Tessie Tomas

Known for: Acting

Born: 1950-10-31 (age 75)

From: Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines

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.

Filmography (56)

MOVIE
Senior Moments
2026
as Segunda
TV★ 6.6
Dirty Linen
2023
as Cielo Fiero
MOVIE
Delia & Sammy
2018
TV★ 8.3
The Blood Sisters
2018
as Rosemarie Bermudez
MOVIE★ 2.0
Extra Service
2017
MOVIE
Miss Bulalacao
2015
MOVIE
Old Skool
2015
MOVIE
Water Lemon
2015
as Pina
MOVIE
Blindfold
2015
TV
Once Upon a Kiss
2015
as Mérida Almario
MOVIE★ 10.0
Alienasyon
2014
TV
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man
2013
as Corazon
MOVIE★ 7.0
Coming Soon
2013
MOVIE★ 1.0
Huling Biyahe
2012
as Aling Viring
MOVIE★ 2.9
This Guy's In Love With U Mare!
2012
TV★ 8.0
Coffee Prince
2012
as Elizabeth "Beth" Gomez
TV
Mundo Man ay Magunaw
2012
as Donya Alicia La Peña
TV
Carlo J. Caparas' Bangis
2011
as Mama Mia
MOVIE
Two Funerals
2010
as Pilar
TV
Noah
2010
as Sarah Perez
MOVIE★ 6.0
The Red Shoes
2010
MOVIE★ 7.3
Sanglaan
2009
as Olivia
MOVIE
Padre de Pamilya
2009
as Mayora Elaine Villa
MOVIE★ 6.8
100
2008
as Eloisa
MOVIE★ 7.0
One True Love
2008
as Mrs. Robles
TV★ 10.0
Ako si Kim Samsoon
2008
as Sonia Buot
MOVIE★ 5.3
Ploning
2008
as Seling / Old Celeste
MOVIE★ 4.1
Rome and Juliet
2006
as Charo
MOVIE★ 9.0
Pinoy/Blonde
2005
MOVIE★ 9.0
La Visa Loca
2005
as Pasyon Chorus #1
MOVIE★ 7.5
Otso Otso Pamela-mela Wan
2004
as Mrs. Go
MOVIE★ 9.0
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?
2001
as Miren
MOVIE★ 8.0
Tomorrow Can Wait
2000
MOVIE★ 10.0
Dahil ba sa Kanya?
1998
as Helen Carmona
MOVIE★ 8.7
Pare Ko
1995
as Susan
MOVIE★ 8.0
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
1994
MOVIE★ 4.0
Bala at Lipistik
1994
as Mrs. Tengco
MOVIE★ 9.0
Ayaw Ko Ng Mangarap
1993
as Debra
MOVIE★ 8.0
Dino... Abangan ang Susunod na...
1993
as Barbara Tengco
MOVIE★ 7.0
Mama's Boys
1993
MOVIE★ 6.0
Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout
1993
as Aling Timang
MOVIE★ 8.0
Cordora: Lulutang Ka sa Sariling Mong Dugo!
1992
MOVIE
Pempe Ni Sara At Pen
1992
as Mrs. Grace
MOVIE
Barbi for President
1991
as Mary Anne Santillan
TV★ 7.0
A Dangerous Life
1988
as Imelda Marcos (1988)
MOVIE
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
1987
MOVIE★ 7.0
Once Upon a Time
1987
MOVIE★ 9.0
Clown
1986
MOVIE
Paalam... Bukas Ang Kasal Ko
1986
MOVIE★ 3.7
Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie
1986
as Susan
MOVIE
Your Body Is Mine
1984
MOVIE★ 7.0
Erpat Kong Forgets
1984
MOVIE★ 8.4
Broken Marriage
1983
MOVIE★ 8.0
My Only Love
1982
as Maid
MOVIE★ 8.0
Schoolgirls
1982
as Ms. Ledesma
MOVIE
Kapitan Kidlat
1981