Alessandra De Rossi | |
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Born | Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone July 19, 1984 |
Nationality | Philippines |
Other names | Alex |
Occupation(s) | Actress, screenwriter, director, lyricist, producer and model |
Years active | 1997–present |
Relatives | Assunta De Rossi (sister) |
Alessandra de Rossi (born Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone on July 19, 1984) is a Filipino actress and writer. Known for her dramatic and comedic performances in independent film and television, she made her screen debut in the comedy series !Oka Tokat . Her breakthrough came when she played Valentina in the series Darna which led to various supporting and antagonist roles in television. Her work has received accolades from various award-giving bodies including an ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, three FAMAS Awards, three Gawad Urian Awards, three PMPC Star Awards for Movies and a QCinema International Film Festival Award. [1]
In 2017, De Rossi co-starred in the romantic comedy film Kita Kita , starring alongside comedian Empoy Marquez. The film eventually became the highest-grossing Filipino independent film of all time, earning ₱300 million (approximately US$5.88 million) within three weeks of its release. Due to the movie's popularity, Philippine entertainment media sources dubbed their pairing as "AlEmpoy". [2]
After her successful portrayal in Kita Kita, De Rossi has pledged not to accept antagonist roles anymore in either television and feature films. [3] De Rossi returned to Viva when she signed exclusive contract with Viva Artists Agency and made her film production business co-ventured by Viva Films named AWOO, acronym of "A World of Our Own"; her first movie Magic Kingdom was produced & released by Viva Films in 1997. [4]
She and Marquez have come back as a love team in their latest film, Walang KaParis, produced by Viva Films. [5]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Sources |
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1997 | Magic Kingdom | |||
1998 | Mystrio (Uno...Dos...Tres Pilyos!) | Juliet | ||
2001 | Hubog | Nikka | ||
Azucena | Lily | |||
2002 | Small Voices | Melinda | ||
Pakisabi na lang...Mahal ko siya | Icee | |||
2003 | Mano Po 2: My Home | Ingrid | ||
Homecoming | Abigael Edades | |||
The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files | Helen | |||
Message Sent | ||||
2004 | Astigmatism | Rio | ||
Spirit of the Glass | Myra | |||
2005 | The Maid | Rosa Dimaano | ||
Kutob | Mayen | |||
2006 | Barcelona | Clarissa | ||
2007 | Hide & Seek | Dolor Buntag | ||
2008 | One Night Only | Angela | ||
2009 | Independencia | Stranger | ||
Manila | Aleria | |||
Pinoy Sunday | Celia | |||
2010 | Romeo at Juliet | Angel | ||
Presa | ||||
Dalaw | Trina | |||
2011 | Busong | |||
Ka Oryang | Oryang | |||
2012 | Sta. Niña | Madel | ||
Mater Dolorosa | Fatima | |||
Baybayin | Alba | |||
2013 | Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) | Amalia | [6] | |
Liars | Eloisa | |||
The Mango Tree | Maria | |||
Woman of the Ruins | ||||
2014 | Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig | Mace | ||
Mauban: Ang Resiko | Lota | |||
2015 | Bambanti | |||
Kid Kulafu | Dionisia Pacquiao | |||
Water Lemon | ||||
2016 | A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery | Caesaria Belarmino | ||
Sakaling Hindi Makarating | Cielo | |||
Echorsis | Girl Vatuh | |||
2017 | Kita Kita | Lea | ||
12 | Erika | |||
2018 | Through Night and Day | Jen | ||
2019 | Lucid | Ann | ||
Unforgettable | ||||
2020 | Watch List | Maria | ||
2021 | My Amanda | Amanda (Fream) | Directorial debut, also writer | [7] [8] [9] |
2023 | Walang KaParis | Marie | ||
What If | Billie | |||
Firefly | Elay |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Source |
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1997–1998 | !Oka Tokat | Teresa | ABS-CBN | ||
1997–2001 2016–2019 | ASAP | Herself / Co-host / Performer | |||
1997 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Girlfriend | Episode: "Tula" | ||
1998–1999 | Cyberkada | Herself — Host | |||
2000–2003 | Click | Ian Rufino | GMA Network | ||
2000 | Kakabakaba (Episode: The Feast) | ||||
2001–2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | ||||
2001 | Sayang Pinagpala, Isa Pang Awit ni Bernadette | Michelle | |||
2002–2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Paloma Montemayor | |||
2003 | Kool Ka Lang | Maji Magdangal | |||
2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Nancy Navalta | Episode: "Ribbon" | ABS-CBN | |
24 Oras | Herself | Chika Minute Anchor | GMA Network | ||
Hanggang Kailan | Jennifer Villarama | ||||
2005 | Darna | Valentina | |||
Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Hera Andora | ||||
2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | ||||
Now and Forever: Linlang | Brenda Villarreal | ||||
MMS: My Music Station / MMS: Music Mo Sikat | Herself – Host | Q is now on GMA News TV & GTV | |||
2007 | Magpakailanman | Liza Dela Cruz | Episode: "The Liza Dela Cruz Story" | GMA Network | |
Super Twins | Nickelina Paredes | [10] | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "CD Player" | ABS-CBN | |||
2007–2008 | Sine Novela: Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig | Luming | GMA Network | ||
2008 | E.S.P. | Madel / Maybel | Episode: "The New Friend" | ||
Kamandag | Eleanor | [11] | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | April | Episode: "Pedicab" | ABS-CBN | ||
Eloisa | Episode: "Sanggol" | ||||
I Love Betty La Fea | Cristina Larson | Special Guest | |||
2008–2009 | Komiks: Dragonna | Alice | [12] | ||
2009 | Your Song | Flora | Episode: "Babalik Kang Muli" | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Nellie | Episode: "Pedicab" | |||
Tayong Dalawa | Greta Romano | [13] | |||
2010 | Your Song | Katrina | Episode: "My Last Romance" | ||
Wansapanataym | Cara, Kanan and Kaliwa | Episodes: "Cara Part 1 / 2" | [14] [15] | ||
Agua Bendita | Divina Caguiat Montenegro | [16] | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Nena | Episode: "Pera" | |||
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tonyong Bayawak | Mary Ann "Maring" Dela Cruz | ||||
Magkaribal | Young Vera Cruz-Abella | Special Participation | |||
2011 | Green Rose | Geena Rallos / Sonia Francisco | [17] | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Emily Nepomuceno | Episode: "Bracelet" | |||
Sinner or Saint | Corrine Quisumbing-Marcelo | GMA Network | [18] | ||
Busong | Punay | ||||
2012 | Legacy | Bernadette Leviste | Main Cast / Primary Anti-Hero / Protagonist | ||
Tweets for My Sweet | London | ||||
2012–2013 | Pahiram ng Sandali | Baby Umali-Reyes | [19] [20] | ||
2013 | Magpakailanman | Russel Contemplacion | Episode: "The Life, and Death of Flor Contemplacion" | ||
Home Sweet Home | Icy Queen | Special Guest | |||
Sunday All Stars | Herself – Performer | ||||
2013–2014 | Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? | Geraldine "Gigi" Ramos-Buenaventura | |||
2014 | Magpakailanman | Joy | Episode: "My Psychotic Husband" | ||
Wagas | Narcisa | Episode: "Comfort Woman Love Story" | GMA News TV is now on GTV | ||
2014–2015 | Basta Every Day, Happy! | Herself / Co-Host | GMA Network | ||
2014 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real | Alessandra "Sandy" Alegre-Real | |||
2015 | Yagit | Marilou "Lulu" Prado-Villaroman / Anastacia "Ana" Santos | |||
2016 | Wish I May | Loretta Atienza-Vergara / Villafuerte | |||
Wagas | Laura | Episode: "The One That Got Away" | GMA News TV is now on GTV | ||
Imelda | Episode: "Hindi Na Ako Kilala ng Asawa Ko" | ||||
Ipaglaban Mo! | Joan | Episode "Misyonaryo" | ABS-CBN | ||
2016–2017 | Langit Lupa | Daisylyn "Dey" Marasigan-Garcia | Special Participation | ||
2016–2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Rowena Macaraeg | |||
2017 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Marie | Episode: "Suspetsa" | ||
2018 | Since I Found You | Janice Punzalan | |||
2019 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Josie Manalili | Episode: "Damay" | ||
Tadhana | Kalima | Episode: "Libya" | GMA Network | ||
Dang | Episode: "Sister, at War Part 1 / 2" | ||||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Emma | Episode: "Palay" | ABS-CBN | ||
2023 | Replacing Chef Chico | Ella | Netflix | ||
2024 | May 4 Ever | Net 25 | |||
Running Man Philippines | Herself-Guest | Episode 3 | GMA Network |
Year | Title | Genre | Note |
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2012 | Adrift | Electronica | Free download |
2016 | de·re·al·i·za·tion |
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