Angel Guardian

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Angel Guardian
Born
Angel Grace Trazona Guardian

(1998-09-06) September 6, 1998 (age 26)
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • singer
Years active2011–present
Agent Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2018–present)
Known for Running Man Philippines
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Musical career
Genres OPM
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels GMA Music (2019–present)
Website Angel Guardian on Facebook

Angel Grace Trazona Guardian (born September 6, 1998) [1] is a Filipino actress, recording artist and commercial model, [2] [3] best known for her participation in the reality show Running Man Philippines , where she became the first Ultimate Runner. [4]

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Early life

Although Sparkle's artist profile for Guardian describes her as "Fil-Israeli", [5] some interviews describe her as half-Palestinian or Filipino-Palestinian. [6] [7]

Career

In 2024, Guardian was included in GMA's Sparkle 10, a group of rising young actresses from the network. After small roles in shows such as Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters , Guardian landed a major role as one of the Sang'gres in the Encantadia spin-off, Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre (2024). [8] Her character, Deia, is named after Iza Calzado's daughter, with Calzado's permission. Calzado, who portrayed Amihan in the original series, wished Guardian good luck on social media, writing "Avisala, Sang’gre Deia! Alagaan mo ang brilyante natin (Take care of the precious crystal)." She described Guardian as "kind", "sincere", and "level headed". [9]

Personal life

Guardian supports Palestinian liberation. She has shared an image describing Israel as an "occupation" and an "apartheid state", but clarified that she does not support Hamas. [10] [11]

Filmography

Movies

YearTitleRole
2023 Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme Margot
2020D'NinangSol
2019Black LipstickAya

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Sang'gre DeiaMain role GMA Network
2024Ok AkoHerself
It's Showtime Guest Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
All TV
GMA Network
GTV
2023 Amazing Earth GMA Network
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Lodi LeagueIkaMain role
Tanikala: KampihanAngelicaLenten special
Magpakailanman: The Hostage GirlJudyEpisode role
Bubble Gang HerselfGuest / Various roles
2022 Family Feud Contestant
2022–2023 Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters Iris Ong ChuaMain role
2022; 2024 Running Man Philippines HerselfCast member / Contestant / Season 1 Winner
2022; 2023–present All-Out Sundays Guest (2022–2023); Performer / Various roles (since 2023)
2023 Regal Studio Presents: Ate Knows BestBlessyEpisode role
2021 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento Beth LopezSupporting role
Heartful Café Charity
Dear Uge: Jing, Ang BatoMarciaEpisode role
Regal Studio Presents: Promises to KeepAlma
2020 Maynila: A Fake Love StoryChe-Che
2019 Magpakailanman: OFW Most WantedPrincess Shatara
Maynila: Hugot CampAnicka
Stories for the Soul: BesprenCamille
Sahaya Young IreneGuest role
One Hugot Away: Beauty and the HypebeastCat
Studio 7 HerselfGuest performer
2018–2019 Onanay ChelseaSupporting role
2018 Pamilya Roces ZaraGuest role
Maynila: The Sweetest RevengeSandyEpisode role
2018–present iBilib HerselfRecurring co-host

Discography

Singles

YearTitleDetailsRef.
2020No Sound [12]
2019Di Ko [13]

Awards and nominations

YearAward-Giving Body / OrganizationAwardsNominated WorkResultRef.
202337th Star Awards for MoviesNew Movie Actress of the YearD'NinangNominated [14]

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References

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