Amy Perez

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Parale, the birth surname or paternal family name is Perez, and the marital name is Castillo.

Maria Armida "Amy" Parale Perez-Castillo (Tagalog: [ˈʔamɪ ˈpɛrɛs kasˈtiljo]; born September 5, 1969), also known as Tyang Amy, is a Filipino television and radio presenter. Noted for her strong opinions and distinct brand in hosting,^[1] she has since established herself as a dependable figure in morning and noontime variety shows.^[2][3] Among the shows she presented or co-hosted include Family Kuarta o Kahon (1986), Eat... Bulaga! (1988), Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1989), 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995), Magandang Tanghali Bayan (1998), M.R.S. (2005), Kabuhayang Swak na Swak (2006), Face 2 Face (2010), The Singing Bee (2013) Umagang Kay Ganda (2013) and It's Showtime (2016). She has received a selection of accolades for her work such as five PMPC Star Awards for Television including two wins for "Best Female TV Host" and three Alta Media Icon Awards.

Amy Perez-Castillo
Amy Perez in 2015
Born	Maria Armida Parale Perez (1969-09-05) September 5, 1969 (age 55) Quezon City, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Host, actress
Years active	1986–present
Agents	Star Magic (1997–2006) Backroom Inc. (2006–present)
Spouses	Brix Ferraris ​ ​ (m. 1995; ann. 2014)​ Carlo Castillo ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	3
Relatives	Lorna Tolentino (cousin) Zsa Zsa Padilla (cousin)
YouTube information
Channels	Fun Fun Tyang Amy
Years active	2018–present
Genres	Travel Lifestyle Comedy
Subscribers	617,000
Views	21.6 million
Associated acts	Vice Ganda Vic Sotto Anne Curtis Vilma Santos
Creator Awards 100,000 subscribers 2018
Last updated: June 23, 2023

Career

Perez' earliest big-time gig was co-hosting the noontime variety programs Family Kuarta o Kahon (1986–1990), Eat Bulaga! (1989–1995), Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1990–1995), 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995–1998), and Magandang Tanghali Bayan from 1998 until she left in 2002. After two years of absence from variety shows, she was chosen to be one of the hosts for the morning talk-variety show M.R.S.

As an actress, Perez portrayed diverse roles in both television and film. Notable performances include her role as Anne in Anak ni Baby Ama and appearances in Flavor of the Month alongside Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno. These films showcased her comedic talent, earning her recognition. Perez received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Helen in the Robin Padilla-starrer Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko. She also featured in Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-Ganda Ko, Palibhasa Lalake, Ipagpatawad Mo, Tigasin, and Pera o Bayong (Not da TV).

On the television front, Perez took on roles in dramas such as Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (Mirriam), Habang Kapiling Ka (Divine Ogata), and Ikaw sa Puso Ko in 2004. She also appeared in two episodes of Komiks in 2006: Alpha Omega Girl and Agua Bendita. Additionally, she starred in the horror flick Matakot Ka sa Karma, directed by Jose Javier Reyes, playing the role of Myrna in the segment entitled Kama.

Her television appearances extended to Love Spell in 2007, where she featured in the episode Shoes ko po, Shoes ko Day! and I've Fallen for You, portraying the character Ninang Beth. In 2019, Perez became the celebrity endorser for Belo Medical Clinic.^[4]

Personal life

Perez and musician Brix Ferraris share a son named Adi. She is also a cousin of veteran actress Lorna Tolentino. Despite filing for annulment from Ferraris, her request was denied by the Supreme Court.^[5] Subsequently, Perez entered into a relationship with radio host Carlo Castillo, with whom she has a son, Kyle born in 2008.^[6] In 2012, she confirmed her pregnancy, expecting her second child, Seyah with Castillo, and announced a one-year leave from Face to Face.^{[citation needed]}.^[7] Perez and Castillo married in 2014.^[8]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role
1984	Campus Beat	Annie
1987	Jack & Jill	Bridesmaid
1988	Bobo Cop
1989	Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko
1990	Anak ni Baby Ama
	Flavor of the Month
	Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko	Helen
	Petrang Kabayo 2 (Anong Ganda Mo! Mukha Kang Kabayo)	Marianne
1991	Ipagpatawad Mo
	Kaputol ng Isang Awit	Margaux Vicencio
	Darna
1994	Nag-iisang Bituin
	Oo Na, Sige Na	Nina Bermudez
1995	Batang-X
1999	Gimik: The Reunion
1999	Tigasin
2000	Pera o Bayong: Not da TV	Lola/Host
2006	Matakot Ka sa Karma	Myrna
2007	I've Fallen for You	Ninang Beth
2010	Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote	Ina Magenta
2011	Enteng Ng Ina Mo
2012	Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako
TBA	Petrang Kabisote

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
1986–1990	Family Kuarta o Kahon	Herself / Co-host	RPN
1988–1995	Eat Bulaga!		RPN ABS-CBN
1987–1998	Palibhasa Lalake	Amy / Amelia	ABS-CBN
1987-1988	Kalatog Pinggan	Herself / Co-host
1990–1995	Sa Linggo nAPO Sila	Herself / Host
1995–1998	'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila
1998–2003	Magandang Tanghali Bayan
2001	Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan	Mirriam Dela Rosa
2002	Wansapanataym: Ang Pilyo at Ang Pilya	Susan
2002–2003	Habang Kapiling Ka	Divine Ogata	GMA Network
2004	Ikaw sa Puso Ko	Various
	Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa	Maruba
2004–2005	Diretsahan	Herself / Host	ABC
2005	M.R.S.		ABS-CBN
2006–2010	Kabuhayang Swak na Swak
2007–2010	A.M.Y. (About Me & You)		DZMM TeleRadyo
2006	Love Spell: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes Ko Day!	Various	ABS-CBN
	Gulong ng Palad	Lorraine Pineda
2009	Only You	Emily
2010–2013	Face to Face	Herself / Host	TV5
2010–2011	Juicy!	Herself / Guest
2010–2012	Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face	Herself / Host
	Sapul sa Singko
2012–2013	Ang Latest
	Good Morning Club
2013–2020	Umagang Kay Ganda		ABS-CBN
2013–2015	The Singing Bee
2014–2023	Sakto		DZMM TeleRadyo TeleRadyo
2016–present	It's Showtime		ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel A2Z ALLTV TV5 GTV GMA Network
2023	Unang Hirit	Herself / Guest	GMA Network
2023–2024	Kasalo	Herself / Host	TeleRadyo Serbisyo
2024	Family Feud (Philippine game show)	Herself / Guest	GMA Network
2024–present	Ako 'To Si Tyang Amy	Herself / Host	TeleRadyo Serbisyo

Radio shows

Year	Title	Station	Ref(s)
1989–1991	Amy Perez on Radio Romance 101.9	Radio Romance 101.9
	Ah OA (Amy and Hans On-Air)	Radyo5 92.3 News FM
2006–2010	A.M.Y. (About Me & You)	DZMM Radyo Patrol 630
2014–2020	Sakto
2023–2024	Kasalo	DWPM Radyo 630	[9]
2024–present	Ako 'To Si Tyang Amy

Awards and nominations

Award	Year[a]	Nominee / Work	Category	Result	Ref.
Alta Media Icon Awards	2016	Umagang Kay Ganda	Best Morning Show Host	Won	[10]
	2017			Won	[11]
	2018			Won	[12]
Anak TV Seal Awards	2023	Amy Perez	Net Makabata Star	Won	[13]
EdukCircle Awards	2013	Umagang Kay Ganda	Best Talk Show Host	Won[b]	[14][15]
Gawad Pilipino Icon Awards	2022	Sakto	Outstanding Female TeleRadyo Host of the Year	Won	[16]
Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards	2022	It's Showtime	Favorite Musical/Variety Show Host	Nominated	[17][18]
Nwssu Students' Choice Awards	2023	Sakto	Best Female Morning Show Host	Won	[19][20]
Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards	2019	Umagang Kay Ganda		Won	[21]
PMPC Star Awards for Television	1999	Magandang Tanghali Bayan	Best Female TV Host	Won
	2007	Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak	Best Educational Program Hosts (Shared with Uma Khouny and Chase Tinio.)	Nominated	[22]
	2008		Best Educational Program Hosts (Shared with Uma Khouny.)	Nominated	[23]
	2009		Best Educational Program Hosts (Shared with Gilbert Remulla.)	Nominated	[24]
	2012	Good Morning Club	Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Good Morning Club hosts.)	Nominated	[25]
		Kumare Klub	Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Christine Bersola-Babao and Chiqui Roa-Puno.)	Nominated
		Face to Face	Best Public Affairs Program Hosts	Nominated
	2013	Good Morning Club	Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Good Morning Club hosts.)	Nominated	[26]
		Face to Face	Best Public Affairs Program Hosts (Shared with Gelli de Belen.)	Nominated
	2014	The Singing Bee	Best Game Show Hosts (Shared with Roderick Paulate.)	Nominated	[27]
	2015	Umagang Kay Ganda	Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.)	Nominated	[28]
	2016	It's Showtime	Best Female TV Host	Nominated	[29]
		Umagang Kay Ganda	Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.)	Won
	2017	It's Showtime	Best Female TV Host	Nominated	[30][31]
		Umagang Kay Ganda	Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.)	Won
	2018	It's Showtime	Best Female TV Host	Nominated	[32]
		Umagang Kay Ganda	Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.)	Nominated
	2019	It's Showtime	Best Female TV Host	Nominated	[33]
		Umagang Kay Ganda	Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.)	Won
	2021	It's Showtime	Best Female TV Host	Won	[34]
		Umagang Kay Ganda	Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.)	Nominated
	2023	It's Showtime	Best Female TV Host	Nominated	[35]
Yahoo OMG! Celebrity Awards	2013	Umagang Kay Ganda	Favorite Female TV Host of the Year	Nominated	[36][37]

Notes

1. Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
2. Tied with Ryzza Mae Dizon.