Iza Calzado

Maria Izadora Ussher "Iza" Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982) is a Filipina actress, television host, dancer, and model best known for her role as Amihan in the fantasy drama television series Encantadia. She was a former homegrown artist of GMA Network for ten years. In 2012, Calzado signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN and signed a non-exclusive contract with Star Cinema. By 2014, she also became one of the celebrity ambassadors of Booky, a top local food app, and blog where her husband, Ben Wintle, is the CEO. In March 2017, Calzado won the "Yakushi Pearl Award" (Best Performer) at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2017 for her performance in the film Bliss.

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Mulawin: The Movie (2005)

After resolving to live peaceful lives as mortals, enchanted warriors Aguiluz and Alwina are caught in a violent storm and washed away to separate shores, where they struggle to survive without their memories. Meanwhile, the fire maiden Pirena resurrects Ravenum to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dominic Zapata
CAST:  Richard Gutierrez  •  Angel Locsin  •  Dennis Trillo  •  Paolo Contis

After resolving to live peaceful lives as mortals, enchanted warriors Aguiluz and Alwina are caught in a violent storm and washed away to separate shores, where they struggle to survive without their memories. Meanwhile, the fire maiden Pirena resurrects Ravenum to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dominic Zapata
CAST:  Richard Gutierrez  •  Angel Locsin  •  Dennis Trillo  •  Paolo Contis

Starting Over Again (2014)

Ten years ago, Ginny, an Architecture student, and Marco, a History professor, began a one-of-a-kind and unpredictable love story. In the five years that they were together, they brought out the best in each other, which included Marco’s unrealized dream of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Olivia M. Lamasan
CAST:  Piolo Pascual  •  Iza Calzado  •  Toni Gonzaga  •  Lito Pimentel

Ten years ago, Ginny, an Architecture student, and Marco, a History professor, began a one-of-a-kind and unpredictable love story. In the five years that they were together, they brought out the best in each other, which included Marco’s unrealized dream of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Olivia M. Lamasan
CAST:  Piolo Pascual  •  Iza Calzado  •  Toni Gonzaga  •  Lito Pimentel

Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki (2013)

Bekikang is left and abandoned with a baby boy by friend, Fortunato. He loves and raises the child as his own flesh and blood. When things are going so well between Bekikang and the child, Fortunato and the mother of the child after years of absence reappear to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wenn V. Deramas
CAST:  Joey Paras  •  Tom Rodriguez  •  Tirso Cruz III  •  Lassy Marquez

Bekikang is left and abandoned with a baby boy by friend, Fortunato. He loves and raises the child as his own flesh and blood. When things are going so well between Bekikang and the child, Fortunato and the mother of the child after years of absence reappear to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wenn V. Deramas
CAST:  Joey Paras  •  Tom Rodriguez  •  Tirso Cruz III  •  Lassy Marquez

Bente (2009)

A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists. The film focuses on a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mel Chionglo
CAST:  Richard Gomez  •  Jinggoy Estrada  •  Snooky Serna  •  Iza Calzado

A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists. The film focuses on a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mel Chionglo
CAST:  Richard Gomez  •  Jinggoy Estrada  •  Snooky Serna  •  Iza Calzado

HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V (2010)

A story about a documentarist who interviews a number of individuals who acquired the HIV virus.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Neal 'Buboy' Tan
CAST:  Jake Cuenca  •  Iza Calzado  •  Precious Lara Quigaman  •  Maria Isabel Lopez

A story about a documentarist who interviews a number of individuals who acquired the HIV virus.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Neal 'Buboy' Tan
CAST:  Jake Cuenca  •  Iza Calzado  •  Precious Lara Quigaman  •  Maria Isabel Lopez

Barber's Tales (2013)

In the 1970s, a widow in a remote village takes over her husband’s barber shop. She becomes the laughing stock of the male-dominated community and in the process discovers freedom and liberation.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jun Robles Lana
CAST:  Eugene Domingo  •  Eddie Garcia  •  Iza Calzado  •  Gladys Reyes

In the 1970s, a widow in a remote village takes over her husband’s barber shop. She becomes the laughing stock of the male-dominated community and in the process discovers freedom and liberation.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jun Robles Lana
CAST:  Eugene Domingo  •  Eddie Garcia  •  Iza Calzado  •  Gladys Reyes

Pinoy/Blonde (2005)

Two cousins accomplish the final wish of their dying uncle to deliver a brown paper bag to a seedy, run-down hotel crawling with shady characters and retrieve in exchange a mysterious package.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peque Gallaga
CAST:  Epy Quizon  •  Boy 2 Quizon  •  Iza Calzado  •  Ricky Davao

Two cousins accomplish the final wish of their dying uncle to deliver a brown paper bag to a seedy, run-down hotel crawling with shady characters and retrieve in exchange a mysterious package.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peque Gallaga
CAST:  Epy Quizon  •  Boy 2 Quizon  •  Iza Calzado  •  Ricky Davao

Annie B. (2004)

Annie who comes from a poor family is the epitome of an active and lively teenager. Fernando is the owner of an ad agency. The story begins when Annie halts Fernando's wedding thinking it was Fernando who got her sister pregnant. It just so happened that Fernando ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Louie Ignacio
CAST:  Sarah Geronimo  •  Jolina Magdangal  •  Dingdong Dantes  •  Jordan Herrera

Annie who comes from a poor family is the epitome of an active and lively teenager. Fernando is the owner of an ad agency. The story begins when Annie halts Fernando's wedding thinking it was Fernando who got her sister pregnant. It just so happened that Fernando ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Louie Ignacio
CAST:  Sarah Geronimo  •  Jolina Magdangal  •  Dingdong Dantes  •  Jordan Herrera

Mga Mumunting Lihim (2012)

The death of Mariel was met with such hurt by her three closest friends. But it was her best friend, Carla that she leaves a most special gift, a box full of her diaries through the years. Carla has been Mariel’s friend since their high school years; they have ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jose Javier Reyes
CAST:  Judy Ann Santos  •  Janice de Belen  •  Iza Calzado  •  Agot Isidro

The death of Mariel was met with such hurt by her three closest friends. But it was her best friend, Carla that she leaves a most special gift, a box full of her diaries through the years. Carla has been Mariel’s friend since their high school years; they have ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jose Javier Reyes
CAST:  Judy Ann Santos  •  Janice de Belen  •  Iza Calzado  •  Agot Isidro

Moments of Love (2006)

Marco has found the perfect girl in Divina. Though they've only spoken on the phone, they're convinced they're meant to be together. One problem: Divina's living in 1957 and Marco in 2006.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark A. Reyes
CAST:  Dingdong Dantes  •  Karylle  •  Iza Calzado  •  Paolo Contis

Marco has found the perfect girl in Divina. Though they've only spoken on the phone, they're convinced they're meant to be together. One problem: Divina's living in 1957 and Marco in 2006.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark A. Reyes
CAST:  Dingdong Dantes  •  Karylle  •  Iza Calzado  •  Paolo Contis

Ang Panday (2009)

Long ago, the evil wizard Lizardo sent an army of monsters to subjugate the land and its people. Lizardo succeeded, but a prophecy tells of a comet that will fall to Earth, and a man who will wield a weapon that will free the people from Lizardo's tyranny. Flavio ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mac Alejandre
CAST:  Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.  •  Phillip Salvador  •  Iza Calzado  •  Rhian Ramos

Long ago, the evil wizard Lizardo sent an army of monsters to subjugate the land and its people. Lizardo succeeded, but a prophecy tells of a comet that will fall to Earth, and a man who will wield a weapon that will free the people from Lizardo's tyranny. Flavio ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mac Alejandre
CAST:  Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.  •  Phillip Salvador  •  Iza Calzado  •  Rhian Ramos

White House (2010)

6 eager contestants enter a pinoy horror-reality show to survive till daybreak of horror inside the famous Laperal White House in Baguio City. A million pesos is at stake but as the first night draws to a close and each one is being found dead, everyone realizes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Topel Lee
CAST:  Gabby Concepcion  •  Iza Calzado  •  Lovi Poe  •  Maricar Reyes

6 eager contestants enter a pinoy horror-reality show to survive till daybreak of horror inside the famous Laperal White House in Baguio City. A million pesos is at stake but as the first night draws to a close and each one is being found dead, everyone realizes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Topel Lee
CAST:  Gabby Concepcion  •  Iza Calzado  •  Lovi Poe  •  Maricar Reyes

Ang Panday 2 (2011)

Ang Panday 2 begins with Flavio/Panday (Revilla) and Maria settling in the peaceful and quiet town of Matandang Kahoy. All is well until Lizardo returns and captures Maria. On his quest to save his lady love, Flavio crosses paths with Ariana whose father had been ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mac Alejandre
CAST:  Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.  •  Marian Rivera  •  Phillip Salvador  •  Iza Calzado

Ang Panday 2 begins with Flavio/Panday (Revilla) and Maria settling in the peaceful and quiet town of Matandang Kahoy. All is well until Lizardo returns and captures Maria. On his quest to save his lady love, Flavio crosses paths with Ariana whose father had been ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mac Alejandre
CAST:  Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.  •  Marian Rivera  •  Phillip Salvador  •  Iza Calzado

Eternity (2006)

Eternity is an epic romance about a pair of star-crossed lovers Crisanto and Milagros and how true love transcends different lifetimes. In the face of family hostilities and atrocities, the two continue to fight for their love until the bitter end. Cholo and Maegan ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark A. Reyes
CAST:  Iza Calzado  •  Dingdong Dantes  •  Jennylyn Mercado  •  Mark Herras

Eternity is an epic romance about a pair of star-crossed lovers Crisanto and Milagros and how true love transcends different lifetimes. In the face of family hostilities and atrocities, the two continue to fight for their love until the bitter end. Cholo and Maegan ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark A. Reyes
CAST:  Iza Calzado  •  Dingdong Dantes  •  Jennylyn Mercado  •  Mark Herras

Scaregivers (2008)

Two bumbling crooks are caught stealing a couple of diamond rings. Rather than get sent to jail, they convince the judge to send them to a mental institution instead. But the asylum turns out to be a haunted place, and the two are left to uncover the secret behind ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Uro Q. dela Cruz
CAST:  Jose Manalo  •  Wally Bayola  •  Iza Calzado  •  Paolo Contis

Two bumbling crooks are caught stealing a couple of diamond rings. Rather than get sent to jail, they convince the judge to send them to a mental institution instead. But the asylum turns out to be a haunted place, and the two are left to uncover the secret behind ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Uro Q. dela Cruz
CAST:  Jose Manalo  •  Wally Bayola  •  Iza Calzado  •  Paolo Contis

Batanes (2007)

Pam meets Rico an Ivatan, and decides to leave her stressful life in the city to follow him to Batanes to meet his parents Boy and Lydia and marry him. Pam tries to adapt to the Ivatan way of life but hates the sea that Rico loves so much. Her hatred for the sea ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Adolfo Alix Jr.  •  John David Hukom
CAST:  Ken Zhu  •  Iza Calzado  •  Joem Bascon  •  Bembol Roco

Pam meets Rico an Ivatan, and decides to leave her stressful life in the city to follow him to Batanes to meet his parents Boy and Lydia and marry him. Pam tries to adapt to the Ivatan way of life but hates the sea that Rico loves so much. Her hatred for the sea ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Adolfo Alix Jr.  •  John David Hukom
CAST:  Ken Zhu  •  Iza Calzado  •  Joem Bascon  •  Bembol Roco

Working Girls (2010)

Continuing the tradition of national artist Ishmael Bernal's benchmark film Working Girls after 25 years, Working Girls of 2010 depicts the role of women in the new millennium. Seven women of different backgrounds, stories and personalities entwined in a colorful ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jose Javier Reyes
CAST:  Iza Calzado  •  Cristine Reyes  •  Bianca King  •  Ruffa Gutierrez

Continuing the tradition of national artist Ishmael Bernal's benchmark film Working Girls after 25 years, Working Girls of 2010 depicts the role of women in the new millennium. Seven women of different backgrounds, stories and personalities entwined in a colorful ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jose Javier Reyes
CAST:  Iza Calzado  •  Cristine Reyes  •  Bianca King  •  Ruffa Gutierrez

Yaya & Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (2009)

Angelina is a 7 year old brilliant and talented girl who is spoiled and a bully. Her first yaya (nanny) was hospitalized because of the girl's disobedience (A fire happened before she was hospitalized. Angelina was the cause of the fire because her yaya tried to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Tuviera
CAST:  Ogie Alcasid  •  Michael V.  •  Aiko Melendez  •  Jomari Yllana

Angelina is a 7 year old brilliant and talented girl who is spoiled and a bully. Her first yaya (nanny) was hospitalized because of the girl's disobedience (A fire happened before she was hospitalized. Angelina was the cause of the fire because her yaya tried to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Tuviera
CAST:  Ogie Alcasid  •  Michael V.  •  Aiko Melendez  •  Jomari Yllana

Manila (2009)

A tribute to filmmakers and National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal. In the "Day" segment, Piolo Pacual portrays the role of William, a drug addict who tries to rebuild his sense of self and reconnect with the people around him. For the "Night" segment, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Adolfo Alix Jr.  •  Raya Martin
CAST:  Piolo Pascual  •  Rosanna Roces  •  Jay Manalo  •  Alessandra de Rossi

A tribute to filmmakers and National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal. In the "Day" segment, Piolo Pacual portrays the role of William, a drug addict who tries to rebuild his sense of self and reconnect with the people around him. For the "Night" segment, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Adolfo Alix Jr.  •  Raya Martin
CAST:  Piolo Pascual  •  Rosanna Roces  •  Jay Manalo  •  Alessandra de Rossi

Desperadas 2 (2008)

The story of Desperadas 2 is about four half-sisters - Isabella, Patricia, Stephanie, and Courtney - who have another big problems in their life. They also found out that they have another half-sister, Lugaluda.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Ruffa Gutierrez  •  Rufa Mae Quinto  •  Iza Calzado  •  Marian Rivera

The story of Desperadas 2 is about four half-sisters - Isabella, Patricia, Stephanie, and Courtney - who have another big problems in their life. They also found out that they have another half-sister, Lugaluda.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Lamangan
CAST:  Ruffa Gutierrez  •  Rufa Mae Quinto  •  Iza Calzado  •  Marian Rivera
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