# Amy Perez

Maria Armida "Amy" Parale Perez-Castillo (Tagalog:; born September 5, 1969), also known as Tyang Amy, is a Filipino television and radio presenter. Noted for her strong opinions and distinct brand in hosting, she has since established herself as a dependable figure in morning and noontime variety shows. Among the shows she presented or co-hosted include Family Kuarta o Kahon (1986), Eat... Bulaga! (1988), Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1989), 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995), Magandang Tanghali Bayan (1998), M.R.S. (2005), Kabuhayang Swak na Swak (2006), Face 2 Face (2010), The Singing Bee (2013) Umagang Kay Ganda (2013) and It's Showtime (2016). She has received a selection of accolades for her work such as five PMPC Star Awards for Television including two wins for "Best Female TV Host" and three Alta Media Icon Awards.

## Career

Perez' earliest big-time gig was co-hosting the noontime variety programs Family Kuarta o Kahon (1986–1990), Eat Bulaga! (1989–1995), Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1990–1995), 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (1995–1998), and Magandang Tanghali Bayan from 1998 until she left in 2002. After two years of absence from variety shows, she was chosen to be one of the hosts for the morning talk-variety show M.R.S.
As an actress, Perez portrayed diverse roles in both television and film. Notable performances include her role as Anne in Anak ni Baby Ama and appearances in Flavor of the Month alongside Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno. These films showcased her comedic talent, earning her recognition. Perez received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Helen in the Robin Padilla-starrer Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko. She also featured in Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-Ganda Ko, Palibhasa Lalake, Ipagpatawad Mo, Tigasin, and Pera o Bayong (Not da TV).
On the television front, Perez took on roles in dramas such as Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan (Mirriam), Habang Kapiling Ka (Divine Ogata), and Ikaw sa Puso Ko in 2004. She also appeared in two episodes of Komiks in 2006: Alpha Omega Girl and Agua Bendita. Additionally, she starred in the horror flick Matakot Ka sa Karma, directed by Jose Javier Reyes, playing the role of Myrna in the segment entitled Kama.
Her television appearances extended to Love Spell in 2007, where she featured in the episode Shoes ko po, Shoes ko Day! and I've Fallen for You, portraying the character Ninang Beth. In 2019, Perez became the celebrity endorser for Belo Medical Clinic.

## Personal life

Perez and musician Brix Ferraris share a son named Adi. She is also a cousin of veteran actress Lorna Tolentino. Despite filing for annulment from Ferraris, her request was denied by the Supreme Court. Subsequently, Perez entered into a relationship with radio host Carlo Castillo, with whom she has a son, Kyle born in 2008. In 2012, she confirmed her pregnancy, expecting her second child, Seyah with Castillo, and announced a one-year leave from Face to Face.. Perez and Castillo married in 2014.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1984 | Campus Beat | Annie |
| 1987 | Jack & Jill | Bridesmaid |
| 1988 | Bobo Cop | |
| 1989 | Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko | |
| 1990 | Anak ni Baby Ama | |
| 1990 | Flavor of the Month | |
| 1990 | Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko | Helen |
| 1990 | Petrang Kabayo 2 (Anong Ganda Mo! Mukha Kang Kabayo) | Marianne |
| 1991 | Ipagpatawad Mo | |
| 1991 | Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Margaux Vicencio |
| 1991 | Darna | |
| 1994 | Nag-iisang Bituin | |
| 1994 | Oo Na, Sige Na | Nina Bermudez |
| 1995 | Batang-X | |
| 1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | |
| 1999 | Tigasin | |
| 2000 | Pera o Bayong: Not da TV | Lola/Host |
| 2006 | Matakot Ka sa Karma | Myrna |
| 2007 | I've Fallen for You | Ninang Beth |
| 2010 | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Ina Magenta |
| 2011 | Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Ina Magenta |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Ina Magenta |
| TBA | Petrang Kabisote | Ina Magenta |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1986–1990 | Family Kuarta o Kahon | Herself / Co-host | RPN |
| 1988–1995 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Co-host | RPN ABS-CBN |
| 1987–1988 | Palibhasa Lalake | Amy / Amelia | ABS-CBN |
| 1987–1988 | Kalatog Pinggan | Herself / Co-host | ABS-CBN |
| 1990–1995 | Sa Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 1995–1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 1998–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Herself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Mirriam Dela Rosa | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Wansapanataym: Ang Pilyo at Ang Pilya | Susan | ABS-CBN |
| 2002–2003 | Habang Kapiling Ka | Divine Ogata | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Ikaw sa Puso Ko | Various | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa | Maruba | GMA Network |
| 2004–2005 | Diretsahan | Herself / Host | ABC |
| 2005 | M.R.S. | Herself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2006–2010 | Kabuhayang Swak na Swak | Herself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2007–2010 | A.M.Y. (About Me & You) | Herself / Host | DZMM TeleRadyo |
| 2006 | Love Spell: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes Ko Day! | Various | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Gulong ng Palad | Lorraine Pineda | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Only You | Emily | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2013 | Face to Face | Herself / Host | TV5 |
| 2010–2011 | Juicy! | Herself / Guest | TV5 |
| 2010–2012 | Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Herself / Host | TV5 |
| 2010–2012 | Sapul sa Singko | Herself / Host | TV5 |
| 2012–2013 | Ang Latest | Herself / Host | TV5 |
| 2012–2013 | Good Morning Club | Herself / Host | TV5 |
| 2013–2020 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2013–2015 | The Singing Bee | Herself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2014–2023 | Sakto | Herself / Host | DZMM TeleRadyo TeleRadyo |
| 2016–present | It's Showtime | Herself / Host | ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel A2Z ALLTV TV5 GTV GMA Network |
| 2023 | Unang Hirit | Herself / Guest | GMA Network |
| 2023–2024 | Kasalo | Herself / Host | TeleRadyo Serbisyo |
| 2024 | Family Feud (Philippine game show) | Herself / Guest | GMA Network |
| 2024–present | Ako 'To Si Tyang Amy | Herself / Host | TeleRadyo Serbisyo |

### Radio shows

| Year | Title | Station |
| 1989–1991 | Amy Perez on Radio Romance 101.9 | Radio Romance 101.9 |
| | Ah OA (Amy and Hans On-Air) | Radyo5 92.3 News FM |
| 2006–2010 | A.M.Y. (About Me & You) | DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 |
| 2014–2020 | Sakto | DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 |
| 2023–2024 | Kasalo | DWPM Radyo 630 |
| 2024–present | Ako 'To Si Tyang Amy | DWPM Radyo 630 |

## Awards and nominations

| Award | Year | Nominee / Work | Category | Result |
| Alta Media Icon Awards | 2016 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Best Morning Show Host | Won |
| Alta Media Icon Awards | 2017 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Best Morning Show Host | Won |
| Alta Media Icon Awards | 2018 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Best Morning Show Host | Won |
| Anak TV Seal Awards | 2023 | Amy Perez | Net Makabata Star | Won |
| EdukCircle Awards | 2013 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Best Talk Show Host | Won |
| Gawad Pilipino Icon Awards | 2022 | Sakto | Outstanding Female TeleRadyo Host of the Year | Won |
| Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards | 2022 | It's Showtime | Favorite Musical/Variety Show Host | Nominated |
| Nwssu Students' Choice Awards | 2023 | Sakto | Best Female Morning Show Host | Won |
| Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | 2019 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Best Female Morning Show Host | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 1999 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Best Female TV Host | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2007 | Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak | Best Educational Program Hosts (Shared with Uma Khouny and Chase Tinio.) | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2008 | Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak | Best Educational Program Hosts (Shared with Uma Khouny.) | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2009 | Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak | Best Educational Program Hosts (Shared with Gilbert Remulla.) | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2012 | Good Morning Club | Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Good Morning Club hosts.) | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2012 | Kumare Klub | Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Christine Bersola-Babao and Chiqui Roa-Puno.) | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2012 | Face to Face | Best Public Affairs Program Hosts | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2013 | Good Morning Club | Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Good Morning Club hosts.) | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2013 | Face to Face | Best Public Affairs Program Hosts (Shared with Gelli de Belen.) | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2014 | The Singing Bee | Best Game Show Hosts (Shared with Roderick Paulate.) | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2015 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.) | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2016 | It's Showtime | Best Female TV Host | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2016 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.) | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2017 | It's Showtime | Best Female TV Host | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2017 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.) | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2018 | It's Showtime | Best Female TV Host | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2018 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.) | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2019 | It's Showtime | Best Female TV Host | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2019 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.) | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2021 | It's Showtime | Best Female TV Host | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2021 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Best Morning Show Hosts (Shared with Umagang Kay Ganda hosts.) | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2023 | It's Showtime | Best Female TV Host | Nominated |
| Yahoo OMG! Celebrity Awards | 2013 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Favorite Female TV Host of the Year | Nominated |