Erika Padilla Cariaso (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.[1][2]
She attended the Ateneo de Manila University where he obtained a degree in poltiical science.[1]
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.[1] 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.[3]
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 married Alaska Aces coach and former Philippine Basketball Association player Jeff Cariaso in 2017.[4] They have a son and a daughter.[5][6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | I Love Betty La Fea | Herself / Ecomodel | Cameo | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Series | Jennifer | |||
| Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Jannelle Paez | |||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart | Amy | [7] | ||
| 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 | [8][9] |
| 2012 | A Beautiful Affair | Dr. Trina Cawagas | ||
| 2013 | Kidlat | Chichi | ||
| Maria Mercedes | Lou | [10] | ||
| Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman | Herself – Erika Kalurka | [11] | ||
| 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 | [12][13] | |
| 2016 | Juan Happy Love Story | Joy | [8] | |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Melissa | ||
| 2018 | La Luna Sangre | Miriam Villamor | ||
| Ngayon at Kailanman | Mariel Saavedra | |||
| 2022 | K-Love | Bianca |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na ‘To!) | Nora | ||
| 2011 | 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 | [14] | |
| 2017 | Can We Still Be Friends | |||
| 2019 | Open | Shiela | ||
| The Annulment | Lorie | [15][16][17] |
References
- ^ a b c Bonifacio, Julie (September 8, 2008). “Meet Two More Members of Star Magic Batch 16”. Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Retrieved January 19, 2010.
- ^ Gonzales, Gelo (June 18, 2014). “Erika Padilla – FHM Cover Girl June 2014”. FHM.
- ^ Erece, Dino (August 3, 2008). “Star-Magic Introduces 20 New Showbiz Hopefuls”. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on September 15, 2008. Retrieved September 12, 2009.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin (January 17, 2007). “‘The Jet’ still flying high”. The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (August 8, 2017). “A boy for Erika & Jeff”. The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ^ Morales, Luisa (September 12, 2020). “Alaska’s Cariaso welcomes baby girl on birthday”. The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ^ Quintos, Napoleon (October 19, 2009). “‘Precious Hearts Romances Presents Somewhere in my Heart’ premieres today”. Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN Corporation News. Archived from the original on October 22, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ a b “Erika Padilla Opens up on Relationship with PBA Star Turned Coach Jeff Cariaso”. spin.ph. June 15, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ “Erika Padilla: Inside the Exciting World of the PBA Courtside Reporter”. Basketball. InterAksyon. December 10, 2012. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ “Jessy Mendiola is ‘Maria Mercedes’“. The Manila Times. October 6, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ Sallan, Edwin P. (January 12, 2014). “Petra Mahalimuyak Loses Poise, Screams in Terror on TV5’s ‘Killer Karaoke’“. InterAksyon. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ “What Trigger Amor’s Wrath in ‘Pangako Sa ‘Yo’“. ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation News. October 31, 2015. Archived from the original on December 18, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 8, 2015). “Pangako Sa ‘Yo Cast Members: Then and Now”. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ “Meet Jodi’s Tropa in ‘The Achy Breaky Hearts’“. Star Cinema. June 8, 2016. Archived from the original on July 18, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ Wang, Nickie (November 6, 2019). “Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon Strip off in ‘The Annulment’“. Very Wang. The Manila Standard. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ Garcia, Ma. Angelica (November 12, 2019). “Lovi Poe, Joem Bascon Admit Feeling Awkward with Their Love Scenes in ‘The Annulment’“. GMA News Online. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ “Coney Adopts a Baby this Christmas”. The Philippine Star. December 22, 2011. Retrieved November 6, 2021.