Erika Padilla Cariaso (born November 22, 1986) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and sideline reporter.
Early life Padilla's father is General Ricardo Ilagan Padilla, a former regional director of Region 4 Calabarzon and the incumbent Mayor of Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. Her mother is a businesswoman and a former dancer and singer.
She attended the Ateneo de Manila University where he obtained a degree in political science.
Career In 2008, Padilla joined the Miss Bikini Philippines pageant where she won the Miss Photogenic award. She and the other contestants of the pageant made a guest appearance on the TV show Wowowee. In the show, she met Johnny Manahan, who offered her to audition for Star Magic. Before signing up with Star Magic, and eventually launching as a member of Star Magic Batch 16, Padilla did several modelling stints. She was part of Metro magazine's top 10 models in the Philippines.
Padilla appeared as a court side reporter for the PBA on TV5, her first project outside the Kapamilya network. She was the backstage host of Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman. She also played supporting roles in some of the network's shows. She still appeared in ABS-CBN shows like A Beautiful Affair and Maria Mercedes.
She is currently a freelance actress/television host signed to Vidanes Artist Management.
In 2014, she joined GMA Network for the first time and appeared in Kambal Sirena and Ang Lihim ni Annasandra.
After doing projects with GMA Network, she played Betty Mae Versales in the 2015 version of Pangako Sa 'Yo aired on ABS-CBN. The show ran from May 2015 to February 2016.
During 2016, she returned to GMA Network as part of the rom-com - drama series, Juan Happy Love Story.
As of 2017, Padilla is currently seen on ABS-CBN shows and programs.
Personal life Padilla is married former Alaska Aces star and former head coach Jeff Cariaso in 2017. They have a son and a daughter.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes Source 2009 I Love Betty La Fea Herself / Ecomodel Cameo Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Series Jennifer Dahil May Isang Ikaw Jannelle Paez Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart Amy 2010 Habang May Buhay Michiko Special Participation Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Diane Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? Jenny Maalaala Mo Kaya Rosa Episode: "Gitara" 2010–11 Imortal Miriam Villamor 2011 Iskul Bukol Joseph Dizon Reputasyon Precious Maria la del Barrio Liz 2011–12 The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto Erika 2011–17 PBA on Sports5 Herself Courtside reporter 2012 A Beautiful Affair Dr. Trina Cawagas 2013 Kidlat Chichi Maria Mercedes Lou Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman Herself - Erika Kalurka 2014 Kambal Sirena Gigi Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangalawang Bukas Wife of Jose Manalo Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Rebecca "Becca" Sanchez 2015–16 Pangako Sa 'Yo Betty Mae Verseles 2016 Juan Happy Love Story Joy 2017 A Love to Last Melissa 2018 La Luna Sangre Miriam Villamor Ngayon at Kailanman Mariel Saavedra 2022 K-Love Bianca
Film Year Title Role Notes Source 2010 Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Nora2011Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay Special appearanceSegunda ManoIvan's stepmother Enteng ng Ina Mo Nora 2013 My Little Bossings Leni She's the One Jessie 2015 Must Date the Playboy Joy 2016 The Achy Breaky Hearts Maxie 2017 Can We Still Be Friends 2019 Open Shiela The Annulment Lorie
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