Isabel Granada
Isabel Granada | |
---|---|
Born | Isabella Villarama Granada March 9, 1976 |
Died | November 4, 2017 Doha, Qatar | (aged 41)
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, endorser |
Years active | 1985–2017 |
Spouse(s) | Geryk Genasky (2002; annulled) Arnel Cowley (2015–2017; her death) |
Children | 1 son, 2 stepdaughters |
Military career | |
Allegiance | |
Service/ | Philippine Air Force |
Rank | Airman Second Class |
Isabella Villarama Granada (Tagalog: [ɪˈsabɛl gɾaˈnada ˈkaʊli]; March 9, 1976[1] – November 4, 2017) was a Filipino actress and singer.
Early life and education
Isabel Granada was the daughter of Humberto Ortiz Granada, a Filipino chief marine engineer and Isabel Villarama, a Spanish homemaker.[2] Her father died in 1995.
Granada attended the Philippine Air Transport and Training Services College, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering[3] in 2001 and secured her private pilot license.[4] She served as an airwoman second class in the Philippine Air Force for two years.[5]
Career
Granada was a commercial model prior to starting a career in acting.[3]
Acting
Granada's career started after auditioning for
Granada took a break from showbiz from 2004 to 2006 after giving birth to her son. She resumed her acting career in 2007 with GMA Network and worked with Sine Novela: Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig and Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan.[4]
In 2008, Granada played the role of Elena Valderama in the remake of
In 2017, she played the challenging role of Jessica in Wish Ko Lang wherein she portrayed a woman disguised as a man just to feed her kids. No one knew that the new carpenter was a woman.
Music
Granada released her self-titled debut album under Dypro Records in 1990 with songs like "Crush na Crush",[6] "Classmate Dear Classmate", and "My Inspiration".[6]
In 1998, Granada released the album Out Here on My Own[3][10] and in 2000 she released In the Mood for Love.[3][11]
Personal life
Granada's first marriage was to Geryk Genasky, a councilor in Pampanga[6] in 2002. They eventually separated after twelve years,[12] but their relationship produced one son, Hubert Thomas Jericho Granada Aguas.[13] She married Arnel Cowley in 2015,[13] and was a stepmother to his daughters: Sarah, a young model and Abbey Cowley.[14]
Around 2006, Granada underwent oophorectomy of her right ovary after a cyst had developed; she again had to undergo the operation in 2008 after two cysts had grown on her left ovary, which were accidentally discovered during a removal of a benign tumor in her uterus.[15]
Coma and death
On October 25, 2017, Granada fell into a coma after experiencing six cardiac arrests during a meet and greet session with her fans in Doha, Qatar. Granada had traveled to Doha with her husband to attend the Philippine Tourism and Trade Conference, where she was a guest speaker. She was rushed to the Heart Hospital of the Hamad Medical Corporation[16] and was later transferred to Hamad General Hospital.[17]
Granada had suffered from a
Legacy
Granada was posthumously awarded a star on the Eastwood City Walk of Fame on November 21, 2017.[21]
In December 2017, actress Kim Rodriguez portrayed Granada and actor Benjamin Alves as Granada's husband, Arnel Cowley for their love story on the drama anthology, Wagas.[22]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
---|---|---|
1985 | Magchumikap Ka! | Isabel |
1986 | Bakit Madalas ang Tibok ng Puso[3] | Andrea |
1987 | 1 + 1 = 12 (+ 1): One Plus One Equals Twelve (Cheaper by the Dozen) | |
1988 | Lost Command | |
Kambal Tuko | Isabel | |
1989 | Isang Araw Walang Diyos | Santa Babae |
Yes, Yes, Yo Kabayong Kutsero | ||
Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo | Sabsy | |
Regal Shocker (The Movie) | ||
1990 | Papa's Girl | |
Lessons in Love | ||
Shake, Rattle & Roll II | Consuela | |
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang | ||
1991 | Umiyak Pati Langit | Karren |
1993 | Maton | |
1994 | Chickboys | Matet |
1995 | Si Mario at si Goko | |
The Grepor Butch Belgica Story | Girlfriend No. 3 | |
1997 | Boy Chico: Hulihin si Ben Tumbling | |
Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin | Estela | |
1999 | Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan | Buwan |
2000 | Anghel de la Guardia | Terresa |
Eskort | ||
2001 | Halik ng Sirena | Mina |
Aagos ang Dugo | ||
Masikip na Ang Mundo mo Labrador | Ligaya | |
2007 | Xenoa | Eli |
Kapitan Ambo: Outside De Kulambo | ||
2008 | Pirates Blood | Marisel |
Xenoa 2: Clash of the Bloods | Eli | |
2014 | Gangster Lolo[23] | |
2016 | Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros | Peter Parker Anderson's Parents |
Tisay | Rey | |
2017 | The Blood[24] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
---|---|---|---|
1986 | That's Entertainment |
Herself | GMA Network |
1987–1990 | Hapi House! | Bimbim | IBC |
1995 | Villa Quintana | Rochelle | GMA Network |
1997–1998 | Ikaw na Sana | Luchi | |
2001–2003 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Adelaine Enriquez | ABS-CBN |
2007 | Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig |
Ricca | GMA Network |
2007–2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Luna | |
2008 | Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Elena Valderama | |
2008–2009 | Lalola | Tala Romina | |
2008 | Obra |
Guest Role | |
2009 | Zorro | Minerva | |
Adik Sa'Yo | Doy | ||
2010 | Panday Kids | Tessa | |
Claudine |
Laika Garcia | ||
2011 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown | Castaway | |
Daldalita | Demi | ||
2012 | Cielo de Angelina | Czarina | |
Teen Gen | Angge's mom | ||
2013 | It's Showtime | Bida Kapamilya Celebrity Round Grand Champion | ABS-CBN |
Anna Karenina | Alona Villarama | GMA Network | |
It's Showtime | Herself/Guest Judge | ABS-CBN | |
Got to Believe | Tessa Zaragosa | ||
2014 | The Singing Bee | Herself/Celebrity Player | |
Pepito Manaloto | Lily Beth | GMA Network | |
2016 | Imbestigador: Mag-Ina | Emerald Bartolome | |
Maynila: Unrequited Love
|
Loreta | ||
Karelasyon: Trip | Piper | ||
Celebrity Bluff | Herself/player | ||
Imbestigador: Loreta | Loreta | ||
Eat Bulaga! | Herself/contestant | ||
Mars | Herself/guest | GMA News TV | |
Wansapanataym: Holly & Mau | Mariel Benitez | ABS-CBN | |
2017 | Pinoy M.D. | Herself | GMA Network |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Alda | ABS-CBN | |
Wish Ko Lang! | Jessica | GMA Network | |
Tadhana | Natalia | ||
Pop Talk | Herself | GMA News TV | |
A Love to Last | Cris[3] (Last TV appearance) | ABS-CBN |
References
- ^ Bukas, Leo. "Isabel Granada in a coma; suffers aneurysm in Doha, Qatar". Push. ABS-CBN. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
She [Granada] was born on March 9, 1976 and she's only 41 years old
- ^ Various (May 12, 2014). "Actress Isabel Granada studied aeronautical engineering!". GMA News. Regal Entertainment Inc.
- ^ a b c d e f "Behind-the-scenes: Isabel Granada as Cris in A Love To Last | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c Avante, Wells; Caliwara, Karen (October 25, 2017). "A peek into Isabel Granada's life as a mother". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ Santiago, Maxxy (November 8, 2017). "Isabel Granada's remains arriving in Manila early Thursday". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Salut, E. J. (January 25, 2015). "Isabel Granada: That's beautiful". Push. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c Plaza, Gerry (October 30, 2017). "THROWBACK: How Isabel Granada endeared and inspired us with brilliant career | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (February 28, 2008). ""Kaputol ng Isang Awit" airs on GMA-7 starting March 3". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ Nicasio, Nonie (October 30, 2013). "Isabel Granada says KathNiel tandem reminds her of past loveteam with Chuckie Dreyfuss". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- Allmusic. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
- Allmusic. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
- ^ Pineda, Rey (August 24, 2018). "Pineda: Councilor Jerico Aguas weds Jaycee Parker". Sunstar. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ GMA News and Public Affairs(in English and Filipino). Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (July 20, 2017). "Isabel Granada's timeless appeal is awe-inspiring!". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
- GMA News and Public Affairs. November 6, 2008. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ Santos, Jamil. "Isabel Granada now in coma after cardiac arrest in Qatar". GMA News. GMA News. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ a b Roxas, Patricia Ann (October 25, 2017). "Report: Isabel Granada in coma in Qatar hospital". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ "Isabel Granada dies, had premonition of her death". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- ^ "Isabel Granada's remains arrive in Manila, schedule for viewing announced". Rappler. November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ "Isabel Granada is laid to rest". Rappler. November 12, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ "Isabel Granada's mom tears up after late actress receives 'Walk of Fame' star". ABS-CBN News. November 22, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 14, 2017). "Kim Rodriguez, Benjamin Alves to portray Isabel Granada, husband in GMA show". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ Bautista, Emy Abuan (September 29, 2014). "Buong akala sa showbiz ay nag-migrate sa Amerika aktor nanlilimahid sa rumi, parang taong grasa" [People in showbusiness wholeheartedly thought an actor migrated to America, is covered in filth like a vagabond]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ De Leon, Tyrone L. (November 23, 2017). ""Wag palampasin at kaligtaang panuorin ang pinakahuling pelikula ni Isabel Granada..." [Don't let this pass and miss watching the last film of Isabel Granada]. Facebook (in Filipino and English). Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
Premiere Night this coming Saturday, November 25, 2017 @ NOVA MALL CINEMA[...]
External links
- Isabel Granada at IMDb