1. Karylle rose to stardom after playing Sanggre Alena in the drama fantasy series Encantadia.
54 Facts About Karylle
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Karylle reprised her role in the succeeding sequels and crossover such as Etheria, Mulawin: The Movie and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas.
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Karylle returned to stage and appeared in two major productions: Cat in the Hat and West Side Story, garnering praises from the critics.
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Karylle was cast as one of the lead in the Singaporean TV series The Kitchen Musical, earning her a bronze medal for "Best Performance" at the New York Festivals and a "Best Actress" nomination at the Monte Carlo Festival.
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Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari was born on March 22,1981, in Manila to Zsa Zsa Padilla, a singer-actress and Dr Modesto Tatlonghari.
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Karylle is the granddaughter of boxing referee Carlos Padilla Jr.
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Karylle has two half-sisters Nicole and Zia Quizon from her mother's relationship to actor and comedian Dolphy.
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Karylle completed her elementary and secondary education, notably in OB.
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Karylle began taking formal ballet lessons at the age of three and continued until she was fifteen.
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In college, Karylle took up BS Management Major in Communications Technology Management at the Ateneo de Manila University, where she made the Dean's list.
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In 2000, Karylle made her acting debut in the stage musical Little Mermaid, in which she played Princess Sapphire.
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Karylle became a co-host and performer in GMA Network's variety show SOP.
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From 2002 to 2004, Karylle took on a series of supporting roles in both films and television series.
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Karylle had roles in two Mano Po films: Mano Po 2: My Home in 2003 and Mano Po III: My Love in 2004.
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Karylle then starred in the fantasy drama series Enacantadia as Sang'gre Alena, alongside Iza Calzado, Dingdong Dantes, Sunshine Dizon, Jennylyn Mercado, and Diana Zubiri.
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Karylle reprised her role in the sequel series Etheria and the crossover film Mulawin: The Movie, both released later in the year.
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In 2006, Karylle had two major projects: Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas, which was the third installment to the Encantadia franchise; and the romance film Moments of Love, which became a box office hit.
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In 2007, Karylle starred in two independent films: Ligaw Liham and Pi7ong Tagpo.
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Karylle served as producer for the former, which was an official entry for the 3rd Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.
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In 2008, Karylle appeared as host in the reality show Pinoy Idol Extra, alongside Rhian Ramos.
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Karylle then played the female lead role of Maria on the Stages production of the popular musical West Side Story, alternating with Joanna Ampil.
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Karylle changed her management from Genesis to Stages, her recording company from Universal Records to PolyEast Records, and transferred from GMA to its rival station ABS-CBN.
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Karylle signed her ABS-CBN contract shortly after an appearance in the Oscar De La Hoya vs Manny Pacquiao boxing match in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she sang the Philippine national anthem.
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Karylle played the lead role in the independent drama film Litsonero, opposite Paolo Contis.
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In 2011, Karylle officially became a regular host for Showtime, joining Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpuz, Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda, Jugs Jugueta, Vhong Navarro, and fellow newcomer Billy Crawford.
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In 2012, Karylle was featured as a guest star in the third season of the Singaporean action drama Point of Entry, her second international project.
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Later that year, Karylle starred with her frequent collaborator Christian Bautista in a critically acclaimed staging of Rama, Hari at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
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From 2014 to 2016, Karylle's continued work as host on It's Showtime earned her a second and third nomination for Outstanding Female Host in a Musical or Variety Program at the 5th and 6th Golden Screen TV Awards, respectively.
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Karylle received her second nomination for Best Female TV Host at the 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television.
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In 2018, Karylle made a surprise cameo appearance in the finale of the highly rated and acclaimed drama Wildflower.
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Karylle appeared as guest presenter on the television news broadcasting show TV Patrol.
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In 2019, Karylle produced and starred in the fantasy film Mystified, distributed by Iflix.
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In 2022, Karylle top billed the Repertory Philippines production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical Carousel, opposite Gian Magdangal.
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In 2023, Karylle primarily focused on theater and appeared in four stage productions.
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Karylle played the role of Baroness Elsa von Schraeder in the Manila run of the international tour of the Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia co-production of The Sound of Music.
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Karylle then participated in the musical concert Contra Mundum: Ang All-star Concert ng Ang Larawan held at the Manila Metropolitan Theater; starred in the musical play Isang Gabi ng Sarsuwela; and reprised her role as Sita in a restaging of the rock opera ballet Rama, Hari.
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In 2024, Karylle headlined the Manila staging of the Broadway musical Little Shop of Horrors, opposite Nyoy Volante and alternating with Sue Ramirez.
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In 2001, Karylle entered the music scene with her first studio album, Time to Shine, released under Universal Records.
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In 2003, Karylle collaborated with the contemporary worship musical group Bukas Palad Music Ministry and released the religious song "Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosario".
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In 2004, Karylle released "Pagbigyan ang Puso", a duet with Jerome John Hughes.
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In 2005, Karylle released her sophomore studio album, You Make Me Sing.
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In 2009, Karylle released her third studio album, Time for Letting Go, under a new recording company Polyeast Records.
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Karylle described it as "her most personal and perhaps even most ambitious musical outing" up to that point, representing who she is, as an artist, singer, and songwriter.
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In 2013, Karylle released "Sa'yo Na Lang Ako", an official entry for the year's Philippine Popular Music Festival.
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In 2015, Karylle was on the panel of judges for the 4th Philippine Popular Music Festival.
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Karylle described it as a reflection on her married life.
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In 2019, Karylle released "Simula", the official theme song for her fantasy film, Mystified.
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In 2020, Karylle released The Holy Rosary: Roses for Mary, a spoken word recording of rosary-based prayers, which included two religious songs.
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In 2007, Karylle served as producer on the independent drama film Ligaw Liham, in which she starred in.
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Karylle has appeared in various endorsements for brands such as Ever Bilena, Bench Body, Sante Barley, Fruitas, Adidas, Belo Medical Group, UniSilver, Status Hair Salon, and OraCare.
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Karylle is the owner of the family KTV and resto-bar CenterStage at Tomas Morato in Quezon City, Jupiter in Makati City and Mall of Asia in Pasay and part-owner of Mey Lin Restaurant and a The Mango Farm dessert kiosk in Greenhills, San Juan City.
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In January 2024, Karylle launched her own podcast, K's Drama, on various streaming platforms.
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In March 2024, Karylle was officially announced as a new co-host for the morning radio show, Good Times with Mo, joining Mo Twister and Sam Oh.
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On March 21,2014, Karylle was married to Sponge Cola vocalist Yael Yuzon at San Antonio de Padua Church in Pooc, Silang, Cavite after dating for over three years.