Andi Abaya

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Andi Abaya
Born
Andrea Dennise Lim Abaya

(2002-01-08) January 8, 2002 (age 22)
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • dancer
  • model
Years active2020–present
Agents
  • Star Hunt
    (2020–present)
  • Star Magic
    (2021–present)
Height151 cm (4 ft 11 in)

Andrea Dennise Lim Abaya (born 8 January 2002), better known as Andi Abaya, is a Filipino-Chinese actress, singer, dancer and television personality. She was first seen on Philippine TV in December 2020 as a housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Connect where she was dubbed as the "Cheerdance Sweetheart ng Parañaque" [1] and was placed as 2nd Big Placer. [2]

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Early life

Abaya was born on January 8, 2002. She attended De La Salle Santiago Zobel and San Beda Alabang and was part of the school's cheerdance team. Before entering Pinoy Big Brother, she was a freshman at De La Salle University. Andi also appeared on various commercials and TV advertisements like Eskinol and Charmee. [3]

Career

In May 2021, Abaya was introduced as part of Dreamscape Entertainment's The Squad Plus, where she was nicknamed "Andi". [4]

Fresh out of the Big Brother house, Andi scored her first ever showbiz stint: a lead role in the film Caught in the Act. [5]

In July 2021, Andi was announced as new cast member of hit series Huwag Kang Mangamba as Mikay. [6] Later that year, she was cast together with her love team Kobie Brown in iQiyi's first Filipino local original Saying Goodbye, which premiered in December 2021. [7] They also starred in the series Love in 40 Days , which premiered in May 2022 and in the Netflix film The Entitled, which premiered in July 2022.

In June 2022, Star Magic released its first ever produced film "Connected", where she starred with other Pinoy Big Brother: Connect ex-housemates. [8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2021Caught In The ActElaineMain Role [5]
2022ConnectedGabbie VeranoMain Role [8]
The EntitledCaitlynSupporting Role [9]

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork/PlatformNotesRef
2020–2021 Pinoy Big Brother: Connect Herself
Credited as "Andrea Abaya"
Kapamilya Channel/A2Z 2nd Big Placer [10]
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba MikayKapamilya Channel/A2Z
TV5
Guest role [11]
Saying GoodbyeJoni Canlas iQiyi [12]
2022 Love in 40 Days Celine De VeraKapamilya Channel/A2Z
TV5
Supporting role [13]
PIEnalo: Pera o BayongHerself PIE Channel Celebrity player
PIE GalinganHerselfGuest co-host
The Iron Heart MaiaKapamilya Channel/A2Z
TV5
Supporting role
2023Teen ClashMandy IWantTFC Supporting role

Discography

Singles
YearTitleAlbum
2021Nariyan Ka Lang PalaCaught In The Act: Inner Love
Tanging Hiling

Awards and nominations

Awards and Nominations
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResultsReference
20214th Asia Pacific Luminare AwardsMost Impressive Teen Actress of The YearThe EntitledWon[ citation needed ]
2021RAWR Awards 2021Favorite Newbie (with Kobie Brown)The Squad PlusNominated [14]

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References

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