Carla Humphries

Infobox actor
name = Carla Humphries

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birthdate = Birth date and age|1988|5|20|mf=y
location = California, U.S.
height = 5'7"
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birthname = Madeleine Lauren Humphries
othername = Carla Humphries Loren, Carla Loren
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notable role = "Bituing Walang Ningning", "Abt Ur Luv"

Carla Humphries (born Madeleine Lauren Humphries on May 20, 1988 in California, U.S.) is a commercial model and actress in the Philippines. In her acting roles, she is sometimes credited as Carla Humphries Loren or Carla Lorenimdb name|id=1735120|name=Carla Humphries] .

She has a Filipina mother and an Italian-American father [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/features/MOD-feature-2003Oct.htm Carla Humphries: Latest Mestiza Teen Actress is Pinoy at Heart by Geneva S. Austria, "Mod Girl Magazine, Star Girl Section", October 17, 2003] ] . She is fluent in English, French, and Filipino.

Humphries is best known for her roles as Rita Arguelles in ABS-CBN's soap opera "Bituing Walang Ningning" and as Brenda Smith in ABS-CBN's award-winning youth-oriented program [ [http://www.mukamo.com/21st-pmpc-star-awards-for-television-2007-winners 21st Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Television Winners (2007)] ] , "Abt Ur Luv".

She is currently working on "Ligaw na Bulaklak" -- an afternoon drama series that began airing on May 26, 2008 on the ABS-CBN network.

Humphries has been a member of Star Magic, ABS CBN's circle of homegrown talents, since 2003.

Career

Early career

Humphries was discovered in 1999 at the age of 11 by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1203430/ Johnny Manahan] , the Director of the ABS-CBN Talent Center (now known as Star Magic). [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/features/MB-feature-2003Sep.htm Carla Humphries: Taking it Slow but Sure! by Walden Sadiri, "Manila Bulletin Entertainment Section", September 13, 2003] ] He invited her to join the Talent Center's acting workshops and audition as a Talent Center artist after seeing her perform in her school's Recognition Day program.

Humphries attended workshops in various disciplines, including acting, singing, and personality development over the course of two years. She was accepted and launched as a member of Star Circle Batch 11 in May 2003.

After her launch, Humphries began appearing in one-time guest supporting roles on various shows on the ABS-CBN network. Her first recurring guest role came in late 2003, when she was cast as a fashion model named "Paris" in the youth-oriented TV show "Berks". [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/tv/Berks-Dec2003.htm Carla joins Berks as Paris] ] In the show, Paris subsequently became the girlfriend of "Berks" regular, Ketchup (portrayed by Ketchup Eusebio). The role would be the first time Humphries is paired with a comedian, a pattern that is later repeated in the TV show "Qpids".

In 2004, Humphries appeared in a supporting role in her first movie, "My First Romance", as a friend of the lead character portrayed by Heart Evangelista [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/movies/MFR-1.htm Carla as "Angel Guia" in My first Romance] ] . She was also cast that same year in her first primetime recurring guest role as "Penelope" in the TV series "Sarah, the Teen Princess" where she was positioned as a romantic rival of the show's lead character portrayed by Sarah Geronimo [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/tv/STTP-Oct2004.htm Carla appears as Penelope in STTP] ] . The role ended prematurely when the show was canceled due to poor ratings.

Notable roles

In 2005, Humphries got her first big break on primetime TV when she was cast in ABS-CBN's Reality Loveteam Search "Qpids" in 2005, where she and her loveteam partner [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1168681/ Janus del Prado] emerged as the "Qpids" Voter's Choice for receiving the most votes from viewers through phone calls and SMS text messages. Qpids was where the stage name "Carla Humphries-Loren" was first used, with the intent to eventually transition her stage name to "Carla Loren" [ [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2005/06/eurasian-charmer.html Eurasian Charmer. Article from "Tempo Online". June 1, 2005] ] ostensibly to improve her name recall among Filipino viewers. After "Qpids", however, Humphries continued to be credited as "Carla Humphries."

In 2006, Humphries and loveteam partner Janus del Prado were cast in the "Langis" episode of "Maalaala Mo Kaya", a drama anthology on ABS-CBN, where Humphries' performance garnered glowing reviews from the local entertainment press [ [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2006/01/bulgar-article-on-jarlas-mmk.html "Adore Me!" Column by Ador V. Saluta, "Bulgar"] January 10, 2006] .

In the same year, Humphries was cast as "Rita Arguelles" in the primetime drama series "Bituing Walang Ningning", which starred Sarah Geronimo and Angelika dela Cruz. The series ran for 21 weeks during which time one of her shampoo commercials also began airing in the Philippines (See Commercial modeling), making her more visible and recognizable.

Humphries also appeared that same year in supporting roles in two well-received Star Cinema movies, "D' Lucky Ones" and "First Day High".

Humphries was also cast as one of the four lead characters in the youth-oriented TV series "Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv", which began airing in November 2006. The show launched her new loveteam with Victor Basa, won Best Youth Oriented Program at the 21st PMPC Star Awards (2007), and aired a total of 57 episodes. The series finale aired on January 5, 2008.

In 2008, Humphries joined the cast of "Palos" -- a primetime action / drama TV series on the ABS-CBN network where she was cast as a medical doctor who also happens to be the First Daughter of the Republic of the Philippines. The role is a departure from the teen and youth-oriented roles that Humphries has portrayed since her launch as a Star Magic artist in 2003. [ [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2008/01/carla-sheds-sweet-image-for-mature.html Carla sheds sweet image for mature roles] ] .

After Palos ended, Humphries began work on "Ligaw na Bulaklak," an afternoon drama series that also began airing on the ABS-CBN network in May 2008.

Commercial modeling

style and fashion magazines intended for the teen market. [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/modeling/Pink-2003Sep.htm "Glitter Make-up Feature". Pink Magazine, September 2003] ]

In 2004, she landed her first magazine cover with "Pink Magazine" [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/modeling/Pink-2004Mar.htm Carla on the cover of Pink Magazine, March 2004 issue] ] and appeared for the first time in "Metro Weddings", an upscale magazine targeted at the bridal market. [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/modeling/Metro-2004Jul.htm "Metro Weddings" July to December 2004 issue] ] Also in the same year, Humphries appeared in her first TV commercial for Globe Telecom's GenTxt club. [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/tv/Gentxt-Jul2004.htm "Gentxt Tipidipuss": a Globe Gentxt TV Ad] ]

In 2006, she landed her first multi-country TV commercial for Sunsilk shampoo. Her commercials were aired in 6 countries in the Asian region. [ [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2006/06/carla-in-sunsilks-relax-and-control.html Carla in Sunsilk's Relax and Control TV ad] ] .

Mentions

* 2008. Ranked No. 13 in the Maxim Philippines Hot 100 List [ [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2008/05/carla-13-in-maxims-2008-hot-100.html Carla #13 in the 2008 Maxim Philippines Hot 100 List] ]
* 2007. Ranked No. 82 in the Maxim Philippines Hot 100 List [ [http://www.mukamo.com/maxim-philippines-hot-100/ Maxim Philippines 2007 Hot 100 List] ]

Personal life

Family

Humphries is the second of four children born to a Filipina mother and an Italian-American father who grew up in France. [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/features/MOD-feature-2003Oct.htm Carla Humphries: Latest Mestiza Teen Actress is Pinoy at Heart by Geneva S. Austria, "Mod Girl Magazine, Star Girl Section", October 17, 2003] ] Humphries and older brother Alec were born in the United States, while her two younger siblings Nicolas and Samantha were born in France and the Philippines, respectively.

Education

Humphries studied in French schools until her mother transferred her to the ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center (DLC) in Manila, where she obtained her high school diploma.

She enrolled and attended one year at the University of Santo Tomas to study Fine Arts [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/modeling/Meg-2004Aug.htm Fashion Plate: Rising Stars, "Meg Magazine", August 2004 issue] ] [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/features/Malaya-feature-2004Sep.htm Young Stars Join Various Soaps "Malaya Online Edition, Entertainment Section", September 26, 2004] ] , before transferring to the Center for International Education (CIE) [ [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2006/03/carla-in-scoop-magazines-star-stalk.html Rolling down the city with Carla Humphries by Demi Sunio, "Scoop Magazine Star Stalk Section", March 2006 issue] ] [ [http://static.flickr.com/34/109208291_41601a1898_o.jpgPhoto insert from "Scoop Magazine", March 2006 issue] ] , whose more flexible schedule allowed her to pursue her acting career without giving up her studies.

Interests

Humphries dabbles in both music and art, and at one point entertained the idea of working in a museum or a gallery. [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/modeling/Meg-2004Aug.htm Rising Stars. Feature article from "Meg Magazine" August 2004 issue] ] She has been painting since she was eight years old: "I have always loved drawing and was always best in drawing in school. After that, I did after-class painting workshops. I love painting abstracts and landscapes. My works either reflect me, or they're sceneries. But I don't consider myself a professional." [ [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2006/10/take-peek-inside-carlas-closet.html Take a Peek inside Carla's Closet. "Star Studio Magazine US/Canada Edition" October 2006 issue] ]

Relationships

In an interview in May 2004, Humphries admitted to having had a boyfriend at the age of 14, "but it lasted only for four months as I realized I was too young." [ [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/features/Malaya-feature-2004May.htm "Malaya Online Edition", Entertainment Section. May 18, 2004] ]

While on the set of the TV series "Qpids" in 2005, Humphries met actor Janus del Prado and was subsequently partnered with him by "Qpids" creator Lauren Dyogi to form an acting love team.

In an interview in October 2005, Humphries clarified that she and del Prado are "not together but he's courting me. We're happy being a loveteam at the moment. We can't say right now if we can be more than that." [ [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2005/09/jarla-on-star-studio-mag-oct-2005_29.html Can't Fight This Feeling, from "Star Studio Magazine", October 2005 issue] ]

In February 2006, a magazine feature article [ [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2006/02/jarla-in-pink-mags-reel-to-real.html From Reel to Real. "Pink Magazine", February 2006 issue] ] confirmed that Humphries and del Prado had officially become a couple. The relationship, however, did not last as confirmed by both Humphries and del Prado when they appeared together on the September 5, 2006 episode of "Homeboy", a Philippine morning talk show. [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3kjw3DASeQ JaRla no longer together. "Homeboy", September 5, 2006] ]

In May 2008, Humphries and John James Uy admitted to a budding relationship in an interview on the morning talk show Boy & Kris. [ [http://beta.abs-cbn.com/tabid/104/Article/10118/Default.aspx Carla Humphries and John James Uy talk about budding relationship. "Boy & Kris", May 29, 2008] ]

Filmography

Television

* "Ligaw na Bulaklak" (2008) .... Precious
* "Your Song": Without You (2008) .... Olive
* "Love Spell": Credit Card (2008) .... Jinky
* "Palos" (2008) .... Dr. Stella Guidotti
* "Maalaala Mo Kaya": Hair Clip (2008) .... Pamela
* "Your Song": Tuyo na'ng Damdamin (2007) .... Mira
* "Your Song": Kasalanan Ko Ba (2007) .... Jen
* "Komiks Presents": Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko (2007) .... Cynthia
* "Star Magic Presents": Abt Ur Luv (2006-2008) .... Brenda Smith
* "Your Song": Panalangin (2006) .... Jessica
* "Star Magic Presents": My Angel (2006) .... Shane
* "Bituing Walang Ningning" (2006, ABS-CBN) .... Rita Arguelles
* "Komiks": Ang Sandok ni Boninay (2006) .... Fairy
* "Pangarap at Tagumpay: Mga Kuwento sa Likod ng Wowowee", The Edwin Sumampong Story (2006) .... Edwin's wife
* "Your Song": I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me (2006) .... Erica
* "Vietnam Rose" (2006) .... young Editha dela Cerna
* "Maalaala Mo Kaya": Langis (2006) .... Lani
* "Qpids" and "Qpids Sunday Loventures" (2005, ABS-CBN reality show) .... as herself
* "Fanatic Allstars": Qpids Qties (2005) .... as herself
* "MTB": MTB Fresh Girls (2004) .... as herself
* "Wansapanatym": Ang Wish ko ay Sumapit (2004) .... Singing Angel
* "Sarah, The Teen Princess" (2004) .... Penelope
* "Wazzup Wazzup" (2004) .... Mindy (Panapanahon Girl)
* "Wansapanatym": Hardin ng Mga Wenekleks (2004) .... Garden Fairy
* "Marina" (2004) .... young Lorelei
* "Tara Tena": Smart Joker, Sweet Lover (2004) .... best friend
* "Wansapanatym": Magic Paintbrush (2004) .... Jennifer
* "Berks" (2003) .... Paris
* "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas" (2003) .... secretary
* "Tara Tena": Mukha ng Pag-ibig (2003) .... Sandra
* "Maalaala Mo Kaya": Bonnet (2003) .... girlfriend

Movie

Appearances in music videos

* "D Lucky Ones" by Sandara Park (2006)
* "Dito sa Puso Ko" by Nikki Gil & Josh Santana (2005)
* "Change is Breaking Us Apart" by The Dawn (2005) .... daughter
* "Bongga Ka 'Day" by The Akafellas (2003) .... girl

Commercials and print advertisements

Humphries has been appearing in TV commercials and print ads for products in the consumer goods and fashion industries since 2003.
* [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2006/06/carla-in-sunsilks-relax-and-control.html Sunsilk Relax and Control Shampoo]
* [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2005/10/carlas-sunsilk-tv-ad.html Sunsilk Shampoo Promotion]
* [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/tv/C2-Nov2004.htm C2 Green Tea Iced Tea] -- TVC/Philippines, Nov 2004
* [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/tv/Gentxt-Jul2004.htm Globe Telecom's GenTxt] -- TVC and Print/Philippines, Jul 2004
* [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/Appearances.htm B.U.M. G Apparel] -- Print and Billboards/Philippines, Dec 2003

Footnotes

References

* [http://carlahumphries.blogspot.com/2006/03/carlas-profile.html Carla Humphries Profile]
* [http://www.geocities.com/carla_fans/modeling/Launch-2003May.htm Star Circle Batch 11 Launch Photos]

External links

*imdb name|id=1735120|name=Carla Humphries