Adrianna So

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Adrianna So
Born
Malak So Shdifat

(1992-05-07) May 7, 1992 (age 32)
Zarqa, Jordan
Nationality Filipino
Alma mater La Consolacion College Manila
OccupationActor
Years active2012–present
Agents
Known forPearl in Gameboys
Website www.instagram.com/adriannaso_

Adrianna So (born Malak So Shdifat, May 7, 1992) is a Filipina actress known for her role as Pearl in Gameboys .

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Personal life

So was born Malak So Shdifat in Zarqa governorate, Jordan and moved to the Philippines at age five. [1]

She attended high school at Hijas De Jesus and graduated at La Consolacion College, Manila with a Mass Communications degree, major in Advertising. [2]

Career

So started her television career in 2012 when she joined TV5's now-defunct reality show Artista Academy . She became part of the Final 6 and went on to appear in various drama series on TV5. [3] In 2017, she signed with The IdeaFirst Company and changed her screen name to Adrianna So, stating that it is close to her heart. [4] In 2020, she was cast as quirky and supportive Pearl Gatdula in the Filipino Boys' Love (BL) web series Gameboys starring Kokoy De Santos and Elijah Canlas.

Filmography

Series

YearTitleRoleTypeRef.
2022#PaThirstyPearl GatdulaMain Role
Gameboys 2Support Role
2021The Sexth SenseAdriannaCo-Host [5]
Love Vs. StarsEraSupport Role
Paano ang Pangako? AndiSupporting Role / Antagonist
2020Pearl Next DoorPearl GatdulaMain Role [6]
Gameboys Support Role [7]
I Am UGraceSupport Role [8]
2018 AMO MichelleSupport Role [9]
2016#ParangNormal ActivitySamanthaMain Role
Forever SucksSashaMain Role [10]
Tasya Fantasya LeinaSupport Role
2015The Baker KingCeline LeeSupport Role [11]
Wattpad Presents: I’m in love with a Dota PlayerAlyssaSupport Role [11]
2014Wattpad Presents: DyepNiJanineMain Role [3]
2013–14 Madam Chairman ClarisseSupport Role
2013 Misibis Bay DidiMain Role [12]
Never Say Goodbye ValerieMain Role [3]
2012 Enchanted Garden: Paraiso sa EdenLucyMain Role [3]

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesNotes
2023 Ten Little Mistresses Because
2021 Gameboys: The Movie Pearl Gatdula
2019Love Is LoveSupporting role [13]
2018 Die Beautiful Migs' girlfriendCredited as Malak So [14]
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi (The Girl Allergic to WiFi)Margaux [15]
DistanceSupporting role [16]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)ResultRef.
Seattle Film Festival2021Best Actress - TV/Web Series"Pearl Next Door"Nominated [17]

References

  1. Olea, Jerry (July 4, 2020). "Adrianna So considers role in Gameboys as game changer: "It changed my life in so many ways."". pep.ph. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  2. "ADRIANNA So & KYLE Velino LIVE! on 2NYTwithAllanD | AdriannaKyleX2WAD | GameboysTheSeries". YouTube. 12 September 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Carballo, Bibsy (March 25, 2015). "Malak So Shdifat impresses". The Philippine Star . Archived from the original on October 31, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  4. Sibonga, Glen (August 26, 2017). "Malak So to Adrianna So". Tempo. Archived from the original on October 4, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  5. "THE SEXTH SENSE: A brand new way to talk about sex based on real-life experiences / April 10 / Saturday / 10PM MNL / on the IdeaFirst FB page and YT channel" . Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  6. "From the makers of #GameboysTheSeries Because we all love PEARL, now it's her turn to find love..." August 5, 2020. Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  7. Chua, Zsarlene (July 21, 2020). "Pinoy web series on gay romance finds an audience during the pandemic". BusinessWorld . Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  8. Wang, Nickie (February 21, 2020). "Julia Barretto tormented by one unfortunate event". Manila Standard . Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  9. Ray, Shiladitya (April 25, 2019). "AMO Season 2: Premiere Date, Cast, Trailer, Recap, News". Rappler . Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  10. Estrella, Fiel (September 14, 2017). "Sink Your Teeth". The Philippine Star . Archived from the original on September 12, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  11. 1 2 Anarcon, James Patrick (April 27, 2015). "Mark Neumann and Shaira Mae to topbill Philippine adaptation of The Baker King". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 15, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  12. Pumaloy, Rey (May 23, 2013). "TV5 talent Malak So Shdifat on doing daring roles: "Open ako sa mga ganito, mga small, sexy lang naman, e. Hindi ko pa kaya yung sobra-sobra."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
  13. Cruz, Oggs (December 11, 2019). "'Love is Love' review: A very pleasant surprise". Rappler . Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  14. Villeza, DJ (December 27, 2016). "DIE BEAUTIFUL (2016)". Rappler . Archived from the original on January 3, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  15. "The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi Netflix". August 6, 2020. Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  16. Cruz, Marinel (July 27, 2018). "Why Iza Calzado is apprehensive about playing a mother". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Archived from the original on July 27, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  17. "Congratulations BEST ACTRESS nominee Adrianna So and BEST TV / WEB SERIES nominee Pearl Next Door at the Seattle Film Festival! You make us all very proud!". youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-08-17.