Iza Calzado

Maria Izadora Ussher "Iza" Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982) is a Filipina actress, television host, dancer and model best known for her role as Amihan in the fantasy drama television series Encantadia. She was a former homegrown artist of GMA Network for ten years. In 2012, Calzado signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN,[2][3] and also signed a non-exclusive contract with Star Cinema.[4] By 2014, she also became one of the celebrity ambassadors of Booky, a top local food app and blog where her husband, Ben Wintle, is the CEO.[5] In March 2017, Calzado won the "Yakushi Pearl Award" (Best Performer) at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2017 for her performance in the film Bliss.[6][7]

Iza Calzado-Wintle
Born
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado

(1982-08-12) August 12, 1982[1]
OccupationActress, host, model, dancer
Years active2002–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center
(2002–2012)
ABS-CBN Entertainment
(2012–present)
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)
Spouse(s)
Ben Wintle
(m. 2018)
Parent(s)Lito Calzado (father)
Maria Antonia Ussher (mother)
RelativesDash Calzado (brother)
AwardsGawad Urian Awards
Best Supporting Actress
2005 Sigaw – Anna
Osaka Asian Film Festival
Yakushi Pearl Award
2017 Bliss – Jane

Early and personal life

Born Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado, she was named after the dancer, Isadora Duncan. Her father was the late Lito Calzado, a choreographer and TV director. Her mother is Maria Antonia Ussher. She has an elder brother, Dash Calzado, who is a member of Legit Misfitz, a 90's Pinoy rap group.

Calzado finished elementary at School of the Holy Spirit; she finished high school at the basic education department of Miriam College; then went on to take her undergraduate degree in fine arts at the University of Santo Tomas.

Calzado married Ben Wintle in December 2018.[8]

During the first month of COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, Calzado was hospitalized on March 25, 2020 because of pneumonia. On March 28, she was tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).[9][10] On March 30, Calzado's manager Noel Ferrer announced that she already tested negative for COVID-19 and she would be discharged from the hospital.[11]

Acting career

Before entering show business, Iza Calzado worked as a dubber for the Venezuelan telenovela Mis 3 Hermanas (known in the Philippines as All My Love.)

Calzado started out as a guest teen star in the youth-oriented show, Click, which led to further roles. She was cast in Kung Mawawala Ka as the drama's antagonist, Phoebe. She then starred in her first protagonist role as Rosela in Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, with Argentinean actor Segundo Cernadas. In 2005, Calzado portrayed the iconic character of Amihan in the hit fantasy drama series Encantadia, with Sunshine Dizon, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, and Dingdong Dantes; Calzado would continue reprising the role of Amihan in the sequels Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas. She was later starred in the drama series Impostora (2007) and All About Eve (2009).

Outside TV projects, Calzado has starred in the films Milan (2004), Sigaw (2004), Moments of Love (2006), Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (2007), The Echo (a 2008 American movie remake of Sigaw), and One True Love (2008). On January 18, 2008, she received the "Model Star Award" for the Asia Model Award Festival held in South Korea.[12] In 2009, she hosted the Binibining Pilipinas 2009 beauty pageant.[13]

In 2010, Calzado did some hosting duties in Healthy Cravings on QTV with Jeremy Favia, and The Sweet Life on GMA with Lucy Torres. She also appeared in the dramas Pilyang Kerubin and Beauty Queen. In 2011, she took over the character previously played by Regine Velasquez in the romantic comedy I Heart You, Pare!. Calzado's last TV project with GMA Network was in the sitcom Andres de Saya with Cesar Montano.

On January 24, 2012, Calzado signed a three-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. She appeared in the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya to mark her 10th year in show business, and was also seen on the Sunday variety show ASAP. Calzado's first ABS-CBN drama series was Kahit Puso'y Masugatan with Andi Eigenmann, Jake Cuenca and Gabby Concepcion.

A 2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya episode featured a teenage Iza Calzado, portrayed by Empress Schuck, shows the story of her weight struggles and how she resolved her obesity issues.[14] In the same year of 2014, Calzado hosted the reality program The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles, and she also starred with Piolo Pascual in the hit movie Starting Over Again and the family drama Hawak Kamay. In 2015, she made her theater debut in Sabel: Love and Passion.[15] She later made a guest appearance in the first few episodes of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, and was starred in the drama movie Etiquette for Mistresses.

Later on, Calzado had been cast in two drama series, A Love to Last (2017) starring Ian Veneracion and Bea Alonzo, and Ngayon at Kailanman (2018) starring Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto. She was also in the Iflix's first original Filipino film, Mystified, wherein Calzado reunites with Encantadia co-stars Sunshine Dizon, Karylle and Diana Zubiri.[16] She also appeared in the 2019 film Culion with Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Meryll Soriano.[17]

In 2020, Calzado takes a very challenging role as Ellice in the intense drama Ang sa Iyo ay Akin, with Jodi Sta. Maria, Sam Milby, and Maricel Soriano. The production of Ang sa Iyo ay Akin lasted for almost a year, during the ABS-CBN shutdown and franchise denial in the COVID-19 pandemic.[18] On August 12, 2021, the day of her 39th birthday, Calzado is confirmed to join the newest TV adaptation of superhero series Darna, starring Jane de Leon.[19]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref
1992–1993 That's Entertainment Co-host / Performer GMA Network She appeared on the show for the Monday episodes
2002 Kung Mawawala Ka Phoebe Valiente
2002 All My Love Lisa Estrada Voice dubber for Scarlet Ortiz
2004 Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Rosela Atilado First lead role [20]
2005 Love to Love Trisha Rogelio Episode: "Sweet Exchange"
2005 3R (Respect, Relax, Respond) Host
2005 At Your Service: Star Power Host
2005 Encantadia Amihan
2005–06 Etheria Amihan Sequel of Encantadia.
2006 Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas Amihan Sequel of Encantadia.
2006 Magpakailanman Mark's girlfriend Episode: "Mark Tupaz of Shamrock Story"
2006 Sandwichlandia Tina Tinapay Fantasy commercial show.
2006–07 Atlantika Amaya / Cielo
2007 Magpakailanman Rebecca Episode: "Paano Ba Maging Ina?" - The Babymaker Story
2007 Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang Prinsesa Isabella Episode: "Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong"
2007 Magpakailanman Young Rosa Episode: "The Rosa Rosal Story"
2007 Impostora Lara Carreon / Sara Carreon
2008 Joaquin Bordado Sofia Apacible / Carol Aguila
2008 E.S.P. Cassandra
2008 Obra Various roles 4 episodes
2008–09 LaLola Sera Romina
2009 Dear Friend Debbie
2009 All About Eve Nicole Gonzales
2009 SRO Cinemaserye Rowena Joy/RJ Episode: "Rowena Joy"
2009 Sine Novela: Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit Clarissa Rosales / Clarisse Gardamonte
2009–10 StarStruck V Council
2010 Panday Kids Maria Makiling
2010 Healthy Cravings Host
2010 Claudine Teresa Episode: "Sapi"
2010 Pilyang Kerubin Sandra Esteban
2010 The Sweet Life Co-host
2010–11 Beauty Queen Maita San Miguel-Sandoval
2010–12 Party Pilipinas Co-host
2011 I Heart You, Pare! Tonette / Tonya
2011 Andres de Saya Matilde Golpe de Oro
2011 Eat Bulaga! Guest / Co-host
2011–12 Showbiz Exclusives Host
2012–present ASAP Co-host / Performer ABS-CBN
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Liza Episode: "Cross-stitch"
2012 Kris TV Guest / Co-host
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rosalyn Episode: "Komiks"
2012–13 Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Andrea San Jose First ABS-CBN primetime series [21]
2013 The Buzz Guest / Co-host
2013 Toda Max Ka Iza Guest
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rowena Episode: "Ilog"
2013 Kris TV Guest / Co-host
2013 Muling Buksan ang Puso Young Elvira Santelices Special appearance
2014 The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles Host
2014 Hawak Kamay Atty. Bianca Magpantay [22]
2015 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Col. Olivia Buenaventura Guest
2017 A Love to Last Grace Silverio-Noble [23]
2018–19 Ngayon at Kailanman Rebecca Marquez-Young
2020–21 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Ellice Ceñidoza-Villarosa Kapamilya Channel / A2Z
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya Caridad Episode: "Medalya"
2022 Mars Ravelo's Darna Leonor Custodio / First Darna [24]

Web series

Year Title Role Network Source
2020 Loving Emily Emily iWantTFC
2020 The Battle of Brody and Brandy Barbara Antonia "Brandy" Zulueta WeTV

Films

Films
YearTitleRoleFilm Production
2019CulionAna iOptions Ventures Corp.
Pandanggo sa HukayElenaGrand Larain Productions
MystifiedAdelaiflix, Sanggre Production
2018DistanceLizaThe IdeaFirst Company
2017Seven SundaysJuliana SmithStar Cinema
BlissJane CiegoArtikulo Uno Productions, TBA Studios
IlawodKathyQuantum Films
2016Die BeautifulCameoThe IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films
My CandidateVera SanchezQuantum Films
Buhay HabangbuhaySandyOle Entertainment
Showdown in ManilaSabioHollywood Storm
2015Haunted MansionAmara LobregatRegal Entertainment
Etiquette for MistressesStella GarciaStar Cinema
2014Somebody To LoveMarga CastroRegal Entertainment
Maria Leonora TeresaFaith PardoStar Cinema
Starting Over AgainPatricia "Patty" De Guia
2013Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong BekiCameo AppearanceViva Films
Barber's TalesCecilia
2012Mga Mumunting LihimCarlaCinemalaya
2011Ang Panday 2MariaGMA Films
2010HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy, at Si VIvy
White HouseStella/Black Lady/EllaRegal Entertainment
Working GirlsTheresa "Tere" VillanuevaViva Films
2009Dukot (Desaparecidos)Maricel Salvacruz
Ang PandayMariaGMA Films
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat MovieEve
Bente
FuchsiaElizabethAPT Entertainment
Sundocameo
2008The EchoGinaVertigo Entertainment
Desperadas 2StephanieRegal Entertainment
ScaregiverMarshaViva Films
One True LoveBellaGMA Films
2007DesperadasStephanieRegal Entertainment
Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang HangganPamGMA Films and Ignite Media
OuijaSandraViva Films
Mona: Singapore EscortMona
BlackoutBelen
2006Shake, Rattle & Roll 8CecilleRegal Entertainment
EternityMilagros
Moments of LoveDivina BuenacerGMA Films
2005Mulawin The MovieReyna Amihan
Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo!LindaRegal Entertainment
Pinoy BlondeYanniUnitel Pictures
2004Sigaw (The Echo)AnnaRegal Entertainment
SabelJenny
Annie B.TrishaViva Films
MilanMary GraceStar Cinema

Awards and nominations

Awards and Nomination
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
202046th Metro Manila Film FestivalBest ActressTagpuanNominated
202018th Gawad Tanglaw AwardsJury Award for Best PerformanceCulion and Pandanggo Sa HukayWon
201933rd PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama Supporting ActressNgayon at KailanmanNominated
201935th PMPC Star Awards for TVMovie Actress of the YearDistanceNominated
201917th Gawad Tanglaw AwardsBest Actress (Drama Series)Ngayon at KailanmanWon
201849th Box Office Entertainment AwardsFilm Actress of the YearBlissWon
201834th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Actress of the YearWon
201731st PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama Supporting ActressA Love to LastNominated
201712th Osaka Asian Film FestivalYakushi Pearl Award for Best Performer[25]BlissWon
201632nd PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Actress of the YearEtiquette for MistressesNominated
201541st Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Supporting Actress[26]Haunted MansionNominated
63rd FAMAS AwardsBest Supporting ActressStarting Over AgainNominated
46th Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Entertainment AwardsFilm Actress Of The YearWon
17th Gawad PASADO AwardsPinakaPASADOng Katuwang na AktresWon
31st PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Supporting Actress of the YearNominated
201428th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Reality Show Host
(shared with Robi Domingo and Matteo Guidicelli)
The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: DoublesNominated
Golden Screen TV AwardsBest Single Performance by an ActressMaalaala Mo Kaya: IlogWon
201327th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Single Performance by an ActressNominated
10th Golden Screen AwardsDekada AwardeeN/AIncluded
201225th Aliw AwardsBest Female Emcee/HostWon
26th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Single Performance by an ActressMaalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-stitchNominated
60th FAMAS AwardsBest Supporting ActressAng Panday 2Nominated
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film FestivalBest Supporting ActressMga Mumunting LihimWon
Best ActressWon
FHM Philippines100 Sexiest Women in the WorldN/AIncluded
(Rank no. 25)
201137th Metro Manila Film FestivalBest New Wave ActressHIV: Si Heidi, si Ivy at si VWon
Female Face of the NightN/AWon
SMDC Most Glamorous Stars
(shared with Ryan Agoncillo)
Won
27th Luna AwardsBest Supporting ActressOne True LoveWon
Enpress Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama SeriesBeauty QueenNominated
Female Network Womanity AwardsTop 10 Inspiring Women (Entertainment Category)N/ANominated
201026th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Actress of the YearDukotNominated
Enpress Golden Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama)Won
58th FAMAS AwardsBest ActressNominated
34th Gawad Urian AwardsNominated
4th Gawad Genio AwardsBest Film ActressNominated
24th PMPC Star Awards for TVFace of the NightN/AWon
FHM Philippines100 Sexiest Women in the WorldN/AIncluded
Rank no. 30
2009PEP Forum AwardsHighly Recommended on Actress of The YearAll About EveWon
35th Metro Manila Film FestivalBest ActressAng PandayNominated
YES! Magazine100 Most Beautiful Stars (Beautiful at Any Age)N/AIncluded
FHM Philippines100 Sexiest Women in the WorldIncluded
Rank no. 36
2008Included
Rank no. 40
5th Golden Screen AwardsBest Supporting ActressBlackoutNominated
Nickelodeon Philippined Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite ActressJoaquin BordadoNominated
24th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesSupporting Actress of the YearOuijaNominated
Asian Model FestivalModel Star AwardN/AWon
2007FHM Philippines100 Sexiest Women in the WorldIncluded
Rank no. 55
2006Included
Rank no. 40
32nd Metro Manila Film FestivalBest ActressShake, Rattle & Roll 8Nominated
20052nd USTv Students' Choice AwardsStudents' Choice for Best ActressEncantadiaWon
2nd Golden Screen AwardsBreakthrough Performance by an ActressMilanWon
200428th Gawad Urian AwardsBest Supporting ActressSigawWon
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Female StarMilanWon
FHM Philippines100 Sexiest Women in the WorldN/AIncluded
Rank no. 65
30th Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Supporting ActressSigawNominated
SabelNominated

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