 2024 – via PhilStar.com.
- ^ "Carmi Martin, Bb. Pilipinas finalist graduate from college - Yahoo News Philippines". Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
- ^ "For Carmi Martin, being single is a choice". July 18, 2012.
- ^ "Blood Brothers in Arms: Lino Brocka's Cain and Abel (Kani Releasing)". April 26, 2022.
External links
edit- Carmi Martin at IMDb
- Carmi Martin Biography at PinoyStop