Pia Guanio
Pia Guanio Mago | |
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| Born | Liana Pia Coronado Guanio October 24, 1974 Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Occupation | Television presenter |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Agent(s) | ABS-CBN (1999–2003) GMA Network (2003–2021) APT Entertainment (2003–2021) Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (2021–present) |
| Spouse |
Steve Mago (m. 2011) |
| Children | 2 |
Pia Guanio Mago (Tagalog: [ˈpija ˈgwɐnjɔ]; born October 24, 1974) is a Filipina television presenter. She served as an anchor of Showbiz Central and 24 Oras, and a former co-host of Eat Bulaga!. She currently hosts Kada Umaga on Net 25.
Career[edit]
Liana Pia Coronado Guanio was born on October 24, 1974. She began her career in entertainment as a lively traffic reporter for CALTEX's RoadWatch In 1999. Guanio caught the attention of travelogue channel Lakbay TV and her career has been on the move ever since.
After Lakbay TV, Guanio was one of the hosts of ABS-CBN's morning show Alas Singko Y Medya. In 2003, she moved to GMA Network, and became a host of noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! She later became an anchor on 24 Oras for the segment Chika Minute. She also hosted the talk shows S-Files and Showbiz Central.
In 2015, Guanio left 24 Oras after 11 years on the program.[1] She was replaced by Iya Villania as Chika Minute anchor.[2]
In 2021, Guanio left Eat Bulaga! because of personal reasons.[3] In the same year, she moved to Net 25, where she hosts the network morning show, Kada Umaga.
Personal life[edit]
Pia Guanio has been romantically linked in the past to her long-time boyfriend, Mark Zulueta, and was later said to be engaged to variety show entertainer and actor Vic Sotto. Sotto and Guanio broke up in 2010.[4] Several months later, Guanio married businessman Steve Mago on October 1, 2011.[5] On August 30, 2012, she gave birth to their first child, Scarlet Jenine.[6] On May 29, 2017, the couple welcomed their second child, Soleil Brooklyn.[7]
Guanio is a board member of Best Buddies Philippines, and is an advocate of social inclusion.[8]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Mr. Suave | Special participation | |
| 2006 | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On | Darling | |
| 2008 | Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | Cameo role | |
| 2009 | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Aip | |
| 2009 | A Mother's Story | Special participation |
Television[edit]
As herself[edit]
| Year | Program | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001–2004 | Alas Singko Y Medya | As host |
| 2002–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | As host |
| 2003–2021 | Eat Bulaga! | As host, various segments |
| 2003–2004 | Digital LG Challenge | As host |
| 2004–2007 | S-Files | As host |
| 2004–2015 | 24 Oras | As Chika Minute anchor |
| 2005 | A Telefantastic Christmas | |
| 2005–2008 | Ang Pinaka | As host |
| 2007 | Bakekang | As herself |
| 2007–2012 | Showbiz Central | As host |
| 2010 | Beauty Queen | As host |
| 2010 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown | As press conference host |
| 2013–2021 | Home Base Plus | As host |
| 2014 | The Ryzza Mae Show | As guest |
| 2016 | Kalyeserye | As model on Yaya Dub's Fashion Show |
| 2021–present | Kada Umaga | As host |
As actress[edit]
| Year | Program | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Special | Eat Bulaga! Lenten drama special | |
| 2007–2009 | Ful Haus | Grace Palisoc | Main cast |
| 2014 | Kulungan Kanlungan | Aura | Eat Bulaga! Lenten drama special |
| 2015 | Lukso ng Dugo | Mildred | Eat Bulaga! Lenten drama special |
| 2016 | Dalangin ng Ama | Tanya | Eat Bulaga! Lenten drama special |
| 2017 | Kapatid | Ms. Buenaventura | Eat Bulaga! Lenten drama special |
Awards[edit]
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Female Host in a Musical or Variety Program[9] | Eat Bulaga! | Nominated |
| 2014 | Dabarkads Awards 2014 | Best Actress[10] | Kulungan Kanlungan | Nominated |
| 2015 | Dabarkads Awards 2015 | Best Actress | Lukso ng Dugo | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "Full Statement: GMA Network on Pia Guanio's departure from 24 Oras". GMA News Online. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ "Iya Villania is new 24 Oras 'Chika Minute' host". GMA News Online. June 11, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (June 5, 2023). "Pia Guanio at Sam YG, inalok na mag-host sa Eat Bulaga! pag-alis ng TVJ" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (October 21, 2010). "Why Vic and Pia broke up". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
- ^ "Pia Guanio confirms marrying Steve Mago in an "intimate ceremony" last October 1" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 9, 2011. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
- ^ "Pia Guanio gives birth to baby girl". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 31, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
- ^ "LOOK: 'Eat Bulaga' host Pia Guanio gives birth to second child". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 1, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
- ^ Cabotaje, Gel (January 13, 2021). "Building friendships in the time of quarantine". Rappler. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
Another board member, Pia Guanio, ... Despite being new to Best Buddies Philippines, the TV host is known to use her platform to advocate inclusion, which is the organization's core value.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 12, 2014). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ Navarro, Mell (April 24, 2014). "Eat Bulaga! holds Dabarkads Awards for Lenten special presentations today, April 26". pep.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
External links[edit]
- Pia Guanio at IMDb
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