Iza Calzado

Iza Calzado
Born	Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado (1982-08-12) August 12, 1982 Quezon City, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Actress, Host, Model, Performer, Advocate, Health & Fitness Enthusiast
Years active	2001–present
Awards	Gawad Urian Awards – Best Supporting Actress 2005 Sigaw – Anna

Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado (born August 12, 1982) is a Filipina actress, TV host and model, who previously worked as one of GMA-7's homegrown contract artists. After ten years, Iza signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. Iza also signed a non-exclusive contract with Star Cinema.

Biography

Born Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado, she was named after the dancer, Isadora Duncan. Her father is the late Lito Calzado, a choreographer and a TV director and her mother was Irish-Spanish-Filipina, Mary Ann Ussher. Calzado 's Eldest brother, Dash Calzado, is a member of Legit Misfitz, a 90's Pinoy rap group.

She finished elementary at School of the Holy Spirit and she finished high school in Miriam College and then went on to take her undergraduate degree in Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas.

Acting career

Before entering show business, she worked as a dubber for a Mexicanovela. Calzado started out as a guest teen star in the show, Click, which led to further roles. She participated in the drama Kung Mawawala Ka as the soap's villain, Phoebe Valiente and starred in her first soap opera, Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man and was paired with Argentinean actor, Segundo Cernadas.

In 2005, she played the role of Amihan, the Queen of goddesses in Encantadia. In 2006, she starred in Moments of Love, wherein she played the role of Divina Buenacer and starred alongside Dingdong Dantes and Karylle.

In 2007, she starred in "Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan" of Ignite Media Films, here, she worked with Taiwanese actor Ken Zhu and director, Adolf Alix. She also starred in Impostora.

On January 18, 2008, Iza Calzado won the Model Star Award from the Korea Asia Model Award Festival.

Calzado reprised her role in The Echo, the English-language remake of Filipino director Yam Laranas’ horror film Sigaw. Calzado starred in One True Love which was released on November 19, 2008.

In 2009, she starred in All About Eve. That same year, she hosted the Binibining Pilipinas 2009 Pageant.

On February 28, 2010, she began appearing in Healthy Cravings on QTV-11 with Chef Jeremy Favia. She also appeared in Party Pilipinas. Also, in 2010, Calzado made her first appearance in a two-piece bikini for her TV series, Beauty Queen, with TJ Trinidad as her leading man. She also made appearances on Pilyang Kerubin, also with TJ Trinidad. In August 2010, she also began appearing as co-host with Lucy Torres on The Sweet Life on Q. In 2011, she also began hosting Showbiz Exclusives on GMA News TV. Her last appearance as a GMA contract artist was in the sitcom, Andres de Saya.

On January 24, 2012, Iza signed a three-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN making her a certified Kapamilya. She is set to host the second season of The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition replacing Sharon Cuneta. She will also make an appearances in Maalaala Mo Kaya to celebrate her 10th year in showbiz. Today, she can also be seen on the Sunday variety show, ASAP.

As an ABS-CBN contract artist, she starred in her first drama series Kahit Puso'y Masugatan, wherein she starred alongside Andi Eigenmann, Jake Cuenca and Gabby Concepcion. In 2014, she stars in the family drama Hawak Kamay with Piolo Pascual, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat and Andrea Brillantes.

Filmography

Television

Television
Year	Title	Role	Network
2014	Hawak-Kamay	Atty. Bianca Magpantay	ABS-CBN
	The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles	Main Host
	It's Showtime	Herself - Guest co-host/Hurado
2013	Muling Buksan Ang Puso	young Elvira
	Kris TV	Herself - Guest Co-Host
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog	Rowena
	Toda Max	Ka Iza
	The Buzz	Herself/Guest Co-Host
2012–2013	Kahit Puso'y Masugatan	Andrea San Jose-de Guzman
2012	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Komiks	Rosalyn
	Kris TV	Herself - Guest Host
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-stitch	Liza
2012-present	ASAP	Performer/Co-Host
2011–2012	Showbiz Exclusives	Herself - Host	GMA News TV
2011	Eat Bulaga	Herself - Host	GMA Network
	Andres de Saya	Matilde Golpe de Oro
	I Heart You, Pare!	Tonette/Tonya
2010–2012	Party Pilipinas	Herself - Host
2010	Beauty Queen	Maita San Miguel
	The Sweet Life	Herself - Host	QTV
	Pilyang Kerubin	Sandra Esteban	GMA Network
	Claudine Presents: Sapi	Teresa
	Healthy Cravings	Herself - Host	QTV
	Panday Kids	Maria Makiling	GMA Network
2009	StarStruck V	Council
	Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit	Clarisse Gardamonte / Clarrisa Rosales
	SRO Cinemaserye: Rowena Joy	Rowena Joy/RJ
	All About Eve	Nicole Gonzales / Jin Sun-mi
	Dear Friend	Debbie
2008–2009	LaLola	Sera Romina (Special Guest Role)
2008	Obra	Various Roles
	ESP	Cassandra
	Joaquin Bordado	Sofia Apacible / Carol Aguila
2007	Impostora	Lara / Sara Carreon
	Maynila: Cupid's Way	Alena
	Magpakailanman: The Rosa Rosal Story	Young Rosa
	Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong	Prinsesa Isabella
	Magpakailanman: Paano Ba Maging Ina? (The Babymaker Story)	Rebecca
2006	Atlantika	Amaya / Cielo
	Sandwichlandia (Fantasy Commercial Series)	Tina Tinapay
	Magpakailanman: Mark Tupaz of Shamrock story	Mark's Girlfriend
	Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas	Sanggre Amihan
2005	Etheria	Sanggre Amihan
	Encantadia	Reyna Amihan
	At Your Service: Star Power	Herself - Host	QTV
	3R (Respect, Relax, Respond)	Herself - Host	GMA Network
	Love To Love: Sweet Exchange	Trisha Rogelio
2004	Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man	Rosela Atilado
2002	All My Love (Mis 3 Hermanas)	Liza (Voice)
2001	Kung Mawawala Ka	Phoebe Valiente
1992	That's Entertainment	Herself

Movies

Movie
Year	Title	Role	Film Production
2014	Cain at Abel	TBA	GMA Films
	Somebody To Love	TBA	Regal Films
	Maria, Leonora, Teresa	TBA	Star Cinema
	Starting Over Again	Patricia "Patty" De Guia
2013	Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki	Cameo Appearance	Viva Films
Barber's Tales	Cecilia
2012	Mga Mumunting Lihim	Carla	Cinemalaya
2011	Ang Panday 2	Maria	GMA Films
2010	HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy, at Si V	Ivy
	White House	Stella/Black Lady/Ella	Regal Films
	Working Girls	Theresa "Tere" Villanueva	Viva Films
2009	Dukot (Desaparecidos)	Maricel Salvacruz
	Ang Panday	Maria	GMA Films
	Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie	Eve
	Bente
	Fuchsia	Elizabeth	APT Entertainment
	Sundo	cameo
2008	The Echo	Gina	Vertigo Entertainment
	Desperadas 2	Stephanie	Regal Films
	Scaregiver	Marsha	Viva Films
	One True Love	Bella	GMA Films
2007	Desperadas	Stephanie	Regal Films
	Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan	Pam	GMA Films and Ignite Media
	Ouija	Sandra	Viva Films
	Mona: Singapore Escort	Mona
	Blackout	Belen
2006	Shake, Rattle & Roll 8	Cecille	Regal Films
	Eternity	Milagros
	Moments of Love	Divina Buenacer	GMA Films
2005	Mulawin The Movie	Reyna Amihan
	Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo!	Linda	Regal Films
	Pinoy Blonde	Yanni	Unitel
2004	Sigaw (The Echo)	Anna	Regal Films
	Sabel	Jenny
	Annie B.	Trisha	Viva Films
	Milan	Mary Grace	Star Cinema

Awards and Nominations

Award/Nomination
Year	Film Award/Critics	Award/Nomination
2014	Golden Screen TV Awards	Best Single Performance by an Actress (Maalaala Mo Kaya “Ilog” episode)
2013	10th Golden Screen Awards	Dekada Awardee
2012	25th Aliw Awards	Best Female Emcee/Host for 2012
2012	26th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Single Performance by an Actress Nominee (Maalaala Mo Kaya “Cross Stitch” episode)
2012	60th FAMAS Awards 2012	Best Supporting Actress Nominee (Ang Panday 2)
2012	Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival	Best Supporting Actress (Mga Mumunting Lihim)
2012	Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival	Best Actress (Mga Mumunting Lihim)
2012	FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women in the World	Rank #25
2011	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best New Wave Actress (HIV)
2011	Metro Manila Film Festival	Female Face of the Night
2011	Metro Manila Film Festival	SMDC Most Glamorous Stars (alongside Ryan Agoncillo)
2011	27th Luna Awards(FAP)	Best Supporting Actress (One True Love 2008)
2011	Female Network Womanity Awards	Nominee under the Entertainment Category
2010	Enpress Golden Screen Awards	Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) (Dukot)
2010	PMPC Star Awards	Face of The Night
2010	PMPC Star Awards	Best Actress Nominee
2010	FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women in the World	Rank #30
2009	PEP Forum Awards	Highly Recommended on Actress of The Year
2009	YES! Magazine Philippines - 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2009	Beautiful at Any Age
2009	FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women in the World	Rank #36
2008	FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women in the World	Rank #40
2008	5th Golden Screen Awards	Best Supporting Actress for Blackout
2008	24th PMPC for Movies	Movie Supporting Actress of the Year for Ouija Nominee
2008	Asian Model Festival	Model Star Award Winner
2007	FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World	Rank #55
2006	FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World	Rank #40
2006	Nickelodeon’s 2006 Kids’ Choice Awards	Pinoy Wannabe Awardee Nomination
2006	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Actress Nominee
2005	2nd USTv Thomasian Students' Choice Awards	Students' Choice for Best Actress
2005	Golden Screen Awards	Breakthrough Performance by an Actress for Milan
2004	28th Gawad Urian	Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres (Best Supporting Actress)
2004	Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation Awards	Most Promising Female Actress
2004	FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World	Rank #65
2004	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Supporting Actress Nomination for the movie Sigaw
2004	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Supporting Actress Nomination for the movie Sabel

External links

• Iza Calzado at IMDb