Mary Clare Judith Phyllis "Niña" Atienza Jose-Quiambao[1] (Tagalog: [ˈniɲɐ hoˈse]; born August 26, 1988)[2] is a Filipina actress and politician serving as the mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan, since 2022. She was a competitor in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1 in 2006.[3][4] She is currently a contract actress for the ABS-CBN television network.[5] She has appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines magazine.
Niña Jose-Quiambao | |
|---|---|
 Jose-Quiambao in 2025 | |
| Mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
Vice Mayor | Ian Camille Sabangan |
| Preceded by | Cezar Quiambao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mary Clare Judith Phyllis Atienza Jose August 26, 1988 Manila, Philippines |
| Party | Nacionalista |
| Spouse |
Cezar Quiambao (m. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Actress, model, politician |
Personal life
editJose is the older of two children born to Philip Jose and Clare Atienza, who later separated. From kindergarten through high school, she studied at Assumption College San Lorenzo, an all-girls Catholic school in Makati, Metro Manila.[6]
In 2016, Jose met billionaire businessman Cezar T. Quiambao. Quiambao, was the president and chief executive officer of STRADCOM Corporation (the information technology service provider of the Land Transportation Office[7]) and is now the president and CEO of the Agricultural Infrastructure and Leasing Corp. The couple met while Quiambao was campaigning for mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan.[8] The two married three times, first in the United States, second in a civil ceremony and third in a Church wedding at the Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish in Bayambang. The couple had a son named Antonio. In 2020, Jose suffered a miscarriage. The would-be child was named Maria Christiano Isabelo.[9] In 2025, Jose announced that she was expecting the couple's second child.[10]
Career
editEntertainment career
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In 2006, Jose was one of the housemates (contestants) in the first season of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. She was one of the most popular housemates in that reality show. Afterwards, she appeared in numerous television shows including Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao (2007), My Girl (2008), Your Song: My Only Hope (2008), Valiente (2012), Kidlat (2013), and many others. She also appeared in films like Shake, Rattle & Roll X (2008) and Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009).
Political career
editDuring the term of her husband as Mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan, Jose served as president of the Local Council of Women of Bayambang. One of her projects is the Abong na Aro or House of Love that provides shelter of women and children who were victim of physical and sexual abuse. She is also the president of the Agricultural Infrastructure and Leasing Corporation, a private entity of the Quiambao family that provided help for farmers in the municipality. Jose also served as president of Kasama Kita sa Barangay Foundation (KKSBFI), Incorporated. She was also behind the St. Vincent Ferrer Statue in Barangay Bani, that was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's tallest bamboo sculpture.[9]
In the 2022 elections, although her husband is eligible for a third and final term, she decided to run for mayor. She was elected mayor of Bayambang.[11][12]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Nicole | Segment: Class Picture; special participation; starring role |
| Desperadas 2 | Cita | ||
| 2009 | Tarot | Teen Auring | |
| Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Erika | [5] | |
| 2010 | Shake, Rattle and Roll XII | Ray's girlfriend | Segment: Isla; special participation; starring role |
| 2011 | Aswang | Queenie | |
| 2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Justine's suitor |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition | Herself (Housemate) |
| Your Song Presents: Akap | Courtney | |
| Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Marikit | |
| 2007 | Your Song Presents: Someday | Bernice |
| Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Marikit | |
| 2008 | My Girl | Anika Ramirez |
| Lipgloss | Camille Borromeo | |
| Your Song Presents: My Only Hope | Jessie Singson / Ashley | |
| 2009 | Banana Split | Various roles |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud Brothers | Alyssa Rodriguez | |
| Nagsimula sa Puso | Charie | |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumang Piso Para sa Puso | Erika |
| M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop | Meg | |
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya | Nerissa |
| Pinoy Samurai | Herself | |
| I Dare You | Herself (Challenger) | |
| Face to Face Untold Stories Presents: Kaagaw o Kaibigan | Sheila | |
| The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto | Janna | |
| 2012 | Valiente | Leona Braganza |
| 2013 | Kidlat | Xyra |
| 2015 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Briefcase Number 18 |
| Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Herself (Houseguest) |
Modeling career and endorsements
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ↑ "2022 elections: Quiambao, Niña Jose". Rappler. 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Nina Jose. Pinay Beauty. Retrieved on June 21, 2011.
- ↑ Nina Archived July 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Teen1.pinoybigbrother.com. Retrieved on June 21, 2011.
- ↑ Kimerald fans blast Niña Jose’s revelation | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online. Mb.com.ph (November 11, 2009). Retrieved on 2011-06-21.
- 1 2 Niña Jose: 'My boobs are real!' | ABS-CBN News | Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved on June 21, 2011.
- ↑ Salterio, Leah C. (September 20, 2006). "Niña Jose: Sweet dreams are made of these". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ↑ Montecillo, Paolo (July 2, 2011). "Cezar Quiambao owns Stradcom—SC". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ↑ Serato, Arniel (November 17, 2017). "Former PBB housemate Niña Jose weds billionaire Pangasinan mayor for the second time". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- 1 2 Glorioso, Bot (March 28, 2019). "Niña now puts family first". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ↑ Ramos, Jansen (July 2, 2025). "Niña Jose announces pregnancy". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Niña Jose seeks top post in Bayambang, Pangasinan in Halalan 2022". ABS-CBN News. October 8, 2021. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ↑ "Ex-'PBB' housemate Niña Jose voted new mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan". ABS-CBN News. May 14, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
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External links
edit- Actress' website
- "Niña Jose", IMDB