- Tetchie Agbayani
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screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipinamovie andtelevision actress ,psychology instructor and formerbeauty queen andPlayboy model.Early life
Agbayani was born in July 2, 1961 to a
Roman Catholic family. She studiedhigh school at theUniversity of Santo Tomas before enrolling in the University'sBachelor of Science inArchitecture program in 1979. She eventually dropped from the program due to showbiz commitments.Philippine showbusiness
Agbayani joined and won in the "Mutya ng Pilipinas" beauty pageant in 1979. Then she landed acting roles in
television andmovies , as well as modelling stints locally and abroad. In 1982, Agbayani shocked the public when she posednude in the German edition ofPlayboy magazine. Amidst her notoriety that time, she went to theUnited States to do some "soul searching" and reassessment of life goals.Hollywood
In the
United States , Agbayani was able to pursueacting inHollywood . She appeared in international productions, sometimes credited as Carol Roberts. Among her films includeJohn Boorman 's "The Emerald Forest " (1985) and an entertaining cameo in "The Money Pit " (1986). Like other Asian actresses, Tetchie found herself limited by stereotyping, leading her to accept parts in critically reviled productions such as "Gymkata " (1985). Critics would regard her best performance to be that of a geologist in the Australian film "Rikky and Pete " (1988), directed byNadia Tass , in which she displayed a flair forcomedy . Agbayani also appeared in an episode of the Britishtelevision series "Yellowthread Street ".Private life
In 1989, Agbayani returned to the
Philippines and took time out from her career to give birth to her daughter, China. During this period, Agbayani devoted her whole time as a mother, living a quiet, private life for several years.Academic career
In 1995, Agbayani resumed her interrupted education and enrolled in
Saint Joseph's College, Quezon City . She finished her college studies and graduated with aBachelor of Science inPsychology in 2000. In 2001, she applied and was accepted into the Master of Arts inPsychology with concentration inCounseling Psychology program of theAteneo de Manila University . She completed all academic requirements and is now working on her masteralthesis . She is also teachingPsychology atSaint Joseph's College, Quezon City , while doing occasional TV and film appearances.Education advocacy
In 2006, Agbayani became the focus of the local media when her newfound role as actress-turned Playboy model-turned psychology teacher was revealed to the public. Graduating from college at age 39, teaching at age 43, and taking master's at age 44, Agbayani was seen as a living
inspiration to people who were not able to finishcollege for some reason. Agbayani continues to appear in television programs, magazines, and newspaper dailies, giving motivational talks on how she managed to pull her life together despite all the odds. She has expressed intention to be a full-timepsychology teacher while being a part-timeactress . She also plans to obtain a Ph.D. inPsychology , start clinical practice, and write acolumn where she can give free psychological counseling to letter-senders and the general public.External links
* [http://www.admu.edu.ph Ateneo de Manila University]
* [http://www.sjcqc.edu.ph Saint Joseph's College of Quezon City]
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