Pauleen Luna

Pauleen Luna-Sotto
Pauleen Luna-Sotto
	Luna-Sotto in 2017
Born	Marie Pauleen Javier Luna; November 10, 1988 (age 35); Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Poleng; Pau;
Occupations	Actress; television presenter;
Years active	1995–present
Agent(s)	Star Magic ; APT Entertainment ;
Spouse	Vic Sotto (m. 2016)
Children	2

Marie Pauleen Javier Luna-Sotto (born November 10, 1988) is a Filipino actress. She was a regular host of the long-running Philippine noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! since 2005, where she portrays the child-woman character Baby Poleng.

Career

Luna began her show business career when she joined Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines talent contest in 1995 where she first met her future husband, Vic Sotto.^[1] She began acting at 13 years of age when she became a member of ABS-CBN Corporation's Star Magic Batch 11 in 2002, before transferring to GMA Network.^[2]

She played the role of Odessa in Etheria, the second installment of the Encantadia trilogy, and appeared in the second Koreanovela adaptation of GMA Network's Ako si Kim Samsoon.^[3] Following this, she appeared in Luna Mystika, starring Heart Evangelista. In 2009 she played with Dennis Trillo and Jennica Garcia in the romantic-comedy Adik Sa'Yo, and was later cast as the primary antagonist, Sofia Montemayor, in Ikaw Sana.

Luna plays Honey Toledo-Ferrer in the afternoon Philippine soap opera Trudis Liit.^[4]

In 2006, Luna was ranked number 9 in the FHM-Philippines list of sexiest women and was featured on the cover of the December 2006 issue of UNO magazine.

In 2020, she joined TV5 Network and formerly hosted Chika, Besh! with Kapamilya actresses Pokwang and Ria Atayde, until it was ended the following year, in 2021.^[5]^[6]

Personal life

By December 2011, Luna had begun dating her Eat Bulaga! co-host Vic Sotto after co-starring in Enteng ng Ina Mo, which he only confirmed in 2013. In September 2015, Sotto confirmed his engagement to Luna.^[7]^[8] The couple married on January 30, 2016, at Saint James the Great Parish Church, in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa.^[9] On May 6, 2017, Sotto announced on Eat Bulaga! that he and Luna were expecting their first child together.^[10] On November 6, Vic Sotto announced on Eat Bulaga! that Pauleen had given birth to a girl, Talitha “Tali” Maria Luna.^[11] On January 23, 2024, Thia " Mochi" Marceline was born.^[12]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role
2024	Spy × Family	Yor Forger (voice)
2020	Daddy's Gurl	Amanda
2020–21	Chika, Besh!	Herself / Host
2016	Magpakailanman: Silang Mga Umibig At Nasaktan	Ruby Mhel Julian Morales
2016–17	Hay, Bahay!	Poleng Poryo
2015	Dangwa	Jenny
	The Rich Man's Daughter	Pearl Sy-Tanchingco
	Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Pangako ng Pag-ibig	Rose
2014	My Destiny	Janine
2014	The Borrowed Wife	Tessa Pelaez-Santos
2013	Genesis	Young Sandra Sebastian-Trinidad
	Magpakailanman: Kasalanan Ba ang Umibig	Myrna Rivas
	Unforgettable	Constance "Connie" De Ocampo†
2012–13	Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan	Carol Fuentebella
2012	My Daddy Dearest	Winnie / Annie / Minnie / Ada / Dalilang / Various Pixie Characters
2011	Iglot	Vesta Santana
	Magic Palayok	Gloomera
	Dwarfina	Gwendina
2010	Sine Novela: Trudis Liit	Honey Toledo-Ferrer
2009–10	Ikaw Sana	Sofia Reyes / Sofia Montemayor-Olivarez / Antonia Sanchez
2009	Adik Sa'Yo	Camille Sickat
2008–09	Luna Mystika	Adita
2008	Ako si Kim Samsoon	Cherry Fuentebella
2007–08	Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan	Lyvia
2007	Mobile Sheriff Jiban	Hiroko Katagiri (voice)
2006	Pinakamamahal	Nanette Casayuran
	Hongkong Flight 143	Trina
	Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas	Odessa
2005–06	Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia	Odessa
	My Guardian Abby	Blue Angel Elisha
	Now and Forever: Agos	Clarissa / Cristina
2005–present	Eat Bulaga!	Co-host
2005	Qpids	Herself
2005	Bora: The Sons of Beach	Paulette
2004	Marina	Isabel
2003–04	Basta't Kasama Kita	Karina
2002–04	Berks	Kate

Film

Year	Title	Role
2024	Spy × Family Code: White	Yor Forger (voice)
2018	Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles	Herself
2016	Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers	Faye
2015	My Bebe Love	Cameo Role
2013	Gaydar	Tina
2012	Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako	Faye Kabisote
2011	Enteng Ng Ina Mo	Faye Kabisote/Waitress
2010	Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote	Faye Kabisote
2010	Sigwa	Sita
2008	Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)	Patty
2007	Shake, Rattle and Roll 9	Florence
2007	My Kuya's Wedding	Heidi
2006	ZsaZsa Zaturnnah: Ze Moveeh	Aruba
	White Lady	Pearl Legazpi
	Blue Moon	Azon
2004	Volta	Penny Magtoto
2003	My First Romance	Sharri

Concert

Year	Concert title	Role	Location
2015	Tamang Panahon: Concert	young Lola Nidora	Philippine Arena

Awards and recognitions

2016	Dabarkads Awards!	Best Supporting Actress	Pangako ng Pag-Ibig	Won	References
2014	Dabarkads Awards	Best Actress	Anyo Ng Pag-Ibig	Nominated
2012	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women	None	Rank # 50
2011				Rank # 40
2010				Rank # 28
2009	PEP Forum Awards	Highly Recommended on Most Promising StarNone	None	Won
2009	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women	None	Rank # 10
2008	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women	None	Rank # 26
2007	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Single Performance By An Actress	Magpakailanman	Won	^[13]
2007	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women	None	Rank # 13	^[14]
2006	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women	None	Rank # 9
2004	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best New Female TV Personality	Marina	Won

Magazine appearances

Month/Year	Magazine
December 2017	"YES-Magazine featuring their contemporary house in Laguna.
April 2016	YES-Magazine featuring their wedding on January 30, 2016
December 2006	UNO Magazine
February 2007	A-List Magazine
August 2008	SPEED Magazine
October 2009	Action & Fitness Magazine
April 2010	YES! Magazine
March 2013	YES! Magazine

References

Footnotes

^ Bassig, Wilwina (January 8, 2014). "Pauleen Luna in full bloom". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
^ "Pauleen Luna's touching message to her best friend Pia Wurtzbach". Push.com.ph. ABS-CBN Corporation. December 21, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
^ Erece, Dinno (April 21, 2008). "Other cast members of "Kim Sam Soon" revealed". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
^ "Pauleen Luna talks about Trudis Liit star Jillian Ward". GMA News. GMA Network Inc. July 22, 2010. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
^ "'Chika, Besh!': Pokwang, Pauleen, Ria share why you should watch new TV5 show". The Philippine STAR.
^ "Chika, BESH! 'di na nag-renew, Ria balik-Kapamilya". Pilipino Star Ngayon.
^ Dabu, Bianca Rose (January 7, 2016). "A look back at the Vic Sotto-Pauleen Luna love story". GMA News. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
^ Ganal, FM (September 2, 2015). "Vic Sotto and Pauleen Luna engaged: A look back at their "roller-coaster" love story". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
^ Policarpio, Allan (January 31, 2016). "Vic Sotto weds Pauleen Luna: A promise of forever". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
^ "Vic Sotto's big news: wife Pauleen Luna pregnant". ABS-CBN News. May 6, 2017. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
^ "Pauleen Luna gives birth to a baby girl". Pinoy Showbiz Daily. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
^ Napoles, Jimboy (January 26, 2024). "The growing family of Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
^ FIRST READ ON PEP: ABS-CBN named Best TV Station at PMPC Star Awards for TV. Pep.ph. Retrieved on April 15, 2012.
^ Pauleen Luna, ranked number 13 on FHM Philippines Archived April 30, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Fhm.com.ph. Retrieved on April 15, 2012.

External links

[1] Bassig, Wilwina (January 8, 2014). "Pauleen Luna in full bloom". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 10, 2016.

[2] "Pauleen Luna's touching message to her best friend Pia Wurtzbach". Push.com.ph. ABS-CBN Corporation. December 21, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2016.

[3] Erece, Dinno (April 21, 2008). "Other cast members of "Kim Sam Soon" revealed". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 11, 2016.

[4] "Pauleen Luna talks about Trudis Liit star Jillian Ward". GMA News. GMA Network Inc. July 22, 2010. Retrieved January 10, 2016.

[5] "'Chika, Besh!': Pokwang, Pauleen, Ria share why you should watch new TV5 show". The Philippine STAR.

[6] "Chika, BESH! 'di na nag-renew, Ria balik-Kapamilya". Pilipino Star Ngayon.

[7] Dabu, Bianca Rose (January 7, 2016). "A look back at the Vic Sotto-Pauleen Luna love story". GMA News. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 10, 2016.

[8] Ganal, FM (September 2, 2015). "Vic Sotto and Pauleen Luna engaged: A look back at their "roller-coaster" love story". Philippine Entertainment Portal. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved January 10, 2016.

[9] Policarpio, Allan (January 31, 2016). "Vic Sotto weds Pauleen Luna: A promise of forever". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 31, 2016.

[10] "Vic Sotto's big news: wife Pauleen Luna pregnant". ABS-CBN News. May 6, 2017. Retrieved May 6, 2017.

[11] "Pauleen Luna gives birth to a baby girl". Pinoy Showbiz Daily. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017.

[12] Napoles, Jimboy (January 26, 2024). "The growing family of Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved June 23, 2024.

[13] FIRST READ ON PEP: ABS-CBN named Best TV Station at PMPC Star Awards for TV. Pep.ph. Retrieved on April 15, 2012.

[14] Pauleen Luna, ranked number 13 on FHM Philippines Archived April 30, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Fhm.com.ph. Retrieved on April 15, 2012.

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