Lexi Fernandez

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Lexi Fernandez
Born (1995-01-05) January 5, 1995 (age 30)
Manila, Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active2010–2015
Agent GMA Artist Center (2010–2015)
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Spouse
Harry Cordingley
(m. 2023)
Parent Maritoni Fernandez (mother)
Relatives Antony Moynihan, 3rd Baron Moynihan (grandfather)

Lexi Fernandez Alvarez-Cordingley (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipino actress. She is notable for her appearance as Leslie "Les" Fernan in the 2010 television drama series Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts , [1] as well as for portraying Chloe in the 2011 teen comedy film Tween Academy: Class of 2012 .

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Career

Lexi began her acting career under GMA Network, following in the footsteps of her mother, Maritoni, who is of English and Irish descent. She became a regular presence on several of the network’s television programs. In 2010, she played Stephanie Martinez in the television drama fantasy series Ilumina. In September 2010, she played Leslie "Les" Fernan in the drama romance Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts . [2] In 2011, she played Mystica Del Castillo in the drama Nita Negrita [3] and Danielle in the drama fantasy Iglot . In August 2011, she joined the main cast as Chloe in the teen comedy film Tween Academy: Class of 2012 , [4] and in November 2011, she played Janine in the horror anthology The Road . [5] She originally played the role of Erika in the television sitcom Pepito Manaloto [6] in December 2011; she was eventually replaced by Bea Binene.

In 2012, she played Queenie Delos Santos in the television drama fantasy series Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis , [3] Shirley Custoya in the drama comedy romance Together Forever , and Giselle Sarmiento in the drama fantasy Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa . [7] In 2013, she played Margarita Domiguez in the drama fantasy Kakambal ni Eliana . [8] In 2014, she appeared as Rose in the drama romance My Destiny, and in 2015, as Clara Salcedo in the romantic comedy Because of You . [9] [10] She retired from showbiz in 2015, having suffered from anxiety and depression for two years prior. [11]

Personal life

She is the daughter of Maritoni Fernandez, a Filipina actress. [12] In 2019, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development and Education from the University of Asia and the Pacific. [13] On November 19, 2023, she married her partner, Charles Harry Cordingley at the Church of St Cyriac and St Julitta in Newton St Cyres, Devon, England. [14]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2011 Babang Luksa Celine
Tween Academy: Class of 2012 Chloe
The Road Janine
My House Husband: Ikaw Na! Mimay
2012 Just One Summer Shaina
Sossy Problems Stef
Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Cameo

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010–2012 Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts Leslie "Les" Fernan
2010 Ilumina Stephanie Martinez
2011 Nita Negrita Mystica "Misty" Del Castillo
Time of My Life Jessica
Iglot Danielle
2011–2012 Pepito Manaloto Erika
2012 Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis Queenie Delos Santos
Together Forever Shirley Custoya
2012–2013 Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan Fatima "Timay" Natividad
Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Giselle Sarmiento
2013 Kakambal ni Eliana Margarita "Marga" Dominguez
Magpakailanman Shiela May NiangarEpisode: "Flowers of Hope"
Maynila MikkieEpisode: "Playful Hearts"
2014 My Destiny Rose
2015 Because of You Clara Salcedo

Awards and nominations

YearAward-Giving BodyAward / Nomination / CategoryNominated workResultRef.
2012ENPRESS Golden Screen AwardsBreakthrough Performance by an Actress The Road Nominated

References

  1. "Lexi Fernandez has the showbiz family name, but she intends to make her own mark in the business". Philippine Entertainment Portal . Retrieved May 3, 2025.
  2. "Inside Entertainment". The Manila Standard. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved August 16, 2016
  3. 1 2 Mendoza, Ruel (April 15, 2013). "Lexi Fernandez on relationship with Jake Vargas: "Okey naman po kami ni Jake. We're friends and we can work naman anytime."". Philippine Entertainment Portal . Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  4. Camposano, Jerni May (September 18, 2011). "Face allure Lexi Fernandez". The Philippine Star . Retrieved August 16, 2016
  5. "The Road: An invitation from Lexi Fernandez". GMA Network . Retrieved May 3, 2025.
  6. Pepito Manaloto: Sorry, strict ang parents ko! | Full Episode 95, March 10, 2021, retrieved June 7, 2021
  7. "Scenes at the star-studded GMA Trade Launch". GMA Network . December 3, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  8. "Behind the scenes: 'Kakambal ni Eliana' pictorial". GMA Network . April 16, 2013. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  9. Franco, Bernie (November 22, 2023). "Former Kapuso actress Lexi Fernandez is now married". Philippine Entertainment Portal . Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  10. "#CelebrityThrowback: 'Tween Hearts' star Lexi Fernandez, where is she now?". GMA Network . February 17, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  11. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (July 9, 2019). "Do you still remember former 'Tween Hearts' star Lexi Fernandez?". GMA News . Archived from the original on July 11, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  12. Garcia, Cara Emmeline (February 17, 2020). "LOOK: Maritoni Fernandez's tearful send-off to daughter Lexi Fernandez". GMA Network . Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  13. Sun, Cherry (August 5, 2019). "LOOK: Lexi Fernandez graduates from college". GMA Network . Archived from the original on August 7, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
  14. Tuazon, Nikko (November 22, 2023). "Lexi Fernandez stunning in minimalist wedding gown, DIY bridal make-up". Philippine Entertainment Portal . Archived from the original on November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.