# Zsa Zsa Padilla

Esperanza "Zsa Zsa" Perez Padilla (born May 28, 1964) is a Filipino singer, actress, television host, music producer and businesswoman.
Referred to as the "Divine Diva", Padilla is recognized as one of the top female recording artists in the Philippines. Before going solo in 1982, Padilla began her career in the mid 70s with the Filipino band Hotdog. She has won a Gawad Urian Award, 2 FAP Awards, 3 Golden Screen Awards including the prestigious 'Decade Award' and received multiple nominations at the FAMAS Award. Padilla is also among the biggest-selling female music artists in the Philippines. According to Philippine Association of the Record Industry, some of her best-selling albums include: Ikaw Lamang (Gold), Zsa Zsa (4× Platinum), Sentiments (Platinum) and Unchanging Love (Gold). As an acclaimed actress, Padilla has played various genres ranging from drama, comedy and fantasy. She's best known for ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh, Batang PX, Ako Legal Wife: Mano Po 4 and Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin.

## Personal life
### Family

Padilla was born as Esperanza Perez Padilla in 1964, the daughter of parents Esperanza "Kating" Felipa Perez and actor-sportsman Carlos "Sonny" Padilla, Jr. She has three daughters, namely Karylle with Modesto Tatlonghari; and Zia and Nicole with Dolphy Quizon.
Padilla and her husband, architect Conrad Onglao dwell on a $6.8 million U-shaped mansion upon a 1,386 square-meter lot in Barangay San Lorenzo Village. She had been engaged to Conrad Onglao from 2015 - 2016. The couple also owns Casa Esperanza, their green holiday cottage in Lucban, Quezon.
Padilla suffers from a birth defect, megaureter since her left ureter caused her chronic urinary tract infection. In 2007, her first surgery was a minimally invasive procedure to remedy the ureter. In 2012, Padilla underwent partial left kidney nephrectomy. In 2024, she had a (pee) reflux which caused her third surgery, a laparoscopy at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital.

### Career

Padilla started in the mid-70s as the vocalist of the Manila Sound band, Hotdog, and then went solo in 1982. In 1987, she had her first TV acting role in the series, Lovingly Yours, Helen. In the same year, she had her first movie role in the film, Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay, with the Filipino comedian Dolphy, who became her partner of more than 20 years.

## Discography
### Albums

| Album Title | Record Label | Year | Catalog | Producers | Format | Award |
| Am I Your Kind of Woman reissued as Kahit Na | Telesis Records, Vicor Music | 1984, 2009 | TLS-KD-101 TELCD-1025 | Producers: Willy Cruz & Margot M. Gallardo. Executive Produce: Margot M. Gallardo | LP, CD | |
| Am I Your Kind of Woman release of the album by Telesis Records, the license was transferred to Jem Recording Co., Inc., | Jem Records | 1984 | JLP-134 | Producers: Willy Cruz & Margot M. Gallardo. Executive Produce: Margot M. Gallardo | LP | |
| Zsa Zsa ("the pink album") | Blackgold Records | 1985 | BA-5115 KBA-5115 | Producers: Ed Formoso, Danny Favis, Dante Trinidad. Co-producer: Johnny Alegre. Executive Producer: Vic del Rosario, Jr. | LP & Cassette | |
| Ikaw Lamang | Blackgold Records | 1986 | BA-5131 KBA-5131 | Producer: Chito Ilagan Co-Producer: Johnny Alegre | LP & Cassette | Gold Record Award |
| Hitmakers Vol. 6 – Hiram and Eversince | Blackgold Records | 1989 | BA-5132 KBA-5132 | Producer: Johnny Alegre | Compilation LP & Cassette | |
| Roots & Wings | Blackgold Records | 1988 | BA-5149 KBA-5149 | Producer: Johnny Alegre | LP & Cassette | |
| Star Tracks Vol. 1 – Mambobola | Vicor Music | 1989 | TSP-5817, VSC-5817 | Producer: Chito Ilagan Co-Producer: Johnny Alegre | Compilation LP & Cassette | |
| Krismas | Blackgold Records | 1990 | KBA-6171 | Producer: Johnny Alegre | Cassette | |
| Iisa | Blackgold Records | 1991 | BCD-91-018 | Producer: Jun Sta. Maria Executive Producer: Chito Ilagan | Cassette & CD | |
| Walang Makakapigil | Warner Music Philippines | 1994 | Amazon ASIN: B001ESU4O4 | | CD | |
| Zsa Zsa | Viva Records | 1998 | Amazon ASIN: B07Q5WX89J | Executive producers: Vic del Rosario Jr., Vicente G. del Rosario III | CD | Quadruple Platinum Record Award |
| Sentiments | Viva Records | 1999 | Amazon ASIN: B07QB7JD49 | Executive producers: Vic del Rosario Jr., Vicente G. del Rosario III | CD | Platinum Record Award |
| Sing Along with Zsa Zsa | Viva Records | 2000 | | Executive producers: Vic del Rosario Jr., Vicente G. del Rosario III | CD | |
| In My Life ... Zsa Zsa Live | Viva Records | 2001 | VR-CAS-01049 | Executive producers: Vic del Rosario Jr., Vicente G. del Rosario III | CD | |
| Love Concert, The Album (vols. 1 & 2) | Viva Records | 2001 | Amazon ASIN: B07Q826G7T | Executive producers: Vic del Rosario Jr., Vicente G. del Rosario III | CD | |
| Mahal Kita, Walang Iba | Viva Records | 2002 | Amazon ASIN: B07Q4NTJWV | Executive producers: Vic del Rosario Jr., Vicente G. del Rosario III | CD | |
| Sentiments Plus | Independent | 2002 | | | CD | |
| Zsa Zsa Silver Series | Viva Records | 2006 | Amazon ASIN: B07QY1RCTJ | Executive producers: Vic del Rosario Jr., Vicente G. del Rosario III | CD | |
| Am I Your Kind of Woman (reissue) | Vicor Music | 2009 | TELCD-1025 | Producers: Willy Cruz & Margot M. Gallardo. Executive Produce: Margot M. Gallardo | CD | |
| Unchanging Love | PolyEast Records | 2009 | | | 2CD | Gold Record Award |
| Hiram, A Divine Collection (Vicor 40th Anniversary Collection) | Vicor Music | 2009 | VCD-DA-001 | Producers: Ed Formoso, Danny Favis, Dante Trinidad, Johnny Alegre, Chito Ilagan, Jun Sta. Ana. Executive Producer: Vic del Rosario, Jr. | 2CD Compilation | |
| Palagi | PolyEast Records | 2013 | | | CD | |
| Beginnings | PolyEast Records | 2015 | | | CD | |

### Singles
#### The Analog Era

| Side A | Side B | Record Label | Catalog | Producer | Year | Format |
| Kahit Na (Willy Cruz) | One World of Nescafe (Roger Nichols & Bill Lane) (Arranged by Willy Cruz) | Telesis Records | Telesis 1055 | Producers: Willy Cruz & Margot M. Gallardo | 1983 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| Point of No Return (Louie Ocampo & Cocoy Laurel) | Instrumental Version (Arranged by Louie Ocampo) | Blackgold Records | | Producer: Louie Ocampo | 1984 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| Somewhere (Leonard Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim) | Instrumental Version (Arranged by Danny Favis) | Blackgold Records | BSP-370 | Producer: Danny Favis | 1984 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| When I'm With You (Rene Novelles) | When I'm With You (minus one) (Arranged by Dante Trinidad) | Blackgold Records | BSP-392 | Co-Producers: Ed Formoso, Dante Trinidad, & Johnny Alegre | 1985 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| Eversince (Alvina Eileen Sy) | Eversince (minus one) (Arranged by Dante Trinidad) | Blackgold Records | BSP-397 | Producers: Dante Trinidad & Johnny Alegre | 1985 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| To Love You (Danny Javier) | To Love You (minus one) (Arranged by Menchu Apostol) | Blackgold Records | BSP-401 | Producers: Dante Trinidad & Johnny Alegre | 1985 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| Hiram (George Canseco) | Hiram (minus one) (Arranged by Danny Tan) | Blackgold Records | BSP-404 | Co-Producers: Johnny Alegre & Chito Ilagan Executive Producer: Vic del Rosario, Jr. | 1986 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| Mambobola (Rey-An Fuentes) | Mambobola (minus one) (Arranged by Homer Flores) | Blackgold Records | BSP-410 | Producer: Chito Ilagan Associate Producer: Johnny Alegre | 1986 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| Ikaw Lamang (Dodjie Simon) | Ikaw Lamang (minus one) (Arranged by Menchu Apostol) | Blackgold Records | BSP-413 | Producer: Chito Ilagan Co-Producer: Johnny Alegre | 1986 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| Minsan Pa (Jun Sta. Maria & Peewee Apostol) | Minsan Pa (minus one) (Arranged by Menchu Apostol) | Blackgold Records | BSP-417 | Producer: Chito Ilagan Co-Producer: Johnny Alegre | 1986 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| Maybe This Time (Marlene del Rosario) | Maybe This Time (minus one) (Arranged by Menchu Apostol) | Blackgold Records | BSP-432 | Producer: Johnny Alegre | 1988 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| Pangako (Dodjie Simon) | Pangako (minus one) (Arranged by Egay Gonzales) | Blackgold Records | BSP-447 | Producer: Johnny Alegre Executive Producers: Fred Samantela & Chito Ilagan | 1990 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| Ang Aking Pamasko (Tony Velarde) | Ang Aking Pamasko (minus one) (Arranged by Egay Gonzales) | Blackgold Records | BSP-459 | Producer: Johnny Alegre Executive Producer: Sandra Chavez | 1990 | 45-RPM Vinyl |
| Another Chance (John-John Macalisang) | Instrumental Version (Arranged by Romy Salcedo) | Blackgold Records | BSP-474 | Producer: Jun Sta. Maria Executive Producer: Chito Ilagan | 1991 | 45-RPM Vinyl |

#### The Digital Era

| Song | Record Label | Catalog | Year | Format |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water (Paul Simon) From the album, Sentiments | Viva Records | | 1999 | CD |
| Skyline Pigeon (Elton John & Bernie Taupin) From the albums, Mahal Kita, Walang Iba; and Zsa Zsa Silver Series | Viva Records | | 2002 | CD |
| Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper & Rob Hyman) From the album, In My Life ... Zsa Zsa Live | Viva Records | | 2002 | CD & VCD |
| I Honestly Love You (Jeff Barry & Peter Allen) From the album, In My Life ... Zsa Zsa Live | Viva Records | | 2002 | CD & VCD |
| Through the Years (Steve Dorff & Marty Panzer) From the album, Zsa Zsa Silver Series | Viva Records | | 2006 | CD |
| Ganyan Kita Kamahal (Jimmy Borja / Marilyn Villapando) From the album, Zsa Zsa Silver Series | Viva Records | | 2006 | CD & Music video |
| Hanggang (Wency Cornejo) From the album, Palagi | PolyEast Records | | 2009 | CD & Music video |
| Don't Give Up On Us Baby (David Soul) From the album, Sing Along With Zsa Zsa | Viva Records | VVCD 00 015 | 2000 | CD & VCD |
| We're All Alone (Boz Scaggs) From the album, The Number 1 Album (Various Artists) | Viva Records | | 2002 | CD |
| Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita From the TV serial, Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? From the album, 60 Taon Ng Musika at Soap Opera (Various Artists) | ABS-CBN, Star Records | | 2010 | Broadcast, Music video, & CD |
| Sana'y Maghintay Ang Walang Hanggan From the TV serial, Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay From the album, 60 Taon Ng Musika at Soap Opera (Various Artists) | ABS-CBN, Star Records | | 2010 | Broadcast, Music video, & CD |
| Sayang From the TV serial, Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | ABS-CBN | | 2012 | Broadcast |
| Mahal Kita, Walang Iba (Ogie Alcasid) From the album, Mahal Kita, Walang Iba | Viva Records | | 2012 | CD & Music video |

## Significant concerts

List of headlining concerts, with dates and venues :
| Title | Date | Venue | Notes |
| All For Love: Zsa Zsa Padilla and Side A | February 13, 1999 | Araneta Coliseum | |
| Divas 4 Divas | December 6, 2008 | Araneta Coliseum | • Co-headliners: Regine Velasquez, Pops Fernandez and Kuh Ledesma. |
| Zsa Zsa: Beginnings | July 31, 2015 | Newport World Resorts | • Guest stars include Martin Nievera and Karylle. |
| Zsa Zsa Padilla: The Best Day of My Life | May 11, 2018 | Newport World Resorts | • Guest stars include Karylle and Zia Quizon. |
| Totally ZsaZsa | May 16, 2019 | Newport World Resorts | • Guest stars include Ian Veneration, Karylle and Zeus Collins. |
| 40 Na Zsa | November 11, 2023 | Newport World Resorts | • A celebration of Zsa Zsa Padilla's 40th anniversary in the showbusiness. |

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1987 | Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay | Cristina Mendoza |
| 1987 | Black Magic | Valerie |
| 1988 | Hiwaga sa Balete Drive | Margarita |
| 1988 | Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | Era |
| 1989 | Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle | Jane |
| 1989 | Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | Lydia |
| 1989 | Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso? | |
| 1989 | Bote, Diyaryo, Garapa | |
| 1989 | Starzan II: The Coming of the Star Son | Jane |
| 1989 | My Darling Domestic: Greyt Eskeyp | |
| 1990 | Starzan III: The Jungle Triangle | Jane |
| 1990 | Og Must Be Crazy | Kathy |
| 1993 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | |
| 1994 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Monique |
| 1994 | Ika-11 Utos: (Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo) | Susan |
| 1995 | Father & Son | Lennie |
| 1996 | Madrasta | Sandra |
| 1997 | Batang PX | Tessie |
| 1998 | Tataynic | Rose Winshield |
| 2000 | Ika-13 Kapitulo | Sarah |
| 2000 | Mahal Ko | Shaina de Jesus |
| 2002 | Home Alone da Riber | Sandra |
| 2003 | Mano Po 2 | Lu Shui |
| 2005 | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Chona Chong |
| 2006 | Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh | Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah |
| 2008 | Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | cameo appearance with Pia Guanio |
| 2009 | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Olivia Uy |
| 2010 | Paano Na Kaya | Carmina Marasigan |
| 2010 | Sigwa | Sita |
| 2012 | I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! | Elaine Fuentebella |
| 2013 | A Moment in Time | Miriam Javier |
| 2015 | You're Still the One | Cecilia |
| 2017 | Bes and the Beshies | Mabel |
| 2017 | Ang Larawan | Elsa Montes |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1983–1987 | GMA Supershow | Co-host | GMA Network |
| 1993 | GMA Telesine Presents: Camilla | Camilla | GMA Network |
| 1994 | GMA Telesine Presents: Mukha | | GMA Network |
| 1994–95 | Star Drama Presents: Zsa Zsa | | ABS-CBN |
| 1995–96 | Familia Zaragoza | Divina Zaragoza-Lagrimas | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Zsa Zsa Limited Engagement | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1997 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gitara | | ABS-CBN |
| 1998–present | ASAP | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 1998 | Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay, Daw! | | GMA Network |
| 1999–2000 | Labs Ko Si Babe | Mayor Diwata Royales | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–02 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Nieves Quevedo-Pacheco | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Morning Girls | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–04 | Star in a Million | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Born Diva | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 2005–06 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Rosa Mia Suarez | ABS-CBN |
| 2007-08 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Dra. Cynthia "Cindy" Evilone | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Shell | Flor | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | 1DOL | Eleanor Serrano | ABS-CBN |
| 2011–12 | Budoy | Luisa Maniego | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Juan dela Cruz | Laura Alejandro | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Dyesebel | Elena "Ena" Villamayor-Montilla | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | The Story of Us | Myra Simbulan | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Wildflower | Helena Montoya / Red Dragon | ABS-CBN |
| 2019–present | It's Showtime | Hurado in Tawag ng Tanghalan (since Season 3 Quarter 3) | ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel A2Z All TV GMA Network |
| 2020 | Almost Paradise | Governor Nina Rosales | WGN America |
| 2020 | Love Thy Woman | Helen Chao | ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023 | Cattleya Killer | Auri Melendez | Amazon Prime Video |

## Awards

| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
| 1991 | | Best Actress of the Year | | Won |
| 1994 | Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actress | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won |
| 1995 | Star Awards for Television | Best Actress in a Single Performance | Mukha | Won |
| 1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Madrasta | Nominated |
| 1997 | FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Madrasta | Nominated |
| 1997 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Madrasta | Nominated |
| 1998 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress | Batang PX | Won |
| 1998 | Film Academy of the Philippines Awards | Best Actress | Batang PX | Won |
| 1998 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Actress | Batang PX | Won |
| 2005 | 31st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Won |
| 2006 | Tanglaw Awards | Best Actress | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Won |
| 2006 | Guillermo Mendoza Scholarship Foundation Awards | Best Actress | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Won |
| 2006 | 24th Luna Awards | Best Actress | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Won |
| 2006 | 3rd ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife | Won |
| 2007 | 2nd ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, ze Moveeh | Nominated |
| 2009 | 35th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Nominated |
| 2010 | 12th Gawad PASADO Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Nominated |
| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) | Sigwa | Won |
| 2012 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Budoy | Nominated |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Juan dela Cruz | Nominated |