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'''Aileen Quimado Iwamoto''' (born August 29, 1988), known by her [[stage name]] {{nihongo|'''Iwa Moto'''|イワ モト}}, is a [[Japan]]ese–[[Filipinos|Filipino]] actress, model and reality television personality. She is the first runner up in the third season of ''[[StarStruck (Philippine TV series)|StarStruck]]'', a reality-based talent search show of [[GMA Network]]. She is well known for playing Rita Acuesta on ''[[Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap]]'' and Valentina in ''[[Darna (2009 TV series)|Darna]]''.
'''Aileen Quimado Iwamoto''' (born August 29, 1988), known by her [[stage name]] {{nihongo|'''Iwa Moto'''|イワ モト}}, is a [[Japan]]ese–[[Filipinos|Philippine]] actress, model and reality television personality. She is the first runner up in the third season of ''[[StarStruck (Philippine TV series)|StarStruck]]'', a reality-based talent search show of [[GMA Network]]. She is well known for playing Rita Acuesta on ''[[Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap]]'' and Valentina in ''[[Darna (2009 TV series)|Darna]]''.


==Acting==
==Acting==

Revision as of 04:52, 24 June 2023

In this article, the surname is Iwamoto (Japanese patronymic surname), and her middle name is Quimado (Philippine matronymic surname).
In this Japanese name, the surname is Iwamoto.

Iwa Moto
イワ モト
Iwa Moto in April 2010
Born
Aileen Quimado Iwamoto

(1988-08-29) August 29, 1988 (age 36)
Las Piñas, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress, model, reality television personality
Years active2005–2018
Known forStarStruck
Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap
Bakekang
Darna
PartnerPampi Lacson (since 2012)
Children2
RelativesMiki Iwamoto (sister)
Joaquin Regio (nephew)

Aileen Quimado Iwamoto (born August 29, 1988), known by her stage name Iwa Moto (イワ モト), is a Japanese–Philippine actress, model and reality television personality. She is the first runner up in the third season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network. She is well known for playing Rita Acuesta on Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap and Valentina in Darna.

Acting

Iwa Moto auditioned for StarStruck but failed to qualify until she has succeeded in audition for the third season in which she ended up as the First Princess along with Gian Carlos as the First Prince. After StarStruck, Iwamoto appeared on SOP Gigsters, Love to Love: Young At Heart and Nuts Entertainment. During her stint in Nuts Entertainment, Iwamoto was suspended for 6 weeks along with Jackie Rice. After the suspension, Iwamoto came back to Nuts Entertainment, joined the cast of Bakekang, her first primetime show where she played Jenny, the best friend of Kristal, played by Lovi Poe, and also on the last season of Love to Love which is Jazz Got Lucky. Iwamoto also portrayed her life story on Magpakailanman. In 2007, Iwamoto appeared in Super Twins, wherein she portrayed the character Moshi Moshi Manika, her first antagonist role. After that, Iwamoto portrayed Rita on Sine Novela's third installment Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap, wherein she got a favorable response from the viewers of the show.[1][2]

Due to her performance in Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap, she was in included in Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan as a Black Amazona, her third antagonist role.[3][4] In 2008, Iwamoto became the image model of FHM Philippines, making her the third Filipina to hold that title after Asia Agcaoili and Katrina Halili. In September of the same year, Iwamoto appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines for the second time.[5] She was a previous covergirl of FHM Singapore. Straight after Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, Iwamoto was given a supporting role in Robin Padilla's Joaquin Bordado,[6] as Diane, but her character was killed off for Iwamoto to focus on Sine Novela's eighth installment Magdusa Ka with Katrina Halili and Dennis Trillo.[7] After that, Iwamoto was included on the cast of Luna Mystika as Donita Sagrado, the main antagonist of Heart Evangelista's character.[8]

In 2009, Iwa Moto appeared in the primetime series Adik Sa'Yo as Andrea, but left for Darna to play Valentina, the main antagonist of Darna and her biggest role in a drama so far. In 2010, Iwamoto began reappearing currently reappearing in Darna and also on Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?, in which she portrays the role of Rossan. In Darna, she played the character Valentina, the prime rival of superheroine Darna.[9] She appeared in Love Bug: "Last Romance" and also as a guest in Pilyang Kerubin and in the TV series Beauty Queen. In 2011, she participated in Dwarfina, starring Heart Evangelista and Dennis Trillo.[10] Her last TV project was Andres de Saya, starring Cesar Montano and Iza Calzado. In 2012, she appeared on Wil Time Bigtime but left shortly due to her existing contract with GMA Network.

Personal life

Iwa Moto is the eldest of the three siblings. Her father, the late Hiroaki Iwamoto (岩本 宏明) was a Japanese immigrant to the Philippines while her mother is Filipino.[11]

Since 2012, Iwa Moto is in a relationship with Panfilo "Pampi" Lacson Jr., son of Senator Panfilo Lacson, with whom she has a daughter born in September 2013.[12] She gave birth to a son in 2021.[13]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2015 Marimar Magda Evanglista GMA Network
2013 Cassandra: Warrior Angel Ursula's Mother TV5
2012–13 Enchanted Garden Santana
2012 Third Eye Daisy
Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa Liza Golvez
Kapitan Awesome Aphrodite
2011 Andres de Saya Nica Landutay GMA Network
Dwarfina Lucille Ballesteros
2010 Beauty Queen young Leavida Acuesta-Rivas
Pilyang Kerubin Eva
Love Bug: The Last Romance Remy
Diz Iz It! Celebrity Judge
Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Rossan Montenegro-Ortega
2009–10 Darna Valentina / Babaeng Ahas
2009 Adik Sa'Yo Andrea
Dear Friend: Madrasta Gellie
2008–09 Luna Mystika Donita Sagrado
2008 Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka Millet Calpito
Joaquin Bordado Dianne
2007–08 Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Amasonang Itim / Soñia Tamano
2007 Sine Novela: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap Rita Acuesta
Super Twins Monica/Moshi Moshi Manika
SOP Rules Performer
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Princesa Singsing
Magic Kamison: The True Lindsay Lindsay/Laura
2006–07 Bakekang Jenny
2006 Love to Love: Jass Got Lucky Max
Magpakailanman: The Iwa Moto Life Story Herself
Love to Love: Young at Heart Denisse
SOP Gigsters Host/Performer
Posh Herself Q
2006–09 Bitoy's Funniest Videos Co-Host GMA Network
2006–08 Nuts Entertainment
2005–06 StarStruck: The Nationwide Invasion Herself

Film

Year Title Role Film Production Notes
2006 White Lady Mimi Regal Entertainment First movie with Regal Entertainment
Pitong Dalagita Tisha Canary Films First main role in a movie
2008 My Monster Mom Vivian Regal Entertainment and GMA Films Second movie with Regal Entertainment; First with GMA Films
Shake, Rattle & Roll X: Nieves Wai Lana Regal Entertainment First movie for Metro Manila Film Festival
2017 The Debutantes Kate's aunt Regal Entertainment and The IdeaFirst Company Third movie with Regal Entertainment; First with The IdeaFirst Company

Awards

Year Awards/Critics/Contest Result
2012 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) Rank 14
2011 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) Rank 8
2010 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) Rank 4
2009 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) Rank 5
2008 Yes Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People in the Philippines Random
FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) Rank 7
UNO 100 Hottest Women on the Planet (Philippines) Rank 2
MAXIM 100 Hottest Women on the Planet (Philippines) Rank 10
2007 MAXIM 100 Hottest Women on the Planet (Philippines) Rank 50
FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) Rank 10
2006 HI Magazine's one of the most beautiful faces in Philippine Showbiz Rank 20
FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) Rank 16

References

  1. ^ "Iwa Moto plays her most daring role yet in "Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 29, 2007.
  2. ^ "Iwa Moto gets favorable responses for her contravida role". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 22, 2007.
  3. ^ "GMA-7's "Pulis Pangkalawakan" replaces "Shaider"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 13, 2007.
  4. ^ ""StarStruck 3" runner-up Iwa Moto plays villain again in "Zaido"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 18, 2007.
  5. ^ "Iwa Moto goes topless in latest FHM issue". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 1, 2008.
  6. ^ Iwa Moto considers sexy role in "Joaquin Bordado" as challenging
  7. ^ ""Katrina, 'di bagay maging bida!'" -- Iwa". Abante. Archived from the original on April 12, 2008. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
  8. ^ ""Luna Mystica" casting is almost complete". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 3, 2008.
  9. ^ "GMA-7 offers two new star-studded afternoon soaps". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 15, 2010.
  10. ^ "Iwa Moto on the neverending- rumor about her: Uulitin ko, hindi po ako kasal, hindi po ako buntis". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 12, 2010.
  11. ^ "Iwa Moto's father passes away". Philippine Entertainment Portal. March 9, 2009.
  12. ^ "Iwa Moto shares fun-filled gender reveal party for second child". GMA News. December 15, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  13. ^ Nepomuceno, Neil Patrick (December 14, 2020). "Iwa Moto, Pampi Lacson excited for their baby boy". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by StarStruck
Runner-up
2005 (season 3) 		Succeeded by
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