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Madeleine Humphries
Born
Madeleine Lauren Humphries[fn 1]

(1988-05-20) May 20, 1988 (age 36)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Other namesCarla Humphries[1]
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2003–present
Agents
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)

Madeleine Lauren Humphries[fn 1] (born May 20, 1988), known professionally as Madeleine Humphries[2] and formerly as Carla Humphries is a Filipino actress. Humphries is best known for her roles as Rita Arguelles in the television drama Bituing Walang Ningning (2006), and as Brenda Smith in the youth-oriented program Abt Ur Luv (2006). She also appeared on the January 2011 cover of FHM Philippines Magazine.[3]

Humphries was a member of Star Magic, ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents from 2003 to early 2009.[4] In March 2010, she joined TV5's line-up of talents. In 2013, she starred in the action film 10,000 Hours alongside Robin Padilla where she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Early life

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Madeleine Lauren Humphries was born in San Francisco, California to a Filipina mother and a French-American father of Italian descent. Humphries is the second of four children; she and older brother Alec were born in the United States, while her two younger siblings Nicolas and Samantha were born in France and the Philippines, respectively.[5]

Career

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Early career

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Humphries was discovered in 1999 at the age of 11 by Johnny Manahan, the director of the ABS-CBN Talent Center (now known as Star Magic)[6] She was invited to join the Talent Center's acting workshops and audition as a Talent Center artist after Manahan saw her perform in her school's Recognition Day program.

Humphries attended workshops in various disciplines, including acting, singing, and personality development over the course of two years. She was accepted and launched as a member of Star Circle Batch 11 in May 2003.

After her launch, Humphries began appearing in one-time guest supporting roles on various shows on the ABS-CBN network. Her first recurring guest role came in late 2003, when she was cast as a fashion model named "Paris" in the youth-oriented TV show Berks. In the show, Paris subsequently became the girlfriend of Berks regular, Ketchup (portrayed by Ketchup Eusebio). The role would be the first time Humphries is paired with a comedian, a pattern that is later repeated in the TV show Qpids.

In 2004, Humphries appeared in a supporting role in her first movie, My First Romance, as a friend of the lead character portrayed by Heart Evangelista. She was also cast that same year in her first primetime recurring guest role as "Penelope" in the TV series Sarah, the Teen Princess where she was positioned as a romantic rival of the show's lead character portrayed by Sarah Geronimo.

In 2005, Humphries was cast in ABS-CBN's Reality Loveteam Search Qpids in 2005, where she and her loveteam partner Janus del Prado emerged as the Qpids Voter's Choice for receiving the most votes from viewers through phone calls and SMS text messages. Qpids was where the stage name "Carla Humphries-Loren" was first used, with the intent to eventually transition her stage name to "Carla Loren"[citation needed] ostensibly to improve her name recall among Filipino viewers. After Qpids, however, Humphries continued to be credited as "Carla Humphries."

In 2006, Humphries and loveteam partner Janus del Prado were cast in the Langis episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya, a drama anthology on ABS-CBN, where Humphries' performance garnered glowing reviews from the local entertainment press[citation needed].

In the same year, Humphries was cast as "Rita Arguelles" in the primetime drama series Bituing Walang Ningning, which starred Sarah Geronimo and Angelika dela Cruz. The series ran for 21 weeks during which time one of her shampoo commercials also began airing in the Philippines.

Humphries also appeared that same year in supporting roles in two well-received Star Cinema movies, D' Lucky Ones and First Day High.

Humphries was also cast as one of the four lead characters in the youth-oriented TV series Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, which began airing in November 2006. The show launched her new loveteam with Victor Basa, won Best Youth Oriented Program at the 21st PMPC Star Awards (2007), and aired a total of 57 episodes. The series finale aired on January 5, 2008.

In 2008, Humphries joined the cast of Palos—a primetime action / drama TV series on the ABS-CBN network where she was cast as a medical doctor who also happens to be the First Daughter of the Republic of the Philippines. The role is a departure from the teen and youth-oriented roles that Humphries has portrayed since her launch as a Star Magic artist in 2003.[citation needed]

After Palos ended, Humphries also appeared on Ligaw na Bulaklak, an afternoon drama series that began airing on the ABS-CBN network in May 2008.

Humphries was handpicked to play Joanna Bonifacio in Smaller and Smaller Circles, based on the crime novel of the same name.[7][8]

In 2019, she appeared in the Greenpeace Philippines short film Before We Disappear where she was first credited using her current screen name.[2]

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In 2003 shortly after her launch, Humphries began appearing in local style and fashion magazines intended for the teen market.[9]

In 2004, she landed her first magazine cover with Pink[10] and appeared for the first time in Metro Weddings, an upscale magazine targeted at the bridal market.[11] Also in the same year, Humphries appeared in her first TV commercial for Globe Telecom's GenTxt club.

In 2006, she landed her first multi-country TV commercial for Sunsilk shampoo. Her commercials were aired in 6 countries in the Asian region.

In 2009, she appeared in another Globe TV commercial. featuring the mobile company's postpaid phone plans.

In 2011, she was on the cover of the January issue of FHM Philippines.

Personal life

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Education

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Humphries studied in French schools until her mother transferred her to the ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center (DLC) in Manila, where she obtained her high school diploma.

She enrolled and attended one year at the University of Santo Tomas to study fine arts,[12][13] before transferring to the Centre for International Education (CIE)[14] to study entrepreneurship,[15] whose more flexible schedule allowed her to pursue her acting career without giving up her studies.

Humphries also holds a Gemology Institute of America (GIA) Jewelry Design Certificate after completing the 9-week Jewelry Design class at the GIA in Bangkok, Thailand.[4]

Interests

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Humphries dabbles in both music and art, and at one point entertained the idea of working in a museum or a gallery.[12] She has been painting since she was eight years old: "I have always loved drawing and was always best in drawing in school. After that, I did after-class painting workshops. I love painting abstracts and landscapes. My works either reflect me, or they're sceneries. But I don't consider myself a professional."[16]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya Girlfriend Episode: "Bonnet" [17]
2003—present ASAP Herself Co-Host / Performer
2003 Tara Tena Sandra Episode: "Mukha ng Pag-ibig"
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Secretary
Berks Paris
2004 Wansapanataym Jennifer Episode: "Magic Paintbrush"
Tara Tena Best Friend Episode: "Smart Joker, Sweet Lover"
Marina Young Lorelei
Wansapanataym Garden Fairy Episode: "Hardin ng Mga Wenekleks"
Wazzup Wazzup Mindy / Tadjock
Sarah The Teen Princess Penelope
Wansapanataym Singing Angel Episode: "Ang Wish ko ay Sumapit"
2006 Qpids Herself
Maalaala Mo Kaya Lani Episode: "Langis"'
Vietnam Rose Young Editha dela Cerna Special Participation
Your Song Presents: I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me Erica
Pangarap at Tagumpay: Mga Kuwento sa Likod ng Wowowee Edwin's wife TV special, "The Edwin Sumampong" story
Komiks Presents: Ang Sandok ni Boninay Fairy
Bituing Walang Ningning Rita Arguelles
Star Magic Presents: My Angel Shane
Your Song Presents: Panalangin Jessica
2006—2008 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Brenda Smith
2007 Your Song Presents: Tuyo na'ng Damdamin Mira
Your Song Presents: Kasalanan Ko Ba Jen
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Cynthia
2008 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv: Ur Lyf 2 Brenda Smith Left the show for Palos. [18]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Pamela Episode: "Hair Clip" [19]
Palos Dr. Stella Guidotti
Lovespell Jinky Episode: "Credit Card"
Your Song Presents: Without You Olive
Ligaw na Bulaklak Precious
2009 Midnight DJ Denise Episode: "Demon Cellphone Number"
Only You Agnes Aguirre
Everybody Hapi Dyesebel Guest, 1 episode
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin Sophie Mendez
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Josephine (Corazon Aquino's sister) Episode: "Kalapati" [20]
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Substitute Bride Candra dela Rosa
P.O.5 Herself / co-host
Everybody Hapi Erika Pulgado
5 Star Specials Presents: Ruffa Gutierrez Miniseries: "Who's the Boss"
5 Star Specials Presents: JC De Vera Miniseries: "Johnny Salamangkero" [21]
My Driver Sweet Lover Coleen
2011 Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak Camella / Ivy Amor / Irish [22][23]
2012 Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa Chloe
2014 The Legal Wife Audrey
2015 Pablo S. Gomez's Inday Bote Marice Vargas-Delgado Special Participation
Bridges Of Love Ivanka Vallera
InstaDad Trina Dominguez
Nathaniel Young Angela "AVL" Laxamana Special Participation
Ipaglaban Mo! Susie Episode: "Pusong Mapanlinlang"
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Teacher Ophelia Special Participation
2016 A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Destiny Guest
2017 Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Young Maila Salcedo Special Participation
Pusong Ligaw Lauren
Maalaala Mo Kaya Milet Episode: Tulay
2018 The Diary of a 30 Something [24]
The Stepdaughters Aileen

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2004 My First Romance Angel Guia
2006 First Day High Christine
D' Lucky Ones Yammy
2007 A Love Story Ava
2008 For the First Time Marianne
2009 Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round Andi Listed as "Introducing"
2013 Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki Natalie [25]
10,000 Hours Isabelle Manahan [26]
2015 Flotsam Mia [27][28][29]
Felix Manalo Pilar Manalo Danao
2017 Nay [30]
Smaller and Smaller Circles Joanna Bonifacio [7][8][31]
2018 The Significant Other
2019 Before We Disappear Short film
First credited as "Madeleine Humphries" 		[2]
2020 Isa Pang Bahaghari Atty. Arlene Balmes
2021 The Hunt: Savage Within Sarah Short film [32]

Theater

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2015 No Filter 2.0 [33][34]

Music videos

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Year Title Artist(s) Role Source
2003 "Bongga Ka 'Day" The Akafellas
2005 "Dito sa Puso Ko" Nikki Gil and Josh Santana
"Change is Breaking Us Apart" The Dawn
2006 "D' Lucky Ones" Sandara Park
2010 "Naaalala Ka" Jericho Rosales

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Award Category Result Source
2013 10,000 Hours Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Madeleine Humphries was born in the United States. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name.

References

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  1. ^ "Get To Know Madz, The New And Better Version Of Carla Humphries". Metro.Style. January 17, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Lopez, Jacinda A. and Lily Grace Tabanera (April 30, 2021). "Madeleine Humphries On Letting Go Of Her Screen Name: 'It didn't feel like it was true to who I was'". Cosmo.ph. Cosmopolitan. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  3. ^ Albano, Lou E. (December 30, 2010). "Carla Humphries Ushers FHM into 2011!". FHM. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Miralles, Nitz (March 6, 2009). "First Read on PEP: Carla Humphries Explains 'Kissing Video' with Raymond Gutierrez". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  5. ^ Austria, Geneva (October 17, 2003). "Carla Humphries:Latest Mestiza Teen Actress is Pinoy at Heart". Star Girl. MOD Girl. Archived from the original on October 26, 2009.
  6. ^ Sadiri, Walden S. (September 18, 2003). "Carla Humphries: Taking it Slow but Sure!". Manila Bulletin. Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 26, 2009. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  7. ^ a b Boy Abunda (July 12, 2016). "Carla Humphries Not Really Idle". The Philippine Star. Direct Line. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  8. ^ a b De Vera, Ruel S. (June 20, 2016). "Filipino Crime Novel 'Smaller and Smaller Circles' Now a Movie". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  9. ^ "Glitter Make-up". Beauty. Pink. September 2003. Archived from the original on October 26, 2009.
  10. ^ "Mad About Hats", Cover Story, Pink, March 2004
  11. ^ "Carla Humphries". Metro Weddings. July 2004. Archived from the original on October 26, 2009.
  12. ^ a b "Rising Stars", Fashion Plate, Meg, August 2004, archived from the original on October 26, 2009
  13. ^ "Young Stars". Malaya. September 26, 2004. Archived from the original on February 23, 2005.
  14. ^ Sunio, Demi (March 2006), "Carla Humphries", Star Stalk, Scoop
  15. ^ "Yes, Your Kids Can Achieve Their Best This School Year!". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Lifestyle. June 21, 2007. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  16. ^ Take a Peek Inside Carla's Closet (US / Canada ed.), Star Studio, October 2006
  17. ^ "Bonnet". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  18. ^ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (June 4, 2007). "Teen Show". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Dolly Wood. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  19. ^ "Hair Clip (Frame-up)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  20. ^ "Kalapati". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  21. ^ Paulino, Ver (July 26, 2016). "JC Goes '5 Star'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
  22. ^ Llanera, Melba R. (March 19, 2011). "Carla Humphries on Her Kontrabida Role: 'Bongga! May Tarayan, Sampalan, at Costume Malfunction.'". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  23. ^ "TV5'S "Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak" Flares Up on Its Pilot Week". The Philippine Star. The Freeman. March 27, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  24. ^ "Meet the Lovely Ladies of the Movie 'The Diary of a 30 Something'". ABS-CBN. February 21, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  25. ^ Martinez-Belen, Crispina (October 23, 2013). "'Bekikang' Opens Nationwide Today". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 26, 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  26. ^ Estrada, Olivia (July 10, 2015). "Golden Girl Featuring Carla Humphries". Celebrity Features. Star Style PH. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
  27. ^ Dabu, Bianca Rose (May 25, 2015). "Good Vibes for Solenn and Co. at La Union Surf Movie". GMA News.
  28. ^ Ramos, Marj (June 9, 2015). "Carla Humphries Talks About Her Surf Movie With Solenn Heussaff". Preview. Summit Media.
  29. ^ Mendoza, Arvin (October 19, 2015). "'Flotsam' Movie Shows Beauty of La Union and Stars' Bodies". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  30. ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (December 11, 2017). "EXCLUSIVE: Carla Humphries Looking Forward to Doing a Movie Written by Alessandara De Rossi". ABS-CBN. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  31. ^ Lee, Samantha (November 4, 2017). "WATCH: Carla Humphries Redoes Lines from Iconic Filipino Movies in French". Life. CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  32. ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (August 21, 2021). "Carla Humphries Stars in American Short Film 'The Hunt'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  33. ^ Manhit, Ann (September 29, 2018). "Solenn Heusaff and Carla Humphries React to Jake Cuenca's Theatre Acting". ABS-CBN. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  34. ^ Cruz, Jasmine Agnes T. (September 25, 2015). "Me, Me, Me, Again!". BusinessWorld. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
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