Iza Calzado, 1982
Actors · August 12, 1982
Iza Calzado
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Iza Calzado is 43 years old, born August 12, 1982 in Philippines · Leo.
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About
Iza Calzado built a career across Filipino blockbusters, indie dramas, and horror films that grossed over ₱1.96 billion at the box office. Born August 12, 1982, in the Philippines, she started as a child actress in Lino Brocka's Kung Tapos Na Ang Kailanman, took a hiatus, and returned in the early 2000s through commercials and soap operas. Her breakthrough came with the fantasy action series Encantadia in 2005, followed by acclaimed turns in Ouija, Starting Over Again, Dukot, and Culion. As a Leo, she channels intensity into psychological thrillers and character-driven roles.
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Biography
Iza Calzado is a Filipino actress born August 12, 1982. Daughter of choreographer and actor Lito Calzado, she appeared as a child actress in Lino Brocka's Kung Tapos Na Ang Kailanman before stepping away from the industry. She returned in the early 2000s through commercial work and a supporting role in the soap opera Kung Mawawala Ka, landing her first lead in the romantic drama Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man in 2004.
Early recognition came through roles in Milan, Sabel, and Sigaw—the latter earning her a Gawad Urian for Best Supporting Actress. Her 2005 breakthrough in the fantasy action series Encantadia established her as a major television presence. She followed with commercially successful films including Moments of Love, Ouija, Starting Over Again, and Etiquette for Mistresses, alongside leading television roles in Impostora, All About Eve, Beauty Queen, Hawak Kamay, A Love to Last, and Ang sa Iyo Ay Akin.
Calzado earned widespread critical acclaim for her work in independent and arthouse productions: Dukot, Mga Mumunting Lihim, Haunted Mansion, Bliss, and Culion. Her filmography has grossed ₱1.96 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars of the century. She has won an Osaka Asian Film Festival Award, an Asian Television Award, a Gawad Urian, a Luna Award, and three Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, with five FAMAS Award nominations. As an actor, she performs across drama, psychological thriller, and horror genres. Her Leo nature—born under a sign associated with intensity and magnetism—aligns with her command of emotionally complex roles. Beyond acting, she served as jury at the 4th Hanoi International Film Festival and as committee member at Cinemanila in 2010.
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Before Fame
Iza Calzado appeared as a child actress in Lino Brocka's Kung Tapos Na Ang Kailanman in 1990, daughter of choreographer and actor Lito Calzado. She then took a long break from show business before returning in the early 2000s through commercials and a supporting role in the soap opera Kung Mawawala Ka, landing her first leading role in the romantic drama Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man in 2004.
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Trivia
- Her films have grossed ₱1.96 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars this century.
- She won a Gawad Urian for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Sigaw.
- Calzado served as jury at the 4th Hanoi International Film Festival in Vietnam and as a committee member at Cinemanila International Film Festival in 2010.
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Numerology
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The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Iza Calzado succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Iza Calzado?
- Iza Calzado is 43 years old (born August 12, 1982).
- When is Iza Calzado's birthday?
- Iza Calzado was born on August 12, 1982.
- What is Iza Calzado's zodiac sign?
- Iza Calzado is a Leo, born August 12, 1982.
- What is Iza Calzado's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Iza Calzado was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Iza Calzado from?
- Iza Calzado is from Philippines.
- What does Iza Calzado do?
- Iza Calzado is a actor.
- Is Iza Calzado still alive?
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