Sofia Andres

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Sofia Andres
Born
Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres

(1998-08-24) August 24, 1998 (age 26)
Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress, Fashion businesswoman
Years active2008–present
Agent
PartnerDaniel Miranda (2017-present)
Children1

Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres (born August 24, 1998) is a Filipino actress. After appearing in several television commercials as a child, she first appeared as an actress at age 14 in the hit series, Princess and I . She has since gained both critical and commercial praise for her performances in a string of successful film and television series such as: She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Bagani (2018), Pusong Ligaw (2017) and Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig (2014). [1]

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She was recognized by Tatler as one of the most stylish Filipino personalities in Asia. [2] [3] She was also invited as a presenter at the Web TV Asia Awards2016 at the Korea International Exhibition Centre (KINTEX) in Seoul, South Korea. [4] In 2022, she was handpicked as the brand ambassadress of the personal care brand Sooper Beaute. [5]

Personal life

She only finished secondary school. In her youth, his parents, Eric and Monette Alejandre-Andres, including her 2 siblings, Ian and Bryan Alejandre Andres shared a small room. Eventually, her parents parted ways. At age 3, in 2001, she started joining auditions, VTSs and casting calls in Makati. She was given minor roles, such as 'third wheel' or ‘kontrabida.’ Monette sent her and Daniel to Australia. "I was only 20 years old [when I got pregnant]," she lamented.

In Karen Davila’s vlog, Andres revealed in October 2022, the groundbreaking of a Scandinavian styled second home at Lipa, Batangas for her mother, Monette. A painter and interior designer, she personally designed the interior. [6] [7]

She is close to co-Star Magic artist Michelle Vito, Claire Ruiz and Elisse Joson with whom she considers as her best friends. [8] [9] On March 26, 2015, she finished her high school education at ADT Montessori School located in Pasig. [10] [11] [12] [13]

In an interview with The Hive Asia, Andres stated that she has been suffering from anxiety disorder throughout her career. [14]

Diego Loyzaga confirmed to Aiko Melendez' YouTube vlog that Andres became his TOTGA, or "the one that got away." "I made a really big mistake. I was a kid. I was 20, 21 years old," he added, adding their breakup in 2018. She has a daughter, named Zoe Natalia (born November 24, 2019) with her boyfriend, race car driver Daniel Miranda. [15]

Career

Andres started as a commercial model for various brands such as Angel Evaporada and KFC. After that she was discovered by her current manager Egay Cueblo and was then cast as Dindi Maghirang, the kind-hearted younger adopted sister of Kathryn Bernardo in the hit series Princess and I starring Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Enrique Gil and Khalil Ramos. [8] [16] [17] [18]

In 2013, Andres portrayed the role of Claire in the hit movie She's the One together with Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, Dingdong Dantes and Bea Alonzo. [19] [20]

Her breakthrough role came in 2014 when she played the role of Athena Abigail Tizon in the blockbuster movie She's Dating the Gangster with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. [18] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25]

Also in 2014, she was cast in her first lead role through the movie Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig alongside Iñigo Pascual, Julian Estrada and Ericka Villongco. [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] Her performance in the said film was praised by critics, citing her as one of the actresses to look forward to. [33] [34]

She portrayed the role of Katherine "Kate" Saavedra in the hit TV series Forevermore alongside Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano. [35] [36] [37] [38] [39]

In July 2016, it was confirmed that Andres will be reuniting with her Forevermore co-star Diego Loyzaga in the TV series Pusong Ligaw . This project serves as her first leading role in a TV series. [40] [41] [42]

She appears in The Iron Heart as Nyx Bonifacio, a femme fatale and the love interest of the main antagonist, Eros, played by Jake Cuenca.

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2012 Princess and I Dindi Maghirang
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya young TessaEpisode: "Kamison"
FriendEpisode: "Singsing"
2014Angie's FriendEpisode: "Kwintas"
YletteEpisode: "Stars"
Forevermore Katherine "Kate" Saavedra
2014–present ASAP Herself / Performer
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya JoyEpisode: "Sanggol"
Wansapanataym CarlaEpisode: "My Kung Fu Chinito"
Ipaglaban Mo! Maxine CastilloEpisode: "Sigaw Ng Katarungan"
Luv U Bea Tipol
Maalaala Mo Kaya teenage PrimaEpisode: "Binatana"
2016Jessica Marie "Aika" RobredoEpisode: "Toothbrush"
RoselleEpisode: "Pantalan"
2017Khriszandra "Sandra" ReyesEpisode: "Cellphone"
2017–2018 Pusong Ligaw Vida Verdadero
2018 Bagani Mayari
Maalaala Mo Kaya AngelEpisode: "Singsing"
2019 Wansapanataym RachelEpisode: Mr. "CUTEpido"
Ipaglaban Mo! Jessica SerafinEpisode: "Paasa"
2020–2022 La Vida Lena Rachel Suarez
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Nyx Bonifacio
2024Jack & Jill sa Diamond HillsErnalyn / Anne
2025It's Okay to Not Be OkayJillianEpisode: "Once Upon a Same Day"
TBAThe Alibi

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2013 She's the One Claire
2014 She's Dating the Gangster Athena Abigail Tizon
Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig Sari
2015 Walang Forever Cameo appearance
2017 My Ex and Why's Lady Customer
Pwera Usog Jean
Our Mighty Yaya Marla
Bloody Crayons Marie Ragma
2018 Mama's Girl Abby Potpot
Kahit Ayaw Mo NaTrixie
2019 Open Mia

Music video appearances

YearTitleArtistAlbumRef(s)
2012"Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" Khalil Ramos Khalil Ramos [43]
2014"Till I Met You" Angeline Quinto She's Dating the Gangster OST [44]
"Buko" Iñigo Pascual and Julian Estrada Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig soundtrack [45]

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryWorkResultsRef.
2014 Star Cinema Online Awards Most Promising Actress She's Dating the Gangster Nominated [46]
2015PMPC Star Awards for MoviesFemale Star of the Night—Won [47]
New Movie Actress of the Year Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig Won [47] [48]
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Loveteam
(with Iñigo Pascual)		Won [49]
63rd FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award—Won [50]
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actress Forevermore Nominated [51] [52]

References

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  4. ↑ "LOOK: Sofia Andres at the Web TV Asia Awards in South Korea | PUSH.COM.PH". July 26, 2023. Archived from the original on July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
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  18. 1 2 "Sofia Andres: Pretty Lady In Bloom". Push. Archived from the original on September 10, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
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