Aiko Melendez

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Shimoji and the surname or paternal family name is Melendez.

Aiko Melendez
Melendez in 2025
Member of the Quezon City Council
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Constituency5th district
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Constituency2nd district
Personal details
Born
Mary Aiko Shimoji Melendez

(1975-12-16) December 16, 1975
Quezon City, Philippines
Political partySBP (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations		Nacionalista (2021–2024)
PMP (2009–2021)
Lakas-CMD (2001–2009)
Spouses
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(m. 2000; ann. 2005)​
Martin Jickain
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(m. 2005; ann. 2010)​
Domestic partnerJefferson Khonghun
Children2
OccupationActress and politician

Mary Aiko Shimoji Melendez (born December 16, 1975), known professionally as Aiko Melendez (Tagalog: [ˈaɪkɔ mɛˈlɛndɛs]), is a Filipino actress and politician. She began her career as a child actress and later became a romantic lead in the 1990s. She achieved newfound fame playing secondary dramatic roles in film and television in the succeeding decades and has since garnered various accolades including a Luna Award and two Manila Film Festival Awards, in addition to nominations for five FAMAS Awards. She currently serves as a councilor of Quezon City from the 5th district since 2022, a position she previously held from the 2nd district from 2001 to 2010.[1][2][3]

Career

Melendez with selected members of the House of Representatives (2024)

Melendez was discovered in the late 1980s and signed a contract with Regal Films, becoming one of their 'Regal Babies'.[4]

In 2001, Melendez ran for councilor of the 2nd district of Quezon City and won. She was reelected in 2004 and in 2007 and remained in office for 9 years until 2010.[5][6] She ran for vice mayor of Quezon City in 2010 as the running mate of Mike Defensor, but lost to Joy Belmonte.

She did several shows on GMA Network but most often appeared on ABS-CBN.[5] In 2011, Aiko returned to ABS-CBN for an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya and Reputasyon.[7][8] In 2013, she was part of the TV series Apoy Sa Dagat.[6] In 2015, Melendez played the role of Fionna Vargas in Inday Bote.[9] In 2017, Melendez played the role of Emilia Ardiente in Wildflower. In 2018, Melendez played the role of Matadora/Bighani in Bagani. In 2019, Melendez returned to GMA Network to play a role in Prima Donnas.

Melendez ran for Quezon City councilor in 2022, this time at the 5th district, and won.[10]

Personal life

Her father, Jimmy Melendez (born Jim Shinoji), was also an actor. Her paternal half-brother, Jam Melendez, also entered showbusiness.[11]

Melendez was married to actor Jomari Yllana from 2000 but separated after a year. They have a son named Andrei. Their marriage was annulled in 2005.[12]

In 2005, Melendez married Martin Jickain, with whom she has a daughter named Marthena. However, their marriage was annulled in 2010.

Melendez is currently dating Zambales's 1st district representative Jefferson "Jay" Khonghun.[13]

In 2013, Melendez converted to Born Again Christianity.[14]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
1982 Where Love Has Gone
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
1983 Don't Cry for Me, Papa Tessie
1989 My Pretty Baby Maria
Romeo Loves Juliet ... But Their Families Hate Each Other! Juliet
Isang Araw Walang Diyos Laya
1990 Trese Tessa Encarnacion
Last 2 Minutes
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
Nimfa
1991 Underage Too Aiko
Gabo: Walang Patawad Kung Pumatay Meanne
Kung Sino Pa Ang Minahal
Emma Salazar Case
1992 Ali in Wonderland
Cornelia Ramos Story
Guwapings: The First Adventure
Si Lucio at si Miguel: Hihintayin Kayo sa Langit Rosanna
Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito!) Anna
Unang Tibok ng Puso Lena
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Sister Mary John
Kamay ni Kain
Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City
Sinungaling Mong Puso Anna
1993 Aguinaldo
Dino... Abangan ang Susunod Na...
Dugo ng Panday Luna
May Minamahal Monica
1994 Buhay ng Buhay Ko
Multo in the City Mabel
Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo Solidad
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Ana
Bawal Na Gamot Shiela
1995 Sa'yo Lamang Louella
Bawal Na Gamot 2 Shiela
Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi
Batang-X
1996 Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon Beverly
Huling Sagupaan
Ayoko na Sanang Magmahal
1997 Atraso: Ang Taong may Kasalanan Tessa Villanueva
Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na Cynthia
Kahit Kailan
1998 Pagdating ng Panahon
Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Iibigin Pia Tesoro
1999 Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko Marita Bernardo
2000 Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan Cynthia
2003 Filipinas Vicky Filipinas
2009 Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Mommy
2014 Asintado Julia
2015 Etiquette for Mistresses Adelle Ayson
Everyday I Love You Guada Locsin
2016 Barcelona: A Love Untold Insiang
2017 Pwera Usog Minda
2018 Rainbow's Sunset Georgina
2021 Huwag Kang Lalabas Espie
TBA Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay Sara Duterte

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1981 Anna Liza
–
1989 Lovingly Yours, Helen
1990 Buddy en Sol Toni / Tonette
1995–1998 Bubble Gang Herself
1989–1995 Eat Bulaga! Co-host
1993 The Maricel Drama Special Armina Episode: "Istranghera"
1994, 1995 Star Drama Theater Presents: Aiko Herself
2002 Klasmayts
–
2004 Yes, Yes Show!
2006 Noel
2008 Your Song Marge Fernando Episode: "Someone Like You"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Aurora Episode: "Kanin"
2009 Talentadong Pinoy Herself / Judge
2010 Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto Rosenda Montecillo Recurring Role
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Marivic Episode: "TV"
2011–2012 Reputasyon Catherine Espeleta-Villamayor / Connie Aragon
2012 Nandito Ako Margareth Posadas
Maalaala Mo Kaya Christie Episode: "Belen"
2013 Apoy sa Dagat Odessa Villarosa-del Sol
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya Gloria Episode: "Harmonica"
Ipaglaban Mo! Candida Episode: "Sa Aking Pagbangon"
The Ryzza Mae Show Herself
Give Love of Christmas Rose Aguinaldo Series title: The Gift Giver
Maalaala Mo Kaya Beth Episode: "Salamin"
2015 Inday Bote Fiona Vargas-Navarro
Ipaglaban Mo! Belen Episode: "Inabusong Inosente"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Myrna Cuenco Episode: "Karaoke"
Sima Episode: "Lubid"
2016 Shirley Esguerra Episode: "Backpack"
The Story of Us Carmy Santos-Manalo
Maalaala Mo Kaya Marilyn "Bing" Concine Episode: "Riles"
Amy Episode: "Popcorn"
Celebrity Playtime Player on Team 90's
2017–2018 Wildflower Emilia Ardiente-Torillo
2018 Bagani Matadora / Bighani
2019 StarStruck Herself/Mentor
Dear Uge Arlene Episode: "Bahay Bangayan"
2019–2022 Prima Donnas Ma. Kendra Fajardo-Claveria
2021 I Can See You: #Future Menchie Torres
Tadhana Lileth Episode: "Dalawa ang Aking Ina"
2022–2023 Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters Lily Y. Chua-Tan
2024 Pamilya Sagrado[15] Atty. Divine Torres
ASAP Natin 'To Herself / Performer Co-host

TV commercials

  • Rexona (May 1994)
  • Pigromix (August 1984)

Accolades

Awards and nominations received by Aiko Melendez
Award[a] Year[b] Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Dangal ng Lahi 2023 Outstanding Public Servant of the Year Herself Won [16]
FAMAS Awards 1983 Best Child Actress Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! Nominated [17]
1993 Best Supporting Actress Sinungaling Mong Puso Nominated
1995 Best Actress Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Nominated
2015 Asintado Nominated [18]
2017 Best Supporting Actress Barcelona: A Love Untold Nominated [19]
International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema 2015 Best Actress Asintado Won [20]
International Film Festival Manhattan 2015 Best Actress Asintado Won [21]
Luna Awards 1994 Best Actress May Minamahal Nominated [22]
1995 Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Nominated [23]
2019 Best Supporting Actress Rainbow's Sunset Won [24]
Manila Film Festival 1994 Best Actress Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Won [25]
1995 Sa 'Yo Lamang Won [26]
Metro Manila Film Festival 2018 Best Supporting Actress Rainbow's Sunset Won [27]
Saludo Excellence Awards 2023 National Outstanding Humanitarian and Leadership Service Herself Won [28]
Star Awards for Movies 2015 Movie Actress of the Year Asintado Nominated [29]
2018 Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Pwera Usog Nominated [30]
2019 Rainbow's Sunset Nominated [31]
Subic Bay International Film Festival 2019 Best Actress Tell Me Your Dreams Won [32]
Star Awards for Television 2011 Best Single Performance by an Actress Maalaala Mo Kaya (Episode: "TV") Nominated [33]
2015 Best Drama Actress Give Love on Christmas Day Nominated [34]
2016 Best Single Performance by an Actress Maalaala Mo Kaya (Episode: "Lubid") Nominated [35]
2017 Best Drama Supporting Actress Wildflower Won [36]
2021 Prima Donnas Won [37]
The EDDYS 2017 Best Supporting Actress Barcelona: A Love Untold Nominated [38]
2019 Rainbow's Sunset Nominated [39]
  • Celebrity Inductee, Eastwood City Walk of Fame Philippines 2014 - Won
  • Best Supporting Actress for Iadya Mo Kami, 15th Gawad Tanglaw Awards 2017
  • Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres for Iadya Mo Kami, 19th Gawad PASADO Awards
  • Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres for Rainbow's Sunset, 21st Gawad PASADO Awards
  • Favorite Kontrabida for Prima Donnas, RAWR Awards 2020[40]
  • Best Drama Supporting Actress for Prima Donnas, 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television

Notes

  1. ^ Awards, festivals, honors and other miscellaneous organizations are listed in alphabetical order.
  2. ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

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  6. ^ a b Aiko makes comeback with May-December affair in 'Your Song' Archived December 8, 2013, at the Wayback Machine ABS-CBN. August 30, 2008
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  23. ^ FAP bares nominees for film awards. Manila Standard. May 20, 1995. p. 111.
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  30. ^ "Mga nominado sa 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, inilabas na". ABS-CBN News. February 7, 2018. Archived from the original on July 23, 2025.
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