# Nikki Valdez

Ma. Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipino actress and singer.

## Career

In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of G-Mik the Movie and Trip the Movie (2002), and for starring in the lead role in the F.L.A.M.E.S (1996–2002) TV series. Valdez made her comeback to daytime television in the second installment of Precious Hearts Romances, titled Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin, after her last role in Walang Kapalit in 2007. She later worked with Kaye Abad and fellow newcomer Guji Lorenzana in Precious Hearts Romances' third installment, Somewhere in My Heart, as Amanda in 2009.
In 2010, Valdez appeared in Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? and co-starred with John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin in the second book and second season of the successful TV series Imortal.
In 2012, she worked alongside Star Magic alumni and ABS-CBN actors Shaina Magdayao and Jake Cuenca and again with Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? co-star Bangs Garcia in the top-rated afternoon soap Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo.

## Personal life

Valdez was married to Filipino Canadian Christopher Lina from 2007 to 2011. They had been together since 2002 and were married in Canada through a civil union on February 14, 2007, and in a Catholic wedding in Makati on July 7, 2007. Following their marriage, she relocated with her husband to Toronto, where they had a daughter. Their daughter was born with a birth defect called symbrachydactyly. Valdez and Lina separated in 2009. She has since moved back to the Philippines following the separation. In an interview, Valdez cited the intervention of a third party in their marriage as the reason for their separation. Their divorce was finalized by a Canadian court in 2011. However, their Catholic wedding in the Philippines has yet to be annulled.
Following her divorce with Lina, Valdez had been in a relationship with ABS-CBN sales executive Luis Garcia since 2014. During their relationship's third anniversary in 2017, Garcia proposed to her while on vacation in Vigan. The two married at a private ceremony in Hong Kong on August 18, 2018.

## Filmography
### Television/Digital

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1993–2002 | Home Along Da Riles | Becky Kosme | |
| 1997 | Wansapanataym | | Episode: "Tres Marias" |
| 1997–present | ASAP | Co-host/performer | |
| 1998 | Wansapanataym | | Episode: "Slow Down, Angels Crossing" |
| 1998 | Wansapanataym | Celeste (voice) | Episode: "Celeste" |
| 1998–1999 | Gimik | Jek-jek | |
| 1999 | Wansapanataym | | Episode: "Tikitikitak" |
| 1999–2002 | G-mik | Jek-jek | |
| 2000 | Wansapanataym | | Episode: "Fountain Boy" |
| 2001 | Kasaysayan TV | Herself | As VJ-AP |
| 2001 | Wansapanataym | | Episode: "Insta-Lino" |
| 2001 | !Oka Tokat | young Eleanor / Sally | Episode: "Forest Fright" |
| 2003 | Okey, Fine! Whatever! | Camilla | |
| 2003–2004 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Alex | |
| 2003–2005 | Ang Tanging Ina | Getrudis "Tudis" Macaspac | |
| 2005 | Okey, Fine! 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! | Camilla | |
| 2006 | Okey, Fine! OK Fine, Oh Yes! | Camilla | |
| 2007 | Walang Kapalit | Recy | |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin | Vicky | |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere In My Heart | Amanda | |
| 2010 | Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | Lizette | |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Colby | |
| 2010 | Midnight DJ | Sita | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Emily | Episode: "T-shirt" |
| 2010 | Imortal | Lydia | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rosario | Episode: "Tulay" |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Maricel Mata | Episode: "Tap Dancing Shoes" |
| 2012 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Joy | |
| 2012 | It's Showtime | Herself | Guest judge |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Tanya | Episode: "Da Revengers" |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Analie | Episode: "Ang Kulay ng Pasko" |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym | Doctor Melendez | Episode: "Finding Nilo" |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Inday | Episode: "Heels" |
| 2014 | Wansapanataym | Odette Agustin | Episode: "Enchanted House" |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Eden | Episode: "Manika" |
| 2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Rocky Gomez | |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Ibing | Episode: "Ang Pangako Mo Sa Akin" |
| 2015 | Flordeliza | Florida's friend | |
| 2015 | Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote | Mimi | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lucy | Episode: "Banana Cue" |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Connie | Episode: "Akin ang Anak Mo" |
| 2015 | And I Love You So | Maureen Jimenez-Santiago | |
| 2016 | The Story of Us | Maritess Garcia | |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Analynne Canlaon | |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Suzette | Episode: "Kasambahay" |
| 2016 | Wansapanataym | Yeye Acosta | Episode: "Tikboyong" |
| 2017 | Wansapanataym | Audrina | Episode: "My Hair Lady" |
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Lydia | Guest role |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Lenie Juliano | Episode: "Ampon" |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Kimberly "Kim" Torres | |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Myrna | Episode: "Uliran" |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Anna | Episode: "Rattle" |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo! | April | Episode: "Kalaguyo" |
| 2020 | A Soldier's Heart | Fatima Alhuraji | |
| 2020 | Bagong Umaga | Monica Magbanua | |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | JM Yosures's mother | Episode: "Mikropono" |
| 2022 | Click, Like, Share | Mylene | Season 3, Episode: "Swap" |
| 2022 | Run to Me | Mami Bebot | |
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | Melanie Santos | Guest Cast |
| 2022 | Barangay PIE Silog: Life Guro | Herself | Guest |
| 2023 | Teen Clash | | |
| 2023 | Unbreak My Heart | Luzviminda "Luz" Keller | Supporting Cast |
| 2023 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Carlotta Barrameda | Supporting Cast |
| 2024 | Pamilya Sagrado | Kendi Velasco | |
| 2025 | Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan | Jessabel Hermosa-Calaycay | |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1998 | Muling Ibalik ang Tamis ng Pag-Ibig | Joyce |
| 1998 | Nagbibinata | Raqui |
| 1998 | Kay Tagal kang Hinintay | Rina |
| 1999 | Oo Na, Mahal Na Kung Mahal | Sally |
| 1999 | Hey Babe | Queenie |
| 2000 | Tunay na Mahal | |
| 2002 | Got 2 Believe | Karen |
| 2002 | Jologs | Iza's friend |
| 2002 | Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse | May |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio |
| 2003 | Malikmata | Melody |
| 2004 | Now That I Have You | Stefi |
| 2004 | Bcuz of U | Margie |
| 2006 | D'Lucky Ones! | Thea |
| 2009 | In My Life | Mia |
| 2010 | Babe, I Love You | Chrissy |
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na 'To!) | Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio |
| 2011 | Forever And A Day | Steph |
| 2011 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Mila |
| 2011 | The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin | Lucresia Alcantara |
| 2011 | Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Getrudis "Tudis" Montecilio |
| 2012 | The Healing | Lani |
| 2013 | Bromance: My Brother's Romance | Britney |
| 2013 | Tuhog | Faith |
| 2013 | Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki | Samantha |
| 2014 | Once A Princess | Myrna |
| 2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Marife |
| 2015 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Lucresia Alcantara |
| 2016 | Always Be My Maybe | Tintin's sister |
| 2016 | That Thing Called Tanga Na | Glenda |
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | |
| 2018 | Sin Island | Jobelle |
| 2019 | Open | |
| 2019 | Isa Pa with Feelings | Stella Navarro |

## Accolades

| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
| 2018 | Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Pang MMK | Nominated |
| 2022 | Star Magic | Loyalty Award | 25 years | Won |
| 2023 | 25th Gawad Pasado Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Family Matters | Won |
| 2023 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Family Matters | Won |
| 2023 | 46th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Family Matters | Nominated |
| 2023 | 6th Eddys Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Family Matters | Won |
| 2023 | 3rd Lustre Awards | Most Inspiring Movie Actress | Family Matters | Won |
| 2023 | Society of Filipino Film Reviewers | Best Ensemble Performance | Family Matters | Won |