Zsa Zsa Padilla

Padilla started as a member of the Manila Sound band, Hotdog, in the mid-70s and then in 1982 went solo. In 1987, her first TV role was as the wife of a gay man in the series Lovingly Yours, Helen. In the same year, her first movie role was in the film Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay with Filipino comedian Dolphy, her partner of more than 20 years. She has 3 daughters: Filipina singer and actress Karylle from her first marriage to Modesto Tatlonghari, Zia and Nicole (Coco) Quizon from her relationship with Dolphy.

Zsa Zsa Padilla (Tagalog: [ˈʃaʃa] ; born Esperanza Padilla, May 28, 1964) is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses. She is best known for her role as Helena Montoya/Red Dragon in the hit 2017 TV series Wildflower.

Padilla was born as Esperanza Padilla in 1964, the daughter of actor and sportsman Carlos "Sonny" Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing match. She is a singer who has performed in various concerts in the Philippines and overseas. She has also acted in movies, television and on the stage. Padilla is also a songwriter, commercial model, product endorser, businesswoman, and music producer.