Flordeliza Sanchez-Gutierrez (born March 10, 1975),[2] known professionally as Glydel Mercado, is a Filipino actress. She began her career in the late 1980s through the variety show That's Entertainment and has since played supporting roles in numerous film and television productions. She is one of the few performers to win the Grand Slam for Best Supporting Actress, having won all four major Philippine film awards for her performance in the romantic drama Sidhi (1999).

Glydel Mercado
Born
Flordeliza Sanchez

(1975-03-10) March 10, 1975 (age 49)
Dumaguete, Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • politician
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Spouse
(m. 2004)
Children2[1]

Career

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She appeared in movies such as Alyas Baby Chino (1989), Teenage Mama (1993), Bikini Watch (1995), Anak ng Yakuza (1997) and Ambisyosa (1997) with Tonton Gutierrez, Emilio Garcia, Rita Magdalena, Roy Rodrigo and Ronaldo Valdez. She would do more acclaimed films such as Sidhi with Nora Aunor and Albert Martinez (1998) and Azucena with Alessandra De Rossi in 2000 Sana Totoo Na in 2002.

In 2008, she played as Marlina in drama film Lukaret, a story of a woman whose struggle to keep her sanity becomes complicated when she gets obsessed with a young man's affection that results in a series of gruesome murders.

She was included in the cast in GMA Network's Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (2008) with Dina Bonnevie and Gagambino (2008) with Dennis Trillo. She was also in TV5's Isang Dakot na Luha (2012) starring Danita Paner, Jay Manalo and Alice Dixson.

In 2012, Mercado officially signed an exclusive television contract with GMA Network.

After seven years on GMA Network, she returned to ABS-CBN to play an antagonist role in Kadenang Ginto.

In 2021, after finishing Bagong Umaga on ABS-CBN, she returned to GMA-7 in the teleserye The World Between Us as a guest cast[citation needed].

Personal life

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She married actor Tonton Gutierrez on March 15, 2004,[3] at the Sanctuario de San Antonio Parish, Forbes Park, Makati. They have two daughters, Aneeza (born 2004) and Aneeka (born 2011).

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1986–1996 That's Entertainment Herself, Co-Host / Performer Friday Group Member
1996–1999 Super Laff-In Herself – Co-Host Second Incarnation
1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Kalawang"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Wansapanataym Twinkle
1997–2002 !Oka Tokat Verna Vidal Episode: Engkantao [4]
1997–1999 Del Tierro Guada Supporting Cast
1999–2000 Liwanag ng Hatinggabi Adela
2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Mansanas"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Munting Anghel Monica Main Cast
2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Jigsaw Puzzle"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Episode: "Manika, at Kotse-kotsehan"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2001–2003 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Amelia Recurring Cast / Antagonist
2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Dahon, at Langis"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2002–2003 Lunch Break Host
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Upuan"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Darating ang Umaga Gertrudis "Trudis" Del Fiego Supporting Cast
2005–2006 Daisy Siete Sofia Midel Episode: "Ang Pitong Maria"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2005 Magpakailanman Pia Calayan Episode: "The Manny & Pie Calayan Story"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2005–2006 Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Ornia Supporting Cast
2006 Now and Forever: Duyan Loren Supporting Cast / Antagonist
2006–2007 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Mambabarang
2007 Sana Maulit Muli Clara Espino-Soriano Main Cast / Antagonist
Sine Novela: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap Minda Clemente-Acuesta Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2007–2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Vivian
2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Imelda / Verna Hornales Supporting Cast / Antagonist [5]
2008–2009 Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino Rebecca Bayani-Santiago
2009 Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Celina Valdez Guest Cast / Protagonist
Rosalinda Soledad Romero / Martha Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2010 Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak Anita Ramiro
Elena M. Patron's Momay Hillary Buenavidez-Alonzo Main Cast / Antagonist
2010–2011 Sabel Choleng Asuncion Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2011 Wansapanataym Linda Episode: "Inay Ko Po"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2011–2012 My Binondo Girl Luningning "Ningning" Wu Supporting Cast / Antagonist [6][7]
2012 The Good Daughter Tina Atilano-Guevarra Guest Cast / Protagonist
Isang Dakot na Luha Veronica Vergara-San Diego Main Cast / Antagonist
Hindi Ka na Mag-iisa Maita Montenegro Supporting Cast / Protagonist
Magpakailanman Gloria Episode: "The Power of Love"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2013 Unforgettable Elvira Caruhatan Supporting Cast / Protagonist
My Husband's Lover Sandra Agatep [8][9]
Magpakailanman Racquel Pempengco Episode: "Coming Out"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
[10]
Lulu Episode: "Peligro sa Sariling Bahay"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2014 Rhodora X Lourdes Sales-Ferrer Supporting Cast / Protagonist
Magpakailanman Marta Episode: "Barangay Cybersex"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Michelle Episode: "Retokadang Ina"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Hazel Episode: "Ang Lihim ng Aking Ama"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2014–2015 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Belinda "Linda" Santos-Vergara Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero
2015 The Rich Man's Daughter Amanda Dionisio-Tanchingco [11]
Magpakailanman Imelda Episode: "Anak, Kapatid, Ina"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Mylene Episode: "Don't Chat with Strangers"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2016 Wish I May Barbara Pizarro Supporting Cast / Protagonist
Magpakailanman Imelda Episode: "Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Ikaw Pa Rin"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Sinungaling Mong Puso Raquel Labangon-Aguirre Supporting Cast / Antagonist [6][7]
Magpakailanman Lorelei Episode: "Ang Hinagpis ng Isang Ina"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2017 My Love from the Star Lynelle Chavez Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero [7][9]
Magpakailanman Alicia Episode: "God, Save My Daughter"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Dear Uge Acy Episode: "For a Change"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko Golda's Mother Episode: "Golda, and the Three Pandas"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2018 The Stepdaughters Luisa "Loreng" Manor Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero [7]
Tadhana Lucia Episode: "Lihim, at liham"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Daddy's Gurl Fely Episode: "Forgetful is Fely"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2019 Magpakailanman Cynthia Villar Episode: "Tatlong Henerasyon ng Sipag at Tiyaga"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Kara Mia Julia Vergara Supporting Cast / Antagonist
Kadenang Ginto Rosita Guest Cast / Antagonist [12]
2020 Magpakailanman Beth Episode: "A Mother's Faith"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
Eat Bulaga! Herself Bawal Judgmental! segment
2020–2021 Bagong Umaga Diana Silang-Jacinta Supporting Cast / Main Antagonist
2020 Tadhana Leila Episode: "Laman"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2021 The World Between Us Clara Asuncion Special Participation / Protagonist
2022 Artikulo 247 Rose Ortega Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2023 Magpakailanman Erlin Episode: "Sana'y Muling Makapiling"
Credited as "Glydel Mercado"
2024–present Shining Inheritance Leilani "Lani" Vegara-Villarazon Supporting Cast / Main Antagonist

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1993 Teenage Mama
Lt. Madarang: Inginuit sa Dugo Karina Credited as "Flordeliza Sanchez"
1995 P're Hanggang sa Huli Lady in the grocery
Silakbo Chiqui
Onyok Tigasin Irma
Indecent Professor Professor Liberata
Dodong Scarface Lisa
Bikini Watch Carol
Batangueno Kabitenyo
Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo Pero Medyo...) Dormitory Boarders
1996 Dyesebel Sirena 1
Cara y Cruz: Walang Sinasanto Berting's girl
Totoy Golem
Pipti-pipti (1 por U, 2 por Me) Cristina
Mano Mano
Mahal Kita, Ano Mo Ba? Vicky
April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako Tuesday
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum Apple
1997 SIG .357: Baril Mo ang Papatay sa Iyo Michelle
Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Pabalik Na Ako
Nakawin Mo ang Aking Puso
Mortal Kong Kaaway, Kaibigan Kong Tunay
I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) Carrie [7]
Dimas at Magdalena Magdalena
Bawal sa Halik
Baril sa Baril
Anak ng Yakuza Cherry
Ambisyosa Irma
Alyas Baby Chino
1998 Takaw Tukso
Kid Manalo, Akin ang Ulo Mo Lara
1999 Sidhi Mayang
Misteryosa Minda
Mister Mo, Lover Ko Maita Quintos
2000 Azucena Sonia
Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi Television film [13][14]
Sgt. Isaias Marcos... Bawal Hakbang Panganib
Ping Lacson: Super Cop Rowena
2001 Talamak Cristy
ID Stella dela Cruz
2002 Sana Totoo Na Leah
2006 The Mourning Girls Lupita [15]
Rome & Juliet Ate Lia
2008 Lukaret [16][17]
2009 Sundo Lumen
Dalaw Cleo
2014 Overtime
2015 Felix Manalo Dominador's wife
2017 Northern Lights: A Journey to Love Leah [7][9]
2018 Kasunduan Old Gia
Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles Rowena Delos Reyes
2019 Banal Erika's mother
2023 That Boy in the Dark
Fall Guy Beth

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Award Category Result Source
1999 Special Award Female Star of the Night Won
2000 Sidhi PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best Supporting Actress Won [7]
Gawad Urian Award Won
FAP Award Won [7]
FAMAS Award Won
2014 My Husband's Lover Golden Screen TV Award Won [6][9]

Discography

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Albums

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Year Album Label
1995 Glydel Mercado Alpha Records

References

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  1. ^ Garcia, Rose (June 19, 2022). "Why Tonton Gutierrez tells daughters Aneeza and Aneeka to be like Janine Gutierrez". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  2. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (April 27, 2024). "Glydel Mercado, nakadalawang screen name bago nakilala sa pangalan niya ngayon". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (May 6, 2016). "#TogetherAndStrong: Celebrity couples na pinatunayan na may forever". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  4. ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (July 17, 2011). "Makisig Morales shares why he enjoys bonding with his siblings on weekends". Showbuzz: Celeb Highlight. ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  5. ^ De Calma, Archie (March 13, 2018). "Glydel Mercado in acting showdown with Dina Bonnevie in "Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c "Tonton and Glydel: A True Match". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h "Glydel Mercado". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  8. ^ "Glydel Mercado on 13-year marriage to Tonton Gutierrez: "Wala na siyang makikitang katulad ko, out of this world."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  9. ^ a b c d Llanera, Melba R. (April 28, 2007). "Glydel Mercado reveals secret of successful marriage to Tonton Gutierrez". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  10. ^ Rula, Gorgy (August 3, 2013). "Charice's struggles before coming out and her love affair with Alyssa Quijano to be featured in Magpakailanman". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
  11. ^ "GMA Network's Official Statement on Marian Rivera". GMA Network. May 17, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  12. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 14, 2019). "Glydel Mercado returns to ABS-CBN after 8 years with GMA-7". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  13. ^ Red, Isah V.; Bien, Carmela Bona (October 8, 2001). "Predictable wins, surprise victories at 15th Star Awards for TV". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 21. Retrieved July 10, 2024. GMA Telesine's 'Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi' won the Best Movie (made) for Television.
  14. ^ Lion's Den (October 17, 2020). "Fantasy, survival, and love on GMA Network this Sunday". LionhearTV. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  15. ^ "Parade of movie stars opens Metro Manila filmfest". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 25, 2005. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  16. ^ "Lukaret (2008)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  17. ^ "PEP: Glydel Mercado goes mad in Lukaret". GMA News. GMA Network. October 20, 2008. Retrieved February 24, 2015.