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Maria Isadora Ussher Calzado, popularly known as Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress who gained big attention in show business in May 2002. Her biggest breaks in Philippine showbiz include teaming-up with Argentine actor Segundo Cernadas in GMA Network's Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man and taking the role as Amihan in Encantadia. Although, she considers playing the role of Mary Grace in Star Cinema's Milan as the turning point of her career. She is considered to be one of today's most beautiful actresses in the Philippines Cinema.
She is the daughter of choreographer and TV director Lito Calzado, and the late Irish-Spanish-Filipina, Mary Ann Ussher. Iza's brother, Dash, is a member of Legit Misfitz, a Pinoy rap group.
In the late 1990s, she finished her high school in Miriam College and after which finished her undergraduate education in the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Fine Arts.
Acting Career
Iza ventured first as a commercial model, appearing in a Pantene advertisement. Her first acting stint was via the television show Kung Mawawala Ka wherein she plays the bitter antagonist Phoebe. In the following years she appeared in several movies and television shows including Milan, Sabel, Te Amo: Maging Sino Ka Man, and Sigaw. In 2005, she was cast in the most expensive television show in Philippine history, Encantadia wherein she plays one of the five main characters, Amihan. She reprised the role in Etheria, which began airing in December 12, 2005 and ended in February 18, 2006. She's also in the second sequel of Encantadia, Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas which began in February 20, 2006 and is expected to finish April 28, 2006. She also received praises from her recent movie with GMA Films, "Moments Of Love", as a woman living in the 1950's and as Milagros in Regal Film's hit movie "Eternity". Iza is included in GMA Network's latest telefantasya "Atlantika" as Dingdong Dantes' leading lady. She also has upcoming movies such as "Blockout" with Philippine Cinema's bad boy, Robin Padilla, "Shake, Rattle & Roll 8" and "Mona: Singapore Escort" which was shot in Singapore.
Endorsements and Commercials
* 2002- Pantene Testimonial Commercial
* 2002- Globe Telecom, Commercial
* 2003- A II Z Clothing Co.
* 2004- HBC, Hortaleza Beauty Exclusives, Commercial
* 2004- SanSan Cosmetics, Print Ad
* 2004- Pantene Testimonial, Vignette
* 2004- Belo Medical Group
* 2004- JC Martin, Multi-level Mktg Co.
* 2004- Boston Co. Shoes and Bags
* 2004- Regatta Clothing Co.
* 2005- Avon Fragrances
* 2005- Goldilocks Chicken Barbeque, Commercial
* 2005- Pantene Testimonial Commercial
* 2005- Close-up, Vignette
* 2005- Pantene, Vignette
* 2005- Rexona, Vignette
* 2006- Lady's Choice Commercial Series
* 2006- Soda by Pink, Clothing Line
* 2006- Barcelona Brandy, Commercial
* 2007- Enervon, Commercial
Awards and Nominations
* Best Actress - 2nd USTv Thomasian Students' Choice Awards for her role as Amihan in Encantadia
* Best Supporting Actress - 28th Gawad Urian Award for her role as Anna in Sigaw
* Most Promising Female Actress - Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation
* Breakthrough Performance by an Actress - Golden Screen Awards 2005 for her role as Mary Grace in Milan
* Most Promising Female Star - 34th Box Office King and Queen Coronation night
* S Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful Faces in Philippine Cinema - Rank #10
* S Magazine's Top 50 Showbiz Sweethearts - Rank #11
* FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2004 - Rank #65
* FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006 - Rank #40
* I AM SUPER! Awardee 2006
* Nominated Best Supporting Actress - Manila Film Festival 2004
* Nominated Best Actress - Metro Manila Film Festival 2004
* Nominated Most Beautiful Celebrity - 2005 Yes! Reader's Choice Awards
* Nominated Pinoy Wannabe Awardee - Nickelodeon’s 2006 Kids’ Choice Awards
* Nominated Favorite Actress of the year - 2006 Yes! Reader's Choice Awards
* Nominated Best Actress - 2006 Metro Manila Film Festival Awards
Television Shows
* Atlantika (2006) - Cielo/Amaya
* Tina Tinapay (Fanta-Commercial series) (2006) - as Tina Tinapay
* Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas" (2006) - Amihan
* Etheria (2005-2006) - Amihan
* At Your Service: Star Power (2005) - as herself
* Encantadia (2005) - Amihan
* SOP - as herself
* Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man - (2004) - Rosela Atilado
* 3R (Respect, Relax, Respond)" (2004) - as herself
* All my Love (Mis Tres Hermanas) (2003) - voice of Lisa (Scarlet Ortiz)
* Click (2002) - Belle
* Kung Mawawala Ka (2001) - Phoebe Valiente
Filmography
* Ouija Board (2007)
* Despedida (Soon...)
* Blackout (2007) - Belen
* Mona: Singapore Escort (2007) - Mona
* Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 (2006) - Cecille
* Eternity (2006) - Milagros
* Moments of Love (2006) - Divina
* Mulawin The Movie (2005) - Reyna Amihan
* Ispiritista (2005) - Linda
* Pinoy Blonde (2005) - Yanni
* Sigaw (2004) - Anna
* Sabel (2004) - Jenny
* Annie B. (2004)- Trisha
* Milan (2004) - Mary Grace
Trivia
* She was the first choice to play the Darna role on the boobtube.
* At age seven, she went into commercial modeling and landed small roles in Seiko movies, one of which was directed by National Artists for Film Lino Brocka.
* As a teenager, she weighed 200 lbs.
* Her first television appearance as an actress is in GMA's now defunct Teen Oriented show "Click".
* She has a Spanish & Irish blood.
* Actresses Zsa Zsa Padilla & Lorna Tolentino are her distant relatives.
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StarStruck V Aspirants To Be Revealed on Saturday | The Best Of ...This season's high-profile and formidable StarStruck Council is composed of TV director Floy Quintos, versatile actress Iza Calzado and talent manager and star maker Lolit Solis. The hopefuls will try to outdo each other in painstaking ... Continue reading
Iza Calzado Replaces Sunshine Dizon In Starstruck 5... a council/judge for the Starstruck 5 talent show. Nadine Samonte has taken over Sunshine's role in Tinik, so that leaves the spot for Starstruck to be filled. Iza Calzado has been tapped to take the place. It's kind of interesting [...] Continue reading
Iza Calzado replaces Sunshine Dizon as StarStruck V Council memberIza interacts with her fans through live chatting. Continue reading
starbuzzers: May sikreto si Iza Calzado- gmaThis is something new," shared Iza Calzado. "'Di ba? [dati] laging nakahon 'yung character ko sa mga karamihan ng mga soap opera na kasama ako, 'yung laging api. Parang ako kasi gusto kong lumaban, kung ako lang 'di ba? ... Continue reading
Iza Calzado's non-showbiz boyfriend, REVEALED « pinoygossipboyhttp://oneasianworld.com/blog/iza-calzado.jpg Iza Calzado's non-showbiz boyfriend has been the subject of almost all tabloids. No one knows his true identity aside from the fact that he is a grandson of hotelier Angelo King. ... Continue reading
Iza Calzado to host Starstruck V? « pinoygossipboyA source informed Pinoy Gossip Boy that straight-to-DVD Hollywood actress Iza Calzado is among the judges of the fifth season of Starstruck. I am sure that Iza will bring a breath of fresh air to the local artista search as she applies ... Continue reading
Iza Calzado – Women's Health Philippines magazine July 2009Iza Calzado shares her struggles with losing weight as she graces the cover of the July 2009 issue (Running Special) of Women's Health Philippines magazine. Iza ... Continue reading
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