Princess Punzalan is an an actor based in Los Angeles. She is a native of the Philippines, and a respected actor in the local and international entertainment industry with more than 800 appearances in television, film, and radio since she started acting at the age of ten. She has performed numerous roles doing drama, comedy, action, and fantasy but is best known for her iconic “contravida” role as the evil Selina in the ABS-CBN drama series “Mula Sa Puso,” for which she won PMPC’s Best Actress in a Drama Series.
Princess is the daughter of Philippine broadcasting legends Helen Vela and Orly Punzalan. As a young actor she starred in “Princess,” her own weekly TV drama anthology. After the passing of her mother she produced, hosted, and acted in the weekly drama “Lovingly Yours” for four years and the weekly sitcom, "Family 3 +1" for two years while also appearing in other television series. Critically acclaimed film performances include her performances in “Kung Tapos Na Ang Kailanman” and “Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal” of which garnered her nominations for Best Actress, and Supporting Actress.
She has made her home in California with her husband and daughter. In addition to working as an actor, she is a Registered Nurse.
FILMS
Get Your Story Straight (short) | Supporting | Myra Aquino /ArielFelix |
Alone | Supporting | Mandi Mellen/Dan Salem |
Maghintay /"Wait" (short) | Supporting | David Rountree |
Pandemic Bread (short) | Lead | Zeinabu irene Davis |
Self Storage (short) | Lead | Rommel Andaya |
The Perfect Couple (short) | Supporting | Enrico Banson |
The Gift (short) | Lead | Gauri Adelkar |
Don't Worry, I'll Be Fine (short) | Lead | Chiahao Chou |
Distansya (short) | Supporting | Rommel Andaya |
Yellow Rose | Supporting | Diane Paragas |
Phony (short) | Supporting | Jess dela Merced |
Did You Say No (short) | Supporting | Raeshib Aggerwhil |
Dancing On My Own (short) | Supporting | Alexandra Cuerdo |
Johnny Loves Dolores (short) | Lead | Clarissa delos Reyes |
Mula Sa Puso, The Movie | Supporting | Wenn Deramas |
*Kung Tapos Na Ang Kailanman | Supporting | Lino Brocka |
*Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal | Supporting | Laurice Guillen |
Macho Dancer | Supporting | Lino Brocka |
* Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Philippines)
TELEVISION
The Cleaning Lady | Recurring | Timothy Busfield/Eric Dean Seaton/Loren Yaconelli |
Labs Ko Si Babe | Series Regular | Jerry Lopez Sineneng |
Mula Sa Puso* | Series Regular | Wenn Deramas |
Mula Sa Puso* | Series Regular | Wenn Deramas |
The Story of Us | Recurring | Richard Somes |
Maalaala Mo Kaya “Hijab” | Guest Star | Dado Lumibao |
Te Amo Maging Sino Ka Man | Recurring | Khryss Adalia |
Kung Mawawala Ka | Series Regular | Joel Lamangan |
Biglang Sibol Bayang Impasibol | Series Regular | Jeffrey Jeturian |
Family 3+1 | Series Regular | Argel Joseph |
Lovingly Yours | Series Regular | Argel Joseph |
Magpakailanman “The Alex Bernardo Story” | Guest Star | Neal Del Rosario |
Yagit | Recurring | Gina Alajar |
The Last Prince | Recurring | Mac Alejandre |
Yagit | Recurring | Gina Alajar |
Maalaala Mo Kaya “Hijab” | Guest Star | Dado Lumibao |
* Won Best Actress in a TV Series (Philippines)
TRAINING
Audition Preparation | Amy Jo Berman | https://amyjoberman.com |
Audition Techniques | Billy Hufsey | Billy Hufsey's School of Prof. P. A. |
SPECIAL SKILLS
Registered Nurse, current passport, licensed driver (manual & automatic), gun safety, opening/closing butterfly knife/fan knife with a wrist flick, cycling, fluent in Tagalog and English, teleprompter, SCUBA diver, aerobics, billiards, golf, tennis, volleyball