
Jean Garcia
Acting
Biography
Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia, is a Filipina television and film actress, who hails from Angeles City. She is best known for her role as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version of Pangako Sa 'Yo, Alvina Montenegro in Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? and Karina "Rina" Mercado in The Half Sisters Facebook: JeanGarciaofficial
Born: August 22, 1969
Place of Birth: Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Known For

Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa
An unconventional love triangle that springs from a college student’s infatuation with his much older dance teacher. Wanting her attention, he asked the class beadle for dance training. Little did he know that he is in love with him.

Once Again

Widows' War
Best friends Sam and George treat each other as sisters, but later on, their friendship is ruined. Both of them eventually find love, but unbeknownst to the two, they are marrying two men who belong to the same family, the Palacios.

Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa
Sarah Crewe is the only daughter of the wealthy Capt. Crewe. They are based in India. However, Sarah is sent by her father to a boarding school in England. He gives her a doll named Emily and a young horse. Because of Sarah’s charm and innate kindness, she instantly earns popularity in school. She is also an excellent student and a good friend to everyone, including Becky, a maid. However on Sarah's birthday, she learns that her father gets killed in the war. Suddenly, Miss Minchin’s fondness to her turns into meanness. She takes all of Sarah’s possession and throws her out of her room to join Becky in the attic. From being a princess, Sarah turns into a maid. Despite the tragedy that happens to her Sarah, maintains her good girl disposition and keeps her positive outlook in life. But will someone save her from her miseries?

Crocodile Whisperer
Growing up, Lolong developed an affinity with animals, thanks to his parents, Gloria and Raul. They introduced him to a gigantic crocodile named Dakila, who eventually became his friend. Unfortunately, the town’s mayor made it his crusade to kill all crocodiles in their town. Lolong’s parents were murdered when they attempted to save Dakila from the mayor’s orders. After his parent’s murders, Lolong is raised by loving foster parents. He keeps his friendship with Dakila secret and longs to avenge his parent’s deaths. In the meantime, Lolong notices peculiar changes happening to himself. He notices that when he gets hurt, his wounds can heal instantly. He discovers that Karina, the town’s seamstress, possesses the same ability. Karina then tells Lolong that he was a member of a tribe that possessed the power to regenerate, just like crocodiles do. With the help of Dakila, Lolong battles an evil system in order to bring justice and peace to himself and to the townspeople.

Dyesebel
Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo. The series premiered on April 28, 2008 and was expected to air for 25 weeks or 125 episodes, with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles, and Joyce E. Bernal at the helm. The series ended on October 17, 2008. It was internationally aired on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to viewers abroad. Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character created by renowned graphic novelist Mars Ravelo. The story has been adapted into five films and a spin-off, throughout the timeline of 1953 to 1996. Edna Luna, Vilma Santos, Alma Moreno, Alice Dixson, and Charlene Gonzales had all played the lead role in the big screen, and all of them reached greater heights after playing the role. Ara Mina played a cameo role in this character in the television series Darna.

Kontrabida Academy
When a mysterious TV transports her to a school for on-screen villains, a restaurant worker finds new purpose — and a way to get back at her enemies.

The Hows of Us
A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.

Maalaala Mo Kaya
Recognized as the longest and most award-winning drama anthology in the country, Charo Santos-Concio narrates real-life stories of people with well-crafted storylines, excellent performances by its actors, and topnotch production details.

Ang Darling Kong Aswang
Victor is a single father who falls in love with Elisa who turns out to be an Aswang. But even so, Victor love Elisa so much that he accepted who she is and even live with her as his second wife. But the problem comes when the leader of the Aswang clan finds out that Elisa and her mother are not eating humans anymore. She sends out other Aswangs to hunt down Elisa and her mother, and also for Victor and his family. Victor then will face the leader of the Aswang clan to save his beloved Elisa.
Filmography
as Art Teacher
as Aurora Palacios
as Belinda Salazar
as Amelia Galang / Hilda Cruz
as Dona Banson
as Beth Anderson
as Nadia Montes-Toledo/Marcelino
as Eloisa Vallejo-Lorenzo
as Baby Silva
as Debbie Wong
as Lucy
as Madel Mateo
as Karina "Rina" Mercado Valdicañas/ Alexa
as Larka / Lupe
as Isabel "Bel" Cascavel-Dominguez
as Ellen Balute-Sandoval
as Esmeralda Reyes
as Lisa
as Teresa San Miguel-Madrigal
as Elvira Montero Azardon / Melina Montero Azardon
as Barang
as Maita Aragon-Reyes
as Sister Maria Belonia (segment "Class Picture")
as Sister Maria Belonia
as Beng
as Cyrill Sales
as Lucia Montemayor / Ava Legaspi
as Leah Alicanio
as Amanda Cardinale
as Bettina "Betty" Carreon
as Celebes / Celeste
as Kikay's Mom
as Eloida
as Adelle
as Mabel
as Lucia Saavedra-Tennyson
as Freida
as Kelly Tanjuakio / Celphora
as Orlanda Mae "Ola" Lacuesta
as Kathy
as Lady Morgana Frost-Arcangel
as Madam Claudia Zalameda
as Lerma
as Ms. Minchin
as Tammy
as Lady at Ballroom
as Milagros
as Hermie Margallo
as Sandra
as Cita