Antoinette Cherish Flores Taus (born August 30, 1981) is a Filipino-American[upper-alpha 1] television/movie/theater actress, singer, host, commercial model, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador [4] and Founder of a non-profit called CORA Philippines.[5]
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Born | Antoinette Cherish Flores Taus (1981-08-30) August 30, 1981 (age 41)[1] Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino American |
Other names | Antoinette, Toni |
Education | Political science |
Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University |
Occupation | 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.) |
Height | 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)[3] |
Website | Official FB Page |
Taus formerly worked as an exclusive talent of ABS-CBN from 1992 to 1997 and GMA Network from 1997 to 2004. She is the older sister of former child star now currently a DJ and TV Host, Tom Taus. She achieved fame as a teen actress in the 1990s for her portrayals of Anna Karenina "Anna" Serrano in Anna Karenina and as Bianca de Jesus in T.G.I.S., which 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.[6] She recently has returned to the Philippines to resume her career.[7]
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.
Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
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2019 | Where To Next?[8] | Herself | CNN Philippines |
2016 | The Wives of House No. 2 | Maria | Sari-Sari Channel[9] |
Ipaglaban Mo! | Vicky | ABS-CBN | |
Wattpad: Hiling | TV5 | ||
Tubig at Langis | Nancy Agoncillo | ABS-CBN | |
2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Picture | Cheche | |
Bridges of Love | Camille Panlilio | ||
2014–present | Especially For You | VJ | Viva TV |
2011 | The Sing-Off | Herself | NBC |
2008 | Dear Friend | Audrey | GMA Network |
2004 | Kakabakaba | ||
2001–2002 | Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga | Rosemarie Madrigal | |
2001 | Larawan Presents: Antoinette Taus | Herself | |
2001–2002 | Anna Karenina | Victoria "Bekbek" / Anna Karolina Monteclaro | |
2000–2001 | Click | Allie | |
2000 | Tago Ka Na! | Jude | |
Munting Anghel | Florence | ||
1999–2000 | 2000 Today: Philippines Broadcast | Herself | |
1999–2001 | GMA Love Stories | Various roles/Herself | |
1997–2004 | SOP | Herself | |
1997–1999 | T.G.I.S. | Bianca de Jesus | |
1996–2000 | Anna Karenina | Anna Karenina "Anna" Serrano Monteclaro | |
1995–1996 | ASAP | Herself | ABS-CBN |
1993–1996 | Oki Doki Doc | Tonette | |
1993–1996 | Ang TV | Herself |
Films | ||||
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Year | Title | Role | Film Production | |
1993 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Alice | Regal Films[10] | |
1994 | Greggy en' Boogie: Sakyan mo na lang, Anna | |||
Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Labada, Darling | Tonette | Star Cinema | ||
1995 | Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara | Karen | ||
1997 | Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal | 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 | |
2016 | Every Room is a Planet | Dra.Cara | Malay Javier |
Year | Album | Label | Certification |
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1997 | First Voice | Viva Records[14] | PARI Gold |
Year | Song | Album |
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2000 | Give Thanks | Servant of All (Under Viva Records) |
2002 | Mamacita, Donde Esta Santa Claus | Give Love On Christmas Day (Under Viva Records)[15] |
Nag-iisang Ikaw | VIVA Greats Sing Saturno Hits (Under Viva Records)[16] |
Aside 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.)[17] 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.[18]
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