Introduction
Ritz Azul (born Ritz Ann Riggie Villanueva Alzul on January 11, 1994), is a Filipino actress and television host who is a former talent of TV5 and is now under the management of ABS-CBN and Star Magic.
Early life and career
Although born in Pampanga, Azul later moved to Quezon City. She initially gained notice through TV5's talent search program Star Factor, where she ended up being the 4th Final Star. She took up Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at the Lyceum of the Philippines University, but took a break from her studies to concentrate on her showbusiness career. Today, she is one of TV5's Primetime Princesses, along with Danita Paner, Arci Muñoz, Jasmine Curtis and Eula Caballero. But in 2016 she inked her 2-year exclusive contract under Star Magic and ABS-CBN Management, guesting on the hit prime time TV series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano topbilled by Coco Martin. She is also currently a star on her first ever teleserye on ABS-CBN titled The Promise of Forever alongside her leading men Paulo Avelino and Ejay Falcon.
Personal life
Ritz Azul was the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairwoman in her native town of Dila Dila in Santa Rita, Pampanga from 2010 to 2013.
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award/Category | Movie/Shows | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8th Golden Screen TV Awards (ENPRESS) | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Nagbabagang Bulaklak (TV5) | Won |
| 2011 | Yahoo! Philippines OMG Awards | Amazing Female Newcomer | Nagbabagang Bulaklak (TV5) | Won |
FHM 100 Sexiest Woman
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Won by | Note |
| 2013 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked No. 28 | Marian Rivera (2) | |
| 2014 | Ranked No. 22 | Marian Rivera (3) | |||
| 2015 | Ranked No. 36 | Jennylyn Mercado |