Nadia Montenegro

Acting

Nadia Montenegro

Born

1972-04-21 (54)

Place of birth

Manila, Philippines

Known for

Acting

Credits

27 titles

Nadia Montenegro (born Nadine Marie Inez Montenegro Pla) is a prominent Filipino actress, singer, and host who rose to fame as one of the iconic "Regal Babies" during the golden era of Philippine youth cinema in the 1980s. Born on April 21, 1972, in Manila, Philippines, she is of Spanish-Filipino descent. Throughout her decades-long career, she has transitioned from a sought-after teenage love-team star into a respected veteran actress and a public servant.

Known for

Film credits

1980s · 20 titles

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NR

The tragic and inspiring true story of Julie Vega, the beloved "Soap Opera Princess" of the Philippines. The film follows her quick rise from a talented child star in the hit series Anna Liza to a successful teenage singer. It explores her heavy workload, her deep bond with her family, and the sudden, mysterious illness that shocked the nation and cut her promising life short at just 16 years old.

The Life Story of Julie Vega

1986

Stupid Cupid poster
8.0

An anthology film featuring the biggest tandem love teams in Philippine cinema.

Stupid Cupid

1988

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7.5

During World War II, the "dark years" in the Philippine history, Tacing is a woman involved in different love affairs which resulted in endless trials and tribulations.

You Cannot Trample Me

1984

Life Begins at 40 poster
10.0

Three macho middle-aged men claim that their interest in sex and romance has not diminished a bit.

Life Begins at 40

1984

Super Islaw and the Flying Kids poster
NR

Super Islaw was a young crippled boy who was granted mystical powers because of his good heart. He used these abilities to protect the innocents of his town, battling supernatural beings such as vampires.

Super Islaw and the Flying Kids

1986

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos poster
7.0

When her boyfriend leaves for Japan on a singing contract, a dancer is so distraught she does not see the car that hits her. The driver pretends to be a helpful passer-by; they fall in love and gets married. Only bringing her to a more complicated life.

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos

1988

The Crazy Professor poster
4.0

A Filipino comedy film directed Ben Feleo.

The Crazy Professor

1985

When I Fall In Love poster
8.0

Tales of young, romantic love intertwine and reflect both the idealism and the naivete of youth.

When I Fall In Love

1986

I Can't Stop Loving You poster
8.0

Directed by Elwood Perez and starred Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Rowell Santiago, Jackie Lou Blanco, Lani Mercado, Miguel Rodriguez, Nadia Montenegro, Richard Gomez, Liza Lorena, and Marissa Delgado.

I Can't Stop Loving You

1985

Taray at Teroy poster
10.0

Estela "Taray" Caluglog is a stern and faultfinding provincial girl who travels to the city to prepare her papers to become a domestic helper in Singapore. Once a sunglasses-wearing boy named Teroy accidentally bumps Taray with his motorcycle, Taray angrily chases after him with her switchblade. As further hijinks ensue, the two get to know each other and eventually fall in love.

Taray at Teroy

1988

Isang Platitong Mani poster
7.0

A 1985 Filipino comedy film starring Pilita Corrales, Bert Marcelo, Nova Villa, Panchito, and Rico J. Puno.

Isang Platitong Mani

1985

Tender Age poster
9.0

A love triangle between a female teacher and student over a male teacher.

Tender Age

1985

14 Going Steady poster
6.0

Three high school girls on the verge of adolescence.

14 Going Steady

1984

Tuklaw poster
NR

Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1986 directed by Carlo J. Caparas and starred Charito Solis, Nadia Montenegro, Anjo Yllana, Richard Gomez, Janice Jurado, Zandro Zamora, Lucita Soriano, Jaime Fabregas, and Robert Talabis.

Tuklaw

1986

Mga Lahing Pikutin poster
NR

Five gorgeous gigolos prayong on unattractive but wealthy matrons meet their match in five virginal and under-aged colegialas.

Mga Lahing Pikutin

1987

Sandakot na Bala poster
9.0

After the murder of his father, Emil tries to work under his uncle Daniel. Soon, he discovers that his uncle may have had a hand in his father's death.

Sandakot na Bala

1988

Family Tree poster
7.0

A magical tree has a 7 dwarves taking care of it. The tree is bearing money and only good people can take it and prove that the tree has money on it.

Family Tree

1987

The Dirty Princess poster
10.0

This comedy-romance fantasy is essentially a contemporary, Filipino adaptation of the Cinderella story.

The Dirty Princess

1987

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NR

Sergeant Victor Magno, head of an anti-vice squad, sets out to bring down a criminal syndicate run by an influential businessman.

Kumakasa, Kahit Nag-Ilsa

1988

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NR

An older man undergoes the ritual of circumcision in an effort to reinforce his masculinity and prove that he is still virile.

Matandang Barako, Hindi Pa Buro!

1988

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