Maritoni Fernandez
| Maritoni Fernandez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Antonita Moynihan March 31, 1965 |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Maritoni Fernandez (born Antonita Moynihan on March 31, 1965[1]) is a Filipina character actress, model and entrepreneur.
Family
She is the daughter of Antony Moynihan, 3rd Baron Moynihan,[2] who is English with some Irish roots, and a Filipina mother. She is niece to Colin Moynihan, the current Baron Moynihan and head of the British Olympic Committee.[3] Antonita was reared by her grandmother in York, England during her childhood years and later moved to the Philippines to accompany her father who became a close friend of former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos and a successful food critique and restaurant owner in Manila in the 1980s. She is the mother of actress Lexi Fernandez, who is currently a GMA Network contract artist.
Career
As an adult, Antonita became a commercial model and actress in the Philippines, adopting the screen name Maritoni Fernandez.[4] She has had considerable success as a screen actress, figuring in many movies with the respected Filipino actor Fernando Poe, Jr. and appearing in the award-winning Hong Kong film Days of Being Wild by acclaimed director Wong Kar-wai.
On her 30th birthday, Maritoni was diagnosed with breast cancer and has since undergone a lumpectomy in the United States.[5] In remission, she has been serving as a spokesperson for breast cancer patients and survivors in the Philippines and abroad.[6][7]
Maritoni is currently an entrepreneur-owner of Herb-All Organic Trading Corporation which is a food supplement company specializing in young barley powder and other natural health supplements. Simple Thoughts, her easy text floral service Bella Regalo, RSVP Event Planning and Design, and Just Desserts[8] in addition to her jobs as commercial model and actress in television soap operas for a major Philippine television network. She resides with her children in Makati City Manila.[9] She is a member of the ICanServe Foundation.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2013 | Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko | Tess Macalintal | GMA Network |
| Magpakailanman: Ligaw na Diyosa | Doctora | ||
| 2012-2013 | Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Belen | |
| 2012 | A Beautiful Affair | Evelyn Saavedra | ABS-CBN |
| Legacy | Anna Marie Leviste | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim | Victoria Soriano | |
| 2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Gloria Hilario | |
| 2009-2010 | Ikaw Sana | Loreta Reyes-Montemayor | |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Donya Connie Sanchez Ms. Constance | |
| 2008 | Lobo | Dr. Vivian Lee | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Pinakamamahal | Marikrissa Padua | GMA Network |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang | Elsa | ||
| 2003 | It Might Be You | Frida Montegracia-Trinidad | ABS-CBN |
| 1996 | Anna Karenina | Ruth Monteclaro | GMA Network |
Movies
- Sabungero (2009) - Karen
- You and Me Against the World (2003) - Celine Guerrero
- Singsing ni Lola (2002) - Mrs. Santos
- Ayos na... ang kasunod (2002) - Violy
- Ang Dalubhasa (2000)
- Bugoy Meets Batangueno (1999) - Catherine
- Mapanuksong hiyas (1997) - Emma
- Nang iniwan mo ako (1997) - Diane
- Bridesmaids (1997)
- Ang syota kong balikbayan (1996)
- Ikaw ang Mahal Ko (1996) - Bianca Salazar
- Ayoko na sanang magmahal (1996)
- Dyesebel (1996) - Dyangga
- Multo in the City (1994) - Alice Buenafuente
- Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout (1993) - Brenda
- Padre Amante Guerrero (1993) - Vanessa Cristobal
- Stella Magtangol (1992)
- Working Students (1992)
- Hiram na mukha (1992)
- The Return of Long Ranger & Tonton (1992) - Green Cross
- Buddy En Sol (sine ito!) (1992)
- Tukso Layuan mo ako (1991)
- Takas sa Impiyerno (1991) - Katrina Sebastian
- Dinampot ka lang sa Putik (1991)
- Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story - Pinky (1991)
- MORO: Lt. Col. Magdangan P. Domato - Alma Mercado (1990)
- Kidlat ng Maynila (Joe Pring 2) - Gerlie (1990)
- Student Body (1990)
- Dadaan Ka Sa Ibabaw ng Aking Bangkay (1990)
- Capt. Jaylo (Batas sa Batas) - Ester (1989)