Maria Teresa Carlson
Maria Teresa Carlson | |
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Born | Maria Teresa Gerodias Carlson October 15, 1962 |
Died | November 23, 2001 San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines | (aged 39)
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Years active | 1980–1994 |
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Children | 8 (2 daughters and 6 sons) |
Maria Teresa Gerodias Carlson (October 15, 1962 – November 23, 2001) was a Filipino actress and beauty pageant contestant.
Early life
Carlson was born in Manila but grew up in San Francisco, California. At 16, she decided to stay in the Philippines when her family came on a visit. In 1979, she won Miss Young Philippines and represented the country in the Miss Young International Pageant in Tokyo.[1]
Career
She starred in several films, including comedies with
Personal life
In 1983, Carlson married Rodolfo Fariñas. They have six children — one girl and five boys: Ria Christina (born 1984), Ryan Christopher, Rudys Caesar I, Rudys Caesar II, Rodolfo Jr. and Rodolfo III. Before Carlson, Rodolfo Fariñas also has other two children from a previous relationship with Janet Murff, namely Rica Camille and Rey Carlos.
Allegations of domestic violence against husband
In a
"At the start, there would be occasional slapping on the face, physical abuse, beatings. He will box you... all over. I was subjected to water torture. I had a gun at me in my mouth... a wet towel all over my face, pour [sic] Sprite, 7-Up or continuous water... "I do not wish to embarrass him. I do not want humiliate him. I'm not out just for any money. I'm even willing to give up everything. I just want my freedom, and my independence. I want my annulment and I want what's due to me as my constitutional rights as a Filipino."[1]
A week after, she appeared on the television program
Before the 1996 allegations, Carlson had sought help from others.[1]
Husband's response
Fariñas has reportedly denounced the women's organization KALAKASAN that intervened in Carlson's defense and accused the organization of "being lesbian-dominated".[2]
Death
Carlson accidentally fell off the balcony from the 23rd floor of the Platinum 2000 condominium on November 23, 2001, in Greenhills, San Juan City.[1]
Legacy
Task Force Maria is a coalition of at least 23 women's and people's organizations formed after Carlson's suicide. TFM took the
Filmography
Movies
Year | Title | Role |
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1980 | Wander Woman Si Ako! | Wander Woman |
Six Million Centavo Man | ||
1982 | Si Ako at... Tres Muskiteros! | Maria |
Forgive and Forget | Inez | |
Mga Alagad ng Kuwadradong Mesa | Lady Di-Nabale | |
1983 | Wrong Mistake | |
Johnny Tanggo Rides Again... Tatanga-tanga, Dakila Naman | ||
1985 | High Blood | |
1994 | Iligpit Si Victor Saraza |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1984–1989 | Chicks to Chicks | Tere | IBC/ABS-CBN |
References
- ^ a b c d e The Unsung Struggle of Maria Theresa Carlson The Unsung Struggle of Maria Theresa Carlson
- ^ Philippines: Act Now Against Violence Against Women
- ^ "RA 9262 makes abuse of women and children a crime". Archived from the original on January 30, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
External links
- Maria Teresa Carlson at IMDb