Ria Atayde

 ( 1992 Births ) 

Maria "Ria" Sophia Campo Atayde-Marudo (born March 23, 1992) is a Filipino actress. She is the daughter of veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez and businessman Art Atayde. Her career began with the drama series Ningning and variety show It's Showtime.

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Early life Atayde was born and raised in the Philippines. She is the daughter of Sylvia Sanchez, a veteran actress, and Half Spanish Art Atayde, a businessman. She has three siblings: Arjo Atayde, Gela, and Xavi. She is an alumna of Saint Pedro Poveda College and De La Salle University, where she took up Communication Arts for bachelors and graduated from in June 2014.

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Career Her career began in 2015 when she starred in ABS-CBN's Ningning (2015–16). The series aired on the Prime Tanghali noontime show slot. Ningning Full Trailer: This July 27 on ABS-CBN! Atayde played a minor role in this series as Teacher Hope, Ningning's teacher. Ningning OST Tupad Na Ang Pangarap Music Video by Camille Santos She starred opposite of Jana Cassandra Agoncillo, Beauty Gonzalez and her mother, Sylvia Sanchez. The series aired its final episode on January 15, 2016, and concluded with a total of 125 episodes. “NINGNING” DEBUTS AS THE MOST WATCHED DAYTIME TV PROGRAM

After her successful portrayal in Ningning, Atayde joined It's Showtime and became part of the cast during its Lenten Special week. Atayde was in the series during an episode entitled "The Wedding" and played the role of "Sheila". Shortly after, she was cast in the long running drama anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya (2016) for the episode entitled "Puno ng Mangga". She received the award for Best Female New TV Personality for this role. Atayde then starred in an episode of Ipaglaban Mo! (2016). She then went to Wansapanataym (2016) to star in the miniseries Holly and Mau, after playing several roles of heavy drama.

After a short break, Atayde was cast in the popular fantasy television series My Dear Heart (2017), opposite Nayomi "Heart" Ramos, Coney Reyes, Zanjoe Marudo and Bela Padilla. The series received a great response and garnered 31.0% on its 2nd episode nationwide according to Kantar Media ratings. Portraying the role of Gia Divinagracia, this is Atayde's most recent dramatic return to teleseryes. The series premiered on January 23, 2017 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block.

In 2020, she became one of the hosts of Chika, Besh! along with fellow actresses, Pauleen Luna and comedienne Pokwang, aired on TV5 through a blocktime agreement, but is still under contract with Star Magic.

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Filmography

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Films

Cindy

Kakai

Awee

Agnes

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Television / Digital

Teacher Hope Cruz

Sheila

Fe

Diwata Wendy

Eliza (Witch)

Dra. Gia Divinagracia Lana

Aicelle

Hershey Hilado

Reyna Maxima

Gladys

Ann

Merlina

Pinky "Baste" Sebastian

Gabby

Maxene

Lily

Janelle

Missy

Atty. Glenda Litong

Herself / Host

Herself / Contestant

Janice Justol

Lara Dizon

Lani

Micah Tapales

Melinda Avecilla-Buencamino

Millie Myers (voice)

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Awards

• 2016 PMPC Star Awards for TV's "Best Female New TV Personality" for MMK episode: Puno ng Mangga.
• 2016 PMPC Star Awards for TV's "Female Star of the Night (Music)"

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Personal life Atayde and actor Zanjoe Marudo officially confirmed their engagement on February 20, 2024, in a joint Instagram post. On March 23, the couple were married in a civil ceremony in Quezon City officiated by Mayor Joy Belmonte. After 7 months, their child was born on September 23.

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Footnotes

• Mother is Sylvia Sanchez
• Younger Sister of Arjo Atayde
• Brief history
• Cousin of Coleen Garcia

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