Tetchie Agbayani

Tetchie Agbayani
Born	Visitacion Parado (1961-07-02) July 2, 1961

Visitacion Parado (born July 2, 1961), better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipina movie and television actress, Mutya ng Pilipinas, psychology instructor and Playboy model. She appeared in a regular issue of German Playboy and a special American edition entitled "Women of the World". She is featured daily on the Filipino TV Channel where she stars in soap operas.

Early life

Agbayani was born on July 2, 1961 to a Roman Catholic family. She studied high school at the University of Santo Tomas before enrolling in the University's Bachelor of Science in Architecture program in 1979. She eventually dropped from the program due to showbiz commitments.

Hollywood

In the United States, Agbayani was able to pursue acting in Hollywood. She appeared in international productions, sometimes credited as Carol Roberts. Among her films include John Boorman's The Emerald Forest (1985) and an entertaining cameo in The Money Pit (1986). Like other Asian actresses, Tetchie found herself limited by stereotyping, leading her to accept parts in critically reviled productions such as Gymkata (1985). Critics would regard her best performance to be that of a geologist in the Australian film Rikky and Pete (1988), directed by Nadia Tass, in which she displayed a flair for comedy. Agbayani also appeared in an episode of the British television series Yellowthread Street.

On television, she played the tragic heroine "Sisa" in Eddie Romero's Noli Me Tangere, based on the novel by Philippine national hero Dr. José Rizal.

Private life

In 1989, Agbayani returned to the Philippines and took time out from her career to give birth to her daughter, China. During this period, Agbayani devoted her whole time as a mother, living a quiet, private life for several years.

Academic career

In 1995, Agbayani resumed her education and enrolled in Saint Joseph's College, Quezon City. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2000. In 2001, she was accepted into the Master of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Counseling Psychology program at Ateneo de Manila University. She completed all academic requirements and is now working on her master's thesis. She is also teaching Psychology at Saint Joseph's College, Quezon City, while doing occasional TV and film appearances.

Education advocacy

In 2006, Agbayani became the focus of the local media when her newfound role as actress-turned Playboy model-turned psychology teacher was revealed to the public. Graduating from college at age 39, teaching at age 43, and taking master's at age 44, Agbayani was seen as a living inspiration to people who were not able to finish college for some reason. Agbayani continues to appear in television programs, magazines, and newspaper dailies, giving motivational talks on how she managed to pull her life together despite all the odds. She has expressed intention to be a full-time psychology teacher while being a part-time actress. She also plans to obtain a Ph.D. in Psychology, start clinical practice, and write a column where she can give free psychological counseling to letter-senders and the general public.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2001	Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan	Consuelo	ABS-CBN
2003	Basta't Kasama Kita	Marina Lagdameo
2006	I Luv NY	Mrs. Balumbalunan	GMA Network
2007	Super Twins	Donya Besta
2008	Ligaw na Bulaklak	Mina Rodriguez	ABS-CBN
2008	Eva Fonda	Josefina Escop
2009	Parekoy	Lucy
2009	The Wedding	Natalie Aquino
2010	Habang May Buhay	Ellen Corpuz (deceased)
2010	Showtime	Judge
2010	My Darling Aswang	Tasha	TV5
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Plane Ticket	Francisca Trillo	ABS-CBN
2011	Wansapanataym : Rod Santiago's: Buhawi Jack	Mildred Vergara / Ferenze Escaño
2011	Wansapanataym: Mga Alipin Ng Lumang Aklatan	Lucresia Marasigan
2011	100 Days to Heaven	Claire's mother
2012	Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig	Melinda Rivero
2012	Aryana	Queen Hiyasmin
2012	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas	Elizabeth Salvador
2012	A Beautiful Affair	Tala
2013	Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw	Luisa
2013	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Football	Annie
2013	My Little Juan	Doña Tomasa Calibaquib
2013	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsubibo	Glo
2013	Got To Believe	Lucille
2013	Maria Mercedes	Bettina Delaver
2014	Pure Love	Senyora
2015	Flordeliza	Teresa Malubay
2016	Wansapanataym: Susi Ni Sisay

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1985	Gymkata	Princess Rubali
1985	Emerald Forest	Caia
1986	The Money Pit	Florinda Fielding
1988	Rikky and Pete	Flossie
1989	Eric Rafael's Big Night
2006	Close To You	Lance's Mother
2009	T2	Rita
2010	The Red Shoes	Bettina's mother
2010	Babe, I Love You	Lala Sanchez
2011	Thelma	Floring
2012	ÜnOfficially Yours	Helen
2012	Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang	Melinda

External links

• Tetchie Agbayani at the Internet Movie Database