Mel Tiangco

Mel Tiangco
Born Carmela Tiangco-Cornejo
(1955-08-10) August 10, 1955
Pilar, Bataan, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Broadcast journalist
Employer GMA Network Inc.
Organization GMA Kapuso Foundation
Television 24 Oras (anchor, 2004-present)
Powerhouse (former host, 2011-2013)
Magpakailanman (host, 2002-2008; 2012-present)
Children Wency Cornejo

Carmela Tiangco-Cornejo, popularly known as Mel Tiangco (born August 10, 1955) is a popular television newscaster and television host in the Philippines.

After graduating from De La Salle University, she became one of the leading presenters in Philippine television journal programmes. She currently co-anchors GMA Network's evening newscast, 24 Oras with Mike Enriquez and since 2014 Vicky Morales. She was also the host of the weekly drama anthology Magpakailanman and a co-host for Mel and Joey with comedian-TV host-writer Joey de Leon.

She is the mother of Wency Cornejo, a musician best known as the lead vocalist of the now-defunct Philippine rock band AfterImage (active in the 1990s). She is also involved in philanthropic work at the GMA Kapuso Foundation, the network's socio-civic arm. Tiangco served as the foundation's Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer until April 2016.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2011 Sanib Puwersa Host GMA Network
2011–2013 Power House Host GMA News TV
2004–2011 Mel and Joey Host GMA Network
2004–present 24 Oras News Anchor GMA Network
2004 Partners with Mel Tiangco Host GMA Network
2002-2008; 2012–present Magpakailanman Host GMA Network
2001 Debate with Mare at Pare Guest Host GMA Network
1999-2004 Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco News Anchor GMA Network
1996-2004 Partners Mel and Jay Host GMA Network
1996–1999 Saksi News Anchor GMA Network
1988 Bahay Kalinga Host ABS-CBN
1987–1996 Mel & Jay Host ABS-CBN
1987–1996 TV Patrol News Anchor ABS-CBN
1986–1987 Balita Ngayon News Anchor ABS-CBN
1983–1986 City 2 Balita News Anchor BBC
1978 Helpline sa 9 Host RPN
1975 NewsWatch News Anchor RPN

Radio

Year Title Network
1993 Pulis, Pulis Kung Umaksiyon, Mabilis DZMM
1987–1996 Mel & Jay sa DZMM DZMM

Awards

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1994-1995

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1990-1996

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1990-1993

1990-1996

1991-1992

1990

1988, 1990

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