Mariel Rodriguez (born Maria Erlinda Lucille Suazon Termulo on August 10, 1984) is a Filipina commercial model, endorser, TV host, former MTV VJ and actress. Most notable for being one of the versatile hosts in Philippine television, she first started as an MTV VJ. Currently, she co-hosts the popular noontime variety show Wowowee; E Live, the Saturday entertainment show; and during its run, she has been the host for the reality franchise Pinoy Big Brother, which starts its new season this September.

Starting her career as a model for Clean&Clear facials, she was brought in by GMA-7. Later she decided to switch to GMA’s rival station ABS-CBN due to an Exclusive contract offered in early 2005.
Mariel was seen as Betsey (Betchay) in theBud Brothers Series, an adaptation of the best-selling novels. She is paired with Rafael Rosell, and together their “Chapter” in the show has garnered such high ratings and positive response that they their characters have a “Part 2″ storyline.