Elle Villanueva

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Elle Villanueva
Born (1996-02-18) February 18, 1996 (age 29)
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)
Partner Derrick Monasterio (2023–present)

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 (2022) and Makiling (2024).

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Early life and education

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]

Career

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 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]

In 2023, she joined the supporting cast of Voltes V: Legacy . [6]

Personal life

Villanueva has been dating actor Derrick Monasterio since 2023. [7]

Filmography

YearTitleRole
2020 Magpakailanman: A Scandalous Crime Marlyn
Imbestigador: 20th Anniversary Special Elizabeth "Baby" Yumping
2021 Magpakailanman: Rape Victim, Ikinulong? Apple
My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Invisiboi Thea
Magpakailanman: Prisoners of Love Evelyn Barretto
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
Hearts on Ice young Libay
Happy Together Snow
Zero Kilometers AwayMalaya
Voltes V: Legacy Eva Sanchez
Tadhana: Reunion Rebecca
Regal Studio Presents: Bride to Be Ashley
2024 Makiling Amira Lirio
Magpakailanman: The 19-Day Bride Gemma Villamar
Regal Studio Presents: Groovy Lola Lolly
Pulang Araw Kumander Liwayway
It's Showtime Herself
2025 Lolong: Pangil ng Maynila Tamara "Tetet" Melendez
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Agua
Sanggang-Dikit FR Lara

References

  1. 1 2 3 Santiago, Ervin (August 3, 2022). "Pagpasok noon ni Elle Villanueva sa showbiz hinarang: Noon ko pa gustong mag-artista pero strict ang parents ko". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  2. Mariano, Dianne (August 31, 2022). "TRIVIA: Get to know Kapuso actress Elle Villanueva". GMA Network . Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  3. Mariano, Dianne (July 13, 2021). "Myrtle Sarrosa at Elle Villanueva, ipinamalas ang kanilang galing sa aktingan". GMA Network . Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  4. Santos, Jamil (January 7, 2021). "Elle Villanueva, naging extra muna bago naabot ang pangarap na maging ganap na artista". GMA Network . Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  5. Evangelista, Jessica Ann (November 3, 2022). "Elle Villanueva, ready to accept all-out sexy roles?". LionhearTV. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  6. Ramos, Jansen (December 9, 2021). "More Kapuso talents join 'Voltes V: Legacy' cast". GMA Network . Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  7. "Derrick Monasterio and Elle Villanueva are now officially together!". GMA Network. August 23, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2025.