Karla Ysabel Marquez-Fariñas (born December 21, 1986), professionally known as Karel Marquez-Fariñas, is a Filipina actress, model, singer, and TV host who's currently signed under manager, Becky Aguila since July 2017. Before she joined GMA Network, she was part of ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center (known as Star Magic). She was Star Magic's Batch 10 alumna. Today, she is a freelance artist and entrepreneur.

Karel Marquez-Fariñas
Born
Karla Ysabel Marquez

(1986-12-21) December 21, 1986 (age 37)
Manila, Philippines
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Sean Fariñas
(m. 2016)
Children4

Career

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Marquez started as VJ in Myx, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, in 2003. She was transferred to ABS-CBN's rival network, GMA Network, despite being a VJ in Myx until 2007. She starred in GMA's afternoon Philippine television drama Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso?. She was also a mainstay in GMA's Sunday variety program SOP. She hosted a segment in GMA's gag show Bitoy's Funniest Videos, titled "Just 4 Kikays". She co-starred in GMA's primetime Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, as Lyka. She was one-half of the cover girls in the November 2006 edition of FHM Philippines. Marquez, alongside Drew Arellano, was also a co-host in Coca-Cola: Ride To Fame, a reality talent show. She was also a radio DJ.

She starred in GMA's Philippine television drama My Husband's Lover.[1]

Personal life

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Marquez's first relationship (ex-boyfriend) was with Arman de Guzman, with whom she had two children, Keiley and Kyler.[2] Marquez began dating Sean Fariñas in January 2012. They became engaged on May 6, 2016, and got married on December 1, 2016.[2]

Filmography

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Television / Digital Series

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Year Title Role Network
2001–2003 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Herself ABS-CBN
2002–2004 Berks Penelope
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Garapon
2003–2007 Myx Herself / Former VJ
2004–2009 Bitoy's Funniest Videos Herself GMA Network
2006 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Jane ABS-CBN
Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Ruwanna
2007 Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? Agatha GMA Network
Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende Lota
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Lyka
2010 SOP Herself
Pidol's Wonderland Arwana TV5
2011 Babaeng Hampaslupa Fake Elizabeth Wong / Stephanie
Real Confessions: Mga Pinutol na Pangarap Maricel Apatan
Sa Ngalan ng Ina Carmela Illustre
Regal Shocker: Salamin Sophie
Mistaken Identity Princess Violeta GMA Network
2011–2012 Glamorosa Young Claudia Montesilva-Herrera TV5
2012 Isang Dakot Na Luha Bernadette
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stuffed Toy Winnie ABS-CBN
Yesterday's Bride Dra. Sabrina Torres GMA Network
2013 My Husband's Lover Evelyn Agatep
Cassandra: Warrior Angel Louella TV5
2014 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Cecilia GMA Network
2016 Ika-6 na Utos Lara Salcedo-Fuentabella
2017 Tadhana Sunny
La Luna Sangre Nisha Echavez ABS-CBN
2018 Contessa Virginia "Gigi" Palaroan GMA Network
2021 Paano ang Pangako? Karen Dominante Cruz TV5
Stories from the Heart: The End of Us Wendy Corpuz GMA Network
2022 Return to Paradise Dindi Sta. Maria
2024 Black Rider Carmen

Film

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  • Otso-Otso Pamela Mela Wan (2004)
  • Close to You (2006)
  • Tiyanaks (2007)

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Organization Category Result Source
2004
Aliw Awards Best New Artist (Female) Won [3]

References

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  1. ^ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (July 22, 2013). "Karel Marquez Talks about Love, Sibling Rivalry and Career". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Ruiz, Mara (May 7, 2016), "Karel Marquez, Engaged na!", GMA News, retrieved October 24, 2016
  3. ^ "Aliw Awards Aired tonight on RPN 9". The Philippine Star. August 21, 2004.
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