# Carmi Martin

Carmita Martin (born August 9, 1963) is a Filipina actress, model, and comedian.
Martin has acted in many film and TV projects over the years. She reached new audiences in the 2010s and 2020s with roles in the films In the Name of Love, No Other Woman, Working Girls, and Four Sisters and a Wedding. In 2017, she returned to a television role with ABS-CBN in The Better Half. In 2018, Martin starred in Since I Met You, and in 2022 joined the sitcom Happy ToGetHer with John Lloyd Cruz.

## Career

Martin first appeared in 1980 in Dolphy's Angels with Liz Alindogan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Yehlen Catral and the late comedy king Dolphy. She worked on more movies with Dolphy, including Stariray, The Quick Brown Fox, John en Marsha, Dancing Master, Dino Dinero, and Father & Son. Her last movie with Dolphy was Dobol Trobol with Vic Sotto in 2008.
Martin became a mainstay of the comedy sitcoms Chicks to Chicks in 1980 on IBC-13 until its transfer to ABS-CBN 2 in 1986, along with Abangan ang Sususnod na Kabanata. She had a weekly drama anthology entitled Carmi on BBC Two, directed by Soxy Topacio from 1985 to 1986, where she portrayed various characters and acted with other thespians. She also had a variety show with Roderick Paulate on Channel 2 (1986-87), Tonight with Dick and Carmi. One film that showed her acting prowess was Hot Property, directed by National Artist Lino Brocka as an entry to the 1983 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Martin has featured in many film dramas, including Cain at Abel (1982); Laruan (1983); Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1985) and Bagong Hari (1986). She has also played many comedy roles, such as the funny other woman in Andres de Saya (1982); the tactless office employee in Working Girls (1984); the disorganized but demanding woman in Sa Totoo Lang (1985); the sexy PE teacher in Ma'am, May We Go Out (1985) and the wacky stepmother in When I Fall in Love (1986).
In 2018, Martin starred in the ABS-CBN movie, Since I Found You. In 2022, she joined the sitcom Happy ToGetHer with John Lloyd Cruz, with whom she also starred in the ABS-CBN Primetime Soap Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin. In 2023, Martin starred in Ten Little Mistresses, the first Filipino-produced film to be launched on Amazon Prime Video.

## Personal life

Martin took a two-year certificate course at the Philippine School of Interior Design in 2003, and in 2011 graduated in Fine Arts at the Philippine Women's University.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1980 | Dolphy's Angels | Marlene |
| 1980 | John & Marsha 80 | |
| 1980 | The Quick Brown Fox | |
| 1980 | Iskul Bukol Freshmen | |
| 1981 | Stariray | |
| 1981 | Mahinhin vs. Mahinhin | Stella |
| 1981 | Mr. One-Two-Three Part 2 | |
| 1981 | D' Gradwets | |
| 1982 | For Y'ur Height Only | Marilyn |
| 1982 | Cain and Abel | Cita |
| 1982 | Andres de Saya 2: Mabagsik Na Daw! | Viviana Nabalute |
| 1983 | Hot Property | |
| 1983 | Tulume Alyas Zorro | Blanquita |
| 1984 | Working Girls | Suzanne Galang |
| 1984 | Lovingly Yours: The Movie | Elaine Solis |
| 1985 | This Is My Country | Carla |
| 1985 | Bomba Arienda | Carol |
| 1985 | Ma'am May We Go Out | Ms. Dibdiban |
| 1986 | Bagong Hari | |
| 1987 | Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan | Lucy |
| 1988 | I Love You 3x a Day | Grace Samson |
| 1989 | Gabriela | Gabriela |
| 1990 | Dino Dinero | Charlotte |
| 1991 | Humanap Ka ng Panget | Fifi |
| 1995 | Father & Son | |
| 1997 | To Saudi with Love | |
| 1998 | Ikaw Na Sana: The Movie | Barbara |
| 1999 | Labs Ko Si Babe | Violy Pagsisisihan-Escallon |
| 2000 | Kahit Isang Saglit | |
| 2003 | Message Sent | |
| 2004 | I Will Survive | Belinda |
| 2007 | Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento Ng Pag-asa | Diday |
| 2008 | Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | Gabriela |
| 2009 | OMG (Oh, My Girl!) | Inday Langging |
| 2010 | Working Girls | Suzanne Galang Cavendah |
| 2011 | No Other Woman | Babygirl Dela Costa |
| 2011 | In the Name of Love | Chloe Evelino |
| 2012 | The Healing | Bles |
| 2012 | The Mistress | Marion Alfonso |
| 2013 | The Bride and the Lover | Josephine Paredes |
| 2013 | Four Sisters and a Wedding | Jeanette Bayag / Salarzara |
| 2014 | Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak | Cindy |
| 2014 | Beauty in a Bottle | Miss Santy |
| 2014 | Feng Shui 2 | Rubylyn "Ruby" Anonuevo |
| 2015 | Ex with Benefits | Bobby |
| 2016 | Love Me Tomorrow | Angelina "Angie" Monteclaro |
| 2017 | Extra Service | L |
| 2017 | Loving in Tandem | Remedios "Aling Edios" Camantigue |
| 2017 | Bes and the Beshies | Tisay |
| 2017 | Unexpectedly Yours | Helena |
| 2017 | Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Delilah |
| 2017 | Deadma Walking | Priscilla |
| 2018 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes | Amanda Reyes |
| 2018 | Harry and Patty | Belle / Myrna |
| 2019 | The Panti Sisters | Nora Panti |
| 2019 | 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Cristy Esguerra |
| 2023 | Ten Little Mistresses | Magenta |
| 2025 | Sosyal Climbers | |
| 2025 | Everything About My Wife | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1976–1984 | Student Canteen | Co-host | GMA Network |
| 1984–1991 | Chicks to Chicks / Chika Chika Chicks | | IBC ABS-CBN |
| 1987–1996 | That's Entertainment | Tuesday Group Member | GMA Network |
| 1988–1991 | Tonight with Dick & Carmi | Host / Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 1991–1997 | Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata | Clara | ABS-CBN |
| 1996 | Oki Doki Doc | Lyn | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–1998 | Ikaw na Sana | Barbara Rosales Juico | GMA Network |
| 1999–2000 | Liwanag ng Hatinggabi | | GMA Network |
| 1999–2001 | Labs Ko Si Babe | Viola Pagsisihan-Escallon | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata | Clara | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2002 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Beatrice Madrigal | GMA Network |
| 2002 | Kahit Kailan | Dolce Vita | GMA Network |
| 2002–2003 | Berks | Javie's mother | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2004 | Buttercup | Angela | ABS-CBN |
| 2004–2005 | Forever in My Heart | Laura Guanzon | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Love To Love: Wish Upon A Jar | | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | Yolanda Gerochi-Fontanilla | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Your Song: Forever's Not Enough | | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | I Luv NY | Diane Young | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Love Spell: Charm & Crystal | | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Aling Violy | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Traffic Light | | ABS-CBN |
| 2007–2008 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Dolores Puntawe | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Ako si Kim Samsoon | Roció Ruiz | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Obra: Sintoy | Lead Role | GMA Network |
| 2008–2010 | Everybody Hapi | Ursula Pulgado | TV5 |
| 2009 | Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Hera Alcaraz | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Jim Fernandez's Kambal Sa Uma | Lolita Dela Riva | ABS-CBN |
| 2009–2010 | Katorse | Yvonne Wenceslao | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | First Time | Real Ms. Dimaculangan | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Love Bug: Say I Do | Chona | GMA Network |
| 2010–2011 | Beauty Queen | Leavida Acuesta-Rivas | GMA Network |
| 2010–2011 | My Driver Sweet Lover | Ms. Horinda | TV5 |
| 2011 | My Lover, My Wife | Dra. Charity Romero | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | Alina Ledesma | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Spooky Nights: Korona | Oria | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Broken Vow | Rosanna Sebastian | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Regal Shocker: Aparador | Sor. Gemma | TV5 |
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | Divine Alvarez-Buenaluz (Older version) | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Makapiling Kang Muli | Helga | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Unforgettable | Consuelo "Concha" De Ocampo | GMA Network |
| 2013 | One Day, Isang Araw: Gamer Girl | Angelina | GMA Network |
| 2013–2014 | Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko | Eliza Montes-Grande | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Moon of Desire | Soledad Ricafrente | ABS-CBN |
| 2014–2016 | Ismol Family | Apolonia "Mama Apple" Laqui | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamay | Connie | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Masuwerteng Pinay Sa Brunei | Sylvia | GMA Network |
| 2015–2016 | Marimar | Tía Esperanza Aldama | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Ang kriminal na binuhay ng Diyos | Fely | GMA Network |
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Maria Gregoria "Marissa" Tapang-Santos | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: Barangayan | Mercy | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Karelasyon: Nagmumurang Kamatis | Doris | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: Paano Mapansin Ni Crush? | Emily | GMA Network |
| 2017 | The Better Half | Mayor Dyna "Mayora" Soriano | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Wansapanataym: Amazing Ving | Sofronia "Momshie Soffy" Cristobal / Maskarada | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Brush | Dra. Volla | Sari-Sari Channel |
| 2018 | Since I Found You | Regina "Mama Reg" Cobarrubias | ABS-CBN |
| 2018–2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Margarita "Margie" Corona† | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Dear Uge: Oh My Single Ladies | Luisa | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet | Manuela Montes | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Ipaglaban Mo: Budol | Anita | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Tadhana: Salisi Part 1 / 2 | Mabel | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Hoy, Love You! | Elizabeth | iWantTFC |
| 2021 | Wish Ko Lang!: Biyenan | Maritess | GMA Network |
| 2021–2022 | Happy ToGetHer | Crispina "Pining" Y. Rodriguez | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Love You Stranger | Patricia "Patty" Salazar | GMA Network |
| 2023-2024 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Lucita "Lucing" Dallego | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Ang Himala ni Niño: Unang Libro ng Niña Niño | Madam Chona | TV5 |