Iza Calzado

Iza Calzado
Born	Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado (1982-08-12) August 12, 1982 Quezon City, Philippines
Occupation	actress, host, model
Years active	2001–present
Agent	GMA Artist Center (2001-2011) ABS-CBN (2012-present)
Awards	Gawad Urian Awards – Best Supporting Actress 2005 Sigaw – Anna

Maria Izadora Calzado y Ussher (born August 12, 1982) is a Filipina actress, TV host and model, who previously worked as one of GMA'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. Her mother is Maria Antonia Ussher. She has an elder brother, Dash Calzado, who is a member of Legit Misfitz, a 90's Pinoy rap group.

Calzado finished elementary at School of the Holy Spirit; she finished high school in Miriam College; 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 the Venezuelan telenovela, Mis 3 Hermanas (known in the Philippines as "All My Love"). 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 of F4 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 Q with 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 in The Sweet Life on the same network. 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. 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 is set to host the second season of The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition replacing Sharon Cuneta and she also stars in the family drama Hawak Kamay with Piolo Pascual, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat and Andrea Brillantes.

Calzado has been immortalized in sketches by National Artist "BenCab" Benedicto Cabrera, as "SABEL" (known to be Cabrera's iconic muse in his series of paintings) On April 30, 2015 Calzado made her theater debut for Sabel:Love and Passion, as Sabel.

Filmography

Television

Television
Year	Title	Role	Network
2016	Dolce Amore	TBA	ABS-CBN
2015	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Col. Olivia Buenaventura
	Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal	Herself
2014	Hawak-Kamay	Atty. Bianca Magpantay
	The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles	Main Host
	It's Showtime	Herself - Guest co-host
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	Q
	Pilyang Kerubin	Sandra Esteban	GMA Network
	Claudine Presents: Sapi	Teresa
	Healthy Cravings	Herself - Host	Q
	Carlo J. Caparas' 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
	Dear Friend	Debbie
2008–2009	LaLola	Sera Romina (Special Guest Role)
2008	Obra	Various Roles
	ESP	Cassandra
	Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado	Sofia Apacible / Carol Aguila
2007	Impostora	Lara / Sara Carreon
	Maynila: Cupid's Way	Alena
	Magpakailanman: The Rosa Rosal Story	Young Rosa
	Mga Kwento 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 (known in the Philippines as Mis 3 Hermanas)	Liza (Voice)
2001	Kung Mawawala Ka	Phoebe Valiente
1992	That's Entertainment	Herself

Movies

Movies
Year	Title	Role	Film Production
2015	Haunted Mansion	Amara Lobregat	Regal Entertainment
	Etiquette for Mistresses	Stella Garcia	Star Cinema
2014	Somebody To Love	Marga Castro	Regal Entertainment
	Maria Leonora Teresa	Faith Pardo	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 Entertainment
	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 Entertainment
	Scaregiver	Marsha	Viva Films
	One True Love	Bella	GMA Films
2007	Desperadas	Stephanie	Regal Entertainment
	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 Entertainment
	Eternity	Milagros
	Moments of Love	Divina Buenacer	GMA Films
2005	Mulawin The Movie	Reyna Amihan
	Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo!	Linda	Regal Entertainment
	Pinoy Blonde	Yanni	Unitel
2004	Sigaw (The Echo)	Anna	Regal Entertainment
	Sabel	Jenny
	Annie B.	Trisha	Viva Films
	Milan	Mary Grace	Star Cinema

Awards and nominations

Awards and Nomination
Year	Award Giving Body	Category	Nominated Work	Results
2015	41st Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Supporting Actress	Haunted Mansion	Nominated
	46th Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Entertainment Awards	Actress Of The Year	Starting Over Again (2014 film)	Won
	17th Gawad PASADO Awards	PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktress (Best Supporting Actress)	Starting Over Again(2014 film)	Won
	31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Supporting Actress of the Year		Nominated
2014	28th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Reality Show Host (shared with Robi Domingo and Matteo Guidicelli)	The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles	Nominated
	Golden Screen TV Awards	Best Single Performance by an Actress	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog	Won
2013	27th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Single Performance by an Actress		Nominated
	10th Golden Screen Awards	Dekada Awardee	N/A	Included
2012	25th Aliw Awards	Best Female Emcee/Host		Won
	26th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Single Performance by an Actress	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross Stitch	Nominated
	60th FAMAS Awards	Best Supporting Actress	Ang Panday 2	Nominated
	Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival	Best Supporting Actress	Mga Mumunting Lihim	Won
		Best Actress		Won
	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women in the World	N/A	Included (Rank no. 25)
2011	37th Metro Manila Film Festival	Best New Wave Actress	HIV: Si Heidi, si Ivy at si V	Won
		Female Face of the Night	N/A	Won
		SMDC Most Glamorous Stars (shared with Ryan Agoncillo)		Won
	27th Luna Awards	Best Supporting Actress	One True Love	Won
	Female Network Womanity Awards	Top 10 Inspiring Women (Entertainment Category)	N/A	Nominated
2010	Enpress Golden Screen Awards	Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama)	Dukot	Won
	58th FAMAS Awards	Best Actress		Nominated
	34th Gawad Urian Awards			Nominated
	4th Gawad Genio Awards	Best Film Actress		Nominated
	24th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Face of the Night	N/A	Won
	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women in the World	N/A	Included Rank no. 30
2009	PEP Forum Awards	Highly Recommended on Actress of The Year	All About Eve	Won
	35th Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Festival Actress	Ang Panday	Nominated
	YES! Magazine	100 Most Beautiful Stars (Beautiful at Any Age)	N/A	Included
	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women in the World		Included Rank no. 36
2008				Included Rank no. 40
	5th Golden Screen Awards	Best Supporting Actress	Blackout	Won
	Nickelodeon Philippined Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite Actress	Joaquin Bordado	Nominated
	24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Supporting Actress of the Year	Ouija	Nominated
	Asian Model Festival	Model Star Award	N/A	Won
2007	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women in the World		Included Rank no. 55
2006				Included Rank no. 40
	32nd Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Actress	Shake, Rattle & Roll 8	Nominated
2005	2nd USTv Students' Choice Awards	Students' Choice for Best Actress	Encantadia	Won
	2nd Golden Screen Awards	Breakthrough Performance by an Actress	Milan	Won
2004	28th Gawad Urian Awards	Best Supporting Actress		Won
	GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards	Most Promising Female Actress		Won
	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women in the World	N/A	Included Rank no. 65
	30th Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Supporting Actress	Sigaw	Nominated
			Sabel	Nominated

External links

• Iza Calzado at the Internet Movie Database