Empress Karen Carreon Schuck-Guingona (Tagalog: [ˈɛmprɛs ʃʊk]; born February 19, 1993), also known mononymously as Empress, is a Filipino actress.

Empress Schuck
Born
Empress Karen Carreon Schuck

(1993-02-19) February 19, 1993 (age 31)[1]
Quezon City, Philippines
EducationEspiritu Santo Parochial School
Angelicum College
OccupationActress
Years active1996–present
AgentStar Magic
Spouse
Vicente "Vino" Guingona
(m. 2021)
Children1
RelativesPrincess Schuck (sister)

Early life

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Schuck was born on February 19, 1993, in Quezon City to a Filipino-German events singer Hans Schuck and a Filipino mother. She is the 4th child among six siblings. She has three brothers; Hans Erard, Prince Justen and King Matthew and a sister actress Princess Schuck.[2][3]

Career

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Schuck started in Vaseline shampoo commercial as a model when she was 7 years old in 1999.[citation needed]

In 2000 Schuck was discovered by ABS-CBN when she was 8 years old. At 11 years old, Schuck appeared in Bida Si Mister, Bida Si Misis. Schuck's first movie was 9 Mornings, when she was 9 years old.[citation needed]

In 2003 she won the Most Popular Child Actress in the 2003 Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation.[citation needed]

Schuck was seen on GMA Network when she played the role of Young Cassopeia in Etheria. She also appeared in Super Inggo as Ava Avaniko. Schuck was known as Hillary in Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv[4] and Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2.

She appeared on Your Song Presents: Underage where she played the role of Cecilia.[5]

On February 9, 2015, Schuck appeared in the drama series Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali?.[6]

As of 2017, she is already a freelancer actress but more usually appears in GMA Network.

In 2018 she portrayed a young version of Lilet in My Special Tatay.

Personal life

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On March 6, 2021, Schuck married Vino Guingona, grandson of former Philippine Vice President Teofisto Guingona Jr., at the Hillcreek Gardens in Tagaytay, Cavite.[7] They have one daughter, Athalia.[8][9][10]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1997 Oka Tokat Susie Guest
1998 Y2K: Yes 2 Kids Herself/host
1999 G-mik Young Orphan
2000 Munting Anghel Bubbles
2001 Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Young Clarissa
Batang Vidaylin Herself
Recuerdo de Amor Young Luisa Arellano
2002 Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Elmina
2003 Chikiting Patrol Herself/host
2005 Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Young Cassiopea
Maalaala Mo Kaya Yam Episode: "Diary"
2006 Super Inggo Ava Avanico [4]
2006–2014 ASAP Herself / Performer / Host
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya Jasmin Episode: Korte
Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Hillary Smith [1][4]
Your Song Presents: Let It Snow Carol
2007 Dalawang Tisoy
Love Spell Presents: Barbi-Cute Guest
Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 Hillary Smith
Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Madonna Puntawe
Your Song Presents: Santa Clause Carol
2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...School Life April
Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf Reema
Maalaala Mo Kaya Young Angge Episode: "Basura"
Rhea/Lester Episode: "Sumbrero"
Rahina Episode: "Bracelet"
Episode: "Salamin"
Your Song Presents: Imposible Melanie "Melai" Raymundo
2009 Pare Koy Dally
Your Song Presents: Underage Cecilia Serrano
Goals & Girls Herself/Guest
Maalaala Mo Kaya Teen Coring Episode: "Bangka"
May Bukas Pa Danica Valera
2010 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Pepeng Agimat Helen San Simarin
Rosalka Rosa Dimaano / Sofia Credited as "Empress" [11]
PO5 Herself/Guest
Wansapanataym Fina Episode: "Ali Badbad en da Madyik Banig"
Shoutout! Herself – Host/Performer [1]
2011 Shoutout!: Level Up Herself – Host / Performer
Your Song Presents: Kim Michelle Mercado
Maalaala Mo Kaya Anna Episode: "Pictures" [12]
100 Days to Heaven Gina Bernardo
Guns and Roses Joanne "Joni" Dela Rocha
Wansapanataym Trina Episode: "OMG, Oh My Ghost"
Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig Nene
2012 E-Boy Teen Ria Villareal
Mundo Man ay Magunaw Sheryl San Juan
Wansapanataym Regina Episode: "I'll Be Home For Christmas"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Roanna Episode: "Police Uniform"
2013 Lani Episode: "Letter"
Apoy Sa Dagat Young Adrianna "Andeng" Lamayre
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Iris Diomedes [13]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Claire Episode: "Picture"
2014 Iza Calzado Episode: "Pagkain"
Jenny Episode: "Bus"
Ipaglaban Mo! April Episode: "Akin Ka Lang"
Maynila Eliza
2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Sonya Barcial [6]
Sunday All Stars Herself Performer / Host
Beautiful Strangers Maureen Guest
Wagas Cynthia Episode: "Hector & Cynthia Love Story"
2016 Someone to Watch Over Me Cynthia Villacastro
2017 Ipaglaban Mo Lenny Episode: "Paso"
Karelasyon Kristel Episode: "Finale"
Wish Ko Lang! Marga Episode: "Sunog"
My Love from the Star Damsel Villa Guest appearance
Tadhana Julie Episode: "Thailand"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Super Dad"
Trops Monet
Maalaala Mo Kaya Liza Episode: "Karayom"
Alyas Robin Hood Young Judy
Kambal, Karibal Young Ma. Anicia Enriquez
2018 Asintado Dra. Monalisa "Mona" Calata
My Special Tatay Young Isay
Imbestigador Leah Episode: "Testigo"
Ipaglaban Mo! Patricia Cruz Episode: "Dalisay"
2019 Hiram na Anak Rowena "Wena" Barrion
Sahaya Casilda
Imbestigador Girlie Masota Episode: "Girlie Masota Murder Case"
The Better Woman Young Erlinda
Ipaglaban Mo! Elena Episode: "Pagkukulang"
2020 Maalaala Mo Kaya Dette Episode: "Tattoo"
Bawal na Game Show Herself / Contestant Pilot episode
2021–present ASAP Natin 'To Herself
2022 The Broken Marriage Vow Grace Jimenez
2024 It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2002 9 Mornings Sandy del Rosario
2006 Pacquiao: The Movie Young Isidra
Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 Nina Segment: "LRT" [14]
2007 Angels Nina
Resiklo Gila [15]
2008 Magkaibigan Katrina [4]
2009 Hilot Carmen
Pasang Krus Rossana
BFF (Best Friends Forever) Nina [4]
Ang Darling Kong Aswang Keka
2010 Sa 'Yo Lamang Agnes
Working Girls Sylvia Cobarrubias
I'll Be There Portia
Rosario Soledad Velez
Dalaw Marietta [14]
2012 Guni-Guni Joanna [14]
Amorosa Sandra Bernardo [14]
Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Cynthia Segment: "Pamana"
2013 Tuhog Angel [16][17]
On the Job Tina
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Zarina
2014 Beauty in a Bottle Herself
2016 Ang Tatay Kong Sexy Mariel
2017 Throwback Today Andie
2018 Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect PCpt. Melinda Mallari [18]
Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Señorita Felicidad "Neneng" Aguinaldo
Kahit Ayaw Mo Na Joey

Music videos

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Year Title Artist
2013 Mahal na Mahal Sam Concepcion

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Award Category Result Source
2003 9 Mornings 2003 FAMAS Awards Best Child Actress Won
2007 Resiklo 33rd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b c "The Empress of Drama Turns 18". ABS-CBN News. February 18, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  2. ^ "Show Biz Profiles: Empress Schuck Turns 17". ABS-CBN.com. February 19, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  3. ^ Schuck, Empress (July 18, 2020). Sino Pinaka with Siblings and Mama. Empress Schuck (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e Balbuena, Vanessa A. (June 21, 2010). "Empress Schuck Finally Gets Her Big Break". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  5. ^ Almo, Nerisa (February 26, 2010). "Empress Schuck Wishes to Become a Successful Drama Actress like her Idol Judy Ann Santos". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  6. ^ a b Lo, Ricky (March 16, 2015). "Empress on What 'Completes' Her". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  7. ^ "Empress Schuck has tied the knot with Vino Guingona!". GMA Network. March 7, 2021.
  8. ^ "Watch: Empress Schuck Admits she's Pregnant". GMA News. April 11, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  9. ^ Dabu, Bianca Rose (April 12, 2015). "Look: Empress Schuck Reveals the Father of her Baby". GMA News. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  10. ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (September 27, 2015). "Empress Schuck Gives Birth to Baby Girl". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  11. ^ "Empress Schuck's House in QC Robbed". ABS-CBN News. September 28, 2010. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
  12. ^ Siazon, Rachelle (January 22, 2011). "On Maalaala Mo Kaya: Zsa Zsa Padilla and Empress Fight over John Prats". ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on March 3, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  13. ^ Policarpio, Allan (February 2, 2015). "Empress' Network move like 'Changing Schools'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  14. ^ a b c d "Empress opens 'Third Eye' for Horror Flick". ABS-CBN News. August 10, 2012. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  15. ^ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (December 24, 2007). "Recycled Idea". Dolly Wood. Retrieved October 12, 2016 – via Google News.
  16. ^ Torre, Ricky (July 22, 2013). "'Tuhog': Life is a Frenzy". Rappler. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  17. ^ Mahinay, Ashlie (March 12, 2013). "Empress Schuck, FHM Cover Girl March 2013". FHM Philippines. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  18. ^ PEP Troika (August 15, 2023). "'Barbie,' di pa rin natitinag sa No. 1; 'Badge of Honor,' nagbigay-pugay sa mga pulis" ['Barbie' still not yet budging from No. 1; 'Badge of Honor' honors the police]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023. Inabot ng pandemic itong pelikulang Badge of Honor, kaya bukas pa lang nila ito isu-showing sa mga sinehan.
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Preceded by FHM Cover Girl
(March 2013)
Succeeded by
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