Yen Santos | |
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Born | Lilieyen Santos November 20, 1992 Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, endorser |
Years active | 2010–present |
Agent | Star Magic (2010–present) |
Lilieyen Santos (born November 20, 1992), professionally known as Yen Santos, is a Filipino actress who debuted on the reality show Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash 2010 . She gained mainstream recognition in the Philippine television drama series Pure Love , an adaptation of the South Korean television drama series 49 Days . [1]
Santos won the Best Actress award at the Gawad Urian Awards 2022 for the Filipino film A Faraway Land . [2]
Santos was born and raised in Cabanatuan. In 2010, she was one of the Housemates on Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 , where she was evicted on Day 43. [3] [4] [5]
She is currently in a relationship with actor Paolo Contis, her co-star in A Faraway Land . [6]
Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
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2017 | Northern Lights: A Journey to Love | Angel | Regal Entertainment Inc., Spring Films, and Star Cinema |
2019 | Two Love You | Emma | OgieD Productions Inc., Lonewolf Films, and CMB Film Services |
2021 | A Faraway Land | Mahjoy Garðalið | MavX Productions |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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2010 | Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 | Herself | Housemate | ABS-CBN |
Shoutout! | Host | |||
2011 | Gandang Gabi Vice | Guest | ||
Wansapanataym | Lucy | Episode: "Darmo Adarna" | ||
Good Vibes | Dayanara "Ara" Gonzales | Main role | ||
Mutya | Melinda | Supporting role | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Arlyn | Episode: "Sulat" | ||
2011–2012 | Growing Up | Cassandra "Cassie" Soriano | Main role | |
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Michelle Alvarez | Supporting role | ||
2012 | E-Boy | young Carla Mariano | Special participation | |
Oka2kat | Kimana | Guest | ||
Wansapanataym | Doll House Yaya | Episode: "Doll House" | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lyn | Episode: "Cellphone" | ||
Gemma | Episode: "Lubid" | |||
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada | Samantha Diño | Supporting role | ||
2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Malou | Episode: "Sanggol" | |
Wansapanataym | young Miss Laiz | Episode: "Teacher's Pest" | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Joan Panopio | Episode: "Telebisyon" | ||
Dugong Buhay | young Isabel de Lara | Special participation | ||
2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Kaye Mercado | Episode: "Notebook" | |
Pure Love | Ysabel Espiritu / Danica Santos | Main role | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Joanna | Episode: "Liham" | ||
2014–2015 | Dream Dad | Maribeth "Bebet" Morales | Supporting role | |
2015 | Oh My G! | Anne Reyes / Sister Marie Paul Cepeda | Supporting role | |
Tonight with Boy Abunda | Herself | Guest | ||
2015–2016 | All of Me | Lena Dimaculangan-Figueras | Main role | |
2016 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Libay | Episode: "OFW" | |
Magpahanggang Wakas | Clarissa "Issa" Ordoñez | Supporting role | ||
2017 | It's Showtime | Herself | Guest (with Piolo Pascual) | |
Banana Split Extra Scoop | Herself / Guest | Various roles | ||
Goin' Bulilit | Herself | Guest | ||
Wildflower | Rosana "Ana" Navarro | Supporting role | ||
Ipaglaban Mo! | Zoe Vargas | Episode: "Pasaway" | ||
Dok, Ricky Pedia | Teacher Julia | Main role | ||
2018–2019 | Halik | Jacqueline "Jacky" Montefalco-Corpuz | Main role | |
2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rodelyn | Episode: "Dyip" | |
Ipaglaban Mo! | Grace | Episode: "Paninira" |
Acting recognition | |||||
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Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
2022 | 45th Gawad Urian Awards | Pinakamahusay na Aktres (Best Actress) | A Faraway Land | Won | [7] |
Magazine recognition | ||
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Year | Magazine | Award |
2011 | Yes! Magazine | Included in 100 Most Beautiful Stars |
Yes! Magazine | Included in The Yes! List - The Next Big Thing |
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