Cherry Pie Picache

Cherry Pie Picache
Picache at the Sine Sandaan event in 2019
Born
Cherry Pie Sison Picache

OccupationsActress, comedian
Years active1988–present
Children1
Parent(s)Ceferino Picache
Zenaida Picache

Cherry Pie Sison Picache is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters and television productions, she has received numerous accolades, including two Durban International Film Festival Awards, an Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema Awards, two Asian Television Awards, three Gawad Urian Awards, two Metro Manila Film Festival Award and a Luna Award. In 2006, S Magazine named her one of Philippine cinema's best actresses of all time.[1]

Biography

She attended Saint Mary's College of Quezon City, St. Paul University Quezon City, and took up dentistry at Centro Escolar University. Picache made her television debut in the soap opera Familia Zaragoza aired on ABS-CBN in 1996, and received more projects from that network. She is currently a part of ABS-CBN management.

Picache is renowned for her maternal roles in television. She has starred in hit top-rating teleseryes such as Saan Ka Man Naroroon, Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka, Tayong Dalawa, Noah, My Binondo Girl, Ina, Kapatid, Anak, Ikaw Lamang, On the Wings of Love, Asintado and The Blood Sisters. Presently, she portrays Marites Dimaguiba in FPJ's Batang Quiapo.

Personal life

Picache has a son, actor-athlete Antonio "Nio" Picache Tria, from her previous relationship.[2]

In September 2014, Picache's mother, Zenaida was found dead after several stab wounds. Zenaida's houseboy Michael Icoy Flores was the killer,[3] and was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1991 Hinukay Ko Na ang Libingan Mo Janet
Kailan Ka Magiging Akin Lourdes
Kumukulong Dugo
1992 Hiram Na Mukha Shirley
Robin Gud
Hinukay Ko Na ang Libingan Mo Janet
Lumaban Ka Sagot Kita
Kailan Ka Magiging Akin Lourdes
Patayin si Billy Zapanta – Order of Battle: Enemy No. 1 Veka Salvador
1993 Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan Frame segment
Buhay ng Buhay Ko
Makati Ave.: Office Girls Cheng Rodrigo
1994 Multo in the City Vangie
Oplan: Mindanao
Buhay ng Buhay Ko
Loretta
Muntik Na Kitano Minahal
Nag-iisang Bituin
Sibak: Midnight Dancers
1995 Kahit Harangan ng Bala
Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi
Baby Love Ching Laperal
Sana Maulit Muli Cynthia
Hataw Na!
Pamilya Valderama Carmen
1996 Impakto Noemi
Ama, Ina, Anak Susan
Bayarang Puso
Kung Alam Mo Lang Susan
Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap Amay
Nag-iisang Ikaw Kellu Alejo
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
1997 Huwag Mo Nang Itanong
Minsan Lamang Magmamahal Gina
Batang PX Sarah
Kahit Minsan Lang Denia
Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?
The Sarah Balabagan Story Gina
Kulayan Natin ang Bukas
Kokey Trining
1998 Ikaw Na Sana Corazon Rosales-Perez
Ala Eh... con Bisoy, Hale-Hale-Hoy! Laging Panalo ang Mga Unggoy
Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Sr. Ann
Hiling
Puso ng Pasko Ophelia Carpio
1999 Peque Gallaga's Scorpio Nights 2 Mona
Burlesk King Aileen
Bayaning 3rd World
2000 Anak Mercy
Tanging Yaman Nanette
2001 Mila Rona
American Adobo Mike
2002 Got 2 Believe
2003 Magnifico Cristy
Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda Maritess
2004 Bridal Shower
Feng Shui Lily Mendoza
Santa Santita Sister Dolor International title: Magdalena, The Unholy Saint
2005 Birhen ng Manaoag
Bahay ni Lola 2 Tita Belle
Bikini Open Susan Ferrer-Logarta
Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4? Patty
2006 Summer Heat Jesusa Original title: Kaleldo
Manay Po Luzviminda "Luz" Catacutan
I Wanna Be Happy
First Day High Indi's mom
Twilight Dancers Madam Loca
'Wag Kang Lilingon Aling Rosing
2007 Foster Child Thelma
2008 Manay Po 2: Overload Luzviminda "Luz" Catacutan
Boses Amanda
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat Vice President Ren Constantino
2009 When I Met U Chonching
2010 Here Comes the Bride Doris
Noy Letty
Hating Kapatid Rica and Cecil's mother
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Monina
Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na 'To! President Ren Constantino
2011 Isda
The Woman in the Septic Tank Herself Cameo appearance
Original title: Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank
2012 Just One Summer Juliet
The Strangers Evelyn
2013 The Bit Player Herself / Ma'am Amelia Original title: Ekstra
Raketeros Cameo appearance
Alamat ni China Doll
2014 Feng Shui 2 Lily Mendoza
2015 Etiquette for Mistresses Betsy Galvez-Villoria
Manang Biring Nita Voice role
2016 Whistleblower
Pedicab Aling Remedios Original title: Pauwi Na
The Third Party Carina Medina
2017 Can't Help Falling in Love Mama Em
Love You to the Stars and Back Linda
2018 Pang MMK
Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles Valerie Montenegro
2023 Ten Little Mistresses Charo
Oras de Peligro Beatriz[4]
Firefly Linda Alvaro
2025 Fatherland
The Last Beergin Tere

Television

Year Title Role Source
1988 Palibhasa Lalake Patricia/Tricia (guest star on November 22, 1988)
1989–1990 Student Canteen Host
1996 Bayani Ignacia del Espiritu Santo
1996–1997 Familia Zaragoza Elena
1997–1998 Ikaw Na Sana Corazon Rosales-Perez
1997–2002 !Oka Tokat Michelle
1998–1999 Mula sa Puso Shirley Mercado [5]
1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Dolores Bermudez-Ocampo
2001–2003 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Becky Pagsisisihan
2002–2003 Bituin Olivia
2003–2004 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Elizabeth/Yvette Valencia
Wansapanataym Nanay
2004 Maid in Heaven Encar
2005 Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba Jacinta
2005–2006 Makuha Ka sa Tikim Herself - Host
2006–2007 Atlantika Remedios
2006 Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang Binday
2007 Sineserye Presents: Hiram na Mukha Rose Ponce
Maalaala Mo Kaya Anita Ferrer
Pangarap na Bituin Alberta Tuazon [6]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Cyntia
2008 Iisa Pa Lamang Isadora Fuentes-Castillejos [7]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Lucing
2009 Tayong Dalawa Marlene Dionisio-Garcia [8]
Sineserye Presents: Florinda Criselda Bautista
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Mrs. Santelices
Rubi Vivian Rodrigo / Rosana "Rose" Perez [9]
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Elias Paniki Maria Sta. Maria
Maalaala Mo Kaya Zoriada
2010–2011 Noah Rebecca De Leon [10][11]
2011 100 Days to Heaven Myrna Soledad
2011–2012 My Binondo Girl Jean Dimasupil-Sy
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Adelaida
2012–2013 Ina, Kapatid, Anak Theresa C. Apolinario-Buenaventura
2013 Wansapanataym Lavander
2014 Ikaw Lamang Elena Severino-Hidalgo
2015 Wansapanataym Linda Gutierrez
2015–2016 On the Wings of Love Jacqueline "Tita Jack" Fausto [12]
2016 Karelasyon Lina
Karelasyon Elena
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Linda Aguilar
2017 The Promise of Forever Vivienne Zialcita-Madrid
2018 Asintado Celeste "Miss C" Ramos [13]
The Blood Sisters Adele Magtibay
2019 Ipaglaban Mo!: Hostage Lolit
Call Me Tita Ruth Evasco
2019–2020 Sandugo Joan Reyes
2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Amelia Hernandez
2021–2022 Marry Me, Marry You Elvira "Elvie" Manansala-Zamora
2023—2026 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Ma. Teresa "Marites" Asuncion/Guerrero-Dimaguiba

Awards and recognitions

International awards

Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema
Year Nominated work Category Result
2007 Foster Child Best Actress Won
Durban International Film Festival
Year Nominated work Category Result
2008 Foster Child Best Actress Won
2007 Summer Heat Best Actress Won

Philippine awards

FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards)
Year Nominated work Category Result
2007 Summer Heat Best Actress Nominated
2006 Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2003 American Adobo Nominated
Luna Awards
Year Nominated work Category Result
2011 Noy Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2007 I wanna be Happy Nominated
2003 American Adobo Won
Gawad Urian
Year Nominated work Category Result
2012 Isda Best Actress Nominated
2011 Best Actress of the Decade Won
2008 'Foster Child' Best Actress Won
2007 Summer Heat Nominated
2004 Bridal Shower Won
2003 American Adobo Nominated
2000 Burlesk King Best Supporting Actress Nominated
1997 Abot Kamay ang Pangarap Nominated
1994 Makati Ave.: Office Girls Nominated
Golden Screen Movie Awards
Year Nominated work Category Result
2013 Dekada Award Won
2011 Noy Best Supporting Actress - Drama Nominated
2009 Boses Nominated
2008 Foster Child Best Actress - Drama Won
2007 Summer Heat Best Actress - Drama Nominated
Manay Po Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Nominated
Twilight Dancers Best Supporting Actress - Drama Won
2006 Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Nominated
Bikini Open Best Supporting Actress - Musical or Comedy Nominated
2004 Bridal Shower Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Won
Metro Manila Film Festival
Year Nominated work Category Result
2012 The Strangers Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2005 Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Won
Star Awards for Movies
Year Nominated work Category Result
2008 Foster Child Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
2007 Summer Heat Nominated
Twilight Dancers Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Nominated
2006 Bikini Open Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Nominated
Young Critics Circle
Year Nominated work Category Result
2008 Foster Child Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Nominated
2007 Summer Heat Nominated
2001 Tanging Yaman WonI

Note

^I Shared with Entire Cast of Tanging Yaman.

References

  1. ^ Lo, Ricky (November 23, 2006). "The 15 Best Actresses of All Time". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Cruz, Marinel (June 8, 2021). "Cherry Pie's son Nio defers US scholarship to join show biz". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  3. ^ Torres-Tupas, Tetch (October 9, 2014). "Houseboy confesses how he killed Cherry Pie Picache's mother". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  4. ^ PEP Troika (October 24, 2022). "Pelikula tungkol sa People Power Revolution, hindi umano pantapat sa "Maid In Malacañang"". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  5. ^ 'Mula Sa Puso on KChannel Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS Regional Semi-Finalists" (PDF). The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. September 3, 2008.
  7. ^ Iisa Pa Lamang started taping last May 9, 2008 Archived May 27, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "'Tayong Dalawa' premieres on January 19". ABS-CBN Interactive. January 8, 2009. Retrieved March 23, 2009.
  9. ^ "Error 404 - ABS-CBN Entertainment". Archived from the original on December 26, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  10. ^ "Piolo Pascual, Zaijan Jaranilla team up on 'Noah'". ABS-CBN News. July 9, 2010. Archived from the original on September 27, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  11. ^ "A Story of Love and Family". The Philippine Star. July 11, 2010. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  12. ^ ""ON THE WINGS OF LOVE" ARRIVES ON ABS-CBN PRIMETIME BIDA THIS MONDAY". abscbnpr.com. August 4, 2015. Archived from the original on August 12, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  13. ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (March 15, 2017). "ABS-CBN & Dreamscape: Victims of Love Announcement Presscon". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2017.