Melissa Ricks

Melissa Ricks
Born
Melissa Marie Ricks

(1990-01-09) January 9, 1990 (age 34)
Fontana, California, U.S.
NationalityFilipino
EducationEnderun Colleges
OccupationActress
Years active2004–2015; 2020
Agents
Spouse
Michael Macatangay
​
(m. 2021)​
Children2

Melissa Marie Ricks-Macatangay (born January 9, 1990) is a Filipino actress. She was a runner-up in the reality talent search Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN.

Background

Melissa Marie Ricks was born on January 9, 1990 to Kelly Ricks and Josie Ricks in Fontana, California. Her father is the president and director of S&R Membership Shopping Philippines.[1]

In 2013, Ricks and her former schoolmate Charles Togezaki welcomed their first child Kiera. Mikaela (born January 14, 2023) is her child with her non-showbiz husband, Michael Macatangay.[2]

Career

In 2004, Ricks joined the reality talent search of ABS-CBN, Star Circle Quest. She was one of the top 10 Questors or Magic Circle of 10, and after few weeks of training, made it to the final 5 or Magic Circle of 5. In the Grand Questor's Night, she was declared as the 4th runner up.

After the contest, Ricks guested in some TV shows of ABS-CBN particularly in the youth oriented drama SCQ Reload and variety show ASAP Fanatic.

Ricks received one of her biggest breaks when she portrayed Hiyas, the apple of Pedro Penduko's eyes in the Fantaserye Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko and when she starred in the primetime drama series Iisa Pa Lamang led by Claudine Barretto.

Ricks starred in Kambal sa Uma, an afternoon drama series on ABS-CBN with Shaina Magdayao, Rio Locsin, Matt Evans and Jason Abalos. She came back abruptly to Primetime on the hit series Tanging Yaman in 2010 alongside Erich Gonzales.

Ricks was a member of ABS CBN's Star Magic.

During the 2011-2012 season, Ricks portrayed Elisa Altamira in Nasaan Ka, Elisa?, the Philippine adaptation of the Chilean 2009 drama ¿Dónde está Elisa? (later remade in United States in 2010). She then played her biggest break in the role of Johanna Montenegro in the multi-acclaimed phenomenal primetime drama series, Walang Hanggan.

In August 2024, Ricks revealed her fitness journey resulted in 31 pounds weight loss in just 8 weeks.[3]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2004 Volta Herself Cameo
2007 Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 Dang Segment: "Engkanto" [4]
2009 Love on Line (LOL) Lieizzy
2010 Paano na Kaya Anna
2014 Ligaw Criselle

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2004 Star Circle Quest Herself Finalist (Top 5) [5]
2004–2005 SCQ Reload Melissa Gordon
2004–2006 ASAP Fanatic Herself/host
2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya Tricia Episode: "Kwintas"
2005–2013 ASAP Herself/host
2006 Your Song Presents: Akin Ka Na Lang
2006 Komiks Presents: Starboy Shasta
2006 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Reyna Hiyas [5]
2007 Your Song Presents: Pangarap Lang Sybil
2007 Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Hiyas
2007 Rounin Raysian
2007 Love Spell Presents: Hairy Harry Sally [6]
2007 Princess Sarah Mariette [7]
2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya Trisha Episode: "Balikbayan Box"
2008 Kelly! Kelly! (Ang Hit na Musical) Sasa TV movie
2008 Your Song Presents: Sayang Na Sayang Bettina
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Monique Episode: "Card"
2008 Iisa Pa Lamang Sophia Castillejos
2009 Your Song Presents: Underage Celina Serrano [5]
2009 Midnight DJ Linette Episode: "Kasal ng Tikbalang"
2009 Jim Fernandez's Kambal Sa Uma Ella Perea / Venus dela Riva [8]
2009 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat Ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Pepeng Agimat Lora Hizon
2010 Tanging Yaman Isabel Jacinto
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Len Episode: "Basura"
2010 Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You Ivy
2010–2011 Banana Split Various roles Guest
2010 Noah Naomi Mondragon
2010 Lactacyd Confidance Herself/host
2010 Wansapanataym Valentina Veneracion Episode: "Zoila's Valentina"
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya May Episode: "School ID" [9]
2011 Happy Yipee Yehey Herself / Guest
2011 Nasaan Ka, Elisa? Elisa Altamira Main Cast / Protagonist [10]
2012 Walang Hanggan Patricia "Johanna Montenegro" Bonifacio Main Cast / Anti-Hero
2013 Wansapanataym Diwata Episode: "Flores De Yayo"
2013 Honesto Leah Layer Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2014 Ipaglaban Mo! Nina Episode: "Ang Pangako Mo Sa Akin"
2015 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Herself Briefcase #19
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Mai Episode: "Pagkain" [11]
2020 24/7 Belinda "Bella" Samonte Main Cast / Anti-Hero

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Source
2005 SCQ Reload PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality Won [12]

References

  1. ^ Cepeda, Cody (July 3, 2019). "Melissa Ricks, daughter Kiera have fun in the snow in Colorado". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Melissa Ricks gives birth to second child". Rappler. January 17, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Pasajol, Anne (August 2, 2024). "Melissa Ricks wows fans with weight loss progress". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Katrina Halili: Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 a Breather from Marimar". GMA News. December 4, 2007. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c Quintos, Napoleon (February 13, 2009). "Matt Evans and Melissa Ricks Star in the TV Version of Underage". ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  6. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 18, 2007). "Melissa Ricks Backs off from Kissing Scenes with Matt Evans in 'Love Spell'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Guide / Television. Retrieved September 26, 2007.
  7. ^ "'Princess Sarah' Cast Members". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 30, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  8. ^ "Rio Locsin Thrilled Over ABS-CBN's Adaptation of 'Kambal sa Uma'". ABS-CBN News. March 26, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  9. ^ "School ID". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  10. ^ "Mystery Behind 'Nasaan Ka Elisa?' Finally Revealed". The Philippine Star. September 12, 2011. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  11. ^ "Pagkain (Big Love)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  12. ^ "Lorna, Baron, Juday, John Lloyd, Rufa Mae at Kimpee: wagi sa Star Awards for TV" (in Tagalog). Abante Tonite. December 6, 2005. Retrieved January 14, 2010.