Karla Ysabel Marquez-Fariñas (born December 21, 1986), professionally known as Karel Marquez-Fariñas, is a Filipina actress, model, singer, and TV host who's currently signed under manager, Becky Aguila since July 2017. Before she joined GMA Network, she was part of ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center (known as Star Magic). She was Star Magic's Batch 10 alumna. Today, she is a freelance artist and entrepreneur.
Career Marquez started as VJ in Myx, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, in 2003. She was transferred to ABS-CBN's rival network, GMA Network, despite being a VJ in Myx until 2007. She starred in GMA's afternoon Philippine television drama Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso?. She was also a mainstay in GMA's Sunday variety program SOP. She hosted a segment in GMA's gag show Bitoy's Funniest Videos, titled "Just 4 Kikays". She co-starred in GMA's primetime Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, as Lyka. She was one-half of the cover girls in the November 2006 edition of FHM Philippines. Marquez, alongside Drew Arellano, was also a co-host in Coca-Cola: Ride To Fame, a reality talent show. She was also a radio DJ.
She starred in GMA's Philippine television drama My Husband's Lover.
Personal life Marquez's first relationship (ex-boyfriend) was with Arman de Guzman, with whom she had two children, Keiley and Kyler. Marquez began dating Sean Fariñas in January 2012. They became engaged on May 6, 2016, and got married on December 1, 2016.
Filmography
Television/digital series Year Title Role 2001–2003 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Herself 2002–2004 Berks Penelope 2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Garapon 2003–2007 Myx Herself / Former VJ 2004–2009 Bitoy's Funniest Videos Herself 2006 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Jane Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Ruwanna 2007 Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? Agatha Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende Lota Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Lyka 2010 SOP Herself Pidol's Wonderland Arwana 2011 Babaeng Hampaslupa Fake Elizabeth Wong / Stephanie Real Confessions: Mga Pinutol na Pangarap Maricel Apatan Sa Ngalan ng Ina Carmela Illustre Regal Shocker: Salamin Sophie Mistaken Identity Princess Violeta 2011–2012 Glamorosa Young Claudia Montesilva-Herrera 2012 Isang Dakot Na Luha Bernadette Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stuffed Toy Winnie Yesterday's Bride Dra. Sabrina Torres 2013 My Husband's Lover Evelyn Agatep Cassandra: Warrior Angel Louella 2014 Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Cecilia 2016 Ika-6 na Utos Lara Salcedo-Fuentabella 2017 Tadhana Sunny La Luna Sangre Nisha Echavez 2018 Contessa Virginia "Gigi" Palaroan 2020Paano ang Pasko?Karen Dominante Cruz 2021 Paano ang Pangako? Karen Dominante Cruz Stories from the Heart: The End of Us Wendy Corpuz 2022 Return to Paradise Dindi Sta. Maria 2024 Black Rider Carmen
Film Otso-Otso Pamela Mela Wan (2004) Close to You (2006) Tiyanaks (2007)
Awards and nominations Year Work Organization Category Result Source 2004 Aliw Awards Best New Artist (Female)
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