Erika Padilla
Introduction '''Erika Padilla''' (born November 22, 1986) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and sideline reporter.
Early life Padilla's father is General Ricardo Ilagan Padilla, a former regional director of Region 4 Calabarzon and the incumbent Mayor of Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. Her mother is a businesswoman and a former dancer and singer.
Career In 2008, Padilla joined the Miss Bikini Philippines pageant where she won the Miss Photogenic award. She and the other contestants of the pageant made a guest appearance on the TV show ''Wowowee''. In the show, she met Johnny Manahan, who offered her to audition for Star Magic. Before signing up with Star Magic, and eventually launching as a member of Star Magic Batch 16, Padilla did several modelling stints. She was part of Metro magazine's top 10 models in the Philippines.Padilla appeared as a court side reporter for the PBA on TV5, her first project outside the Kapamilya network. She was the backstage host of ''Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman''. She also played supporting roles in some of the network's shows. She still appeared in ABS-CBN shows like ''A Beautiful Affair'' and ''Maria Mercedes''.She is currently a freelance actress/television host signed to Vidanes Artist Management.In 2014, she joined GMA Network for the first time and appeared in ''Kambal Sirena'' and ''Ang Lihim ni Annasandra''.After doing projects with GMA Network, she played Betty Mae Versales in the 2015 version of ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' aired on ABS-CBN. The show ran from May 2015 to February 2016.During 2016, she returned to GMA Network as part of the rom-com - drama series, ''Juan Happy Love Story''.As of 2017, Padilla is currently seen on ABS-CBN shows and programs.
Personal life Padilla is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where she studied political science.Padilla is currently engaged to Alaska Aces coach and former Philippine Basketball Association player Jeff Cariaso. Padilla gave birth to her son on September 7, 2017.
Filmography ===Television=== Year Title Role Notes  Source  2009 ''I Love Betty La Fea'' Herself / Ecomodel Cameo 2009 ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Series'' Jennifer 2009 ''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' Jannelle Paez 2009 ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart'' Amy  2010 ''Habang May Buhay'' Michiko  Special Participation ''Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo'' Diane ''Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?'' Jenny ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' Rosa Episode: "Gitara" 2010—11 ''Imortal'' Miriam Villamor 2011 ''Iskul Bukol'' Joseph Dizon ''Reputasyon'' Precious ''Maria la del Barrio'' Liz 2011—12 ''The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto'' Erika 2011—17 ''PBA on Sports5'' Herself Courtside reporter  2012 ''A Beautiful Affair'' Dr. Trina Cawagas 2013 ''Kidlat'' Chichi ''Maria Mercedes'' Lou  ''Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman'' Herself - Erika Kalurka   2014  ''Kambal Sirena''   Gigi ''Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangalawang Bukas''  Wife of Jose Manalo ''Ang Lihim ni Annasandra''  Rebecca "Becca" Sanchez 2015—16 ''Pangako Sa 'Yo'' Betty Mae Verseles  2016 ''Juan Happy Love Story'' Joy   2017  ''A Love to Last''  Melissa   2018  ''La Luna Sangre''  Miriam Villamor   ''Ngayon at Kailanman''  Mariel Saavedra   2019  ''Honey My Love So Sweet'' ===Film=== Year Title Role Notes  Source  2010  ''Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)'' Nora2011''Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay'' Special appearance''Segunda Mano''Ivan's stepmother ''Enteng ng Ina Mo''  Nora  2013 ''My Little Bossings'' Leni  ''She's the One''  Jessie  2015  ''Must Date the Playboy''  Joy  2016  ''The Achy Breaky Hearts'' Maxie  2017''Can We Still Be Friends'' 2019''The Annulment''
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