Cast & creator
Tessie Tomas
Best known for Dirty Linen, Ako si Kim Samsoon, The Blood Sisters
Rita Theresa “Teresita” Laforteza Hermosa (born October 31, 1950), better known by her stage name, Tessie Tomas, is a Filipino actress, screenwriter, and stand-up comedian. Regarded as the original "Queen of Daytime TV", she is best known for hosting some of the most successful TV programs in the Philippines. She was the first Filipino actress to score a nomination in the Best Actress category at the International Emmy Awards for her performance in the 1989 film, A Dangerous Life.
Also known as: Тесси Томас, Rita Theresa Laforteza Hermosa
48
film credits
10
television credits
56
1981–2026 · acting roles
7.2
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (58)
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Dirty Linen
Cielo Fiero
2023
Ako si Kim Samsoon
Sonia Buot
2008
The Blood Sisters
Rosemarie Bermudez
2018
Mundo Man ay Magunaw
Donya Alicia La Peña
2012
Noah
Sarah Perez
2010
Once Upon a Kiss
Mérida Almario
2015
Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis
Mama Mia
2011
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man
Corazon
2013
Senior Moments
Segunda
2026
Coffee Prince
Elizabeth "Beth" Gomez
2012
A Dangerous Life
Imelda Marcos (1988)
1988
Miss Bulalacao
2015
Rome and Juliet
Charo
2006
Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan
Mrs. Go
2004
Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout
Aling Timang
1993
Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...
Barbara Tengco
1993
This Guy's In Love With U Mare!
2012
Your Body Is Mine
1984
Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo!
1992
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Eloisa
2008
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
Miren
2001
Dahil ba sa Kanya?
Helen Carmona
1998
Bala at Lipistik
Mrs. Tengco
1994
Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin
2000
Once Upon a Time
1987
One True Love
Mrs. Robles
2008
Paalam... Bukas Ang Kasal Ko
1986Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap
Debra
1993
A Separated Woman
Screenplay
1994
Ploning
Seling / Old Celeste
2008
Water Lemon
Pina
2015
Clown
1986
Padre de Pamilya
Mayora Elaine Villa
2009
Mama's Boys
1993
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
1994
Pempe Ni Sara At Pen
Mrs. Grace
1992
Pinoy/Blonde
2005
Broken Marriage
1983
Hanggang Dito na Lang
Writer
1997
Coming Soon
2013
Extra Service
2017
Huling Biyahe
Aling Viring
2012
Barbi for President
Mary Anne Santillan
1991
Pare Ko
Susan
1995
La Visa Loca
Pasyon Chorus #1
2005
Erpat Kong Forgets
1984
The Red Shoes
2010
Schoolgirls
Ms. Ledesma
1982
Two Funerals
Pilar
2010
My Only Love
Maid
1982
Kapitan Kidlat
1981Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie
Susan
1986
Delia & Sammy
2018Blindfold
2015
Sanglaan
Olivia
2009