Martina Aileen de las Alas, professionally known as Ai-Ai de las Alas, is a Filipino actress of

film and television, dubbed as the "Philippine Queen of Comedy" and "Comedy Concert Queen".
De las Alas first gained nationwide recognition for her movie Ang Tanging Ina which became a
blockbuster hit. Due to the movie's popularity, it received a TV series spin-off with Alas again
taking the lead role. The movie eventually spawned two sequels; "Ang Tanging Ina N'yong
Lahat" and "Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)".
Contents
1 Personal life
2 Career
3 Filmography
o 3.1 Movies
o 3.2 Television
4 Awards and nominations
5 References
6 External links
Personal life
De las Alas is the daughter of Engr. Rosendo de las Alas (19202008) and Gregoria de las Alas
ne Hernndez (died 30 December 2013), and was later adopted by her spinster aunt, Justa de las
Alas.
[5][6][7]
She earned a Mass Communication degree from Far Eastern University (FEU) in
1985.
She was married to actor Miguel Vera and had two children; de las Alas also had a son from a
previous relationship.
[3]
Before acting, she worked as a sales lady in a department store and also
performed as a stand-up comic in comedy bars around Metro Manila.
[8]
She married 28-year old
American businessman Jed Salang on April 3, 2013. Her marriage to Salang, who is 20 years her
junior, ended after a month, with de las Alas confirming their separation on May 19.
[9][10]

Career
De las Alas has done several movies including blockbuster hit Ang Tanging Ina produced by Star
Cinema. It was followed by more comedy films like Volta where she played a superhero, which
spun off into a television series. In the noon-time television show MTB: Ang Saya Saya she was
one of the lead hosts. In prime-time teleseries, she played an important role in the TV remake of
Bituing Walang Ningning as Dorina's mother.
She also released her first album with Star Records entitled Ang Tanging Ina Nyo, featuring six
novelty tunes, with tracks including "Tanging Ina Nyo", "Volta", "Dance-phabet", "Tong
Twalya", "Si Manloloko" and "Super Papa".
She has also acted in the films Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo, Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat and
Pasukob.
[citation needed]

Filmography
Movies
Year Title Role
2014 Ronda Paloma Arroyo
2013
Kung Fu Divas Charlotte/Lyna
Bromance: My Brother's Romance Woman in the mausoleum
2012 Sisterakas
Bernadette "Detty" S.
Maningas
2011
Enteng Ng Ina Mo Ina Montecillo
Who's that Girl? Mr. Enduque's mistress
2010 Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Ina Montecillo
2009
Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round Sunshine Sicat
BFF: (Best Friends Forever) Frances
2008
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat Ina Montecillo
Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy! Dra. Baby Holmes
2007
Pasukob Julia San Miguel
Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo Georgia Quizon
2006 Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice Love
2005 Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5 Ispiritista
2004 Volta Perla Magtoto/Volta
2003
Pinay Pie Yolly
Pakners Maui
Ang Tanging Ina Ina Montecillo
2001 Booba Gretchen/Madame X
2000 Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko nga ba, Darling)

1999
Kiss Mo 'Ko Pola
Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban Ms. Kristine Moran
1998
Kasal-Kasalan (Sakalan) Hillary
It's Cool Bulol

1997
Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot Kiry
Computer Kombat Mama Tasinig
1994
Darna: Ang Pagbabalik

Koronang Itim Luigi
Separada Cookie
1993 Bulag, Pipi at Bingi Cinderella
1992
Guwapings: The First Adventure Vivian
Shake Rattle & Roll 4 Astrude
1991
Shake Rattle & Roll 3 Dezzi Rae
Underage Too Yaya Kristina
1990
Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser Kong Alien

Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali?

Rocky n Rolly: Suntok Sabay Takbo

1989
Romeo Loves Juliet... But Their Families Hate Each
Other!

Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien

Gawa Na Ang Balang Para sa Akin

1988 Regal Shocker: The Movie Marida
1987
Mga Syanong Parak Lalang
Dalawang Larawan ng Pag-ibig Kris Ananie
1985 Sana Kahit Minsan Jenny Mae
Television
Year Title Role Network
2014 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Banak
ABS-CBN
2013
Bet on Your Baby Herself/Contestant
Wansapanataym: Moomoo Knows Best Joanna
Startalk Herself/Guest GMA 7
2013
Toda Max Vangie "Van" Batumbakal
ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kulungan Susana
2012
Toda Max Nurse Aina
It's Showtime Herself/Judge
Wako Wako Dyosa Marishka
2011
My Binondo Girl
Zenaida "Zheny"
Dimaguiba
Maria La Del Barrio Casilda Dimaculangan
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Krus Susana
2010
Showtime Herself/Judge
Your Song Presents: Maling Akala Buena Cobangbang
M3 (Malay Mo Ma-develop) Kring-Kring
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Xylophone Alice
2010
2013
Pilipinas Got Talent Herself/Judge
2009
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla
Presents: Pepeng Agimat
Gloring Dimaanta
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pansit Bining
May Bukas Pa Delilah
Ruffa & Ai Herself/Host
2008
I Love Betty La Fea Julia Pengson
Volta Perla/Volta
2007
Princess Sarah Rama Dass
ASAP Herself/Guest Performer
2006
Love Spell Presents: Pasko Na, Santa Ko Satana
Super Inggo Bugan
Bituing Walang Ningning Adora
2005
My Juan and Only Mercy
ETK (Entertainment Konek) Herself/Guest
2004 Morning Star Herself/Host
2003
2005
Ang Tanging Ina Ina Montecillo
2003 Masayang Tanghali Bayan Herself/Host
2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gown Ingrid
2001 Whattamen Vicky
2000
Arriba, Arriba! Venus Arriba
Sing-galing Herself/Host ABC 5
1999 Comedy Central Market Herself
GMA
Network
1998
2005
Magandang Tanghali Bayan Herself/Host ABS-CBN
1997 1 For 3 Tambulite
GMA
Network
1993
Salo-Salo Together (SST) Herself/Host
Lunch Date Herself/Host
1991
1994
R.S.V.P.
Herself/Host/Cheenie La
Chicka
1975-
1986
School Herself/Host/Maria RPN 9
Awards and nominations
Year Association Awards and Nominations Result
2013
44th Guillermo Mendoza
Memorial Scholarship
Phenomenal Box Office Stars Won
Foundation
(with Kris Aquino and Vice Ganda - Sisterakas)
[11]

PMPC Star Awards for
Movies
Darling of the Press Nominated
2012
43rd Guillermo Mendoza
Memorial Scholarship
Foundation
Phenomenal Box Office Stars
(with Vic Sotto - Enteng Ng Ina Mo)
[12]

Won
PMPC Star Awards for
Movies
Darling of the Press Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for
Movies
Movie Actress of the Year (Enteng Ng Ina Mo) Nominated
43rd GMMSF Box-Office
Entertainment Awards
Comedy Box-Office Tandem (Enteng Ng Ina
Mo)
with (Vic Sotto)
Won
PMPC Star Awards for
Movies
Movie Actress of the Year (Ang Tanging Ina
Mo (Last na 'To!)
Nominated
2011
42nd GMMSF Box-Office
Entertainment Awards
Box-Office Queen (Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last
na 'To!))
[13]

Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV Female Face of the Night Won
9th Gawad Tanglaw Presidential Jury Award Won
36th Metro Manila Film
Festival Philippines
Best Actress (Enteng Ng Ina Mo) Nominated
FAP Awards
Best Actress (Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na
'To!)
Nominated
Golden Screen Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading
Role (Musical or Comedy) (Ang Tanging Ina
Mo (Last na 'To!)
Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for TV
Best Comedy Actress (M3: Malay Mo Ma-
develop)
Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV
Best Single Performance by an Actress
(Maalaala Mo Kaya: Krus)
Won
2010
41st Guillermo Mendoza
Memorial Scholarship
Foundation
Box-Office Queen (Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last
na 'To!))
Won
59th FAMAS
Best Actress (Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na
'To!))
Won
36th Metro Manila Film
Festival Philippines
Best Actress Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na
'To!)'
Won
2009 Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Nominated
Role (Musical or Comedy) (Ang Tanging Ina
N'yong Lahat)
FAP Awards Best Actress (Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat) Nominated
40th Guillermo Mendoza
Memorial Scholarship
Foundation
Comedy Box-Office Queen
[14]
Won
2008
22nd Star Awards for
Television
Best Comedy Actress Nominated
24th PMPC Star Awards for
Movies
Best Movie Actress (Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo) Won
2007
21st PMPC Star Awards for
Television
Best Drama Actress Nominated
2004
FAMAS Awards Best Actress (Ang Tanging Ina) Nominated
Star Awards for Television Best Gameshow Host (Singgaling) Won
Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actress (Ang Tanging Ina) Won
2003
Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actress (Whattamen) Won
35th Guillermo Mendoza
Memorial Scholarship
Foundation
Box- Office Queen (Ang Tanging Ina) Won
2002 Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actress (Whattamen) Won
2000 Star Awards for Television Best Gameshow Host (Singgaling) Won
1999 Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actress (Ibang Klase) Won
1998 Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actress Won
References
1. "Ai-Ai asks Erap for a house on her birthday". ABS-CBN News. November 12, 2009.
2. Mario Dumaual (June 3, 2010). "Ai Ai Delas Alas goes back to school". ABS-CBN
News.
3. Alex Valentin Brosas (October 31, 2009). "Ai-Ai-Miguel: 'Tanging Pamilya'
reconstructed?". Manila Bulletin.
4. Pilar Mateo (May 18, 2007). "Remember Miguel Vera?". Philippine Entertainment
Portal.
5. Glenda Villena (February 21, 2011). "Ai Ai reveals sad past as adopted child". OMG!
Yahoo Philippines News.
6. Gerry Ocampo (December 4, 2010). "Ai-Ai shares her life story". People's Journal.
7. "Right at home at her super sosyal house". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 24,
2009.
8. "PIDC Mabuhay Festival". The Philippine Reporter. July 19, 2008.
9. "Ai Ai's search for fairy-tale ending fails again". 20 May 2013. ABS CBN. Retrieved 6
June 2013.
10. "Ai Ai breaks down as she confirms breakup". 19 May 2013. ABS CBN. Retrieved 6
June 2013.
11. "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-
05-19.
12. "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King
while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title". Pep.ph. Retrieved
2014-05-20.
13. "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of
2010". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
14. "40th Box Office Entertainment Awards given out". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
External links

Biography portal
Ai Ai delas Alas at the Internet Movie Database
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