# Rich Asuncion

Richell Pacaldo Angalot-Mudie (born January 22, 1989), better know by her stage name Rich Asuncion, is a Filipino actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level. Asuncion was also First Runner-up of Binibining Pilipinas 2009.

## Biography and career

Richell Pacaldo Angalot, the eldest child of Richard Angalot and Melinda Pacaldo of Bool District, Tagbilaran City, Richell was 15 years old when she first joined a beauty pageant representing Tagbilaran City Schools Division in the Miss Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVRAA) 2004 in Danao, Cebu. She won third runner-up, Miss Talent and the Best in Fun Wear trophies. She was one of the sagalas of the Santacruzan 2004 and was chosen muse of Bohol Lions during the Lions District Convention in 2004. Later that year, Asuncion was declared Female Grand Champion in Island City Mall's Campus Discovery Model Quest 2004. In September 2007, Rich Asuncion became a Regal Entertainment contract star. She married Benjamin Mudie in May 2018 in Hong Kong.

## Binibining Pilipinas 2009

Asuncion March 7, 2009, at the Araneta Coliseum. She was Candidate No. 3. From the original applicants (numbering over 170), only 36 were asked to return. The final 24 were decided after the contestants underwent gruelling hours of pressure and tension at the Mandarin Suites on the fifth of February.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2009 | Tarot | Teen Nana Uping |
| 2010 | Rekrut | |
| 2011 | Babang Luksa | Melissa |
| 2013 | Lauriana | |
| 2013 | Morgue | |
| 2014 | Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 | |
| 2015 | Manila's Finest | Mylene de Dios |
| 2019 | Children of the River | Elvy |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2006–2007 | StarStruck: The Next Level | Contestant | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Maynila | Various | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Boys Nxt Door | Winona | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Kamandag | Ryza | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka | Violy | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Dear Friend | Jane | GMA Network |
| 2008 | LaLola | Nina | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Gagambino | Ada's friend | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Joyce Delos Santos | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Bulong ng Puso | Andrea Montalban | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Full House | Lizzy | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids | Fatima | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Love Bug Presents: Wish Come True | Isabel | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Beauty Queen | Reigning BB. Isla Pilipinas' Titleholder | GMA Network |
| 2010–2011 | Little Star | Bianca Valerio | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Untold Stories Mula Sa Face to Face: Kapag Umibig Ang Batang Tondo | Allysa Mendoza | TV5 |
| 2011 | Sisid | Frida | GMA Network |
| 2011–2012 | Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit | Nadia | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Biritera | Josephine "Jo" Abesamis | GMA Network |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Bernice Montemayor | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Binoy Henyo | Teacher Josie | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Lubog sa putik | Linda | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Wagas: Cherrie and Victor Love Story | Cherrie | GMA News TV |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: School Bullying Caught on Cam | Ate | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Pyra: Babaeng Apoy | Anna | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Kambal Sirena | Betilya | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Ang huling dasal ng isang ina | Vivian | GMA Network |
| 2014–2015 | Yagit | Odette Montecillo | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Sa Ngalan ng Pagmamahal | Roselle | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Hakbang Tungo sa Pangarap | Evelyn | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: My Teacher, My Rapist | Leny | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Melissia Magtanggol-Potenciano | GMA Network |
| 2015 | My Faithful Husband | Soling | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Sisters for Life | Sarah | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Little Nanay | Ma'am Janet | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Karelasyon: Gold Digger | Sheila's sister | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Tamang Pag-ibig sa Maling Panahon | Eva | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Wish I May | Sally Pizarro | GMA Network |
| 2016 | The Millionaire's Wife | Rosario "Rio" Samson | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Sophia Paragas-Aguirre | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Sa Malas at Swerte | Rostini | GMA Network |
| 2016–2018 | Ika-6 na Utos | Flor Garcia-Trinidad | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: The Justice for the Battered Child | Sarah Jane | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Tadhana: Secret Affair | Gigi | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Inagaw na Bituin | Kaye | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Joanna Paredes | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Descendants of the Sun | Janet Pagsisihan† | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Imbestigador | Nina | GMA Network |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Critics/Contests | Result |
| 2007 | StarStruck: The Next Level Final Judgement | First Princess |
| 2008 | FHM's 100 Sexiest women of the world | 94 slot |
| 2009 | Bb. Pilipinas 2009 | Ms. Natasha Girl |
| 2009 | Bb. Pilipinas 2009 | Araneta Shoppers' Bet |
| 2009 | Bb. Pilipinas 2009 | Ms. Talent |
| 2009 | Bb. Pilipinas 2009 | 1st Runner Up |