Anecdotes

She and her current husband Kiko had a daughter, Simone Francesca "Frankie" Emmanuelle, born in November 2000.

One of the most popular actresses in Philippine showbiz history.

Her present husband, Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, is a Senator of the Republic of the Philippines

One of the highest-paid actresses in Philippine Cinema

Studied business management in Boston College for one year (1999).

Her late father Pablo served as mayor of Pasay City for more than four decades while her mother Elaine is also an actress.

She has a daughter, Maria Kristina Cassandra, a.k.a. KC Concepcion (b. April 8, 1985), who is a commercial model and stage actress, from former husband Gabby Concepcion.

Is one of the top product endorsers of the Philippines.

A co-endorser of Unilab products with her daughter, KC Concepcion.

Become popular with the song "Mr. DJ".

First movie was Dear Heart (1981). Paired with Gabby Concepcion, who later became her husband.

She started off as a promising fresh young 12 year-old talent whose single "Mr. DJ" proved to be a big hit among radio listeners and disc-jockeys alike (hence the nickname "DJ's Pet").

Idolized by Candy Pangilinan.

At the Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2009 she received the Cinema One Legend Award.