Annika Co

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Annika Co
Born (2016-09-23) 23 September 2016 (age 9)
Muntinlupa, Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active2023–present
Agent Viva Artists Agency

Annika Co (born 23 September 2016 [1] ) is a Filipino child actress. [2] She became known to the public in 2023 after appearing on the variety show It's Showtime . [3] Following her television appearance, she began a career in film and is currently managed by Viva Artists Agency. [4]

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Career

Early work

Co's parents, Adrian and An Co, initially enrolled her in acting workshops under Star Magic to help build her confidence. [2] She also appeared in videos on her family's YouTube channel and was featured in a vlog by broadcaster Bernadette Sembrano. [2]

Television breakthrough

In July 2023, Co participated in "Mini Ms. U", a segment for young girls on the ABS-CBN program It's Showtime. [3] During the competition, she performed an improvised acting skit with host Vice Ganda. [5] In the scene, she comforted the host who was pretending to have stage fright. [6]

Her dialogue in the skit, where she stated that one should be "the best version of yourself", received significant attention on social media. [7] The performance drew an emotional reaction from co-host Anne Curtis, who praised the child's kindness. [4] Co was named the daily winner of the segment by judges Janice de Belen, Gladys Reyes, and Niño Muhlach. [3]

Acting career

Following her appearance on It's Showtime, Co signed a management contract with Viva Artists Agency on 8 August 2023. [6] By 2025, she began appearing in film projects. [8] She was cast in the film Sunshine , directed by Antoinette Jadaone and starring Maris Racal. [9]

In August 2025, Co starred in the short film Blooming!, which was an entry in the SineKabataan film festival. [8] In this project, she played the role of Nena, a Grade 5 student. [8]

Personal life

Co is from Muntinlupa, Philippines. [3] She is homeschooled, with her mother acting as her teacher. [9] In a 2025 interview, Co stated that she hopes to study at the Juilliard School when she reaches college. [9]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2023 Penduko Yap YapDirected by Jason Paul Laxamana [10]
2024 Sunshine GirlDirected by Antoinette Jadaone [8]
2025Blooming!NenaShort film (SineKabataan) [8]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2023 It's Showtime HerselfContestant (Mini Ms. U) [3]
2024 Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa Fatima Aguirre / Fatima Dela Cruz [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Annika Co". Viva Artists Agency. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Geronimo, Mika (10 August 2023). "Remember Annika Co from 'It's Showtime'? She's now under Viva Artists Agency". Rappler. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Calanog, Dale (5 July 2023). "Anne Curtis gets emotional over 'Mini Miss U' skit". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  4. 1 2 "'Mini Ms. U' contestant Annika Co joins showbiz". ABS-CBN News. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  5. ↑ Arceo, Therese (4 July 2023). "Anne Curtis naiyak dahil sa Mini Miss U contestant: It was so innocent and pure" [Anne Curtis cried because of Mini Miss U contestant: It was so innocent and pure] (in Tagalog). Bandera Inquirer. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  6. 1 2 Ramos, Kayla (9 August 2023). "'Mini Miss U' Contestant Annika Co Joins Viva Artists Agency". When In Manila. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  7. ↑ de Leon, Richard (9 August 2023). "Trending Mini Miss U contestant Annika Co Viva artist na" [Trending Mini Miss U contestant Annika Co is now a Viva artist] (in Tagalog). Balita. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 Posadas, Andrea (13 August 2025). ""Sunshine" Breakout Star Annika Co Is Back for a New Short Film—Here's Why You Should Support It". When In Manila. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  9. 1 2 3 "'Tao Po': Annika Co puspusan sa pag-aaral kahit pumasok sa showbiz" ['Tao Po': Annika Co working hard on studies despite entering showbiz] (in Tagalog). ABS-CBN News. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  10. ↑ "WATCH: Trailer for Matteo Guidicelli's movie 'Penduko'". ABS-CBN. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  11. ↑ Mislang, Irene (5 June 2023). "Kapatid afternoons become more intense with Carlo J. Caparas' Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa". Pikapika. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
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