Yassi Pressman

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Yassi Pressman
Yassi Pressman at the 2018 PMPC Star Awards for Television. (cropped).jpg
Yassi at the 2018 PMPC Star Awards for Television
Born
Yasmin Isabel Mae Poncardas-Pressman [fn 1]

(1995-05-11) 11 May 1995 (age 29)
Nationality
  • Filipino
  • British
Other namesYassi Pressman
Occupations
Years active2001–present
Agents
Height163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop
Labels Viva Records

Yasmin Isabel Mae Poncardas-Pressman [fn 1] (born 11 May 1995) [1] is a Filipino model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer. As a dancer, she was given a break in her career for portraying antagonistic roles before rising to prominence after portraying Alyana Arevalo in the hit series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano .

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Early life

Pressman was born in British Hong Kong to a British father and a Filipino mother from Isabela. Her second name, Isabel, is a reference to her mother's home province. Pressman has four sisters: Abby, Cara, Siobhan and Issa. [1]

Career

Pressman is best known for her breakthrough role in Ang Probinsyano as Alyana R. Arevalo-Dalisay, she is known in the Philippine show business as a versatile actress, singer and dancer. Pressman regularly appears in TV series, variety shows, local blockbuster movies and multiple product endorsement advertisements.

She started appearing in TV commercials at the age of 6, her first being Colgate in 2001. In 2006, she was cast in the ABS-CBN drama series Gulong ng Palad as the young Luisa. In 2009, she became a regular GMA Network talent as one of the female dancers of SOP . She was dubbed as the "Princess of the Dance Floor" of Party Pilipinas . When SOP was replaced by Party Pilipinas , Pressman became a part of Sayaw Pilipinas.

In 2013, she signed a co-management contract with Viva Artists Agency. Pressman was also one of the top VJs at MTV and appeared in many online shorts.

In 2014, she was cast as Lorraine "Lory" Keet in the film Diary ng Panget with Andre Paras as her on-screen partner. Pressman also starred as Audrey Dela Cruz in the film Talk Back, and You're Dead with Nadine Lustre and James Reid.

In 2016, Pressman transferred to ABS-CBN as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 . She also became a regular performer in ASAP and joined the longest running teleserye on Philippine television, the teleserye adaptation of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. [2] [3]

Personal life

On February 6, 2020, Her father, Ronnie, died at the age of 90 due to various complications from old age. [4]

In July 2022, Pressman confirmed her relationship with businessman Jon Semira. [5]

Philanthropy

Pressman holds multiple charity projects every time she celebrates birthdays and holidays. Since 2023, Pressman returned to GMA Network. [6] [7] [8]

Filmography

Television / Digital Series

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2006 Gulong ng Palad Young Luisa
2009 Adik Sa'Yo Lucinda Bartolome
2009–10 Sana Ngayong Pasko Valeria
SOP Herself / Co-Host / Performer
2010–13 Party Pilipinas
2010 Ilumina Ayra
I Laugh Sabado Herself / Guest
Q
2011 Time of My Life Terry
2011–2012 Tween Hearts Eunice Fuentabella
2012 Luna Blanca Kate
Makapiling Kang Muli Vanessa
2012–2013 Cielo de Angelina Rhoda
2013 Magpakailanman: The Louise delos Reyes Story Yuri
Dormitoryo Sophie
Anna Karenina Jenna Vera
Genesis Rina Romualdez / Pyra
2013–2015 Sunday All Stars Herself / Co-Host / Performer
2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Young Yvette
Magpakailanman: One Last Chance Mitch
Hiram na Alaala Wendy
2015Wattpad Presents: Mr. Popular meets Ms. Nobody: Still In Love (Part 2)Mandy Aguilar
Wattpad Presents: My Fiance Since BirthAlexandra "Alex" Sanchez
Princess in the Palace Perla
ASAP Herself / Performer
2016 Born to Be a Star Herself / Host
Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 Herself / Celebrity housemate
2016–2021 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Alyana Arevalo-Dalisay
2022 Rolling In It Philippines Herself / Host
TV5
2023KurdapyaDaphne Santillan / Kuring Bolocboloc
ASAP Natin 'To Herself / Guest
24 Oras Herself / Chika in a Minute / Segment Host
TiktoClock Herself / Co-Host / Performer
All Out Sundays Herself / Performer / Guest
2023—2024 Black Rider Vanessa "Bane" Bartolome /Vanessa Romero
2024 Forever Young

Film

YearTitleRole
2011 Tween Academy: Class of 2012 Caitlin
2012 Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Sol / Winged Horse
2013Kaleidoscope WorldElsa
2014 Diary ng Panget Lorraine "Lory" Keet
Talk Back and You're Dead Audrey dela Cruz
2015 Felix Manalo Via Dela Vega
Wang FamElenita Sera
2016Miracles Are Forever (To Love And To Live)Leonor
Girlfriend for Hire Nami San Jose
Camp Sawi Jessica
2018 Ang Pambansang Third Wheel [9] Trina
Para Sa Broken HeartedShalee
Born ReadyLeona
2019 The Mall, The Merrier Maria Clara / M.C. (Special Participation)
2021Jesus Christ...Virgin People!Elizabeth "Liza" Mercado
More Than BlueCream
Mang Jose Gabriela Maginaw
2023Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind
2024 The Guardian Sandara

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details [10]
TitleAlbum details
Yassi

Singles

List of singles, with selected details [11]
TitleYearAlbum
"Edge of the World"
(with Josh Padilla)
2015 Philpop 2015
"Hush"
(featuring Nadine Lustre)
2015Yassi
"Lala"2015Yassi
"Dahil Sa 'Yo"
(with Andre Paras)
2015Yassi and Girlfriend For Hire OST
"'Di Ko Alam"
(with Andre Paras)
2015Yassi and Diary ng Panget The Movie OST
"Katakot-Takot"
(with Andre Paras and Alonzo Mulach)
2015Wang Fam
"Dumadagundong"2016 Philpop 2016
"Sandaang Habambuhay"2017Non-album single
"Migraine"2018
"Sa Wakas"2019
"Sige Na Please"
"Basta Kasama Kita"
"Bukas Mo Na Sabihin"2020
"Kaya Natin Ito"

Publications

Publications
YearReleasePublisherNotes
2019Say Yass To Happiness Viva Books Debut book

Awards and recognitions

Pressman has been recognized multiple times by the most prestigious and honourable award giving body in the Philippines. She has won three Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards for Best TV Supporting TV Actress for three straight years (2018-2020).

YearAward/CriticsCategoryResult
2013Metro Manila Film FestivalKaleidoscope World – Official EntryNominated
2014Star Cinema AwardsFavorite Movie Best FriendWon
FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest WomanRank # 78
2015Rank # 57
PhilPop AwardsBest Music Video – "Edge of the World" (Yassi Pressman and Josh Padilla)Won
2016Anak TV AwardsMakabata StarWon
29th Awit AwardsBest Dance Recording for "LALA"Won
PMPC Star AwardsFemale Star of the NightWon
Push AwardsPopular Dance Cover for "Work"Won
Yes! Magazine100 Most Beautiful StarsIncluded
Star Awards for Music 2016Best New Female Recording Artist of the YearNominated
2017Zalora Style AwardsMost Stylish FemaleNominated
48th Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Promising TV Actress of the YearWon
FHM Philippines100 Sexiest WomenRank # 27
Yes! Magazine100 Most Beautiful StarsIncluded
Push AwardsPush Dance Cover with Issa PressmanWon
7th EdukCircle AwardsBest Actress – Television SeriesNominated
31st PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama Supporting ActressNominated
30th Awit AwardsBest Dance Recording for "Dumadagundong"Won
AnakTV Awards 2017Credible, Wholesome and Worth Emulating by the YouthWon
201832nd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama Supporting ActressNominated
201933rd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionNominated
2020Guillermo Mendoza Memorial AwardsBest TV Supporting ActressWon

Notes

  1. 1 2 Yassi Pressman was born in Hongkong. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Yasto.

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