Arci Muñoz
{{short description|Filipina actress (born 1989)}}
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{{Philippine name|Datuin|Muñoz}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Arci Muñoz
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| birth_name = Ramona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|1|12}}
| birth_place = Quezon City, Philippines
| nationality = Filipino
| alma_mater = University of the Philippines
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model|singer|dancer}}
| years_active = 2005–present
| agent = {{plainlist|
- GMA Artist Center (2005–2010)
- Viva Artists Agency (2013–2016)
- Star Magic (2017–present)
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| height = 5 ft 6 in
| party = Lakas–CMD (since 2021)
| otherparty = KBL (until 2021)
| module = {{Infobox military person
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| allegiance = {{flag|Philippines}}
| branch = 25px
| serviceyears = 2020–present
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Ramona Cecilia "Arci" Datuin Muñoz (born January 12, 1989) is a Filipina actress, singer, beauty queen and Air Force reservist. She is the vocalist of the Filipino rock band Philia and currently serving in the Philippine Air Force as a Sergeant.{{cite web | url = http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/19564/arci-munoz-the-rockstar-actress | title = Arci Munoz: The Rockstar Actress |work = Entertainment | publisher = ABS-CBN.com | date = October 30, 2014 | access-date = June 23, 2015}}
Career
Muñoz entered the entertainment industry through the third season of the reality talent show, StarStruck in 2005. After StarStruck, she appeared in several television shows on GMA and TV5, and in 2008, she represented the Philippines in the third annual Asia Super Model Contest.{{cite web|url=http://viva.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3037:arci-munoz&catid=46:viva-artists&Itemid=43 |title=Arci Muñoz |work=Entertainment |publisher=viva.com.ph |access-date=June 23, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623120527/http://viva.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3037%3Aarci-munoz&catid=46%3Aviva-artists&Itemid=43 |archive-date=June 23, 2015 }}
Before gaining the leading lady status, Arci Munoz played some evil villain and cunning roles in Princess Charming (2007), Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso (2007), Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (2007), and Maging Akin Ka Lamang (2008).
Later in 2009, she played the main antagonist role of Donna Benitez in Ngayon at Kailanman. Donna is the obsessive girlfriend of Edwin (played by JC de Vera) who will do everything for him even committing murder, kidnapping, and vile schemes.
In 2010, she appeared as the Melanie Tecson, a recurring antagonist in Langit sa Piling Mo.
In 2011, she appeared again as the main antagonist of My Driver Sweet Lover as the evil scheming Monique and pulls everything to steal Rocky (played by JC de Vera) from Gabrielle.
In 2012, she started as felina in the hit show Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa. This was her first lead role.
Since then, she became a leading actress in TV5 and ABS-CBN. On April 27, 2013, Muñoz's band Philia played at Pulp Summer Slam 13: "Til Death Do Us Part".
Muñoz transferred to ABS-CBN in September 2014 and is cast as one of the main stars of Pasion de Amor.{{cite news | url = http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/05/26/1458978/arci-munoz-back-acting-after-one-year-break | title = Arci Muñoz back to acting after one-year break |work=The Philippine Star| date = May 26, 2015 | access-date = June 23, 2015}}
On July 17, 2020, it was announced that Muñoz joined the series on Kapamilya Channel's Walang Hanggang Paalam, after Julia Montes and Nadine Lustre are backed out.{{cite web|url=https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2020/2/11/photos/julia-montes-nadine-lustre-burado-storycon-57819|title=Actresses who backed out of major teleserye roles|date=July 17, 2020|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=September 5, 2020}}
Meanwhile, on September 30, 2021, Muñoz announced she is running for councilor in Cainta, Rizal under the political party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats' (Lakas-CMD).{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=September 30, 2021|title=Arci Muñoz to run for Cainta councilor|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/30/21/arci-muoz-to-run-for-cainta-councilor|access-date=October 26, 2021|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}
On December 17, 2021, Muñoz appeared on the music video of TOMORO and Sean Kingston.
Filmography
=Film=
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Company | |||
| 2013 | The Fighting Chefs | Sexy Chef | rowspan="2"|Viva Films |
| rowspan="3"|2015 | Felix Manalo | Tomasa Sereneo | |
| Etiquette for Mistresses | Amanda | rowspan="3"|Star Cinema | |
| A Second Chance | Ara Cervantes | ||
| rowspan="2"|2016 | Always Be My Maybe | Kristina 'Tintin' Paraiso | |
| Camp Sawi | Gwen | Viva Films | |
| rowspan="2"|2017 | Extra Service | Aurora / Kapitana | Star Cinema Skylight Films |
| Can We Still Be Friends? | Sam | Star Cinema | |
| rowspan="3"|2019 | Last Fool Show | Mayessa Dominguez | Star Cinema N2 Productions |
| Open | Rome | Black Sheep T-Rex Entertainment | |
| Isa Pa with Feelings | Annica | Black Sheep APT Entertainment | |
| 2020 | Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story | Jhermelyn (voice) | Rocketsheep Studio |
| 2023 | Ten Little Mistresses | Aura | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2025
|Carla |Sinagtala Productions |
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Source !! Network |
| 2005–2006
| StarStruck: The Nationwide Invasion | Herself / Contestant | | rowspan="15"|GMA Network |
| 2006
| Chantal | |
| 2006–2007
| Bakekang | Nicole |
| rowspan="2"|2007
| Pamela | |
| Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso
| Claire | |
| 2007–2008
| Amasonang Puti / Stacy | |
| rowspan="2"|2008
| Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang | Olive Paruel | |
| Ako si Kim Samsoon
| Lourdes | |
| 2008–2009
| Sine Novela: Saan Darating ang Umaga? | Bianca | |
| rowspan="3"|2009
| SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti ng Puso | Annie | |
| Maynila: Death, Be Not Proud
| Ruby | |
| Sine Novela: Ngayon at Kailanman
| Donna Benitez | |
| 2009–2010
| Herself / Segment Host | |
| rowspan="3"|2010
| Diva | Natalie | |
| Langit sa Piling Mo
| Melanie Tescon | |
| Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face
| Monique Barrinuevo | | TV5 |
| rowspan="3"|2010–2011
| Kaye Santos | |
| My Driver Sweet Lover
| Monique | | TV5 |
| Midnight DJ
| Various Roles | | rowspan="11" |TV5 |
| rowspan="2"|2011
| Dahlia Flores / Carnation | |
| Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
| Vanessa | |
| 2011–2012
| The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto | Alexandra Vergara | |
| 2012–2013
| Lokomoko | Herself | |
| rowspan="3"|2012
| Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Felina |
| Pidol's Wonderland
| Various roles | |
| Wil Time Bigtime
| rowspan="2"|Herself | |
| rowspan="3" |2013
| |
| Undercover
| Julia Velasco | |
| The Gift
| Ella |
| 2015–2020; 2023–present
| ASAP | Herself / Performer | | ABS-CBN / A2Z / Kapamilya Channel / TV5 |
| rowspan="2"| 2015
| Lara | | rowspan="8" |ABS-CBN |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Pagmamahalang Hinadlangan
| Lucy | |
| 2015–2016
| Norma Elizondo-Samonte |
| 2016–2017
| Atty. Aryann Castillo |
| rowspan="2"| 2017
| Herself / Contestant | |
| Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin
| Alexandra "Alex" Flores/Torres | |
| rowspan="2"| 2018
| Daniella "Dani" Cobarrubias-Capistrano | |
| I Can See Your Voice PH
| Herself / Guest Singer | |
| rowspan="2"| 2019
| Jhon en Martian | Princess 223 / Martina | | iWant |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Taiwan
| Baby | | rowspan="3"| ABS-CBN |
| 2019–2020
| Elizabeth "Betty" Palisoc | |
| 2020
| Herself/Guest/Co-Host | |
| 2020–2021
| Samantha "Sam" Agoncillo | | A2Z / Jeepney TV / Kapamilya Channel / TV5 |
| 2021
| Karla Bonifacio | | A2Z / Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023
| Herself/Contestant | | rowspan="2" | GMA Network |
| 2024
| Guest | |
| 2024–2025
| Herself / Guest / Performer | | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|2201817}}
- [http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/95683/showbiz/rhian-ramos-talks-about-supermodel-competition-in-china Rhian Ramos talks about supermodel competition in China]
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Category:Filipino child actresses
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Category:People from Quezon City
Category:StarStruck (Philippine TV series) participants
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Category:Philippine Air Force personnel
Category:University of the Philippines alumni