Antoinette Cherish Flores Taus (born August 30, 1981) is a Filipino-American actress and environmentalist. Taus started out as a child actress for ABS-CBN and Viva and rose to popularity starring in the GMA drama series Anna Karenina (1996–2002) T.G.I.S. (1995–1999) and Click (1999–2004), where she was first paired with Dingdong Dantes. Taus famously hosted the Philippine coverage of BBC Millennium Celebration 2000 Today, which was broadcast over 67 countries around the world. She spent ten years living in Los Angeles.[4] She recently has returned to the Philippines to resume her career.[5]
Antoinette Taus | |
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 Taus on Eat Bulaga! "BoxSing" Challenge Accepted in 2016 | |
| Born | Antoinette Cherish Flores Taus August 30, 1981[1] Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino American |
| Other names | Antoinette, Toni |
| Education | Political science |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, singer, host, humanitarian, SDGs advocate[2] |
| Years active | 1992–2006 2014–present |
| Known for | Anna Karenina Serrano (Anna Karenina) Bianca de Jesus (T.G.I.S.) Alicia "Allie" Mendoza (Click) |
| Height | 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)[3] |
| Website | Official Website Official FB Page |
Aside from her showbiz stints, she is actively part of humanitarian works and serves as an advocate in various campaigns about climate change and mental health. She founded the non-profit Cora and is a UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador.
Life and career
editAntoinette Taus was born on August 30, 1981,[6] to Thomas Sr. and Maria Corazon Flores Taus.[7][8] Her younger brother Tom, a DJ who lives in the United States, is the former child actor who starred in Cedie (1996).[7][9] Taus started out as a child actress under the agency ABS-CBN Talent Center. She appeared on the ABS-CBN children's television series Hiraya Manawari and in Patayin Sa Sindak si Barbara (1996) as the possessed daughter of Dawn Zulueta's character.[10]
In 1996, Taus moved to VIVA Artists Agency and got a lead role in Anna Karenina (1996–2002), a VIVA-produced teledrama which aired weekly on GMA-7. She played the kind and reserved Anna Serrano, one of three girls claiming to be the titular missing heiress.[10] Anna Karenina's success led to Taus being cast as Bianca in the second batch of the GMA weekly teenage drama T.G.I.S. (1995–1999).[10][11]
After her mother died from cancer in 2004, Taus became depressed and organized a feeding program to cope. Although it was intended to be a one-off event, Taus was inspired to continue after it received attention on social media and eventually founded Communities Organized for Resource Allocation (CORA), a non-profit organization named for her mother.
Filmography
editTelevision
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| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1996 | Ang TV | Herself | ABS-CBN |
| 1993–1995 | Oki Doki Doc | Antoinette / Tonette | |
| 1995–1996 | ASAP | Herself | |
| 1996–2000 | Anna Karenina | Anna Karenina "Anna" Serrano Monteclaro | GMA Network |
| 1997–1999 | T.G.I.S. | Bianca de Jesus | |
| 1997–2004 | SOP | Herself | |
| 1999–2001 | GMA Love Stories | Various roles/Herself | |
| 1999–2000 | 2000 Today: Philippines Broadcast | Herself | |
| 2000 | Munting Anghel | Florence | |
| Tago Ka Na! | Jude | ||
| 2000–2001 | Click | Allie | |
| 2001–2002 | Anna Karenina | Victoria "Bekbek" / Anna Karolina Monteclaro | |
| 2001 | Larawan Presents: Antoinette Taus | Herself | |
| 2001–2002 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Rosemarie Madrigal | |
| 2004 | Kakabakaba | ||
| 2008 | Dear Friend | Audrey | |
| 2011 | The Sing-Off | Herself | NBC |
| 2014–present | Especially for You | VJ | Viva TV |
| 2015 | Bridges of Love | Camille Panlilio | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Picture | Cheche | ||
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Nancy Agoncillo | |
| Wattpad: Hiling | TV5 | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Kasambahay | Vicky | ABS-CBN | |
| The Wives of House No. 2 | Maria | Sari-Sari Channel[12] | |
| 2019 | Where To Next?[13] | Herself | CNN Philippines |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Alice | Regal Films[14] |
| 1994 | Greggy en' Boogie: Sakyan mo na lang, Anna | Buchikik | |
| Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Labada, Darling | Tonette | Star Cinema | |
| 1995 | Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara | Karen | |
| 1997 | Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal | Patricia Perez | Neo Films |
| 1998 | I'm Sorry, My Love | Ria | Viva Films |
| 1999 | Honey, My Love, So Sweet | Jenny | |
| Kiss Mo 'Ko | Clarisse Mallari | ||
| 2001 | Tabi Tabi Po | Cathy (segment "Engkantada") | FLT Films International |
| Carta Alas... Huwag Ka Nang Humirit | Andy | ||
| 2016 | Lumayo Ka Nga sa Akin | Señorita Avila (segment "Asawa Ni Marie") | Viva Films |
| Every Room is a Planet | Dra. Cara | Malay Javier |
Theatre
editDiscography
editAlbum
edit| Year | Album | Label | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | First Voice | Viva Records[18] | PARI Gold |
Single
edit| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Give Thanks | Servant of All (Under Viva Records) |
| 2002 | Mamacita, Donde Esta Santa Claus | Give Love On Christmas Day (Under Viva Records)[19] |
| Nag-iisang Ikaw | VIVA Greats Sing Saturno Hits (Under Viva Records)[20] |
Philanthropy
editAside from her stints on television, she is currently active on advocating Sustainable Development Goals, and Mental Health in the Philippines. She founded an organization named CORA (Communities Organized for Resource Allocation) that aims to help the need especially the poor, and to raise awareness and take actions against environmental problems like climate change.)[21] On September 26, 2019, Antoinette Taus was hailed as National Goodwill Ambassador for the Philippines by UN Environment Programme to continually promote sustainability and environmental protection.[22]
References
edit- Footnotes
- ^ "Antoinette Taus' 22nd Birthday Celebration at SOP (2003)". YouTube. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "LOOK: Antoinette Taus named UN environment goodwill ambassador". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "TGIS PROFILES: ANTOINETTE". tgisaturday.tripod.com.
- ^ "A More Matured, Experienced Antoinette Taus is Still Chasing her American Dream | PinoyWatchDog.com | the Filipino-American Community Newspaper Los Angeles California". Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
- ^ "LOOK: Antoinette Taus is youthful at 40".
- ^ Abanilla, Izel (January 20, 2022). "Antoinette Taus posts her heart-melting baby photos". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Geli, Bianca (December 27, 2021). "Antoinette Taus posts rare photo with Tom Taus and their father". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (July 2, 2020). "Antoinette Taus remembers mom on her birthday". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Cagape, Kristhoff (March 10, 2014). "EXCLUSIVE: Former child star Tom Taus on working in showbiz: 'Honestly, nakaka-miss din'". Push. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c Anarcon, James Patrick (January 30, 2020). "Anna Karenina (1996 cast)". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Abanilla, Izel (January 31, 2022). "Antoinette Taus looks back at the many characters she played through the years". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ "The Wives of House No. 2 – Sari Sari Original Series – Teaser". August 5, 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ "CNN Philippines:Where To Next? Benguet". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on December 23, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ Antoinette-Taus.Net (Retrieved from web.archive.org
- ^ "Antoinette Taus ONLINE". June 11, 2004. Archived from the original on June 11, 2004.
- ^ "'Grease The Musical' is back in Manila". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 4, 2013.
- ^ "Manila Standard Today: Antoinette Taus & Epi Quizon join Bituing Walang Ningning The Musical".
- ^ Antoinette Taus Music Retrieved from Web.Archive.Org
- ^ "Give Love On Christmas Day Album under VIVA Records". Amazon.
- ^ "Viva Greats Sing Saturno Hits by Various Artists". January 2002 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "Student leaders urged to engage in volunteerism". Philippine Information Agency – via pia.gov.ph.
- ^ "Antoinette Taus named UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador". September 26, 2019 – via unenvironment.org/.