Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia (Tagalog: [ˈdʒin gaɾˈsia]), is a Filipino actress. She is known as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version of Pangako Sa 'Yo and as Miss Minchin in the 1995 live-action remake of Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa.
Garcia is a recipient of a Gawad Urian Award, Golden Screen Award and has received multiple nominations from FAMAS Awards.
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Early life and education
Jean Garcia was born on August 22, 1969. She attended Trinity University of Asia (formerly Trinity College of Quezon City) in Quezon City until she was discovered in a noontime show Kalatog Pinggan.
Career
In the drama Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000) she played antagonist Madam Claudia Buenavista. Her next role was in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay (2002) as Lady Morganna. She also starred in the first musical fantaserye Kampanerang Kuba and the cooking show Makuha Ka sa Tikim. She moved to ABS-CBN's rival network GMA Network, playing villainous roles in primetime shows like Impostora, La Vendetta, Majika and others. She is recently in the said network's newest telefantasya, Dyesebel. Garcia played Abresia in Gagambino.
She was the cover of FHM Philippines' October 2008 issue. Garcia played "Sister Maria Belonia" in Shake, Rattle & Roll X, a Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry. After Gagambino, she appeared in All About Eve, where she worked with Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Richard Gomez and Eula Valdez. She later joined the cast of the witchcraft series Ilumina. Garcia recently played the reprising role of Diony in the TV remake of Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa, which is based on the 1987 film of the same title released by Regal Entertainment (originally portrayed by Eddie Garcia).
In the same year, she became the antagonist once again in Kambal, Karibal where she played Teresa then in 2018 via Inday Will Always Love You playing the role of Florence as guest appearance and last Ika-5 Utos playing the lead role of Eloisa as protagonist.
Personal life
Garcia has two children.
Filmography
Awards and nominations
FAP Awards
2006: Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Birhen ng Manaoag
FAMAS Awards
2009: Best Supporting Actress Nomination for Walang Kawala
2015: Best Actress Nomination for Kamkam
2020: Best Actress Nomination for Watch Me Kill
Gawad Urian Awards
2012: Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) Winner for Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa
2020: Best Actress Nomination for Watch Me Kill
Metro Manila Film Festival
1996: Best Supporting Actress Winner for Trudis Liit
Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino
2019: Best Actress Nomination for Watch Me Kill
PMPC Star Awards for Movies:
2019: Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Nomination for The Hows of Us
PMPC Star Awards for Television:
2002: Best Drama Actress Winner for Pangako sa 'Yo
2006: Best Single Performance by an Actress Nomination for Magpakailanman: "Kalbaryo ng Isang Ina"