Aiko
Melendez
Aiko Melendez
Mary Aiko Shimoji Melendez (born December 16, 1975), known professionally as Aiko
Melendez (Tagalog: [ˈaɪkɔ mɛˈlɛndɛs]), is a Filipino actress and politician. She currently serves
as a councilor of Quezon City from the 5th district since 2022, a position she previously held
from the 2nd District from 2001 to 2010. Her father, Jimmy Melendez (born Jim Shinoji), was an
actor. Her half-brother, Jam Melendez (son of Jimmy Melendez and Deborah Sun), also entered
showbusiness.
Aiko Melendez started as a child star in the early '80s under Regal Films among them, Santa
Claus is Coming to Town in 1982 and she was billed simply as Aiko. In the late '80s, the same
movie outfit, launched her together with Ruffa Gutierrez and Carmina Villaroel as teen
actresses. From the late '80s through '90s, she became a blockbuster leading lady to big actors
such as Richard Gomez, Jomari Yllana and Aga Muhlach. She received multiple awards for May
Minamahal in 1993 and Sa 'yo Lamang in 1995. Her 1997 film, Kahit Kailan, received several
awards at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The movie was produced by Lily Monteverde.
In the late 2000s, she starred in TV shows. In 2017, she garnered praises for her work
in Wildflower, a primetime soap opera.
Dubbed as the Ultimate Star by the media,[2] Melendez is a recipient of countless accolades and
recognitions locally and globally. She won "Best Actress in a Foreign Language Film" at the 7th
International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema[3] in London and "Best Actress" at the
International Film Festival Manhattan in New York City.[4] She has also been honored at
the Metro Manila Film Festival, PMPC Star Awards for Television, Gawad Tanglaw Awards
and Fap Awards, including several nominations from FAMAS Awards.
Career
Melendez was discovered in the late 1980s and signed a contract with Regal Films, becoming
one of their 'Regal Babies’.
In 2001, Melendez ran for councilor of the 2nd district of Quezon City and won. She was
reelected in 2004 and in 2007 and remained in office for 9 years until 2010.[6][7] She ran for vice
mayor of Quezon City in 2010 as the running mate of Mike Defensor, but lost to Joy Belmonte.
She did several shows on GMA Network but most often appeared on ABS-CBN.[6] In 2011, Aiko
returned to ABS-CBN for an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya and Reputasyon.[8][9] In 2013, she
was part of the TV series Apoy Sa Dagat.[7] In 2015, Melendez played the role of Fionna Vargas
in Inday Bote.[10] In 2017, Melendez played the role of Emilia Ardiente in Wildflower. In 2018,
Melendez played the role of Matadora/Bighani in Bagani. In 2019, Melendez returned to GMA
Network to play a role in Prima Donnas.
Melendez ran for Quezon City councilor in 2022, this time at the 5th district, and won.
Personal life
Melendez was married to actor Jomari Yllana from 2000, but got separated after a year. They
have a son named Andrei. Their marriage was annulled in 2004.[12]
In 2006, Melendez married Martin Jickain, with whom she has a daughter named Marthena.
However, their marriage was annulled in 2010.
Melendez is currently dating Zambales's 1st district representative Jefferson "Jay" Khonghun.[13]
In 2013, Melendez converted to Born Again Christianity.[
Filmography
982
Where Love Has Gone
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
1983 Don't Cry for Me, Papa Tessie
1989
My Pretty Baby Maria
Romeo Loves Juliet ... But Their
Families Hate Each Other!
Juliet
Isang Araw Walang Diyos Laya
1990 Trese Tessa Encarnacion
1990 Trese
Last 2 Minutes
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
Nimfa
1991 Underage Too
Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung
Pumatay
Meanne
Kung Sino Pa Ang Minahal
Emma Salazar Case
Ali in Wonderland
Cornelia Ramos Story
Guwapings: The First Adventure
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit Rosanna
Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito!) Anna
Unang Tibok ng Puso Lena
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Sister Mary John
Kamay ni Kain
Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City
Sinungaling Mong Puso Anna
1993 Aguinaldo
Dino... Abangan ang Susunod
Na...
Dugo ng Panday
May Minamahal
Monica
1994 Buhay ng Buhay Ko
Multo in the City Mabel
Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos:
Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo
Solidad
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Ana
Bawal na Gamot
1995 Sa'yo Lamang
Bawal na Gamot 2
Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi
Batang-X 1996 Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon
Huling Sagupaan
Ayoko na Sanang Magmahal
1997
Atraso: Ang Taong may
Kasalanan
Tessa Villanueva
Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal,
Umpisahan Mo Na
Cynthia
Kahit Kailan
1998
Pagdating ng Panahon
Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Iibigin Pia Tesoro
1999 Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko
2000 Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan Cynthia
2003 Filipinas Vicky Filipinas
2009
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled
Brat Movie
Mommy
2014 Asintado Julia
2015
Etiquette for Mistresses Adelle Ayson
Everyday I Love You Guada Locsin
2016 Barcelona: A Love Untold Insiang
2017 Pwera Usog Minda
2018 Rainbow's Sunset Georgina
TBA Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay Sara Duterte

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  • 2.
    Aiko Melendez Mary AikoShimoji Melendez (born December 16, 1975), known professionally as Aiko Melendez (Tagalog: [ˈaɪkɔ mɛˈlɛndɛs]), is a Filipino actress and politician. She currently serves as a councilor of Quezon City from the 5th district since 2022, a position she previously held from the 2nd District from 2001 to 2010. Her father, Jimmy Melendez (born Jim Shinoji), was an actor. Her half-brother, Jam Melendez (son of Jimmy Melendez and Deborah Sun), also entered showbusiness.
  • 3.
    Aiko Melendez startedas a child star in the early '80s under Regal Films among them, Santa Claus is Coming to Town in 1982 and she was billed simply as Aiko. In the late '80s, the same movie outfit, launched her together with Ruffa Gutierrez and Carmina Villaroel as teen actresses. From the late '80s through '90s, she became a blockbuster leading lady to big actors such as Richard Gomez, Jomari Yllana and Aga Muhlach. She received multiple awards for May Minamahal in 1993 and Sa 'yo Lamang in 1995. Her 1997 film, Kahit Kailan, received several awards at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The movie was produced by Lily Monteverde. In the late 2000s, she starred in TV shows. In 2017, she garnered praises for her work in Wildflower, a primetime soap opera.
  • 4.
    Dubbed as theUltimate Star by the media,[2] Melendez is a recipient of countless accolades and recognitions locally and globally. She won "Best Actress in a Foreign Language Film" at the 7th International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema[3] in London and "Best Actress" at the International Film Festival Manhattan in New York City.[4] She has also been honored at the Metro Manila Film Festival, PMPC Star Awards for Television, Gawad Tanglaw Awards and Fap Awards, including several nominations from FAMAS Awards.
  • 5.
    Career Melendez was discoveredin the late 1980s and signed a contract with Regal Films, becoming one of their 'Regal Babies’. In 2001, Melendez ran for councilor of the 2nd district of Quezon City and won. She was reelected in 2004 and in 2007 and remained in office for 9 years until 2010.[6][7] She ran for vice mayor of Quezon City in 2010 as the running mate of Mike Defensor, but lost to Joy Belmonte.
  • 6.
    She did severalshows on GMA Network but most often appeared on ABS-CBN.[6] In 2011, Aiko returned to ABS-CBN for an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya and Reputasyon.[8][9] In 2013, she was part of the TV series Apoy Sa Dagat.[7] In 2015, Melendez played the role of Fionna Vargas in Inday Bote.[10] In 2017, Melendez played the role of Emilia Ardiente in Wildflower. In 2018, Melendez played the role of Matadora/Bighani in Bagani. In 2019, Melendez returned to GMA Network to play a role in Prima Donnas. Melendez ran for Quezon City councilor in 2022, this time at the 5th district, and won.
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    Personal life Melendez wasmarried to actor Jomari Yllana from 2000, but got separated after a year. They have a son named Andrei. Their marriage was annulled in 2004.[12] In 2006, Melendez married Martin Jickain, with whom she has a daughter named Marthena. However, their marriage was annulled in 2010. Melendez is currently dating Zambales's 1st district representative Jefferson "Jay" Khonghun.[13] In 2013, Melendez converted to Born Again Christianity.[
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    Filmography 982 Where Love HasGone Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 1983 Don't Cry for Me, Papa Tessie 1989 My Pretty Baby Maria Romeo Loves Juliet ... But Their Families Hate Each Other! Juliet Isang Araw Walang Diyos Laya 1990 Trese Tessa Encarnacion
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    1990 Trese Last 2Minutes Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang Nimfa 1991 Underage Too Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung Pumatay Meanne Kung Sino Pa Ang Minahal Emma Salazar Case
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    Ali in Wonderland CorneliaRamos Story Guwapings: The First Adventure Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit Rosanna Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito!) Anna
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    Unang Tibok ngPuso Lena Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Sister Mary John Kamay ni Kain Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City Sinungaling Mong Puso Anna
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    1993 Aguinaldo Dino... Abanganang Susunod Na... Dugo ng Panday May Minamahal Monica 1994 Buhay ng Buhay Ko Multo in the City Mabel Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo Solidad Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Ana Bawal na Gamot
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    1995 Sa'yo Lamang Bawalna Gamot 2 Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi Batang-X 1996 Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon Huling Sagupaan Ayoko na Sanang Magmahal
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    1997 Atraso: Ang Taongmay Kasalanan Tessa Villanueva Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na Cynthia Kahit Kailan 1998 Pagdating ng Panahon Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Iibigin Pia Tesoro
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    1999 Higit PaSa Buhay Ko 2000 Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan Cynthia 2003 Filipinas Vicky Filipinas 2009 Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Mommy 2014 Asintado Julia 2015 Etiquette for Mistresses Adelle Ayson Everyday I Love You Guada Locsin 2016 Barcelona: A Love Untold Insiang 2017 Pwera Usog Minda 2018 Rainbow's Sunset Georgina TBA Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay Sara Duterte