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Biography
Maricar Reyes-Poon (born Maricar Concepcion Pozon Reyes; June 20, 1981), is a Filipino actress of Mindanao descent.
Early life
Reyes was born in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. She graduated high school from St. Bridget's School in Quezon City. She finished her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at the Ateneo de Manila University and studied Medicine at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. She passed the medical licensure exam in 2008.
Career
Before becoming an actress, Reyes appeared in numerous TV and print advertisements in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia. Her first role came in 2008 via ABS-CBN's Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom, where she played a younger version of a character portrayed by Gloria Sevilla. She also appeared on I Love Betty La Fea and Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers, which earned her the Star Awards for TV for Best New Female TV Personality.
In 2009, Reyes appeared in May Bukas Pa wherein she played the role of Ina, a woman who lost her sanity because of a dark past. She also appeared in her first starring role in the series Your Song Presents: Gaano Kita Kamahal.
The same year, she was nominated for the Star Awards for Movies' New Movie Actress of the Year for the film And I Love You So, following a Cinema One Originals Film Festival Award for Best Actress in 2011 for her performance in Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon, where she played an idealistic young lawyer hired to replace a previous hearing officer in an unidentified family court. She was also nominated for a Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her performance in Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 as a blind mother.
Personal life
Reyes became a born-again Christian and attended Victory Christian Fellowship, where she met singer Richard Poon, with whom she had a relationship since 2012. In April 2013, Poon confirmed that he and Reyes had been engaged. They married on June 9, 2013 in a private Christian wedding.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom | Young Gretchen | Special participation | |
| 2009 | I Love Betty La Fea | Candy | Guest | |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers | Cassandra "Sandy" Banting | ||
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Ate Ina | Guest | |
| 2009 | Your Song Presents: Gaano Kita Kamahal | Amy Rosales | ||
| 2009 | Midnight DJ | Rosana | Episode: "Kuwintas ng Mangkukulam" | |
| 2009 | George and Cecil | Kristina "Krissy" | Guest | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Bebing | Episode: "Salamin" | |
| 2009 | Lovers in Paris | Karen Roxas | ||
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Selina Castillo Sebastian | ||
| 2010 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Tonyong Bayawak | Diwata Alvara | ||
| 2010-11 | Imortal | Samantha Imperial | ||
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Emerald Capistano | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Chona | Episode: "Traysikel" | |
| 2011-12 | Growing Up | Lisa Ortega | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Juana Tejada | Episode: "Niagara Falls" | |
| 2012 | Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig | Agnes Javier | ||
| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Angel Barbie | Episode: "Mitos' Touch" | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Gladys Villanueva | Episode: "Singsing" | |
| 2012-14 | Be Careful With My Heart | Rafaella "Rafi" Alcantara | ||
| 2013 | Wansapanataym | Gigie | Episode: "Gigie in a Bottle" | |
| 2013 | Toda Max | Lady Z | Guest | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Charity Pangilinan / Carlita Lolo | Episode: "Hair Clip" | |
| 2013 | Juan dela Cruz | Tatlong Maria | ||
| 2013 | Honesto | Josefina "Fina" Lualhati | Special participation | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Elena Santos-Bautista | Episode: "Marriage Contract" | |
| 2014 | Luv U | Olive Jalbuena | ||
| 2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Sasha Bayle / Sasha Syquia-Salvador | ||
| 2015 | Oh My G! | Tessa Zaldivar-Cepeda | Special Participation | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Mimi | Episode: "Watawat" | |
| 2015 | Ang Probinsyano | Isabel | Special participation | |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Vagelyn Federico | Episode: "Kamay" | |
| 2016 | Home Sweetie Home | Tracy | Guest | |
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Samantha Imperial | ||
| 2018 | Bagani | Makiling |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | And I Love You So | Rachel | Nominated — Star Awards for Movies for New Movie Actress of the Year | |
| 2010 | Miss You Like Crazy | Daphne Recto | ||
| 2010 | White House | Coreen | ||
| 2011 | Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon | Atty. Cely Martinez | Won — Cinema One Originals Film Festival Award for Best Actress (tied with Lilia Cuntapay) | |
| 2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Isay | Segment: "Tamawo" Nominated — Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress | |
| 2012 | Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | Flight Stewardess | Cameo Appearance | |
| 2012 | 24/7 in Love | Lorraine | ||
| 2013 | She's the One | Lyn | ||
| 2014 | Somebody to Love | Sophie | ||
| 2014 | The Trial | Pia | ||
| 2015 | All You Need Is Pag-ibig | Sandra | ||
| 2016 | The Unmarried Wife | Christina | ||
| 2017 | Northern Lights: A Journey to Love | Joyce | ||
| 2017 | Love You to the Stars and Back | Sheryl | ||
| 2019 | The Gift | Rita | iWant Original Movie by Dreamscape Entertainment Digital |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Won | |
| And I Love You So | Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Kasalanan by 6cyclemind & Gloc9 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Anatomiya ng Korupsiyon | Cinema One Originals Film Festival Award | Best Actress | Won | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Metro Manila Film Festival Award | Best Actress | Nominated |