Raquel Monteza

Raquel Monteza (born Maria Teresa Calimbahin Rounsaville on September 30, 1955) is a Filipino actress.

Career

Monteza appeared in films such as What Am I Living For (1970) starring Eddie Peregrina, Kapag May Gusot, May Lusot (1973), Sapin-sapin, Patong-patong (1976), Bona (1980), Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? (1981), all starring Nora Aunor, and Zuma (1985) starring Max Laurel. She also appeared in Anthony Taylor's Dyesebel (1978) and Danny Zialcita's To Love Again (1983).

Monteza also appeared in TV series such as Anna Liza (1980) as Miriam starring Julie Vega, Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (2001) starring Dingdong Dantes and Tanya Garcia, Te Amo (2004) as Mercy, Undang's bubbly mother, starring Iza Calzado, Marimar" (2007) as Innocencia starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes aired in GMA Network, and Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa (2012) starring Arci Muñoz, Ahron Villena and Carla Humphries, Ang Panday (2016) as Tiya Flor starring Richard Gutierrez aired in TV5.

In 2018, Monteza was ventured to her radio career on DZRH for her weekly infotainment program Dear Ate Raquel.

Personal life

Monteza was born to an American father and a Filipino mother. She is married to former actor Jun Soler and is the mother of actors Ryan Soler (a FAMAS Best Child Actor awardee) and Symon Soler, who also became the lead singer of the Filipino boy band Jeremiah. Her other children are Miss Makati 2008 and singer Maffy Soler, who si also the wife of actor Robin da Roza, and Judge Soler.

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Note(s)	Ref(s).
1970	For Once in My Life
	What Am I Living For
	Silang Tatlo
	Johnny Baby, Please Come Home!
	El Pinoy Tom Jones
1971	Motorcycle Boy
	Toro! Tora! Toray!
	Akin ang Huling Awit
	Currimao
	Paolo Peligroso
1972	Kung May Gusot, May Lusot
	Dalagang Nayon
1973	Kondesang Basahan
	Cofradia
1974	Ang Bituin at Araw
1975	Teribol Dobol		Cameo role
1976	Makamandag si Adora
	Escolta: Mayo 13... Biyernes ng Hapon!
1977	Ang Isinilang Ko Ba'y Kasalanan?
	Bawat Himaymay ng Aking Laman
	Ako si Emma, Babae!
	Sapin-Sapin, Patong-Patong
1978	Dyesebel	Betty	Credited as "Raquel Montessa"
1980	Bona	Nancy
1981	Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?
	Ibalik ang Swerti
1982	Alias Django
1983	To Love Again
1984	Death Raiders
1985	Zuma		Credited as "Racquel Monteza"
1986	Mga Anghel ng Diyos
1990	Walang Sinasanto ang Bala Ko
1997	Matrikula
2004	Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story	Boss' wife
2005	Bikini Open
2022	Breathe Again

Television

Year	Title(s)	Role(s)
2019	The Gift	Lolita Anzures
	Maynila: Daddy-cated	Pilita
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Passport	Gloria
	My Special Tatay	Gardo's Mother
2017-2018	Kambal, Karibal	Mildred Abaya
2017	Haplos	Adele "Del" Alonzo
2015	The Rich Man's Daughter	Julie Limjoco
2014	Ikaw Lamang	Dr. Borromeo
	The Legal Wife	Maria
2013	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kulungan	Emily
	Magpakailanman: The Jessa Aquino Story	Rose
2012	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Apoy	Aling Tena
	Aso ni San Roque	Mely Martinez
	Wansapanataym: Hungry Birds	Celia
	Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa	Donya Regina
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay III	Leng
	Wansapanataym: My Mumu	Rica
	Angelito: Batang Ama	Cecille
	Alakdana	Olga Gaston
2010	Claudine	Janet
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pera	Jane
	Magkaribal	Claire
2009	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pregnancy Kit	Joy
	Obra: Taong Grasa	Nancy
	The Bud Brothers Series: Red Roses for a Blue Lady	Ingrid Artiaga
2007	Asian Treasures	Ingrid's Mother

• Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Board Game" (2008)
• Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Card" (2008)
• MariMar (2007)
• Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang - "Ang Mahiwagang Kuba" (2007)
• Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Pilat" (2007)
• Calla Lily (2006)
• Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man (2004)
• Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin (TV series) (2003)
• Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (TV series) (2002)
• Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Agua Bendita" (1999)
• Anna Liza (1980-1985)

Radio

• Dear Ate Raquel (DZRH) (2018-present)