Sofia Andres Explained
Sofia Andres |
Birthname: | Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres |
Birth Date: | 24 August 1998 |
Birth Place: | Manila, Philippines |
Partner: | Daniel Miranda (2017-present) |
Occupation: | Actress |
Children: | 1 |
Yearsactive: | 2008–present |
Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres (born August 24, 1998) is a Filipino actress. After appearing in several television commercials as a child, she first appeared as an actress at age 14 in the hit series, Princess and I. She has since gained both critical and commercial praise for her performances in a string of successful film and television series such as: She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Bagani (2018), Pusong Ligaw (2017) and Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig (2014).[1]
With a career spanning of over a decade,[2] Andres has won several prestigious accolades including a FAMAS Award, a Box Office Entertainment Award and two PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[3] [4] She was notably recognized by Tatler as one of the most stylish Filipino personalities in Asia.[5] [6] She was also invited as a presenter at the Web TV Asia Awards 2016 at the Korea International Exhibition Centre (KINTEX) in Seoul, South Korea.[7] In 2022, she was handpicked as the brand ambassadress of the personal care brand Sooper Beaute.[8]
Personal life
She only finished secondary school. In her youth, his parents, Eric and Monette Alejandre-Andres, including her 2 siblings, Ian and Bryan Alejandre Andres shared a small room. Eventually, her parents parted ways. At age 3, in 2001, she started joining auditions, VTSs and casting calls in Makati. She was given minor roles, such as 'third wheel' or ‘kontrabida.’ Monette sent her and Daniel to Australia. "I was only 20 years old [when I got pregnant]," she lamented.
In Karen Davila’s vlog, Andres revealed on October 2022, the groundbreaking of a Scandinavian styled second home at Lipa, Batangas for her mother, Monette. A painter and interior designer, she personally designed the interior.[9] [10]
She is close to co-Star Magic artist Michelle Vito, Claire Ruiz and Elisse Joson with whom she considers as her best friends.[11] [12] On March 26, 2015, she finished her high school education at ADT Montessori School located in Pasig.[13] [14] [15] [16]
In an interview with The Hive Asia, Andres stated that she has been suffering from anxiety disorder throughout her career.[17]
Diego Loyzaga confirmed to Aiko Melendez' YouTube vlog that Andres became his TOTGA, or "the one that got away." "I made a really big mistake. I was a kid. I was 20, 21 years old," he added, adding their breakup in 2018. She has a daughter, named Zoe (born November 24, 2019) with her boyfriend, race car driver Daniel Miranda.[18]
Career
Andres started as a commercial model for various brands such as Angel Evaporada and KFC. After that she was discovered by her current manager Egay Cueblo and was then cast as Dindi Maghirang, the kind-hearted younger adopted sister of Kathryn Bernardo in the hit series Princess and I starring Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Enrique Gil and Khalil Ramos.[11] [19] [20] [21]
In 2013, Andres portrayed the role of Claire in the hit movie She's the One together with Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, Dingdong Dantes and Bea Alonzo.[22] [23]
Her breakthrough role came in 2014 when she played the role of Athena Abigail Tizon in the blockbuster movie She's Dating the Gangster with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.[21] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28]
Also in 2014, she was cast in her first lead role through the movie Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig alongside Iñigo Pascual, Julian Estrada and Ericka Villongco.[29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] Her performance in the said film was praised by critics, citing her as one of the actresses to look forward to.[36] [37]
She portrayed the role of Katherine "Kate" Saavedra in the hit TV series Forevermore alongside Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano.[38] [39] [40] [41] [42]
In July 2016, it was confirmed that Andres will be reuniting with her Forevermore co-star Diego Loyzaga in the TV series Pusong Ligaw. This project serves as her first leading role in a TV series.[43] [44] [45]
She appears in The Iron Heart as Nyx Bonifacio, a femme fatale and the love interest of the main antagonist, Eros, played by Jake Cuenca.
Filmography
Television / Digital
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2012 | Princess and I | Dindi Maghirang | | |
2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | young Tessa | Episode: "Kamison" | |
Friend | Episode: "Singsing" | |
2014 | Angie's Friend | Episode: "Kwintas" | |
Ylette | Episode: "Stars" | |
Forevermore | Katherine "Kate" Saavedra | | |
2014–present | ASAP | Herself / Performer | | |
2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Joy | Episode: "Sanggol" | |
Wansapanataym | Carla | Episode: "My Kung Fu Chinito" | |
Ipaglaban Mo! | Maxine Castillo | Episode: "Sigaw Ng Katarungan" | |
Luv U | Bea Tipol | | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | teenage Prima | Episode: "Binatana" | |
2016 | Jessica Marie "Aika" Robredo | Episode: "Toothbrush" | |
Roselle | Episode: "Pantalan" | |
2017 | Khriszandra "Sandra" Reyes | Episode: "Cellphone" | |
2017–2018 | Pusong Ligaw | Vida Verdadero | | |
2018 | Bagani | Mayari | | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Angel | Episode: "Singsing" | |
2019 | Wansapanataym | Rachel | Episode: Mr. "CUTEpido" | |
Ipaglaban Mo! | Jessica Serafin | Episode: "Paasa" | |
2020–2022 | La Vida Lena | Rachel Suarez | | |
2022–2023 | The Iron Heart | Nyx Bonifacio† | | |
2024 | Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills | Ernalyn / Anne | | | |
Film
Music video appearances
Awards and nominations
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Work | Results | |
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2014 | | Most Promising Actress | | | [49] |
2015 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Female Star of the Night | | | [50] |
New Movie Actress of the Year | | | [51] |
| Most Promising Loveteam (with Iñigo Pascual) | | [52] |
| German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | | | [53] |
| Best Drama Supporting Actress | | | [54] [55] | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Sofia Andres: Standing tall through it all . 2023-07-26 . PEP.ph . en.
- Web site: Sofia Andres' evolution from being a teen star to becoming a versatile actress ABS-CBN Entertainment . 2023-07-26 . ent.abs-cbn.com . en.
- Web site: 20 gorgeous snaps from Sofia Andres' "aesthetic" IG feed ABS-CBN Entertainment . 2023-07-26 . ent.abs-cbn.com . en.
- Web site: Villano . Alexa . 2015-03-09 . Photo recap: Celebrities dazzle at Star Awards for movies 2015 . 2023-07-26 . RAPPLER . en-US.
- Web site: Asia . Tatler . Sofia Andres . 2023-07-26 . Tatler Asia . en.
- Web site: Sofia Andres ecstatic over inclusion in magazine's 'Most Stylish' list . 2023-07-26 . Manila Bulletin . en.
- Web site: 2023-07-26 . LOOK: Sofia Andres at the Web TV Asia Awards in South Korea PUSH.COM.PH . 2023-07-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230726141959/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2016/11/27/fresh-scoops/look-sofia-andres-at-the-web-tv-asia-awards-in-sou-107783 . July 26, 2023 .
- Web site: 2022-07-09 . Sofia Andres has 'Sooper' bloomed . 2023-07-26 . The Manila Times . en.
- News: Sofia Andres' Scandinavian home. May 28, 2024 . ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. May 26, 2024.
- News: Acar. Aedrianne . Sofia Andres feels proud of investing on her own house. May 28, 2024 . . May 7, 2024.
- News: Ciar: Undressing Sofia Andres. SunStar. November 6, 2012.
- Web site: Biography - Sofia Andres. Weebly. November 16, 2014.
- Web site: Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig, sagot sa dasal ni Sofia. hatawtabloid. November 20, 2014.
- Web site: Sofia at Iñigo, totohanan ang M.U.. balita. November 20, 2014.
- Web site: Finally!. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/0rKU1USe2I . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. March 28, 2015.
- Web site: High School Graduation. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/0rKIc5ye15 . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. March 28, 2015.
- Web site: Sofia Andres opens up about anxiety disorder. Yahoo Philippines. June 1, 2018.
- News: Llemit. Kathleen . 'I made a really big mistake': Diego Loyzaga says Sofia Andres is his TOTGA. May 28, 2024 . The Philippine Star. March 2, 2024.
- Web site: Princess and I Full Trailer. April 2, 2012 . mychosdotcom. April 2, 2012.
- Web site: Khalil Ramos is happy to be paired with Sofia Andres in 'Princess and I'. Push. August 30, 2012.
- Web site: Sofia Andres: Pretty Lady In Bloom. Push. September 9, 2014.
- Web site: She's the One . Star Cinema. August 28, 2013.
- Web site: She's The One Full Trailer. October 12, 2013 . ABS-CBN Star Cinema - YouTube. October 12, 2013.
- Web site: She's Dating the Gangster Full Trailer. July 3, 2014 . ABS-CBN Star Cinema - YouTube. July 3, 2014.
- Web site: She's Dating the Gangster Press Conference. July 9, 2014 . ABS-CBN Star Cinema. July 9, 2014.
- Web site: She's Dating the Gangster . Star Cinema. January 28, 2014.
- Web site: She's Dating the Gangster Casts Revealed (List). May 9, 2014 . Philnews. May 9, 2014.
- Web site: Watch: Meet the cast of 'She's Dating the Gangster'. Star Cinema. June 26, 2014.
- Web site: Iñigo Pascual, Sofia Andres and Julian Estrada to topbill 'Relaks, Its Just Pag-ibig'. Star Cinema. September 23, 2014.
- News: 'Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig' Review: Love letter to teen romance. Rappler. November 14, 2014.
- Web site: 'Relaks, Its Just Pag-ibig' Full Trailer *in cinemas November 12, 2014. August 7, 2014 . Cornerstone - YouTube. August 7, 2014.
- Web site: 'Relaks, Its Just Pag Ibig Full Trailer. September 22, 2014 . ABS-CBN Star Cinema - YouTube. September 22, 2014.
- Web site: Iñigo Pascual Debut Movie with Sofia Andres Titled "Relax, It's Just Pag-ibig." (Video). August 9, 2014 . Philnews. August 9, 2014.
- Web site: Relaks, Its Just Pag-ibig . Star Cinema. September 23, 2014.
- News: Sofia Andres thrilled to be handpicked by Piolo Pascual in new movie. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Glenn Regondola. October 31, 2014.
- Web site: MOVIE REVIEW: Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig. Film Police Reviews. January 25, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141209220501/http://www.filmpolicereviews.com/relaks-just-pag-ibig/. December 9, 2014.
- Web site: Movie Review: First Love is an adventure in 'Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig. Click the City. January 25, 2015.
- Web site: Liza Soberano at Enrique Gil magtatambal sa teleserye "Forevermore", Sofia Andres, Yves Flores at Kit Thompson pasok sa serye. Kakulay Scoop. August 18, 2014.
- Web site: Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano star in new ABS-CBN series Forevermore. Pinoy Showbiz Daily. August 19, 2014 . August 19, 2014.
- News: Forevermore cast. The Philippine Star. August 20, 2014.
- Web site: Sofia joins cast of 'Forevermore'. October 22, 2014 . Reyma Deveza - YouTube. October 22, 2014.
- Web site: Forevermore Full Trailer. October 17, 2014 . ABS-CBN Entertainment. October 17, 2014.
- News: Bianca King transfers to ABS-CBN after being with GMA-7 and TVS. Philippine Entertainment Portal. James Patrick Anarcon. February 8, 2017.
- Web site: Sofia Andres looks forward to a banner year wigh leading roles in film and on TV. InterAksyon. March 24, 2017. March 31, 2017.
- Web site: Diego Loyzaga at Sofia Andres malapit ng bumida sa sariling teleserye. ABS-CBN Entertainment. July 15, 2016. March 31, 2017.
- Web site: Kung Ako Nalang Sana by Khalil Ramos (Official Music Video). October 29, 2012 . ABS-CBN Star Music. October 29, 2012.
- Web site: Till I Met You by Angeline Quinto (She's Dating the Gangster Theme Song). July 10, 2014 . ABS-CBN Star Cinema. July 10, 2014.
- Web site: "Buko" (Buhay Ko) by Iñigo Pascual and Julian Estrada. August 4, 2014 . Cornerstone Talents. August 4, 2014.
- Web site: Here is the official list of the 2014 StarCinema.com.ph Awards nominees. ABS-CBN Star Cinema. December 1, 2014.
- News: 31st Star Awards for Movies winners revealed. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Jocelyn Dimaculangan. March 8, 2015.
- News: Star Awards for Movies 2015: Nora, Cherie, Eugene, Aiko, Anne, Toni, Jennylyn for Best Actress. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Mell T. Navarro. February 21, 2015.
- News: Piolo, Toni named 2014 Box Office King & Queen. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Nora V. Calderon. May 17, 2015.
- Web site: And the 2015 FAMAS Awards nominees are.... ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. September 3, 2015.
- News: Nominees for the 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV bared. Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 8, 2015.
- Web site: ABS-CBN dominates 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV. ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. December 4, 2015.