# Rita Avila

Rita Ávila (born September 20, 1964) is a Filipino actress and author.

## Career

She is a critically acclaimed film actress whose movies such as Stella Magtanggol (1992) and Tatlo, Magkasalo (1998) and The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995) have been looked over as historically recognizable in Philippine Cinema. In the late 1990s, she ventured more into drama soaps and anthology's as a supporting character or main protagonist or antagonist. She started her television career on GMA Network as part of That's Entertainment before transferring to ABS-CBN during 1995 though appeared in Anna Karenina. Avila returned to GMA-7 in 2001 and stayed there for nine years before going freelance.

## Personal life

Ávila is married to director Erick Reyes on January 19, 2003, with whom she had a baby who they named Elia Jesú E. Reyes. The baby died three weeks after being born. She also wrote an inspirational booklet called, 8 Ways to Comfort with Grace, centering on her sad moments when she and her husband lost their three-week-old son; Si Erik Tutpik at si Ana Taba, a book for children who experience bullying; and The Invisible Wings, a fable that lets us see our world and our time as a likely place for angels. She later received a letter from Monsignor Peter B. Wells, an official of the Vatican Secretariat of State, expressing the Pope's gratitude for the books titled The Invisible Wings and 8 Ways to Comfort with Grace. The Invisible Wings 2 has been released together with her first novel, Wanna Bet on Love.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Film company | Ref(s). |
| 1987 | Bata-batuta | | RVQ Productions | themoviedb.org |
| 1987 | Black Magic | Emma | Seiko Films | |
| 1987 | Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay | Julie | Seiko Films | |
| 1988 | Hiwaga sa Balete Drive | Sandy | Seiko Films | |
| 1989 | Walang Panginoon | Loreta Montemayor | Seiko Films | |
| 1989 | Mahirap ang Magmahal | | Seiko Films | |
| 1989 | Ipaglalaban Ko! | | Seiko Films | |
| 1989 | Babayaran Mo ng Dugo | Amelia | Seiko Films | |
| 1989 | Kokak | Diwata | Seiko Films | |
| 1989 | Bihagin ang Dalagang Ito! | | Seiko Films | |
| 1990 | Kunin Mo ang Ulo ni Ishmael | | Seiko Films | |
| 1990 | Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka | Nancy | Seiko Films | |
| 1990 | Mana sa Ina | Frida Perez | Regent Films | |
| 1990 | Machete, Istatwang Buhay | Lorna | Seiko Films | |
| 1990 | Kristobal; Tinik sa Korona | | Seiko Films | |
| 1990 | Hindi Laruan ang Puso | | Seiko Films | |
| 1990 | Walang Awa Kung Pumatay | Kristie | Omega Releasing Organization | |
| 1990 | Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako!!! (Hard to Die) | Olga | Octo Arts Films | |
| 1991 |
| 1991 | Mainit... Masarap... Parang Kaning Isusubo | Theresa | Seiko Films | |
| 1991 | Bago Matapos ang Lahat | | Seiko Films | |
| 1991 | Akin Ka... Magdusa Man Ako! | | Seiko Films | |
| 1991 | Sumayaw Ka Salome | Salome | Seiko Films | |
| 1992 | Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) | | Seiko Films | |
| 1992 | Magsisimba Kang May Bulak sa Ilong | | Seiko Films | |
| 1992 | Alyas Stella Magtanggol | Stella Magtanggol | Seiko Films | |
| 1992 | Alyas Pogi 2 | Divina | Seiko Films | |
| 1992 | Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | Michelle | Seiko Films | |
| 1995 | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Evangeline Parale | Viva Films | |
| 1995 | Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos) | Demi | Viva Films | |
| 1995 | Muling Umawit ang Puso | Glenda Andrada | Viva Films | |
| 1997 | The Sarah Balabagan Story | Amy | Viva Films | |
| 1998 | Puso ng Pasko | Christy Carpio | Star Cinema | |
| 1999 | Soltera | Lorraine | Star Cinema | |
| 2002 | Bakat | Marites | Seiko Films | |
| 2002 | Biyahera | Lorraine | Metro Films | |
| 2006 | Nasaan si Francis? | Lin-Lin | Unico Entertainment Crazy Angle Productions | |
| 2010 | Magdamag | Soledad Arvis | | |
| 2010 | Rosario | The Helper | Solar Entertainment | |
| 2010 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | Dorothy Cruz | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2014 | The Commitment | Paolo's mother | Cinemalaya Foundation | |
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Viring | Regis Films & Entertainment | |
| 2020 | Suarez: The Healing Priest | Azucena Suarez | Saranggola Media Productions Viva Films | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1987–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1987 | Salot: "Sindak" | | GMA Network |
| 1995–1996 | Familía Zaragoza | Vivian Zaragoza | ABS-CBN |
| 1995 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kailan ang Simula, Kailan ang Wakas? | | ABS-CBN |
| 1996–2002 | Anna Karenina | | GMA Network |
| 1999–2001 | Marinella | Marisa Rodríguez / Michelle dela Cruz | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2002 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Corrine Martinez | GMA Network |
| 2002–2003 | Kahit Kailan | Dolores | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Ikaw sa Puso Ko | | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | Clara | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Super Twins | Victoria Vergara | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Marimar | Lupita Aldama | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Sine Novela: My Only Love | Camille | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka | Victoria "Toyang" Salvador | GMA Network |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Diana Sagrado | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Alicia | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto | Ising Dimarucot | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Bantatay | Clarita | GMA Network |
| 2010 | 1DOL | Sandra Rosales | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym: Bandanang Itim | Luisa | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2011 | Sabel | Margaret De Dios-Sandoval | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Elena M. Patron's Blusang Itim | Rhea Escote | GMA Network |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Cecilia Salvador | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | Jane Bonifacio-Montenegro | ABS-CBN |
| 2012–2013 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Mariana Fulgencio | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Glenda Maglungsod / Greta Pendelton | TV5 |
| 2013 | Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Delia | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Genesis | Perla Balmide | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Lola Putol | Lola Ning | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Innamorata | Claire Cunanan / Alice Manriquez | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Ama Namin | Lolita | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Watawat | Victoria Erana | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Nasa Maling Landas | Magda | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Sophie V. Sta. Maria | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Hanggang Makita Kang Muli | Glenda Manahan | GMA Network |
| 2016–2017 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Rosita "Rosing" Berdero-Natividad | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Saklolo | Fely Cruz | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Jalei Love Story | Guest Cast | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Super Ma'am | Chieftain Lorenza Manalo | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special: Taray ni Tatay | Gina | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Tonight with Boy Abunda | Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi | Odessa Olvidar / Celestina de Alegre | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Hiram na Anak | Hilda Sandejo | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinturon | Leonida | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Desperada | Layla | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Colored Pens | Alps | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | The Haunted | Anita Robles | ABS-CBN |
| 2020–2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Belen "Bel" Ceñidoza-Zikiri | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mesa | Ivy | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Entablado | Ivy | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Las Hermanas | Mildred Manansala | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | Gloria Castillo | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023 | Hearts on Ice | Yvanna Campos | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Black Rider | Rosa Rodriguez | GMA Network |
| 2024–2025 | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Lorena Sanchez-de Leon | GMA Network |