At age 14, Medel was spotted by a modeling agent after she became first runner-up in Mutya ng Tabaco in Albay. She went from modeling to acting in erotic films such as
Asong Ulol,
Totoy Mola,
Molata,
Babae sa Bubungang Lata,
Padre Kalibre, and
Sisa. Medel also starred in foreign films such as
Naked Nights,
Love and Desire Troublesome Nights (a comedy film shown in
Hong Kong), and
Total Aikido (a film shown in
Japan). During her showbiz stint, Medel also became a television host for the anthology drama,
Daisy Siete, and the longest noontime variety show,
Eat Bulaga. Medel has left her showbiz career to become a chef. She now owns several restaurants. == Personal life ==