# Erika Padilla

Erika Padilla (born November 22, 1986) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and sideline reporter.

## Early life

Padilla's father is General Ricardo Ilagan Padilla, a former regional director of Region 4 Calabarzon and the incumbent Mayor of Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. Her mother is a businesswoman and a former dancer and singer.

## Career

In 2008, Padilla joined the Miss Bikini Philippines pageant where she won the Miss Photogenic award. She and the other contestants of the pageant made a guest appearance on the TV show Wowowee. In the show, she met Johnny Manahan, who offered her to audition for Star Magic. Before signing up with Star Magic, and eventually launching as a member of Star Magic Batch 16, Padilla did several modelling stints. She was part of Metro magazine's top 10 models in the Philippines.
Padilla appeared as a court side reporter for the PBA on TV5, her first project outside the Kapamilya network. She was the backstage host of Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman. She also played supporting roles in some of the network's shows. She still appeared in ABS-CBN shows like A Beautiful Affair and Maria Mercedes.
She is currently a freelance actress/television host signed to Vidanes Artist Management.
In 2014, she joined GMA Network for the first time and appeared in Kambal Sirena and Ang Lihim ni Annasandra.
After doing projects with GMA Network, she played Betty Mae Versales in the 2015 version of Pangako Sa 'Yo aired on ABS-CBN. The show ran from May 2015 to February 2016.
During 2016, she returned to GMA Network as part of the rom-com - drama series, Juan Happy Love Story.
As of 2017, Padilla is currently seen on ABS-CBN shows and programs.

## Personal life

Padilla is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where she studied political science.
Padilla is currently engaged to Alaska Aces coach and former Philippine Basketball Association player Jeff Cariaso. Padilla gave birth to her son on September 7, 2017.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | I Love Betty La Fea | Herself / Ecomodel | Cameo |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Series | Jennifer | |
| 2009 | Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Jannelle Paez | |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart | Amy | |
| 2010 | Habang May Buhay | Michiko | Special Participation |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Diane | |
| 2010 | Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? | Jenny | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rosa | Episode: "Gitara" |
| 2010–11 | Imortal | Miriam Villamor | |
| 2011 | Iskul Bukol | Joseph Dizon | |
| 2011 | Reputasyon | Precious | |
| 2011 | Maria la del Barrio | Liz | |
| 2011–12 | The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto | Erika | |
| 2011–17 | PBA on Sports5 | Herself | Courtside reporter |
| 2012 | A Beautiful Affair | Dr. Trina Cawagas | |
| 2013 | Kidlat | Chichi | |
| 2013 | Maria Mercedes | Lou | |
| 2013 | Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman | Herself - Erika Kalurka | |
| 2014 | Kambal Sirena | Gigi | |
| 2014 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangalawang Bukas | Wife of Jose Manalo | |
| 2014 | Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Rebecca "Becca" Sanchez | |
| 2015–16 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Betty Mae Verseles | |
| 2016 | Juan Happy Love Story | Joy | |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Melissa | |
| 2018 | La Luna Sangre | Miriam Villamor | |
| 2018 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Mariel Saavedra | |
| 2019 | Honey My Love So Sweet | | |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Nora |
| 2011 | Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay | Special appearance |
| 2011 | Segunda Mano | Ivan's stepmother |
| 2011 | Enteng ng Ina Mo | Nora |
| 2013 | My Little Bossings | Leni |
| 2013 | She's the One | Jessie |
| 2015 | Must Date the Playboy | Joy |
| 2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Maxie |
| 2017 | Can We Still Be Friends | |
| 2019 | The Annulment | |