Alessandra De Rossi

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Alessandra De Rossi
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De Rossi at the Berlinale in 2016
Born
Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone

(1984-07-19) July 19, 1984 (age 40)
NationalityFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Other namesAlex
Occupation(s)Actress, screenwriter, director, lyricist, producer and model
Years active1997–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]

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Career

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 & 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]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesSources
1997Magic Kingdom
1998Mystrio (Uno...Dos...Tres Pilyos!)Juliet
2001HubogNikka
Azucena Lily
2002 Small Voices Melinda
Pakisabi na lang...Mahal ko siyaIcee
2003 Mano Po 2: My Home Ingrid
HomecomingAbigael Edades
The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI FilesHelen
Message Sent
2004AstigmatismRio
Spirit of the Glass Myra
2005 The Maid Rosa Dimaano
Kutob Mayen
2006BarcelonaClarissa
2007 Hide & Seek Dolor Buntag
2008 One Night Only Angela
2009 Independencia Stranger
Manila Aleria
Pinoy Sunday Celia
2010Romeo at JulietAngel
Presa
Dalaw Trina
2011Busong
Ka OryangOryang
2012 Sta. Niña Madel
Mater DolorosaFatima
BaybayinAlba
2013 Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) Amalia [6]
LiarsEloisa
The Mango TreeMaria
Woman of the Ruins
2014 Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig Mace
Mauban: Ang ResikoLota
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
12Erika
2018 Through Night and Day Jen
2019 Lucid Ann
Unforgettable
2020Watch ListMaria
2021 My Amanda Amanda (Fream)Directorial debut, also writer [7] [8] [9]
2023Walang KaParisMarie
What IfBillie
Firefly Elay
De Rossi Firefly (2023 film) float Alessandra De Rossi Firefly Float 112.jpg
De Rossi Firefly (2023 film) float

Television / Digital Series

YearTitleRoleNotesNetworkSource
1997–1998 !Oka Tokat Teresa ABS-CBN
1997–2001
2016–2019
ASAP Herself / Co-host / Performer
1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya GirlfriendEpisode: "Tula"
1998–1999CyberkadaHerself — Host
2000–2003 Click Ian Rufino GMA Network
2000Kakabakaba (Episode: The Feast)
2001–2002 Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol
2001Sayang Pinagpala, Isa Pang Awit ni BernadetteMichelle
2002–2003 Kung Mawawala Ka Paloma Montemayor
2003 Kool Ka Lang Maji Magdangal
2004Maalaala Mo Kaya Nancy Navalta Episode: "Ribbon" ABS-CBN
24 Oras HerselfChika 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 SikatHerself – Host Q
is now on GMA News TV & GTV
2007 Magpakailanman Liza Dela CruzEpisode: "The Liza Dela Cruz Story" GMA Network
Super Twins Nickelina Paredes [10]
Maalaala Mo KayaEpisode: "CD Player" ABS-CBN
2007–2008 Sine Novela: Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig Luming GMA Network
2008 E.S.P. Madel / MaybelEpisode: "The New Friend"
Kamandag Eleanor [11]
Maalaala Mo KayaAprilEpisode: "Pedicab" ABS-CBN
EloisaEpisode: "Sanggol"
I Love Betty La Fea Cristina LarsonSpecial Guest
2008–2009 Komiks: Dragonna Alice [12]
2009 Your Song FloraEpisode: "Babalik Kang Muli"
Maalaala Mo KayaNellieEpisode: "Pedicab"
Tayong Dalawa Greta Romano [13]
2010Your SongKatrinaEpisode: "My Last Romance"
Wansapanataym Cara, Kanan and KaliwaEpisodes: "Cara Part 1 / 2" [14] [15]
Agua Bendita Divina Caguiat Montenegro [16]
Maalaala Mo KayaNenaEpisode: "Pera"
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tonyong Bayawak Mary Ann "Maring" Dela Cruz
Magkaribal Young Vera Cruz-AbellaSpecial Participation
2011 Green Rose Geena Rallos / Sonia Francisco [17]
Maalaala Mo KayaEmily NepomucenoEpisode: "Bracelet"
Sinner or Saint Corrine Quisumbing-Marcelo GMA Network [18]
BusongPunay
2012 Legacy Bernadette LevisteMain Cast / Primary Anti-Hero / Protagonist
Tweets for My Sweet London
2012–2013 Pahiram ng Sandali Baby Umali-Reyes [19] [20]
2013MagpakailanmanRussel ContemplacionEpisode: "The Life, and Death of Flor Contemplacion"
Home Sweet Home Icy QueenSpecial Guest
Sunday All Stars Herself – Performer
2013–2014 Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? Geraldine "Gigi" Ramos-Buenaventura
2014MagpakailanmanJoyEpisode: "My Psychotic Husband"
Wagas NarcisaEpisode: "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
WagasLauraEpisode: "The One That Got Away" GMA News TV
is now on GTV
ImeldaEpisode: "Hindi Na Ako Kilala ng Asawa Ko"
Ipaglaban Mo! JoanEpisode "Misyonaryo" ABS-CBN
2016–2017 Langit Lupa Daisylyn "Dey" Marasigan-GarciaSpecial Participation
2016–2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Rowena Macaraeg
2017 Ipaglaban Mo! MarieEpisode: "Suspetsa"
2017—2018 Ika-6 na Utos Felina Ferrer-SantiagoExtended Cast / Anti-Hero / Protagonist GMA Network
2018 Since I Found You Janice Punzalan ABS-CBN
2019 Ipaglaban Mo! Josie ManaliliEpisode: "Damay"
Tadhana KalimaEpisode: "Libya" GMA Network
DangEpisode: "Sister, at War Part 1 / 2"
Maalaala Mo KayaEmmaEpisode: "Palay" ABS-CBN
2023 Replacing Chef Chico Ella Netflix
2024May 4 Ever Net 25
Running Man Philippines Herself-GuestEpisode 3 GMA Network

Discography

YearTitleGenreNote
2012AdriftElectronicaFree download
2016de·re·al·i·za·tion

Awards and nominations

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