Therese Malvar

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Alcala and the surname or paternal family name is Malvar.
Therese Malvar
Born
Therese Martin Alcala Malvar

(2000-09-16) September 16, 2000
Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
Other namesTeri Malvar
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2013–present)

Therese Martin Alcala Malvar (born September 16, 2000), occasionally credited as Teri Malvar,[1] is a Filipino actress known for her performances in independent films. She gained recognition for her debut in Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita (2013), earning the Best Actress award at the 1st CineFilipino Film Festival at age 13. Malvar has since received multiple acting honors, both locally and internationally.

Early life and education

Malvar was born Therese Martin Alcala Malvar on September 16, 2000.[2] She is the daughter of stage and independent film actress Cherry Malvar.[3][4] Malvar is also the third great-granddaughter of two Philippine heroes, General Miguel Malvar and Dr. José Rizal.[5][6]

While filming Inagaw na Bituin, Malvar continued her high school studies and graduated as class salutatorian.[4][7] In June 2024, she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Video from MINT College.[8][9]

Career

Malvar made her film debut at age 13 in Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita (2013). In the film, she played the titular character, a 12-year-old girl who falls in love with an older woman.[10] For her performance, she won Best Actress at the inaugural CineFilipino Film Festival, becoming the youngest recipient of the award.[3][11] She earned the distinction over veteran nominees, including Nora Aunor.[12][13] She also received a nomination for Best Actress at the 37th Gawad Urian Awards,[14][15] New Movie Actress of the Year at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies,[16] and Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actress at the 11th Golden Screen Awards.[17]

In 2015, Malvar portrayed the role of Jinky in Hamog, a role that earned her multiple local and international awards, including Best Actress at the 40th Moscow International Film Festival.[18] In 2017, the Film Development Council of the Philippines awarded her with the Artistic Excellence Award.[19] She also starred in the horror film Ilawod as the titular malicious water spirit.[20][21] The following year, she tied with herself for the Best Supporting Actress award at the 14th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for her roles in School Service and Distance,[22][23] the first time in Cinemalaya history that an actor tied with themselves in a single category.[24][25]

In 2019, Malvar portrayed the lead role of Ariela Lopez in the drama series Inagaw na Bituin, a role that allowed her to showcase her singing talents.[26][1] This was also her first leading role on television.[27] In 2022, she portrayed Cynthia in the film Broken Blooms.[1] For her role, she won Best Actress at the Saskatchewan International Film Festival.[28] The same year, Malvar was also selected as a judge at the 2022 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.[29]

In 2023, she starred in the socio-political film, Oras de Peligro.[30] Malvar was also among the selected Philippine delegates for the ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards.[31] In November, she made her Regal Studio Presents debut with the episode, "Baddest Best Friend".[32]

In 2025, she joined the cast of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre.[33] She was also cast in Quezon and Bar Boys: After School that year.[34][35] Malvar was also an associate producer on the documentary Food Delivery.[36]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita Anita Credited as "Teri Malvar"; Won—1st CineFilipino Film Festival for Best Actress [37]
2014 Bitukang Manok Danielle Credited as "Teri Malvar"
Tumbang Preso Jea [38]
2015 Child Haus
Hamog Jinky Won—40th Moscow International Film Festival for Best Actress [18]
Matangtubig Melody Credited as "Teri Malvar"
2016 Gasping for Air (1-2-3) Reyna [39]
Sud sa Ginhawaan Teresa Short film; credited as "Teri Malvar"
Sakaling Hindi Makarating Sol Entry for the CineFilipino 2016 Film Festival [40]
2017 Baconaua Dian Entry for the 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival [41]
Ilawod Isla Won—2nd EDDYS Award for Best Supporting Actress [20]
Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted Anita [42]
2018 School Service Linda Won—14th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress (tied with herself) [23]
Distance Karla [23]
2022 Broken Blooms Cynthia Won—Saskatchewan International Film Festival for Best Actress [28]
Ang Pagliligtas sa Dalagang Bukid Atang de la Rama Entry for the QCinema International Film Festival 2022 [39][43]
2023 Oras de Peligro Nerissa Entry for the 11th Asian Film Festival Barcelona (AFFBCN) [39]
2024 Pushcart Tales Emily Entry for the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2024 [44]
Guardia de Honor Marie Entry for the 46th Moscow International Film Festival [45]
Lumang Tugtugin Angela Short film
2025 Quezon Nadia Hernando [34]
Bar Boys: After School CJ David Entry for the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival [35]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 My Husband's Lover young Eulalia "Lally" Agatep [46]
The Ryzza Mae Show Herself / Guest Guest appearance
2014 Rhodora X young Roxanne
2015 Let the Love Begin Lily Credited as "Teri Malvar"
Karelasyon: Tres Rosas young Maring
2016 That's My Amboy Maricar's Classmate Season 1, Episode 7; uncredited
Maynila: Don't Give Up on Us Tin-tin
Once Again Lynnel Soriano
Oh, My Mama! Peewee
2017 Magpakailanman: Pag-ibig sa Likod ng Kababalaghan (The Chito and Daisy Mercader Story) young Jessica Mercader Season 1, Episode 203
Legally Blind Nina Evangelista Supporting Role
Wagas: Drug Runner Season 1, Episode 191
Trops Veronica "Nurse Ronnie / Nica" Sanchez Recurring Role
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Kristel (The Aswang Slayer) Glody Season 1, Episode 27 [47]
Wagas: Mata Season 1, Episode 210
Kambal, Karibal young Teresa Abaya Season 1, Episode 5; uncredited [48]
Tadhana: Pamana Wena Season 1, Episode 30
2018 Wagas: Mukha ng Pag-ibig Season 1, Episode 219
Imbestigador: Sipocot Rape-Slay Case Jean Ivy Orea
Magpakailanman: My Sister, My Lover Ayani Season 1, Episode 259
Imbestigador: Babae sa Sementeryo Shaynadyn Alejo Credited as "Teri Malvar" [49]
Imbestigador: Secret Admirer Margie
Inday Will Always Love You young Amanda Melendez Uncredited
Dear Uge: Basta Dubber, Sweet Lover Marielle Season 1, Episode 129
2019 Kaibigan Special Sunday Various Roles
Inagaw na Bituin Ariela Lopez Lead Role [26]
Dragon Lady Steffi (Scarlet's Beshie) [48]
Dear Uge: Kabitana Melissa Episode 1, 167
2019—2020 Beautiful Justice Hershey Bernardo Supporting Role [50]
2021 Babawiin Ko ang Lahat Lalaine "Lala" Vasquez [48]
Dear Uge: Community Panthief Monique Season 1, Episode 221
2022 Little Princess Masoy Supporting Role [51]
Unica Hija young Cara Orosco Guest Role
2023 Luv Is: Love at First Read Abigail "Gail" Garcia Episode 1-35 [52]
Regal Studio Presents: Baddest Best Friend Mylene Season 9, Episode 11 [32]
2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Dina Villaroman Supporting Role [33]

Producer

Year Title Notes Ref.
2025 Food Delivery Associate producer [53]

Accolades

Film and television awards

Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
CineFilipino Film Festival 2013 Best Actress Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita Won [54]
14th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2018 Best Supporting Actress Distance Won [22]
School Service Won
Cinema One Originals 2015 Best Actress Hamog Won
CinePanalo Film Festival 2024 Best Actress (Panalong Aktres) Pushcart Tales Nominated [55]
Best Ensemble (Panalong Ensemble) Won
The EDDYs 2018 Best Supporting Actress Ilawod Won [56]
17th Gawad Tanglaw Awards 2019 Best Supporting Actress School Service Won [57]
Gawad Urian Award 2014 Best Actress Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita Nominated
Golden Screen Awards 2014 Breakthrough Performance by an Actress Nominated
Laguna Excellence Awards 2019 Indie Film Actress of the Year School Service Won [57]
Mokkho International Film Festival 2022 Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in an Indie Broken Blooms Won [58]
38th Moscow International Film Festival 2016 Silver St. George Best Actress Hamog Won [59]
15th New York Asian Film Festival 2016 Screen International Rising Star Asia Award Won [60]
Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival 2018 Best Actress - Feature Film Gasping for Air Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2014 New Movie Actress of the Year Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita Nominated [61]
2018 Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Ilawod Nominated [62]
2019 Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Distance Nominated [63]
2024 Movie Actress of the Year Broken Blooms Nominated [64]
Movie Love Team of the Year Nominated
2025 Indie Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year Pushcart Tales Nominated [65]
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2025 Best Single Performance by An Actress Magpakailanman: Bayad Utang Nominated [66]
Saskatchewan International Film Festival 2022 Best Lead Actress Broken Blooms Won [67]
Shanghai International Festival 2016 Outstanding Artistic Achievement Golden Goblet Award Hamog Won [68]
7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards 2020 Best Young Actress Distance Won [69]

Honors and state recognition

Organization Year Award/Honor Result Ref.
Film Development Council of the Philippines 2017 Artistic Excellence Award Honored [70]
Inquirer Indie Bravo! 2016 Award of Distinction Honored [71]
National Commission for Culture and the Arts 2017 Ani ng Dangal – Cinema Honored [72]

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