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Amy Austria

Amy Austria

Actor · Born December 13, 1961 (64) · Tondo, Manila, Philippines

Esmeralda Tuazon was born in 1961, the second of six children She helped her impoverished family by selling chewing gum. She studied at the Rajah Soliman High School She was introduced to producer Baby Martinez of MBM Productions by a mutual friend. She was then cast in Bitayin Si Baby Ama (1976), the movie that made a star of Rudy Fernandez. After her second film, Alas (1976), with Jun Aristorenas, she was given minor parts in several other pictures then dropped out of the movie scene for almost a year. When she came back in mid-1977, she was a contract star of Jesse Ejercito's Seven Star Productions. She became quite visible in the 1970s, in such films as Dabiana (1977), Miss Dulce Amor, Ina (1978), Atsay (1978), Menor de Edad (1979), Gabun: Ama Mo, Ama Ko (1979), Bedspacers (1979), and Swing It, Baby (1979). After acting in two very relevant films for 1979, Ishmael Bernal's Aliw and Lino Brocka's Jaguar, Ms Austria was finally a lead star in Nang Bumuka Ang Sampaguita (1980). At a time when female parts in Filipino cinema were strong and revolutionary, Ms Austria became a busy actress: Langis at Tubig (1980), Sugat Sa Ugat (1980), Goriong Butete (1980), Tondo Girl (1981), Pusong Uhaw (1982) and Waywaya (1982). In the 1990s and well into the 21st century, she still gives powerful supporting performances such as The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995), Muro-ami (1999), and Pagdating ng Panahon (2001), which starred Sharon Cuneta. Austria has two Best Actress awards for Brutal (1980), from the Film Academy of Movie Arts & Sciences (FAMAS) and Metro Manila Film Festival; three Best Actress awards for Celestina Sanchez A.K.A. Bubbles (1988), from the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP), the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) and the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). She has three Best Supporting Actress awards: for Jaguar (1979), given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino ("Gawad Urian Awards"); for Narito Ang Puso Ko (1992), from the URIAN and the FAP; and for Anak (2000), given by the FAP. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Mano Po (2002), by FAMAS. She and Phillip Salvador, together with the late director Lino Brocka, represented the Philippines at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival, where Jaguar was shown at the Directors' Fortnight.

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Born
December 13, 1961 (64)
From
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
10 on MovieCove · 82 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 5% in 30 days

What are Amy Austria's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 73rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
47%
Morality
38%
Society
8%
Self
4%
Survival
3%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 1 · Dark 5

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 0

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 1 · Affecting 0 · Heavy 6

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Melancholic
4
Dread
2
Joyful
1
Romantic
1
Other
4

How their films linger

Unsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Amy Austria's films?

As of October 24, 2026, none of Amy Austria's 10 MovieCove titles is streaming on a subscription or free service.

Subscription and free streaming for Amy Austria's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

82 credits, 10 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • In His Corner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 50 episodes · as Gloria Panganiban

  • Hearts On Ice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 68 episodes · as Liberty "Libay" Bravo-Martinez

  • 24/7 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 4 episodes · as Lourdes Jacinto

  • One of the Baes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 90 episodes · as Jo Rubio

  • Man and Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Halik(2018)

    Show 183 episodes · as Dolor Bartolome

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Promise of Forever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 55 episodes · as Olivia Ortega-Borja

  • The Promise(2015)

    Show 125 episodes · as Belen Macaspac

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • Lorenzo's Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 70 episodes · as Mildred Montereal-Gamboa

  • Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 118 episodes · as Lora Sebastiano-del Tierro / Rosa Sta. Maria

  • Walang Kapalit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 95 episodes · as Ceding

  • Bituing Walang Ningning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 104 episodes · as Barbara Arguelles

  • I Will Always Love You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Encar

  • Sugo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 160 episodes · as Graciela

  • Mukha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 63 episodes · as Fatima

  • Mano Po III: My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Lilia's Mother (Fujian China 1959)

  • Mulawin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 166 episodes · as Lourdes

  • Beautiful Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Benita

  • Singles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Annie B.(2004)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Woman of Breakwater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Jovy

  • Daisy Siete (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Narito Ang Puso Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 175 episodes · as Elsa Campuspos

  • Magnifico (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Tessie

  • Mano Po (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Linda Go

  • Mga Munting Tinig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Luz

  • New Moon(2001)

    as Fatima

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Pagdating ng Panahon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ate Soni

  • Hostage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Anak(2000)

    as Lyn

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Reef Hunters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Susan

  • Bullet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Ako Lang Sa Langit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Vulcan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Seling Morales

  • Child of Darkness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Magda

  • Isa, Dalawa Takbo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Digna

  • In My Own Hands(1996)

    as Anne

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Kadenang Kristal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 268 episodes · as Kristal

  • Kill Barbara with Panic(1995)

    as Arlene

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • The Flor Contemplacion Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Delia Maga

  • Campus Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Criselda

  • Chop-Chop Lady: The Elsa Castillo Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Kung mawawala ka pa(1993)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • My Heart Is Here (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dolly

  • Wrenched From Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Stella

  • Escort Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bong

  • Mga Batang Yagit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Should the Skies Clear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Rita Acuesta

  • Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen(1983)

    as House Raider

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • How Is It to Dream? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Maya

  • Palabra de Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Elma

  • Katas ng Langis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Berdugo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Waywaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Pusong Uhaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Caught in the Act (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Cedes

  • Hotel House Detective (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Pabling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Bourgeois (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Nedy Villarante

  • Ako ang Hari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Cover Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Controversial (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Carla Rivera

  • Brutal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Monica

  • Langis at tubig(1980)

    as Pilar

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Alaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Vein Wound (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Meding

  • Uhaw sa Kalayaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Chicks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Goriong Butete (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Glenda Morena

  • Mamang Sorbetero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Bedspacers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Pleasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Hostess #1

  • Gabun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Jaguar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Cristy

  • Swing It... Baby! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Didith

  • Menor de Edad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Connie

  • Maid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Linda

  • Miss Dulce Amor, Ina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Dabiana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Tsuperstar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

Career shape

A full career of 82 titles from 1976 to 2026.

Highest rated

Anak (2000)

Midcredits 90th

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting82 of 82: 82 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score59th

By decade

1970s12 · acting1980s26 · acting1990s14 · acting2000s20 · acting2010s7 · acting2020s3 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Amy Austria's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 59th percentile, the median of all 8; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 69th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

19thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 10 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th2

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 10 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive7
  • Cult Classic2
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · actor

Annie B. (2004)

99th percentile spread · 56% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Anak (2000)

Midcredits 90th · 76% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Amy Austria work with?

People who share at least 2 of Amy Austria's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ricky Lee shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers