Wendy Valdez-Garcia (Tagalog: [ˈwɛndɪ bɐlˈdɛs]; born June 2, 1982) is a Filipina beauty queen, former Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2 contestant, and an actress.

Wendy Valdez
Born (1982-06-02) June 2, 1982 (age 42)
Navotas, Philippines
Alma materFar Eastern University, (BA)
OccupationActress
Spouse
Normann Garcia
(m. 2015)
Children1
Beauty pageant titleholder
Years active2006–2018,
2022–present
Major
competition(s)
Binibining Pilipinas 2005
(1st Runner-up)
(Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2005)

Biography

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Valdez grew up in Navotas. Valdez serves as her family's breadwinner. She claims she is going to do everything she has to do to help her family out. She has already done a couple of commercials and attempted to work in Japan. Both times she went to Japan, though, she suffered from homesickness. Still, in an effort to improve her family's life, she auditioned for the popular Filipino television series Pinoy Big Brother.

In 2005, Valdez joined the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant and placed as Binibining Pilipinas Tourism, with Gionna Cabrera, Binibining Pilipinas Universe, Carlene Aguilar Binibining Pilipinas World, and Precious Lara Quigaman who placed as Binibining Pilipinas International.

She was one of the original housemates to enter the Big Brother house of the second season and she was most regarded as the "Bad Girl" of the house. She was also popular for having a relationship with fellow housemate Bruce Quebral. Valdez proved that being the most-hated girl does not mean people will not vote for you. Though her negative image were what people thought would hurt her chances of winning, many people claim[who?] that her placing over fellow housemate and in-house nemesis Gee-Ann was brought about by the public's interest to see a real person.

She graduated from Far Eastern University in 2007 with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. In 2009, she married Bruce Quebral, only to annul four months later.

After Pinoy Big Brother

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Although 3rd placer, Valdez got a big break with numerous offers and contracts, especially from ABS-CBN. She had the lead role as Margarita in Margarita, a teleserye of ABS-CBN and had a relationship with Bruce Quebral.

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role
2015 Pinoy Big Brother: 737 Houseguest
Oh My G! Fake Anne Reyes
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Imelda
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Train Lady Guard
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Santan Aunt
2013 I Dare You Contestant
My Little Juan Margie
Boracay Bodies Various Roles
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Krus Rochel
Apoy Sa Dagat Bernadette
2012 Wansapanataym: Trick Or Trixie Tricia
Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Wilma
Walang Hanggan Marian Jimenez / Fake Katerina Alcantara
Wansapanataym: Si Pam Pabaya At Ang Mahiwagang Goldfish Chita Sinukuan
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Callao Cave Janet
Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis Savannah Serpente[1]
Babaeng Hampaslupa Janet
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Grace
2010 P.O.5 Host/Performer
Kokey @ Ako Lois Magsanoc
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Alicia De Silva
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saranggola Merlyn
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Aurora
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only In The Movies Queenie
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers Isabelita "Sabel" Urbano
May Bukas Pa Judith Sandoval
2008 I Love Betty La Fea Patricia Suarez
Palos Nicolla
2007 Your Song Presents: One More Chance
Margarita Margarita Trinidad/Greta Paredes
Pinoy Big Brother (season 2) Housemate/3rd Big Placer
2006 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal 26K Girls
Pinoy Dream Academy Contestant/Final 30
2005 Binibining Pilipinas 2005 Contestant/1st Runner-up

References

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  1. ^ Jimenez, Jocelyn. "Wendy Valdez not bothered to be labeled as "forever kontrabida"". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
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