Janice de Belen

Catherine Janice Yap de Belen (Tagalog: [ˈdʒanɪs] ; born November 9, 1968), better known as Janice de Belen, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and television host. She is dubbed as the “Queen of Horror-Drama” for her acting prowess and exceptional portrayals in both Filipino drama and horror films.De Belen is undeniably one of the most sought-after actresses and television personalities in the Philippines. In a career spanning four decades, she began her career in show business as a child star, and her breakthrough came when she played the title role in the wildly popular soap opera Flordeluna, which aired from 1979 until 1984. She was hailed as the “80s Teen Drama Princess” alongside then showbiz rival Julie Vega.As an acclaimed actress and TV personality, De Belen is a FAMAS Award winner (including three Best Actress nominations). In 2020, she won "Best Actress in a Drama Series" alongside Angel Locsin, Maricel Soriano and Eula Valdez at the 18th Gawad Tanglaw Awards. The same year, she also won "Best Drama Supporting Actress" at the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for TV. She won "Best Actress" in the 2021 International Film Festival Manhattan. In 2022, she won "Best Supporting Actress" at the 70th FAMAS Awards for her exceptional performance in Big Night.