Tessie Tomas
Acting · Writing
Born October 31, 1950, Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines
Rita Theresa “Teresita” Laforteza Hermosa (born October 31, 1950), better known by her stage name, Tessie Tomas, is a Filipino actress, screenwriter, and stand-up comedian. Regarded as the original "Queen of Daytime TV", she is best known for hosting some of the most successful TV programs in the Philippines. She was the first Filipino actress to score a nomination in the Best Actress category at the International Emmy Awards for her performance in the 1989 film, A Dangerous Life.
Filmography
- 2026Senior Moments — Segunda
- Dirty Linen — Cielo Fiero
- 2018Delia & Sammy
- The Blood Sisters — Rosemarie Bermudez
- 2017Extra Service
- 2015Blindfold
- 2015Miss Bulalacao
- 2015Old Skool
- Once Upon a Kiss — Mérida Almario
- 2015Water Lemon — Pina
- 2014Alienasyon
- 2013Coming Soon
- Kahit Nasaan Ka Man — Corazon
- Coffee Prince — Elizabeth "Beth" Gomez
- 2012Huling Biyahe — Aling Viring
- Mundo Man ay Magunaw — Donya Alicia La Peña
- 2012This Guy's In Love With U Mare!
- Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis — Mama Mia
- Noah — Sarah Perez
- 2010The Red Shoes
- 2010Two Funerals — Pilar
- 2009Padre de Pamilya — Mayora Elaine Villa
- 2009Sanglaan — Olivia
- 2008100 — Eloisa
- Ako si Kim Samsoon — Sonia Buot
- 2008One True Love — Mrs. Robles
- 2008Ploning — Seling / Old Celeste
- 2006Rome and Juliet — Charo
- 2005La Visa Loca — Pasyon Chorus #1
- 2005Pinoy/Blonde
- 2004Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan — Mrs. Go
- 2001Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est? — Miren
- 2000Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin
- 1998Dahil ba sa Kanya? — Helen Carmona
- 1997Hanggang Dito na Lang — Writer
- 1995Pare Ko — Susan
- 1994A Separated Woman — Screenplay
- 1994Bala at Lipistik — Mrs. Tengco
- 1994Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
- 1993Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap — Debra
- 1993Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na... — Barbara Tengco
- 1993Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout — Aling Timang
- 1993Mama's Boys
- 1992Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo!
- 1992Pempe Ni Sara At Pen — Mrs. Grace
- 1991Barbi for President — Mary Anne Santillan
- A Dangerous Life — Imelda Marcos (1988)
- 1987Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
- 1987Once Upon a Time
- 1986Clown
- 1986Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie — Susan
- 1986Paalam... Bukas Ang Kasal Ko
- 1984Erpat Kong Forgets
- 1984Your Body Is Mine
- 1983Broken Marriage
- 1982My Only Love — Maid
- 1982Schoolgirls — Ms. Ledesma
- 1981Kapitan Kidlat