2. Andrea Brillantes
• Ramona Anndrew Blythe Daguio Gorostiza (born March 12, 2003),
known professionally as Andrea Brillantes (Tagalog
pronunciation: [bɾiˈʎɐntɛs]), is a Filipino actress, model and entrepreneur.
She began her career as a child actress, debuting in the sketch comedy
show Goin' Bulilit. After playing minor and supporting roles in a number of
television programs, she starred in her breakthrough titular role, Annaliza.
She is best known for her portrayal as Marga Mondragon-Bartolome in the
melodrama Kadenang Ginto. Her accolades include two PMPC Star Awards
for Television and a Box Office Entertainment Awards.
3. Career
• Early roles and breakthrough (2010-2017)
• At age 7, Brillantes began appearing in a number of television commercials
and made her debut in the children’s comedy show, Goin’ Bulilit’ in
2010.[5] The same year, she played a supporting role in the series Precious
Hearts Romances Presents Alyna.[6] In 2012, she began appearing in more
television series as young version of the lead actresses in Budoy as young
Jackie played by Jessie Mendiola, Kahit Puso’y Masugatan as young
Veronica played by Andi Eigenmann and in Ina, Kapatid, Anak as young
Celyn played by Kim Chiu.[7] She received praises for her role as Princess
in the fantasy series E-Boy and played minor or supporting roles in the
anthologies Wansapanataym and Maalaala Mo Kaya.
4. • In 2013, Brillantes was cast in two programs Bukas Na Lang Kita
Mamahalin and Pidol's Wonderland.[9] After playing supporting and
minor roles since her acting debut, she starred in her first lead
role, Annaliza.[10][11] The series reigned over its timeslot and received
its highest national TV rating of 27.8% on February 12, 2013.[12] Her
performance earned her an accolade for Best Child Performer at
the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television.[13] The following year, she
landed another role in the family drama series Hawak Kamay.[14] Her
portrayal as Lorrie earned her another accolade at the Yahoo!
Celebrity Award for Child Star of the Year.
5. • Brillantes ventured more dramatic roles and played supporting
roles in Pangako Sa 'Yo as Lia Buenavista and in Ikaw Lang ang
Iibigin as Stephanie Reyes.[18] She became an occasional
perforner in the musical variety show ASAP and was cast in two
more television programs in 2017, A Love to Last and another
episode of Wansapanataym opposite Grae Fernandez.
6. Further film and television appearances
(2018-present)
• Brillantes worked on three television projects in 2018. She was cast in a minor role
as Young Matadora played by Aiko Melendez in Bagani and starred in an episode
of the weekly drama anthology Ipaglaban Mo!.[19] In October 2018, she was cast to
play one of the lead characters of her biggest role to date, Marga Mondragon
Bartolome, in the afternoon drama soap Kadenang Ginto.[20] Along with
newcomer Francine Diaz, Dimples Romana, and Beauty Gonzalez, it reigned over
the rival shows and received its highest national TV rating of 27.1% on April 23,
2019.[21] The series also helped propel Brillantes to new heights of popularity,
increasing her presence on social media. Her portrayal earned her a number of
accolades such as Most Promising Loveteam for Television with Seth Fedelin at
the Box Office Entertainment Awards, Best Performance in a Supporting Role at
the GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards and Outstanding Social Media Personality of
the Year at the EdukCircle Awards.
7. • The same year, Brillantes also appeared in a supporting role in the comedy
film Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes and starred in the film Kahit Ayaw Mo
Na alongside Empress Schuck and Kristel Fulgar. The film received
underwhelming numbers at the Philippine box office, grossing less than
₱300,000 on its opening day.[22] In 2019, she became more visible in films.
She starred in an iWantTFC Originals produced movie Spark opposite Grae
Fernandez. In May 2019, she starred with Miguel Tanfelix, Bianca Umali,
Taki and Kim Last in the horror film Banal. While the film received average
reviews from critics, the film underperformed at the box-office.[23][24] In
August 2019, she starred in another horror film The Ghosting with Khalil
Ramos.[25] Despite the decent critical reviews, the film still received
underwhelming numbers.
8. • In November 2019, Brillantes starred opposite Seth Fedelin in the romantic
comedy film Wild Little Love. First premiered on the streaming
platform iWantTFC, the film also made its debut on television in 2020 and
on the streaming giant Netflix in 2021.[27] In December 2019, she appeared
in a minor role as young Morissette Molina played by Anne Curtis in the
blockbuster comedy film The Mall, The Merrier. In March 2021, she starred
with the Gold Squad[28] in the drama series Huwag Kang Mangamba. In
June 2021, her episode in the anthology series Click, Like, Share:
Poser premiered on iWantTFC service.[29] In September 2021, Brillantes
played a supporting role in the Erik Matti film On the Job: The Missing
8 which was premiered at the 78th Venice International Film
Festival.[30] Later in 2021, she reunited with Seth Fedelin in the weekly
series Saying Goodbye which premiered on the chinese streaming
service iQiyi.
9. • The following year, Brillantes starred in two iWantTFC produced
series, Lyric and Beat and Drag You & Me.[32] Both shows
received overwhelming reception from the audience.[33] In August
2023, she made her television comeback in the teen
drama Senior High where she plays both roles of twin characters
Sky and Luna Cruz.
10. Acting style and reception
• Brillantes is lauded for her dramatic performances in film and
television programs. Writing for ABS-CBN Entertainment, Liezel
dela Cruz praised her for pushing "herself further into new acting
territories" in the series Senior High, saying: "she doubles her
talent and grit as she takes on dual duty playing twin characters
Sky and Luna."[36] Filipino actress Angel Aquino also praised her
acting prowess saying: "I've seen her works and I know how
good she is."
11. • Commercially, Brillantes is regarded as one of the most bankable
actresses of her generation.[38] She is the most followed Filipino
celebrity on TikTok.[39][40] According to the online financial service
provider NetCredit, she is fifth biggest earner on Instagram based on
sponsored posts in 2021 with ₱75 million ($1,281,692).[41][42] She has
been chosen as the brand ambassador of renowned brands such
as H&M, Infinix Mobile and Beautéderm.[43][44][45] At age 19, she
became the youngest celebrity CEO in the Philippines,[46] launching
her own make-up empire, Lucky Beauty.[47] She made her runway
debut in Michael Leyva's bridal couture show at the Hilton Manila.
12. Personal life
• Brillantes had previously dated past on-screen partner Seth
Fedelin[49] before entering a relationship with basketball
player Ricci Rivero in April 2022, following a public "proposal"
from Rivero after a basketball game.[50][51] The couple ended
their relationship a year later in May 2023.
13. Filmography
• Film
2010 Father Jejemon N/A
2013 Momzillas Young Rina
2015
Crazy Beautiful You Nene
Everyday I Love You Young Audrey
2018
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes Macey Reyes
Kahit Ayaw Mo Na Ally
2019
Spark Beth
Banal Rithea "Thea" Del Rosario
The Ghosting Grace
Wild Little Love Sam
The Mall, The Merrier
teenage Morissette "Setset"
Molina
2021 On the Job: The Missing 8 Diane
14. Television/Digital
2010
Precious Hearts
Romances
Presents: Alyna
Sofia Alvaro (credited as
Blythe Gorostiza)
[11]
2010–2013 Goin' Bulilit Herself [11]
2011
Maalaala Mo Kaya:
Stroller
Angel [53]
Budoy Young Jackie
Kahit Puso'y Masugatan
Young Veronica [54]
Ina, Kapatid, Anak Young Celyn [55]
Pidol's Wonderland: Ang Pizza ni
Fritzie
Maddie
Wansapanataym: Da Revengers Isay [54]
Wansapanataym: Doll House Emily [54]
Nandito Ako Young Anya
E-Boy Princess [54]
15. 2012-2013 Cielo de Angelina Bernadeth Nantes
2013
Bukas Na Lang Kita
Mamahalin
Young Amanda
Maalaala Mo Kaya:
Marriage Contract
Young Enez [53]
Maalaala Mo Kaya:
Bimpo
Young April [53]
Istorifik: Kwentong
Pidol's Fanstastik
Emily
2013–2014 Annaliza
Annaliza Querubin /
Julie Benedicto
[54]
2014
Wanspanataym: My
Guardian Angel
Ylia Clemente Jimenez
Hawak Kamay
Lorraine "Lorry"
Magpantay-Agustin
2014–present ASAP Herself
2015–2016 Pangako Sa 'Yo Lia Buenavista
2017–2018 Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin
Stephanie "Steph"
Reyes