Iana Bernardez

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Iana Bernardez
Born
Iana Celest Aquino Bernardez

(1993-07-03) July 3, 1993 (age 32)
Baguio, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actress, film producer
Parents

Iana Celest Aquino Bernardez (born July 3, 1993) is a Filipino film producer and actress known for her production work on films such as Kiko Boksingero , Oda Sa Wala, Tia Madre, and Babae at Baril [1] [2] and for her critically acclaimed film acting debut in the 2018 film Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus. She also won Best Supporting Actress at the 2019 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival for the 2019 film Metamorphosis. She is the daughter of Filipina actress Angel Aquino. [3]

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Early life and education

Iana Celest Aquino Bernardez was born on July 3, 1993, in Baguio City, Philippines, [4] to actress Angel Aquino. [3] [5] Growing up with a mother in the entertainment industry, Bernardez was exposed to film production from a young age. [6] She pursued a degree in psychology at Ateneo de Manila University, [7] [8] with no initial plans to pursue acting. However, her career path shifted when she was given the script for Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus, where she started as a talent coordinator before ultimately landing a role in the film. [9]

Career

Production work

Bernardez began her career in production, having become curious about her work through her interactions on the sets of projects where her mother acted. [6] She continues to see herself primarily as a producer rather than an actress. Her early production work on films like films such as Kiko Boksingero and Babae at Baril received critical acclaim. [1] [2] [6] The latter was eventually awarded Best Film at the 43rd Gawad Urian Awards in 2020. [10]

Acting work

Bernardez made her acting debut in Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus, securing a major role despite initially joining the film as a talent coordinator. After the production team discovered she was the inspiration for the character, which was conceived as a younger version of Bernardez’s own mother, they encouraged her to audition. [1] Early in her career, Bernardez often took on additional roles for minimal pay in films she produced to help reduce costs. Her mother eventually advised her to stop this practice, as Bernardez had gained substantial acting experience by then. [11]

In 2019, Bernardez won the Cinema One Originals Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Metamorphosis , an intersex coming-of-age film. The film faced controversy when the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) initially proposed an X rating, but after an appeal, the film was ultimately given an R-16 rating. [12]

Personal life

Bernardez is bisexual. She was in a three-year relationship with her female schoolmate. [13] [14]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2018Gusto Kita with All My HypothalamusAileen
2018MaCave Voice
2019 Metamorphosis Angel
The Girl and the GunWoman in Bus
Tía Madré
Hellcome HomeTeresa
LSS Cha
2022 Ngayon Kaya Anastasia
Mahal Kita, Beksman Angel
An Inconvenient Love Kookie
2023 Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung mga Kerida)Coco

Television

YearTitleRole
2019Past, Present, PerfectVivian
2021–2022 Marry Me, Marry You Patricia Francisco
2022Miss Piggy
2023Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queenyoung Georgina
Unbreak My Heart Jennifer "Jenny" Antonio / Jessica "Jessa" Antonio
2024 Pamilya Sagrado Melanie Salvacion
ASAP Natin 'To Herself / Performer

Accolades

Awards and NominationsAwards and nominations received by Iana Bernardez
AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
CineFilipino Film Festival 2018Best ActressGusto Kita with All My HypothalamusNominated
Best Ensemble (shared with Nicco Manalo, Dylan Ray Talon, Soliman Cruz, Anthony Falcon)Won [15]
Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival 2019Best Supporting Actress Metamorphosis Won
Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2020 Best Supporting ActressNominated
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2019New Movie Actress of the YearGusto Kita with All My HypothalamusNominated [16]
Singapore International Film Festival 2024Best Performance - Southeast Asian Short FilmAnimal LoversNominated

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Get to know the award-winning actress Iana Bernardez". CNN Philippines. November 18, 2019. Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Gallardo, Ricky (November 25, 2019). "It's in the genes". Business Mirror. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Tabanera, Lily Grace (November 11, 2018). "7 Times Angel Aquino And Her Daughter Iana Were Basically Twins". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  4. ↑ Legaspi, C. Mendez. "Angel Aquino shares her true heritage; reacts to IMDB profile". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Iana Bernardez, gustong gumawa ng sariling tatak maliban sa pagiging anak ni Angel Aquino". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 Valle, Jocelyn (October 2, 2019). "Angel Aquino's daughter Iana Bernardez finds fulfillment in acting and film production". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  7. ↑ Jr, Bayani San Diego (April 25, 2018). "Angel Aquino's li'l angel is now a lady". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  8. ↑ Bigtas, Jannielyn Anne (July 18, 2016). "IN PHOTOS: Will Angel Aquino's 23-year-old daughter Iana follow in her footsteps?". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  9. ↑ Tomada, Nathalie. "What Iana learned about acting from mom Angel". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Events: Today's Women of Philippine Cinema—Tey Clamor, Rae Red, Pamela Reyes, Iana Bernardez—to Mentor on Rebelde Class Batch 15". Adobo Magazine. November 26, 2020. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  11. ↑ Bonifacio, Julie E. (November 15, 2019). "Angel Aquino asks daughter Iana Bernardez to stop doing this one thing". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Films on gay men, intersex person bag top prizes in film fest". BusinessWorld Online. November 19, 2019. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Indie actress na anak ni Angel Aquino pumatol din sa tomboy". Inquirer Bandera . Inquirer Publications, Inc. November 7, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  14. ↑ "IANA Bernardez, Proud Member of the LGBTQ+ Community! LUCKY To Have a Very ACCEPTING Family!". YouTube . Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  15. ↑ Calderon, Ricky. "Veterans dominate 3rd Cine Filipino Festival awards". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  16. ↑ Villano, Alexa (June 3, 2019). "FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2019". RAPPLER. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
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