AZ Martinez

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Martinez and the surname or paternal family name is Coloma.
AZ Martinez
Born
Azriel Atira Martinez Coloma

(2003-03-02) March 2, 2003 (age 22)
Tacloban City, Philippines
CitizenshipFilipino
EducationTreston International College
Occupations
  • Actress
  • beauty queen
  • host
Years active2022–present
AgentSparkle
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
WebsiteOfficial website

Azriel Atira Martinez Coloma (born March 2, 2003) is a Filipino actress, beauty pageant queen, and television host.[1] Currently managed by Sparkle, the talent agency of GMA Network, she began her acting career with minor roles on the network's television programs.[2] In addition to acting, Martinez has competed in beauty pageants, including Hiyas ng Pilipinas and Summit International Pageants, where she was crowned Miss Elite Philippines and Miss Summit International, respectively.[3]

Martinez gained public recognition as a housemate on the Philippine television reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, where she was named Fourth Big Placer.[4][3]

Early life

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Azriel Atira "AZ" Martinez Coloma was born on March 2, 2003, in Tacloban City.[5] She went to Maria Montessori International School in Cebu during her high school years, where she pursued the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand.[6] Martinez currently attends Treston International College, where she is pursuing a degree in Marketing.[7][8]

Career

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Pageantry

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Before entering the entertainment industry, Martinez joined several beauty pageants. In 2018, at the age of 15, Martinez was named Ms. Milo Little Olympics in the secondary division at the 31st Milo Little Olympics (MLO) Visayas Regional Finals.[6] Martinez was also the muse for the Terrafirma Dyip during the 2022–2023 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) season.[9]

In 2022, she won the Hiyas ng Pilipinas pageant and received the title Miss Elite Philippines. As the titleholder, she represented the country at Miss Summit International 2023[10] in Florida, United States, where she was crowned the overall winner.[2][3][11] Her victory at Miss Summit International 2023 marked a historic "back-to-back" win for the Philippines, following Nica Zosa Nabua's victory in 2022.[12] She later shared her aspirations to transition into acting and hosting, expressing her desire to focus on her acting career with GMA's Sparkle Artist Center and her interest in pursuing hosting opportunities.[13][14]

Entertainment Career

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In 2023, Martinez signed a contract with GMA Network's talent agency, Sparkle.[2] She made her acting debut in a recurring role as Jessica Tang in Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters (2022–2023).[15][16] She also had a minor role in The Missing Husband, Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento, and Luv Is: Love at First Read in the same year.[1][2]

In 2024, Martinez appeared in an episode of Amazing Earth, where she participated in a bike zipline race challenge 90 feet above the ground.[5][17] She also had a guest role in Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law and Forever Young.[5]

In March 2025, Martinez was selected as a housemate in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, a joint project between GMA Network and ABS-CBN Studios. She represented her hometown with the moniker, "Ang Miss Sunuring Daughter ng Cebu City"[3][2] and finished as one of the season's finalists alongside her duo-partner, River Joseph.[18] She was named the Kapuso Fourth Big Placer in her edition.[19]

In July 2025, Martinez also appeared on an episode of Rainbow Rumble on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and All TV.[20]

Media presence

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In 2024, Martinez was featured in Fair Magazine's online Beauty page, with a highlight in an article titled "Inner Siren Unleashed."[21] Fashion designer Roy Erwin Tizon, who worked closely with Martinez by designing several of her outfits for Miss Summit International, described her as “caring, sweet, and sincere."[22]

In 2025, Martinez was featured in RAWR Magazine as PBB Collab's “Rising Jewel.”[23] She was also featured in Metro Magazine alongside her fellow PBB Big Four placers.[24][25] In an exclusive Metro feature titled, "AZ Martinez Discovers the Beauty of Being Truly Seen, Thanks to 'Pinoy Big Brother'", Martinez's PBB stint was described as:

"From a writer's POV, AZ has one of the most beautiful, notable, and cinematic character arcs in this PBB edition. The irony in the well-defined narrative of her journey is that it's a reality show that did not fully depend on a script—it's as if the story wrote itself." (Metro.Style, August 1, 2025)[26]

Advocacy and philanthropy

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Martinez was appointed Philippine Youth Ambassadress in 2023 by the Philippine Youth Organization.[27][28] In her Instagram post, she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent the voice of the Filipino youth, describing the role as both a responsibility and a privilege that she is committed to upholding and embodying as a leader.[28]

During her PBB stint, Martinez and her duo partner, Joseph, won a charity task that awarded ₱100,000 for donation. They chose the Cancer Treatment and Support Foundation Inc. as the beneficiary, dedicating the donation to their late fathers.[29][30] She also joined a relief donation drive in Montalban, Rizal, to aid residents affected by Severe Tropical Storm Crising, Typhoons Dante and Emong, and the southwest monsoon (Habagat).[31]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022–2023 Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters Jessica Tang Recurring role [2]
2023 Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento Nat Guest role [2]
Luv Is: Love at First Read Gabriel [2]
The Missing Husband Christine Uncredited role [2]
Regal Studio Presents Angel Guest role [2]
2024 Mara [2]
Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Georgina [2]
Magpakailanman Anna [2]
2024–2025 Forever Young Zari Uncredited role [32]
2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Cami's Friend Guest role [33]

Reality/variety shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2025 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Herself/Housemate Regular Housemate; Kapuso Fourth Big Placer [11][4][34][19]
All Out Sundays Herself/Guest with PBB Collab finalists
It's Showtime Guest appearance; Episodes 213 and 225 [35][36]
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Episode 645 [37]
Rainbow Rumble Herself/Contestant Season 2, Episode 10 [38]
Family Feud Episode 788 [39]
Bubble Gang Herself/Guest [40]

References

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  1. ^ a b "AZ Martinez". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Aguja, Januar Jr. (March 16, 2025). "Why AZ Martinez is dubbed as PBB Collab's 'Miss Sunuring Daughter ng Cebu'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d Bautista, Rafael (March 12, 2025). "A (Quick) Primer On The Celebrity Housemates of PBB Celebrity Collab Edition". Nylon Manila. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Antonio, Josiah (March 13, 2025). "5 Kapuso housemates in PBB Collab proud to represent their regions". GMA Network. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c Chua, E. J. "Fun facts about 'PBB Celebrity Collab' housemate AZ Martinez". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  6. ^ a b Rosal, Glendale G. (2018-08-30). "Out-of-towners ready to rule Milo Little Olympics". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  7. ^ "Treston student and GMA Sparkle artist, AZ Martinez, crowned as Miss Summit International 2023 - Treston International College". treston.edu.ph. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  8. ^ "Treston student and GMA Sparkle artist, AZ Martinez, crowned as Miss Summit International 2023 - Treston International College". treston.edu.ph. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  9. ^ "Star-studded PBA kick off". Malaya Business Insight. 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  10. ^ Pilipinas, Hiyas ng. "Hiyas ng Pilipinas | Beauty Pageant". Hiyas ng Pilipinas | Beauty Pageant. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
  11. ^ a b Presillas, Bryan Ferdie (March 11, 2025). "5 Kapuso housemates in PBB Collab proud to represent their regions". GMA Regional TV. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  12. ^ Adina, Armin P. (2023-09-03). "GMA artist AZ Martinez wins US-based Miss Summit International". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  13. ^ Lim, Ron. "Sparkle artist AZ Martinez to focus on showbiz after pageant win". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  14. ^ Sabio, Nikka (2025-08-02). "EXCLUSIVE: Will AZ Martinez rejoin beauty pageants after PBB?". ABS-CBN.
  15. ^ "'Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters' airs unexpected twist this Friday". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  16. ^ Ruiz, Marah. "Young stars ng 'Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters,' grateful sa pagkakataong ibinigay sa kanila ng serye". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  17. ^ Aquino, Maine. "AZ Martinez at Ella Cristofani, sasabak sa extraordinary race sa 'Amazing Earth'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  18. ^ "AZ Martinez, River Joseph get third Big Four spot in 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'". GMA News Online. 2025-06-28. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  19. ^ a b Yap, Jade Veronique; Basina, Carby Rose (2025-07-05). "AZ Martinez, River Joseph are 4th big placer on 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  20. ^ "IN PHOTOS: PBB Collab Kapuso Housemates' fun-filled "Rainbow Rumble" episode". ABS-CBN. 2025-07-28.
  21. ^ Lim, Ron. "Zonia Mejia and AZ Martinez are featured in online magazine's beauty section". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  22. ^ Aguja, Januar Junior. "Why AZ Martinez is dubbed as PBB Collab's 'Miss Sunuring Daughter ng Cebu'". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  23. ^ "RAWR Mag: AZ Martinez — PBB Celebrity Collab's Rising Jewel - LionhearTV". 2025-06-30. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  24. ^ Diez, Grace (2025-07-28). "The 'PBB: Celebrity Collab' Big 4 Duos Show Us Why Collaboration Is Worth Vibing to Today and Every Day". ABS-CBN.
  25. ^ "'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition' Big Four duos come together for magazine cover". GMA News Online. 2025-07-28. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  26. ^ Diez, Grace (2025-08-01). "Metro Exclusive: AZ Martinez Discovers the Beauty of Being Truly Seen, Thanks to 'Pinoy Big Brother'". ABS-CBN.
  27. ^ "Meet the 15 housemates of PBB Celebrity Collab Edition". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  28. ^ a b Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "AZ Martinez, itinalagang Philippine Youth Ambassadress 2023". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  29. ^ Tandoc, Jemuel. "Meet AzVer: The unexpected duo winning the hearts of PBB Celebrity Collab fans". ABS-CBN.
  30. ^ "AZ Martinez and River Joseph win task, to donate P100K to cancer treatment charity in honor of their dads". GMA News Online. 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  31. ^ "AZ Martinez joins relief ops in Rizal for families affected by typhoons". GMA News Online. 2025-07-28. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  32. ^ Aguja, Januar Junior. "Why AZ Martinez is dubbed as PBB Collab's 'Miss Sunuring Daughter ng Cebu'". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
  33. ^ "AZ Martinez | Actress". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  34. ^ Godinez, Bong (March 9, 2025). "Kapamilya, Kapuso housemates for PBB Celebrity Collab revealed". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  35. ^ Mariano, Dianne. "AZ Martinez, dream come true na nakapunta sa 'It's Showtime'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  36. ^ "AZ Martinez fulfills 'It's Showtime' dream; joins River Joseph in 'Breaking Muse' segment". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
  37. ^ "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: AZ Martinez and River Joseph | (Ep. 645)". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
  38. ^ "IN PHOTOS: PBB Collab Kapuso Housemates' fun-filled "Rainbow Rumble" episode". ABS-CBN. 2025-07-28.
  39. ^ "BarDa may pasabog sa Beauty Empire; PBB Big 4 Duo bakbakan sa Family Feud". INQUIRER.net. 2025-07-28. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  40. ^ "AZ Martinez to appear in 'Bubble Gang'". GMA News Online. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
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