Zsa Zsa Padilla

Career

Padilla started in 1982 as the vocalist of the band Hotdog before going solo less than a year later in 1983. In 1987, she had her first TV acting role in the series, Lovingly Yours, Helen. In the same year, she had her first film role in Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay, with the Filipino comedian Dolphy, who became her partner of more than 20 years.

Personal life

Family

Padilla was born as Esperanza Perez Padilla in 1964, the daughter of parents Esperanza "Kating" Felipa Perez and actor-sportsman Carlos "Sonny" Padilla, Jr. In 1980, at the age of 16, she wedded her 35-year-old boyfriend Modesto Tatlonghari, a dentist, with whom she had one daughter, Karylle (born 1981).

Despite her initial marriage, Padilla became a partner to comedian Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon in 1988, having two children with him: Nicole (adopted 1991) and Zia Denise Marie (born 1992). In 2001, Padilla filed for the annulment of her marriage to Tatlonghari, with Dolphy, having never married before, expressing his dream of finally entering into marriage with Padilla once her annulment is granted. Her church wedding was annulled in 2004, while her civil wedding was annulled in May 2011; Tatlonghari was reported to have remained "civil" and "cordial" in his relationship with Padilla after the annulment. Padilla's marriage to Dolphy, however, would not push through due to negative public reaction toward her relationship, with Dolphy later dying in July 2012.

In 2014, Padilla began a relationship with architect Conrad Onglao after being introduced to each other by singer Sharon Cuneta. Padilla and Onglao thus became live-in partners, with the two eventually deciding not to pursue marriage after Padilla went through another annulment process with a Japanese man she was unknowingly married to in 1992. The couple reside on a $6.8 million U-shaped mansion upon a 1,386 square-meter lot in Barangay San Lorenzo Village, while also owning a green holiday cottage called the Casa Esperanza in Lucban, Quezon.

Health concerns

Padilla suffers from a birth defect, megaureter since her left ureter caused her chronic urinary tract infection. In 2007, her first surgery was a minimally invasive procedure to remedy the ureter. In 2012, Padilla underwent partial left kidney nephrectomy. In 2024, she had a (pee) reflux which caused her third surgery, a laparoscopy at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Vinyl

Digital

Concerts

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

References

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2. ABS-CBN.com. "Kapamilya Tree: The Padilla Family {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment".
3. "Zsa Zsa's journey: Story worth telling".
4. "Memorable songs and people in Zsa Zsa Padilla's life".
5. "Zsa Zsa Padilla proves versatility and brilliance as an artist in Kapamilya shows {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment".
6. (May 11, 2016). "Zsa Zsa Padilla gains good vibes watching digitally remastered Batang PX".
7. (April 27, 2013). "WINNERS: 10th Golden Screen Awards".
8. Feria, Mike. (April 2–9, 1986). "Zsa Zsa... Uncovered!". Lagda Publishing Inc..
9. Newsfeed.ph. (April 27, 2021). "Karylle Tatlonghari Finally Pregnant After 6 Years Of Waiting? {{!}} Philnews".
10. Valera, Nini. (December 1, 2004). "'Petty things,' not money, cause Dolphy-Zsa Zsa fights". The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc..
11. ABS-CBN.com. "Zsa Zsa Padilla reveals daughter Nicole has a health condition {{!}} Push_ABS-CBN".
12. Newsfeed.ph. (February 2018). "Here Are The Sons, Daughters Of The Late Comedy King Dolphy {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment".
13. Lo, Ricky. (May 21, 2011). "Zsa Zsa now free to marry Dolphy". Philstar Global Corp..
14. (January 4, 2005). "Zsa Zsa marriage annulled at last". The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc..
15. Godinez, Bong. (August 11, 2024). "Karylle mourns death of her father Dr. Modesto Tatlonghari". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc..
16. Jarloc, Glaiza. (March 11, 2012). "Zsa Zsa: Why I didn't marry Dolphy". [[SunStar.
17. (July 10, 2012). "Comedy King Dolphy passes away". Philstar Global Corp..
18. Mallorca, Hannah. (May 1, 2025). "Why Zsa Zsa is 'settled' with Conrad Onglao despite no marriage plans". Inquirer Interactive, Inc..
19. Eridio, Casey. (April 14, 2019). "Zsa Zsa Padilla bemoans second annulment from fake marriage with stranger". Inquirer Interactive, Inc..
20. Plaza, Marane. (May 24, 2022). "What's inside Zsa Zsa Padilla's mansion for sale at $6.8M?". [[The Philippine Star]].
21. Zubiri, Stephanie. (April 22, 2022). "Inside Casa Esperanza, the Luxuriously Green House of Architect Conrad Onglao and Singer Zsa Zsa Padilla". tatlerasia.com.
22. (August 17, 2024). "Zsazsa Padilla shares struggle of having rare condition megaureter". [[GMA Integrated News]].
23. "Discography/Features".
24. "ZSAZSA PADILLA "Krismas" Album FULL (Cassette/1989)".
25. Zsa-Zsa Padilla. "Walang Makakapigil".
26. (2000). "Zsa Zsa Padilla – Sing Along With Zsa Zsa (2000, CD)".
27. "In My Life: Zsa Zsa Live – Zsa Zsa Padilla {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic".
28. "Zsa Zsa Padilla Kahit Na".
29. (December 21, 2017). "Zsa Zsa Padilla – Kahit Na [Official Lyric Video]".
30. "Kahit Na – Zsa Zsa Padilla {{!}} Releases {{!}} AllMusic".
31. (April 24, 2017). "Zsa Zsa recalls the making of 'Kahit Na' with Willy". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer.
32. "Smart Araneta Coliseum: Legacies".
33. (2015-07-03). "Zsa Zsa Padilla Beginnings Concert".
34. (2018-04-20). "Zsa Zsa respects children's musicality".
35. "Zsa Zsa Padilla, ipagdiriwang ang 40th anniversary with a concert".
36. (2022-02-03). "Killer cast! Christopher de Leon and more join international series 'Cattleya Killer'".
37. [[NewsWatch Plus. "LOOK: Prime Video drops the trailer for the comeback series of Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino titled "The Alibi," which premieres on the streaming platform beginning Nov. 7. The series stars a powerhouse cast including Sam Milby, John Arcilla, and Zsazsa Padilla.".
38. [http://www.mb.com.ph/node/93159 Marvin Agustin, Zsa Zsa win top Film Academy awards] {{webarchive. link. (August 5, 2012)
39. [https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000431/2005 "Metro Manila Film Festival:2005"] {{Webarchive. link. (March 22, 2016 . IMDb. Retrieved April 9, 2014.)