Elle Villanueva

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Elle Villanueva
Born (1996-02-18) February 18, 1996 (age 28)
Philippines
Education De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Occupations
  • Actress
  • dancer
  • model
  • endorser
Years active2020–present
Agent Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2020–present)
Known for Return to Paradise and Makiling
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)

Elle Villanueva (born February 18, 1996) is a Filipino actress, dancer, model and endorser who is currently signed under GMA Network's talent agency Sparkle. She is best known for her leading role in Return to Paradise and Makiling .

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Personal life and career

Villanueva dreamed of pursuing an acting career, but she finished her studies first [1] at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, earning her bachelor's degree in Tourism [2] and graduated from BS Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management courses. [3]

She started out as a commercial model, [1] appeared as an extra in some television advertisements. [4]

After signing a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle) in 2020, Villanueva finally made her acting debut in a Magpakailanman episode. [5] aside from Magpakailanman, she has also appeared in more of GMA's anthologies such as Dear Uge , My Fantastic Pag-ibig , Tadhana , and Regal Studio Presents .

In 2021, she joined the supporting cast of the upcoming series Voltes V: Legacy , [6] which is set to air in 2023.

In 2022, Villanueva gained recognition when she portrayed the role of Eden and being paired with Derrick Monasterio in Return to Paradise . she considered it a biggest break in her career. [1]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020 Magpakailanman: A Scandalous Crime Marlyn GMA Network
Imbestigador: 20th Anniversary Special Elizabeth "Baby" Yumping
2021 Magpakailanman: Rape Victim, Ikinulong? Apple
My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Invisiboi Thea GTV
Magpakailanman: Prisoners of Love Evelyn Barretto GMA Network
Dear Uge: The Bwisitor Rufa
Magpakailanman: Boxer and His Scholar Mylene "Mai" Borbon
Tadhana: Hating Kapatid Carol
Dear Uge: My Special Delivery Baby
2022 Return to Paradise Eden "Yenyen" Sta. Maria-Ramos
Regal Studio Presents: Mekaniko si Monica Monica
2023 Regal Studio Presents: Sana Tayo Na Eunice
Regal Studio Presents: Love Me in 7 Days Cathy
Magpakailanman: Mag-asawa, Ginayuma Dessa
Voltes V: Legacy Eva Sanchez
Regal Studio Presents: Bride to Be Ashley
2024 Makiling Amira Lirio
Magpakailanman: The 19-Day Bride Gemma Villamar

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