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Bangs Garcia

Bangs Garcia

Filipino actress

"Valerie Garcia" redirects here. This article uses a stage name.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Pablo and the surname or paternal family name is Garcia.

Valerie "Bangs" Pablo Garcia-Birchmore (Tagalog pronunciation: [gaɾˈsɪa]; born May 26, 1987) is a Filipino former model and actress.

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Early life and education

Garcia attended Ateneo de Davao University[3], where she was part of the university's theater and dance groups. While studying for a Nursing degree, she participated in the Mindanao-wide talent search Campus Idols, in 2004, and was awarded a co-hosting stint in ABS-CBN Davao's local variety show KSP: Kapamilya Sabado Party.[4]

Career

In 2005, upon the invitation of Close-Up, who was a major sponsor of Campus Idols; Garcia joined ABS-CBN's Close-Up To Fame talent search, where she finished a runner-up. In the same year, she appeared as the best friend of Cindy Kurleto's Greta in Daddy Di Do Du.[4] She also auditioned for Let's Go! and the first teen-edition of Pinoy Big Brother, eventually choosing the sitcom over the reality show.[4]

Garcia was a series regular on Let's Go! and its final season, renamed Gokada Go![5], where she played the emo chick Bangs. Originally credited using her real name, her character in the sitcom eventually gave birth to her screen name.[5]

In 2009, Garcia played leading lady to Jake Cuenca's titular Palos and appeared in TV shows Katorse and Kambal sa Uma[5] and in films Marino and Shake, Rattle & Roll XI.[6]

In the second season of Midnight DJ, she portrayed Samantha "Samgirl"—introduced as the Midnight DJ team's researcher, resident psychic[7] and romantic interest to Oyo Sotto's Samboy—Garcia had to leave show upon landing a lead role in Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?, taking over Roxanne Guinoo.[8]

She appeared in the horror films Bulong and Segunda Mano, both in 2011,[9] and was awarded Best Supporting Actress in the 2011 PASADO Awards for her performance in latter film.[3]

Garcia played the titular character in the period drama psychological thriller Lauriana in 2013 and was awarded Best Actress in the PASADO Awards following year.[10]

Personal life

Garcia is married to Lloyd Birchmore[11], together they have two daughters Amelia[12] and Isabella.[2]

Filmography

Television

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Awards and nominations

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References

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    "Bangs Garcia Marks 33rd Birthday with a Bang!". One Music Philippines. May 26, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
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    Parungao, Regina Mae (July 22, 2020). "Bangs Garcia Gives Birth to Second Baby". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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    Calderon, Ricky L (September 6, 2013). "Bangs Garcia Braves First Title Role". The Freeman. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
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    Sallan, Edwin P. (July 17, 2010). "She Bangs". Woman Today.
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    Balbuena, Vanessa A. (July 17, 2010). "Bangs Garcia: Living Wisely". The Freeman. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
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    Lo, Ricky (September 2, 2013). "Body Talk with Bangs Garcia". Funfare. The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
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    Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (February 22, 2008). "Midnight DJ Aims To Connect The Living With The Dead". Entertainment Guide/Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 13, 2009.
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    Cruz, Marinel R. (February 25, 2010). "Happy for Roxanne". At Large. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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    Jimenez-David, Rina (January 7, 2011). "Second-Hand Haunting". At Large. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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    "Lauriana Winner at 16th PASADO Awards". The Philippine Star. April 14, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
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    Acar, Aedrianne (January 27, 2017). "WATCH: Sexy Actress Bangs Garcia's Third Wedding in Boracay Will Leave You in Tears". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
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    "Bangs Garcia is Now a Mom!". GMA News Online. December 6, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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    Adriano, Pamela (October 25, 2020). "Unforgettable Kapamilya Barkada Series That We All Loved Through the Years". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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    "Bangs Garcia Cries, Fears Losing Brother". ABS-CBN News. December 9, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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    Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (July 13, 2013). "Bangs Garcia at Her Most Daring". Yahoo! News. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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    Cu-Unjieng, Philip (September 19, 2013). "Film Review: Lauriana Love, Lust and the Suspicion of Murder". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
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    Santiago, Katrina Stuart (November 28, 2015). "A Review of 'Baka Siguro Yata'". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
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    Cine Mo! (September 1, 2021). MANILA'S FINEST: Jeric Raval, Bangs Garcia & Mark Anthony Fernandez | Full Movie. YouTube. Google LLC. Event occurs at 1:32:08. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
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    Calderon, Ricky L. (November 17, 2015). "Cinema One Originals 2015 Winner". BusinessMirror. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
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