# Empress Schuck

Empress Karen Carreon Schuck-Guingona (Tagalog:; born February 19, 1993), also known mononymously as Empress, is a Filipino actress.

## Early life

Schuck was born on February 19, 1993, in Quezon City to a Filipino-German events singer Hans Schuck and a Filipino mother. She is the 4th child among six siblings. She has three brothers; Hans Erard, Prince Justen and King Matthew and a sister actress Princess Schuck.

## Career

Schuck started in Vaseline shampoo commercial as a model when she was 6 years old in 1999.
In 2000 ,Schuck was discovered by ABS-CBN when she was 7 years old. At 11 years old, Schuck appeared in Bida Si Mister, Bida Si Misis. Schuck's first movie was 9 Mornings, when she was 9 years old.
In 2003 she won the Most Popular Child Actress in the 2003 Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
Schuck was seen on GMA Network when she played the role of Young Cassopeia in Etheria. She also appeared in Super Inggo as Ava Avaniko. Schuck was known as Hillary in Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv and Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2.
She appeared on Your Song Presents: Underage where she played the role of Cecilia.
On February 9, 2015, Schuck appeared in the drama series Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali?.
As of 2017, she is already a freelancer actress but more usually appears in GMA Network.
In 2018 she portrayed a young version of Lilet in My Special Tatay.

## Personal life

On March 6, 2021, Schuck married Vino Guingona, grandson of former Philippine Vice President Teofisto Guingona Jr., at the Hillcreek Gardens in Tagaytay, Cavite. They have one daughter, Athalia.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1997 | Oka Tokat | Susie | Guest |
| 1998 | Y2K: Yes 2 Kids | Herself/host | |
| 1999 | G-mik | Young Orphan | |
| 2000 | Munting Anghel | Bubbles | |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Young Clarissa | |
| 2001 | Batang Vidaylin | Herself | |
| 2001 | Recuerdo de Amor | Young Luisa Arellano | |
| 2002 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw | Elmina | |
| 2003 | Chikiting Patrol | Herself/host | |
| 2005 | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Young Cassiopea | |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Yam | Episode: "Diary" |
| 2006 | Super Inggo | Ava Avanico | |
| 2006–2014 | ASAP | Herself / Performer / Host | |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jasmin | Episode: Korte |
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv | Hillary Smith | |
| 2006 | Your Song Presents: Let It Snow | Carol | |
| 2007 | Dalawang Tisoy | | |
| 2007 | Love Spell Presents: Barbi-Cute | | Guest |
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 | Hillary Smith | |
| 2007 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Madonna Puntawe | |
| 2007 | Your Song Presents: Santa Clause | Carol | |
| 2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...School Life | April | |
| 2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf | Reema | |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Young Angge | Episode: "Basura" |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rhea/Lester | Episode: "Sumbrero" |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rahina | Episode: "Bracelet" |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | Episode: "Salamin" |
| 2008 | Your Song Presents: Imposible | Melanie "Melai" Raymundo | |
| 2009 | Pare Koy | Dally | |
| 2009 | Your Song Presents: Underage | Cecilia Serrano | |
| 2009 | Goals & Girls | Herself/Guest | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Teen Coring | Episode: "Bangka" |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Danica Valera | |
| 2010 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Pepeng Agimat | Helen San Simarin | |
| 2010 | Rosalka | Rosa Dimaano / Sophia | Credited as "Empress" |
| 2010 | PO5 | Herself/Guest | |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym | Fina | Episode: "Ali Badbad en da Madyik Banig" |
| 2010 | Shoutout! | Herself – Host/Performer | |
| 2011 | Shoutout!: Level Up | Herself – Host / Performer | |
| 2011 | Your Song Presents: Kim | Michelle Mercado | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Anna | Episode: "Pictures" |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Gina Bernardo | |
| 2011 | Guns and Roses | Joanne "Joni" Dela Rocha | |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Trina | Episode: "OMG, Oh My Ghost" |
| 2011 | Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig | Nene | |
| 2012 | E-Boy | Teen Ria Villareal | |
| 2012 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw | Sheryl San Juan | |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Regina | Episode: "I'll Be Home For Christmas" |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Roanna | Episode: "Police Uniform" |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lani | Episode: "Letter" |
| 2013 | Apoy sa Dagat | Young Adrianna "Andeng" Lamayre | |
| 2013 | Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Iris Diomedes | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Claire | Episode: "Picture" |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Iza Calzado | Episode: "Pagkain" |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jenny | Episode: "Bus" |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo! | April | Episode: "Akin Ka Lang" |
| 2014 | Maynila | Eliza | |
| 2015 | Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? | Sonya Barcial | |
| 2015 | Sunday All Stars | Herself | Performer / Host |
| 2015 | Beautiful Strangers | Maureen | Guest |
| 2015 | Wagas | Cynthia | Episode: "Hector & Cynthia Love Story" |
| 2016 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Cynthia Villacastro | |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo | Lenny | Episode: "Paso" |
| 2017 | Karelasyon | Kristel | Episode: "Finale" |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang! | Marga | Episode: "Sunog" |
| 2017 | My Love from the Star | Damsel Villa | Guest appearance |
| 2017 | Tadhana | Julie | Episode: "Thailand" |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | Episode: "Super Dad" |
| 2017 | Trops | Monet | |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Liza | Episode: "Karayom" |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Young Judy | |
| 2017 | Kambal, Karibal | Young Ma. Anicia Enriquez | |
| 2018 | Asintado | Dra. Monalisa "Mona" Calata | |
| 2018 | My Special Tatay | Young Isay | |
| 2018 | Imbestigador | Leah | Episode: "Testigo" |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Patricia Cruz | Episode: "Dalisay" |
| 2019 | Hiram na Anak | Rowena "Wena" Barrion | |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Casilda | |
| 2019 | Imbestigador | Girlie Masota | Episode: "Girlie Masota Murder Case" |
| 2019 | The Better Woman | Young Erlinda | |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Elena | Episode: "Pagkukulang" |
| 2020 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Dette | Episode: "Tattoo" |
| 2020 | Bawal na Game Show | Herself / Contestant | Pilot episode |
| 2021–present | ASAP Natin 'To | Herself | |
| 2022 | The Broken Marriage Vow | Grace Jimenez | |
| TBA | It’s Okay to Not Be Okay | | |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2002 | 9 Mornings | Sandy del Rosario | |
| 2006 | Pacquiao: The Movie | Young Isidra | |
| 2006 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 | Nina | Segment: "LRT" |
| 2007 | Angels | Nina | |
| 2007 | Resiklo | Gila | |
| 2008 | Magkaibigan | Katrina | |
| 2009 | Hilot | Carmen | |
| 2009 | Pasang Krus | Rossana | |
| 2009 | BFF (Best Friends Forever) | Nina | |
| 2009 | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Keka | |
| 2010 | Sa 'Yo Lamang | Agnes | |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Sylvia Cobarrubias | |
| 2010 | I'll Be There | Portia | |
| 2010 | Rosario | Soledad Velez | |
| 2010 | Dalaw | Marietta | |
| 2012 | Guni-Guni | Joanna | |
| 2012 | Amorosa | Sandra Bernardo | |
| 2012 | Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion | Cynthia | Segment: "Pamana" |
| 2013 | Tuhog | Angel | |
| 2013 | On the Job | Tina | |
| 2013 | Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | Zarina | |
| 2014 | Beauty in a Bottle | Herself | |
| 2016 | Ang Tatay Kong Sexy | Mariel | |
| 2017 | Throwback Today | Andie | |
| 2018 | Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect | PCpt. Melinda Mallari | |
| 2018 | Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | Señorita Felicidad "Neneng" Aguinaldo | |
| 2018 | Kahit Ayaw Mo Na | Joey | |

### Music videos

| Year | Title | Artist |
| 2013 | Mahal na Mahal | Sam Concepcion |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
| 2003 | 9 Mornings | 2003 FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actress | Won |
| 2007 | Resiklo | 33rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Nominated |