Alyssa Alano

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Alyssa Alano
Born
Geramie Daud

(1987-08-11) 11 August 1987 (age 37)
Occupation(s) Host, actress
Years active2004–2014
Agent GMA Artist Center (2004–2014)

Alyssa Alano (born Geramie Daud; 11 August 1987) is a Philippine film and TV actress. She was a former member of the popular Viva Hot Babes franchise.

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Although she grew up in Tarlac, she was born Geramie Daud in Zamboanga City on 11 August 1987, to a Philippine mother. She claims her father is an Australian national of Spanish descent [1] [2] (who supposedly abandoned her and her mother). [3]

Notable appearances

"Keys Me"

During an appearance on GMA's late night variety show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman in June 2006, Alano performed a cover of the song "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer. The performance would become a viral video in the country after a user uploaded a mondegreened version of the performance to YouTube, with karaoke subtitles of her accented lyrics, which among other things, rendered the title of the song as "Keys Me." [4]

Alano did not know about the video until it was shown to her during an interview on 24 Oras ' "Chika Minute" segment. After discovering the video, she reacted positively, and credited the video for her growing popularity. [5]

Una Kang Naging Akin

In 2008, Alano played the role of Maan in the afternoon drama Una Kang Naging Akin top-billed by Angelika dela Cruz and Maxene Magalona.

Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang

In 2009, she joined the cast of the adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas's thriller Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang as Yaya Citas.[ citation needed ]

Darna

In 2009, Alano was selected to play Marissa (the Flora Venom), one of Darna's enemies. As the story continues she gets her power with Lucefera (Ang Babaeng Tuod) who is portrayed by Francine Prieto. Flora Venom has an ability to kill people by shooting venom out of her mouth.[ citation needed ]

Full House

Alano is currently doing a new project on the GMA Network, a remake of the Korean hit comedy romance Full House , starring Heart Evangelista and Isabel Oli.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2004 Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita Shirley GMA Network
2006 Love to Love Guest appearance GMA Network
2006 Bahay Mo Ba 'To Guest appearance GMA Network
2006 Pinoy Meets World Herself GMA Network
2007 Lupin Mary GMA Network
2007 Kamandag Queen Baba GMA Network
2008–2013 Startalk Herself / co-host GMA Network
2008 Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin Maan GMA Network
2009 Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Yaya Citas GMA Network
2009 Wow Mali Herself / guest appearance TV5
2009 Rosalinda Herself / guest appearance GMA Network
2009 Darna Melissa / Flora Venom GMA Network
2009 Full House Cristina GMA Network
2010 Kaya ng Powers Eva Eugenia GMA Network
2011 Futbolilits Gegay GMA Network
2011 Spooky Nights Presents: Bahay ni Lolo: A Very Spooky Night Herself GMA Network
2011 Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown Herself / Castaway GMA Network
2014 Confessions of a Torpe Shirley TV5

Movies

YearTitleRoleProduction company
2006 Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On Lukasta (from the raise of Luka) GMA Films
2007Kiss Meeh, Mananaggal MeLisa VIVA Films

Awards and nominations

YearFilm award/criticAwardResult
2008 FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest WomenRanked # 88
2009 FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest WomenRanked # 88
2011 FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest WomenRanked # 76

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References

  1. "Love thy self… and family | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online". Manila Bulletin . Archived from the original on 16 June 2012.
  2. "Alyssa Visits Siblings, Grandma in Australia (from Startalk)". Archived from the original on 1 June 2010. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  3. "Joey Marquez cleared of graft charge | Manila Bulletin". Manila Bulletin . Archived from the original on 20 November 2009.
  4. Keys Me by Alyssa Alano. 10 June 2006. Archived from the original on 22 September 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2024 via YouTube.
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