Tuesday Vargas

Tuesday Vargas
Born
Marizel Sarangelo

(1980-11-09) November 9, 1980 (age 45)
Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • comedian
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • ukulele
Years active1996–present
Formerly ofTop Junk

Marizel Sarangelo-Placido (born November 9, 1980), known professionally as Tuesday Vargas, is a Filipino actress, singer, and comedian. Vargas was the frontwoman of the dance-punk band, Top Junk.

She also served as a resident judge on TV5's Talentadong Pinoy. She has appeared on programs aired by GMA Network and TV5, and has previously worked with ABS-CBN and RPN.

Early life

Vargas was born Marizel Sarangelo on November 9, 1980, in Sampaloc, Manila. She attended Manila Science High School. Vargas was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the age of 12, and later suffered from PTSD.

Career

Vargas has appeared in television and film beyond her work in comedy. In 2006, she appeared in Gulong ng Palad as Saling, which she described as a comic relief character, and Bituing Walang Ningning as Libby. She later starred in Mga Mata ni Anghelita (2007) and Kaputol ng Isang Awit (2008).

She gained recognition for the film Here Comes the Bride (2010). Vargas played the lead role in the independent film, Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Rin (2012), an entry to the 1st CineFilipino Film Festival. In 2019, she had a supporting role in LSS (Last Song Syndrome), an official entry at the 3rd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.

Personal life

She shared in an interview that she discovered Buddhism in 2006 and practiced the Theravada school of Buddhism.

Vargas married musician Coy Placido in a Christian ceremony in Boracay on June 19, 2010. Both were Buddhists, but the ceremony followed Christian traditions for the benefit of family and friends. They separated after 14 years of marriage. In 2020, Vargas revealed that she was in a relationship with theater actor Joseph Puducay.

Vargas became a single mother at the age of 21 and has spoken publicly about her experience.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleRef.
2003 Keka Mica
First Time
Liberated Katrina
Mr. Suave Stella
Captain Barbell Gang
2004 Liberated 2 April
Lastikman: Unang Banat Maritess
2005 Let the Love Begin Wendy
Say That You Love Me Friday
Hari ng Sablay Maritess
2006 Coup Betat
I Will Always Love You Frida
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo Catalina/Kaye
2007 Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
2010 Here Comes the Bride Medelyn
2013 Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Rin Conchita "Cookie" Bigoy
2018 The Girl in the Orange Dress Liberty Su
2019 LSS (Last Song Syndrome) Rubi
2026 18th Rose Contest Judge

Television/Digital show

YearTitleRole
2006Gulong ng PaladSaling
Bituing Walang NingningLibby
Love Spell: Home Switch HomeSupporting Cast
2007Sineserye Presents: Hiram na MukhaSahasa (Guest Cast)
Bahay Mo Ba 'To?Ms. Penelope Summer
Magic KamisonSutla
LupinMagdalene
Mga Mata ni AngelitaSelya
2008Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit Mimay Sison
2008–2013Lokomoko UHerself / Various roles
2009–2010Show Me Da MannyShakira
2010–2011P.O.5Herself / Host
2011Hapi-er TogederHerself
2012Cooking KumaresYumi Gonzales
2012–2014Good Morning ClubHerself / Co-host
2014Talentadong PinoyAudience and Backstage Host
Wattpad Presents: The Savage CasanovaElla Escobar
2015–2016Happy Truck ng BayanHerself / Co-host / Performer
2015Kano Luvs PinayCookie
2016Happy Truck HAPPinasHerself / Co-host / Performer
HAPPinas Happy Hour
Eat Bulaga!Herself / Challenge Accepted Winner
Dear Uge: Burol in This TogetherEhra
Wish Ko LangHerself
2017Banana SundaeHerself / Guest co-host
Family FeudHerself / Contestant
All-Star Videoke
2018Daddy's GurlHannah Silva
2020Fill in the BankHerself / Contestant
Bangon Talentadong Pinoy Judge
2021–2024All-Out SundaysHerself / Co-host / Various roles
2021Magandang BuhayHerself / Guest host
2022–2023Bubble GangHerself
2022TiktoClockHerself / substitute host for Pokwang
Barangay PIE Silog: Life GuroHerself / Guest
2023Mga Lihim ni UrdujaEbony Ventura
Open 24/7Chin-chin
2024 Your Honor Herself / host
2024–2026 Face To Face Harapan Herself / co-host

Singles

Accolades

Awards and NominationsAwards and nominations received by Tuesday Vargas
Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Aliw Awards 2010 Best Stand-Up Comedian (Female) N/a Nominated
Golden Screen Awards 2011 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) Here Comes the Bride Nominated
2014 Ang Turkey Man Ay Pabo Pa Rin Won
Golden Screen TV Awards 2011 Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag/Comedy Program Lokomoko Nominated
2013 Nominated
Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019 Best Supporting Actress LSS (Last Song Syndrome) Won
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2021 Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2013 Best Morning Show Host Good Morning Club Nominated
2015 Best Talent Show Program Host(s) Talentadong Pinoy Nominated
2016 Best Game Show Host(s) HAPPinas Happy Hour Nominated
2025 Best Comedy Actress Bubble Gang Nominated

References

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