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Iza Calzado is an actor, model and presenter, born on August 12, 1982 in Quezon City, Philippines. That puts Iza Calzado at 44 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Santo Tomas.
My Take
What strikes me about Iza Calzado is her refusal to coast on glamour. A model who could have stayed comfortable in mainstream blockbusters, she instead dug into psychological thrillers and horror, genres that demand real craft and nerve. The roster of awards she has gathered, including recognition at the Osaka Asian Film Festival, tells me her peers across Asia take her seriously. I admire performers who treat genre cinema as an art form rather than a paycheck, and Calzado clearly belongs in that camp. Her versatility as actor, model and presenter feels earned rather than marketed, which is exactly why I find her career worth watching.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Iza Calzado
- Name (Japanese)
- イザ・カルザド
- Reading
- いざ・かるざど
- Born
- August 12, 1982 (age 44)
- Origin
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Occupation
- actor / model / presenter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
2. Background
- University
- University of Santo Tomas
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Iza Calzado born?
Iza Calzado was born on August 12, 1982 and is 44 years old.
Where is Iza Calzado from?
Iza Calzado is from Quezon City, Philippines.
What does Iza Calzado do?
Iza Calzado works as actor, model, presenter.
Where did Iza Calzado study?
Iza Calzado attended University of Santo Tomas.
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