Eula Valdez

*In this* Philippine name*, the* middle name *or maternal* family name *is* Amorsolo *and the surname or paternal family name is* Valdez*.*

*In this* Philippine name*, the* middle name *or maternal* family name *is* Amorsolo *and the surname or paternal family name is* Valdez*.*

**Julia** "**Eula**" **Amorsolo Valdez** (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈjʊlɐ valdɛs]; jborn December 11, 1968) is a Filipina actress, best known for her role as Amor Powers in the original version of *Pangako Sa 'Yo* (2000) and as Janice in the *Bagets* film series (1984).

## Early life

Eula Valdez was born at Singian Clinic (later became Singian Hospital) on December 11, 1968 in San Miguel, Manila to Estanislao Fermin Valdes (March 28, 1920 in Gapan, Nueva Ecija - March 24, 1988) and Gracia Jorge Amorsolo (November 24, 1927 in Binondo, Manila - February 5, 2004 in Las Piñas). Her maternal grandfather was Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies at University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Letters and was a volleyball varsity player.

## Career

### Popularity

Valdez became part of the series *Marinella* starring Camille Prats, Shaina Magdayao and Serena Dalrymple but she gained more popularity during her portrayal as "Amor de Jesus-Powers" in the ABS-CBN television series *Pangako Sa ’Yo* in 2000 starring Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales and Jean Garcia. In 2003, she was cast as Mira B. Cordero in the drama series *Darating ang Umaga* created by Jose Javier Reyes, but the series garnered low ratings. In 2005 she joined *Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba* playing Lourdes Saavedra.

In 2007 she starred in the TV series *Maria Flordeluna*, and after the ending of the series she did a follow-up series on ABS-CBN's rival network titled *Kamandag* aired on GMA Network starring Richard Gutierrez. Since then she became part of GMA Network's female lead actress and starred in multiple series such *All About Eve*, the short-lived Saturday paranormal series *E.S.P.* and *LaLola*. In 2009, she went back to ABS-CBN to do the primetime hit series *The Wedding*, then in 2010 *The Last Prince* and the afternoon series *Koreana*. In 2011, Eula was part of the remake of *Mula Sa Puso* as her comeback project to ABS-CBN where she played Selina Matias (originally portrayed by Princess Punzalan based on the 1997 primetime drama series of the same name). On the 20th anniversary of MMK, she is the most featured actress with the most episodes (32 episodes, as of 2014) and she was hailed "MMK Queen". In 2012, as her comeback as a contract artist she plays Olivia La Peña-San Juan on the film remake turned TV series *Mundo Man ay Magunaw* which was originally portrayed by Susan Roces and will be Black Lily at the book two of *Walang Hanggan*.

In 2014, Valdez returned to GMA-7 after *Dyesebel* and did *Ilustrado*, *Elemento*, *The Half Sisters*, two TAPE Inc. - GMA Network produced shows, *Princess in the Palace* and *Calle Siete*, *Hahamakin ang Lahat*, and the reboot role of Queen Avria in the 2016 version of *Encantadia*.

In 2017, she switched back to ABS-CBN.

## Awards

* 1998 - Highly Commended in Asian TV Awards in Singapore (MMK: Talaarawan)
* 2001 - Star Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series (Pangako Sa ’Yo)
* 2002 - Jose Rizal Award of Excellence Top Enterntainer Award as Best Actress (Pangako Sa ’Yo)
* 2003 - Asian TV Awards Best Actress Nomination
* 2003 - Asian TV Awards Best Actress in Singapore (MMK: Karinderia)
* 2006 - Aliw Awards Best Actress in a musical (ZsaZsa Zaturnnah)
* 2011 - Broadway World Philippines Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Nine)
* 2015 - Young Critics Circle Best Performance (Dagitab)
* 2015 - Gawad Urian Best Actress (Dagitab)
* 2017 - Gawad Tanglaw Best Actress (Neomanila)