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Iza Calzado

Iza Calzado

Actor · Born August 12, 1982 (44) · Quezon City, Philippines

Iza Calzado (born Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado on 12 August 1982) is a Filipina actress. She is best known for her roles in the films Milan (2004), Sigaw (2004), Moments of Love (2006), The Echo (2008), Barber's Tales (2013), Starting Over Again (2014), Etiquette for Mistresses (2015), and Bliss (2017). She is the 2005 Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress winner for The Echo and a five-time FAMAS Award nominee.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 12, 1982 (44)
From
Quezon City, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
15 on MovieCove · 86 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 30% in 30 days

What are Iza Calzado's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Survival.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile
: browse their Drama 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
35%
Survival
21%
Self
16%
Morality
16%
Society
7%
Power
6%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 9 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 7 · Intense 3

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 8 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 5
Herald
1 of 5
Shapeshifter
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Melancholic
5
Dread
4
Bittersweet
4
Hopeful
4
Other
12

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous4

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 Iza Calzado's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (5).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Iza Calzado's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

86 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Hand of God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Farida Kapeng

  • Someone, Someday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 60 episodes · as Olive Cariño

  • Quezon(2025)

    as Wife

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • The Caretakers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Green Bones(2024)

    as Joanna

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Kingdom(2024)

    as Rosa

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Lolo and the Kid(2024)

    as Sandra

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Becky and Badette(2023)

    as Working Girl 1

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Glitch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Ingrid Salvador

  • Shake Rattle & Roll Extreme(2023)

    as Ingrid Salvador (segment "Glitch")

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • K-Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 18 episodes · as Patricia San Juan / Tish

  • Mars Ravelo's Darna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 5 episodes · as Leonor Custodio / Zora / Darna

  • B&B: The Story of the Battle of Brody & Brandy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Rendezvous (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Agnes

  • Loving Emily (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 7 episodes · as Emily

  • The Law of Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 155 episodes · as Ellice Ceñidoza-Villarosa

  • Culion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Anna

  • Pandanggo sa Hukay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Elena

  • Mystified (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Adela

  • Now and Forever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 110 episodes · as Rebecca Marquez-Young

  • Dark Is the Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Distance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Liza

  • Deadma Walking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Eulogist

  • Bliss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Jane Ciego

  • Ilawod (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • A Love to Last (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 183 episodes · as Grace

  • My Candidate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Vera Sanchez

  • Buhay Habangbuhay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Haunted Mansion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Amara

  • Etiquette for Mistresses(2015)

    as Stella

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Maria, Leonora, Teresa(2014)

    as Faith Pardo

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Somebody To Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Marga Castro

  • Hawak Kamay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 90 episodes · as Atty. Bianca Magpantay-Agustin

  • Starting Over Again(2014)

    as Patty

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Doctor

  • Barber's Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Cecilia

  • Mga Mumunting Lihim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Kahit Puso'y Masugatan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 150 episodes · as Andrea San Jose-de Guzman

  • Ang Panday 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Maria Makiling

  • I Heart You, Pare! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 78 episodes · as Antonia "Tonya" Estrella / Tonette

  • HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ivy

  • White House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Stella / Black Lady / Ella

  • Beauty Queen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 80 episodes · as Maita San Miguel

  • Working Girls(2010)

    as Tere Villanueva

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Panday Kids (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 72 episodes · as Maria Makiling

  • Ang Panday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Maria

  • Dukot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Maricel Salvacruz

  • Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 95 episodes · as Clarissa Rosales / Clarisse Gardamonte

  • Yaya & Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Eve, The Lady Boss

  • Bente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Dina

  • Manila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Lead Actress

  • Fuschia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Elizabeth

  • Sundo(2009)

    as Lady on the phone

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • All About Eve (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 63 episodes · as Nicole Gonzales

  • Desperadas 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Stephanie

  • Scaregivers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Nurse Marcia Cunanan

  • One True Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Bela

  • Adela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Tina

  • The Echo(2008)

    as Gina

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Joaquin Bordado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 108 episodes · as Sofia Apacible / Carol Aguila

  • E.S.P. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 13 episodes · as Cassandra

  • Desperadas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Stephanie

  • Batanes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Pam

  • Seance(2007)

    as Sandra

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Blackout (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Belen

  • Impostora (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 80 episodes · as Lara Carreon / Sara Carreon

  • Nanny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Cecille

  • Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Cecille (segment "Yaya")

  • Atlantika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 95 episodes · as Amaya / Cielo

  • Eternity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Milagros

  • Moments of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Divina

  • Mulawin: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Amihan

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

    Show 50 episodes · as Amihan

  • Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Linda

  • Pinoy/Blonde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Yanni

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

    Show 258 episodes · as Amihan

  • The Echo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Anna

  • Wag Kukurap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

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

    as Jenny

  • Annie B.(2004)

    as Trisha

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Milan(2004)

    as Mary Grace

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 162 episodes · as Rosela Atilado

  • Eat Bulaga! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Maalaala Mo Kaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Marissa

  • When Forever Ends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Bernal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Rita Gomez

Career shape

Star power in the 65th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 86 titles, 85 of them dated from 1990 to 2026; peak year 2008.

Biggest box office

Starting Over Again (2014)

$9.2M worldwide

Highest rated

Die Beautiful (2016)

Midcredits 87th

Most popular right now

The Echo (2008)

Film career

19902026

Peak 2008 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 2008Screen debut· The Echo

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting86 of 86: 86 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score47th

By decade

1990s3 · acting2000s37 · acting2010s29 · acting2020s16 · 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 Iza Calzado's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 47th percentile, the median of all 15; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 58th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

37thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 15 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 15 titles are Divisive.

  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive7
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Annie B. (2004)

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

Most loved · actor

Quezon (2025)

Midcredits 89th · 77% liked

Reviewers score the acting 58/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

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 Iza Calzado work with?

People who share at least 2 of Iza Calzado's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Marya Ignacio shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers