# Tetchie Agbayani

Visitacion Parado (born July 2, 1961), better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipino actress, model and psychology instructor. She began her acting career in the film Pepeng Shotgun (1981), following several stints in pageantry and modelling. She was the first and only Filipino woman to appear on the cover of the German edition of Playboy, in 1982. She has starred in numerous Hollywood films such as The Emerald Forest (1985), Gymkata (1985), The Money Pit (1986), Rikky and Pete (1988) and has received accolades at the Metro Manila Film Festival, in addition to nominations for a FAMAS, Gawad Urian, Star Awards for Movies and Luna Awards.

## Early life

Agbayani was born on July 2, 1961, to a Roman Catholic family. She studied high school at the University of Santo Tomas before enrolling in the university's Bachelor of Science in Architecture program in 1979. She eventually dropped from the program due to showbiz commitments.

## Hollywood

In the United States, Agbayani pursued acting in Hollywood. She appeared in international productions, sometimes credited as Carol Roberts. Her films include John Boorman's The Emerald Forest (1985); a cameo in The Money Pit (1986); leading lady in Gymkata (1985); and as a geologist in the Australian film Rikky and Pete (1988). Agbayani also appeared in an episode of the British television series Yellowthread Street.
On television, she played the tragic heroine Sisa in Eddie Romero's 1993 miniseries Noli Me Tangere, based on the 1887 novel of the same name by Filipino nationalist Dr. José Rizal.

## Private life

In 1988, Agbayani returned to the Philippines and took time out from her career to give birth to her daughter, China. During this period, Agbayani devoted her whole time as a mother, living a private life for several years.

## Education

In 1995, Agbayani resumed her education and enrolled in Saint Joseph's College, Quezon City. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology in 2000. In 2001, she was accepted into the Master of Arts in psychology with a concentration in counseling psychology program at the Ateneo de Manila University. She completed all academic requirements and is now working on her master's thesis. She is also teaching psychology at Saint Joseph's, while doing occasional TV and film appearances.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1980 | Juan Tamad Junior | | |
| 1981 | Kamakalawa | Agos | |
| 1981 | Pepeng Shotgun | Marita Abad | Credited as "Techie Agbayani" |
| 1981 | Dugong Mandirigma | | |
| 1981 | Quintin Bilibid | | |
| 1981 | Tondo Girl | | |
| 1981 | Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo | Freda | |
| 1982 | Hubad Na Gubat | | First lead role |
| 1982 | Mga Kanyon ni Mang Simeon | | |
| 1982 | Desire | Bessie | |
| 1983 | Babae, Ikaw Ba'y Makasalanan | | |
| 1984 | The Story of the Dolls | Lee | |
| 1985 | Gymkata | Princess Rubali | |
| 1985 | Emerald Forest | Caia | |
| 1986 | The Money Pit | Florinda Fielding | |
| 1987 | Disorderlies | Lily | |
| 1987 | Balweg | Ka Susan | |
| 1988 | Hati Tayo sa Magdamag | Antonette Revilla | |
| 1988 | Ex-Army | Ka Nenita | |
| 1988 | Rikky and Pete | Flossie | |
| 1988 | Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | Bubbles | |
| 1989 | Alyas Boy Life | | |
| 1989 | Florencio Diño: Public Enemy No. 1 of Caloocan | | |
| 1989 | Alyas Boy Muslim | | |
| 1989 | Sgt. Melgar | | |
| 1989 | Indio | Morell's friend | |
| 1989 | Lady L | | |
| 1989 | Tupang Itim | | |
| 1990 | Anak sa Una | | |
| 1990 | Little and Big Weapon | | |
| 1990 | Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo | | |
| 1990 | Lessons in Love | | |
| 1990 | Island of Desire | | |
| 1991 | Indio 2: The Revolt | Mrs. Morell | |
| 1991 | Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae | | |
| 1991 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!: The Movie | | |
| 1992 | Alyas Boy Kano | | |
| 1992 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Part 2 | | |
| 1993 | Victor Meneses: Dugong Kriminal | | |
| 1993 | Sakay | Elena | |
| 1993 | Tatak ng Kriminal | | |
| 1993 | Enteng Manok: Tari ng Quiapo | | |
| 1994 | Rage | | Alternative title: Deathfight |
| 1996 | Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon | | |
| 2006 | Close to You | Lance's mother | |
| 2008 | Yanggaw | Inday Villacin | |
| 2009 | T2 | Rita | |
| 2009 | Independencia | Mother | |
| 2010 | Presa | | |
| 2010 | The Red Shoes | Bettina's mother | |
| 2010 | Babe, I Love You | Lala Sanchez | |
| 2010 | Limbunan | | |
| 2011 | Thelma | Floring | |
| 2012 | Unofficially Yours | Helen | |
| 2012 | Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Melinda | |
| 2014 | Mana | | |
| 2015 | The Love Affair | | |
| 2015 | Beauty and the Bestie | Coney | |
| 2017 | Finally Found Someone | Evy | |
| 2017 | Fallback | Zeny | |
| 2021 | Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam | Anastacia's mother | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1987 | Palibhasa Lalake | | |
| 1987–1997 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Muñita | |
| 1993 | Noli Me Tángere | Sisa | Miniseries |
| 2001 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Consuelo Vanguardia | |
| 2003 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Marina Lagdameo | |
| 2006 | I Luv NY | Mrs. Balumbalunan | |
| 2007 | Super Twins | Donya Vesta Paredes | |
| 2007 | Love Spell Presents: Hairy Harry | Sally | |
| 2008 | Ligaw na Bulaklak | Mina Rodriguez | |
| 2008 | Eva Fonda | Josefina Escop | |
| 2009 | Parekoy | Lucy | |
| 2009 | The Wedding | Natalie Aquino | |
| 2010 | Habang May Buhay | Ellen Corpuz | |
| 2010–11 | My Darling Aswang | Tasha | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Francisca Trillo | Episode: "Plane Ticket" |
| 2011 | Wansapantaym Presents: Rod Santiago's: Buhawi Jack | Mildred Vergara / Ferenze Escaño | |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Aurora's Ma | |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Lucresia Marasigan | Episode: "Mga Alipin ng Lumang Aklatan" |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Claire's mother | |
| 2012 | Dahil sa Pag-Ibig | Belinda Rivero | |
| 2012–13 | Aryana | Queen Hiyasmin | |
| 2012 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas | Elizabeth Salvador | |
| 2012 | A Beautiful Affair | Tala | |
| 2013 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Luisa | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Annie | Episode: "Football" |
| 2013 | My Little Juan | Doña Tomasa Calibaquib | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Glo | Episode: "Tsubibo" |
| 2013 | Got to Believe | Lucille | |
| 2013 | Maria Mercedes | Bettina Delaver | |
| 2014 | Pure Love | Senyora | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Mama ni Ronnie | Episode: "Bukid" |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo | Rita | Episode: "Sa Mata ng Bata" |
| 2015 | Flordeliza | Teresa Malubay | |
| 2016 | Wansapanataym Presents: Susi ni Sisay | Carmela | |
| 2016 | Dolce Amore | Vivian Dubois | |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo | Lola Senyang | Episode: "Lola" |
| 2016–17 | The Greatest Love | Estella "Stella" Alegre-Policarpio | |
| 2018 | Tadhana | Margarita | Episode: "Sayaw sa Macau" |
| 2018 | Contessa | Guadalupe "Guada" Sarmiento vda. de Venganza / Dragona / Queen V. | Anti-Hero |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman | Liza | Episode: "Kapag Tumibok ang Puso" |
| 2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rosedel's mother | Episode: Korona |
| 2019 | Tadhana | | Episode: "Lundag" |
| 2019 | Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | Elizabeth "Beth" Villaluna | |
| 2019 | Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Clara Corpuz | |
| 2021 | Init sa Magdamag | Olivia Alvarez | |
| 2022 | The Fake Life | Sonya De Guzman | |
| 2023 | Love Before Sunrise | Zoraya Vibal | |
| 2025 | Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan | Isabel Candelaria | replacing Malou de Guzman from Season 1 |

## Awards and nominations

| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result |
| Cinema One Originals | 2008 | Best Supporting Actress | Yanggaw | Won |
| FAMAS Awards | 2007 | Best Supporting Actress | Close to You | Nominated |
| Gawad Urian Awards | 2009 | Best Supporting Actress | Yanggaw | Nominated |
| Golden Screen Awards | 2009 | Best Supporting Actress | Yanggaw | Nominated |
| Luna Awards | 1994 | Best Supporting Actress | Anak ng Pasig | Nominated |
| Luna Awards | 2012 | Best Supporting Actress | Thelma | Nominated |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | 1991 | Best Supporting Actress | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2009 | Best Supporting Actress | Yanggaw | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2012 | Best Supporting Actress | Thelma | Nominated |