# Karel Marquez

Karla Ysabel Marquez-Fariñas (born December 21, 1986), professionally known as Karel Marquez-Fariñas, is a Filipina actress, model, singer, and TV host who's currently signed under manager, Becky Aguila since July 2017. Before she joined GMA Network, she was part of ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center (known as Star Magic). She was Star Magic's Batch 10 alumna. Today, she is a freelance artist and entrepreneur.

## Career

Marquez started as VJ in Myx, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, in 2003. She was transferred to ABS-CBN's rival network, GMA Network, despite being a VJ in Myx until 2007. She starred in GMA's afternoon Philippine television drama Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso?. She was also a mainstay in GMA's Sunday variety program SOP. She hosted a segment in GMA's gag show Bitoy's Funniest Videos, titled "Just 4 Kikays". She co-starred in GMA's primetime Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, as Lyka. She was one-half of the cover girls in the November 2006 edition of FHM Philippines. Marquez, alongside Drew Arellano, was also a co-host in Coca-Cola: Ride To Fame, a reality talent show. She was also a radio DJ.
She starred in GMA's Philippine television drama My Husband's Lover.

## Personal life

Marquez's first relationship (ex-boyfriend) was with Arman de Guzman, with whom she had two children, Keiley and Kyler. Marquez began dating Sean Fariñas in January 2012. They became engaged on May 6, 2016, and got married on December 1, 2016.

## Filmography
### Television / Digital Series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2001–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 2002–2004 | Berks | Penelope | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Garapon | | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2007 | Myx | Herself / Former VJ | ABS-CBN |
| 2004–2009 | Bitoy's Funniest Videos | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Jane | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Ruwanna | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso? | Agatha | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende | Lota | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Lyka | GMA Network |
| 2010 | SOP | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Pidol's Wonderland | Arwana | TV5 |
| 2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Fake Elizabeth Wong / Stephanie | TV5 |
| 2011 | Real Confessions: Mga Pinutol na Pangarap | Maricel Apatan | TV5 |
| 2011 | Sa Ngalan ng Ina | Carmela Illustre | TV5 |
| 2011 | Regal Shocker: Salamin | Sophie | TV5 |
| 2011 | Mistaken Identity | Princess Violeta | GMA Network |
| 2011–2012 | Glamorosa | Young Claudia Montesilva-Herrera | TV5 |
| 2012 | Isang Dakot Na Luha | Bernadette | TV5 |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stuffed Toy | Winnie | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Yesterday's Bride | Dra. Sabrina Torres | GMA Network |
| 2013 | My Husband's Lover | Evelyn Agatep | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Cassandra: Warrior Angel | Louella | TV5 |
| 2014 | Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Cecilia | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Ika-6 na Utos | Lara Salcedo-Fuentabella | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Tadhana | Sunny | GMA Network |
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Nisha Echavez | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Contessa | Virginia "Gigi" Palaroan | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Paano ang Pangako? | Karen Dominante Cruz | TV5 |
| 2021 | Stories from the Heart: The End of Us | Wendy Corpuz | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Return to Paradise | Dindi Sta. Maria | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Black Rider | Carmen | GMA Network |

### Film

* Otso-Otso Pamela Mela Wan (2004)
* Close to You (2006)
* Tiyanaks (2007)

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Work | Organization | Category | Result | Source |
| 2004 | | Aliw Awards | Best New Artist (Female) | Won | |