Isabelle Diaz Daza-Semblat (Tagalog: [ɪsaˈbɛl ˈdɪas ˈdasa sɛmˈblɐ]; born March 6, 1988)[1] is a Filipino actress, television host and model. She is the daughter of Miss Universe 1969 titleholder, Gloria Diaz.[2] She was a member of GMA Network's roster of young talents and was introduced to the mass media entertainment audiences during a dance number on the noontime show Party Pilipinas on April 17, 2011. On November 24, 2014, Daza transferred to ABS-CBN and signed a two-year exclusive contract.[3] She gained recognition for her role in the drama series Tubig at Langis.
Isabelle Daza-Semblat | |
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.jpg) Daza in 2019 | |
| Born | Isabelle Diaz Daza March 6, 1988 |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University(BS) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, TV host, model, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Agents |
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| Spouse |
Adrien Semblat (m. 2016) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Gabriel Daza (father) Gloria Diaz (mother) |
| Relatives | Nora Daza (grandmother) Rio Diaz (aunt) Georgina Wilson (maternal cousin) Mikael Daez (cousin) |
Early life
editIsabelle Daza is the daughter of Gloria Diaz, the Miss Universe 1969 titleholder,[2] and Gabriel "Bong" Daza III, a restaurateur and former Makati city councilor. Her grandmother is chef Nora Daza. She has an older brother and a younger sister, Ava.[4] Her parents separated when she was seven years old; however, they remained good friends.[4]
In 2010, she earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education from De La Salle University.[5][6]
Career
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Daza started her career in 2005 as a print and ramp model. After graduating from De La Salle University, she worked as a preschool teacher.[7] She signed a contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center with her manager, Leo Domingez, and made her debut on Party Pilipinas. In an interview with The Philippine Star, Daza admits that she is still trying to "figure out" her career in acting and she is continuously taking workshops, but her main interest is in hosting. Her first attempt in TV hosting was on a game show with boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, entitled Show Me Da Manny (later renamed Manny Many Prizes.) On August 2, 2011, Daza was launched as the New Face of Sophie Paris Philippines.[8] In late December 2011, Daza joined the longest-running noontime show Eat Bulaga! where she later became a regular co-host.[9]
In 2014, Daza signed a two-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. She appeared in the 2015 fantasy drama series Nathaniel starring Marco Masa. She eventually became popular for her major role as Clara in the 2016 melodrama series Tubig at Langis with Cristine Reyes and Zanjoe Marudo. Later on, Daza continues to collaborate with Marudo in the 2018 romantic comedy series Playhouse (with Angelica Panganiban and JJ Quilantang) and for an episode in the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya.
Personal life
editIn February 2016, Daza confirmed her engagement with French businessman Adrien Semblat, her boyfriend for seven years.[10][11] The couple married on September 10, 2016 at the San Francesco Church in Tuscany, Italy.[12][13][14] The wedding was officiated by Daza's uncle Fr. Fidel Orendain.[14] Accordingly, it was her godfather, former senator Bongbong Marcos, who walked her down the aisle on her wedding day.[13] Marcos was the bestfriend of her father, Gabriel "Bong" Daza III, who had died on July 14 that year.[15][16]
On April 1, 2018, Daza gave birth to her first child.[17] In December 2020, Daza announced that she and Semblat were expecting their second child.[18] Her second child was born on 9 April 2021.[19]
As of 2020, Daza and her family live in Hong Kong, having moved there due to her husband's job as managing director overseeing Puma's Hong Kong and Macau operations.[20]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Miss World Philippines 2011 | Herself | Host | GMA Network |
| 2011–2014; 2020 | Eat Bulaga! | |||
| 2011 | Manny Many Prizes | |||
| Futbolilits | Claudette | Recurring role | ||
| Spooky Nights | Mary Anne | Episode: "The Mommy Returns" | ||
| 2011–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself | Performer | |
| 2012 | iBilib | Guest host | ||
| Spooky Nights | Mabel | Episode: "Korona" | ||
| Faithfully | Misha Villar | |||
| Taste Buddies | Herself | Host | GMA News TV | |
| 2013 | Indio | Magwayen | GMA Network | |
| Genesis | Helen | |||
| 2014 | Magpakailanman | Clemen | Episode: "Ang Aking Kakaibang Pag-Ibig" | |
| Niño | Claire | Special participation | ||
| ASAP | Herself | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Myra | Episode: "Manika" | |
| Nathaniel | Atty. Martha Amanthe | |||
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Clara Samaniego | ||
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Jessica | Episode: "Mental" | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rosalyn | Episode: "Upuan" | ||
| 2018–2019 | Playhouse | Lea Samonte | ||
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Acel Asenio | Episode: "Balsa" | |
| 2020 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Marge | Episode: "Himlayan" | |
| 2020–2022 | Lunch Out Loud | Herself | A2Z/Kapamilya Channel/TV5 | |
| 2022 | 2 Good 2 Be True | Young Helena | Kapamilya Channel | |
| 2023 | Can't Buy Me Love | young Cindy |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Film Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | It Takes a Man and a Woman | Belle Montenegro | Star Cinema, Viva Films |
| Lihis | Ada | Film Development Council of the Philippines, BG Productions International | |
| 2014 | Basement | Rebecca Sanchez | GMA Films |
| Somebody to Love | Valeria | Regal Entertainment | |
| Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles | Lex | GMA Films, AgostoDos Pictures, Reality Entertainment | |
| 2015 | Resureksyon | Mara | Regal Entertainment, Reality Entertainment |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11th Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Lihis | Nominated |
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Lifestyle Show Host | Taste Buddies | Nominated | |
| Dabarkads Awards | Best Actress | Kulungan Kanlugan | Won | |
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actress of the Year | It Takes a Man and a Woman | Nominated | |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Game Show Host | Manny Many Prizes | Nominated |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Female TV Personality | Eat Bulaga | Nominated |
| 2011 | FHM Philippines[21] | Top 10 Sexiest Women | None | Rank # 69 |
References
edit- ^ "Artist Center - Talent". GMA Network. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
- ^ a b "Contestant Profiles". Miss Universe. Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
- ^ ABS-CBNnews.com, Reyma Buan-Deveza (November 24, 2014). "Isabelle Daza is now a Kapamilya". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Bianca (September 9, 2012). "Gloria Diaz & Isabelle Daza: Don't hate them because they're beautiful... and funny". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ Vila, Alixandra Caole (April 14, 2016). "Isabelle Daza, Erwan Heussaff team up for Payatas". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
- ^ ABS-CBN News (August 3, 2015).15 celebs who graduated from La Salle - Isabelle Daza.
- ^ "How Isabelle Daza's experience as preschool teacher is helping her as a mom".
- ^ "The New Face of Sophie Paris Philippines - Sophie Paris Philippines". Sophieparis.com.ph. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
- ^ "Isabelle Daza returns to 'Eat Bulaga' as 'Bawal Judgmental' contestant". September 26, 2020.
- ^ Acosta, Gene Loves (February 4, 2016). "Breaking News: Isabelle Daza and Adrien Semblat are engaged!". ¡Hola! Philippines. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
- ^ "Isabelle Daza, Adrien Semblat engaged". Rappler. February 5, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ Jarloc, Glaiza (September 11, 2016). "Isabelle Daza weds French boyfriend in Tuscany". Sun.Star Manila. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ a b Valeza, Karen (September 11, 2016). "Isabelle Daza marries her French beau Adrien Semblat". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ a b Daza, Pat-P (June 7, 2021). "Bon voyage, Fr. Fidel". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Isabelle Daza's father, Gabriel 'Bong' Daza III, dies". Rappler. July 14, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- ^ "Bongbong Marcos walks Isabelle Daza down the aisle". The Philippine Star. September 11, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ "Isabelle Daza welcomes baby boy". Rappler. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ "LOOK: Isabelle Daza pregnant with second child". ABS-CBN News. December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ Layug, Margaret Claire (April 21, 2021). "Isabelle Daza has given birth to second child in Hong Kong". GMA News Online. GMA Network Inc. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (August 3, 2020). "At home in Hong Kong with Belle & Adrien". The Phil Star. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ^ "My Blog – My WordPress Blog".