Alessandra De Rossi
Alessandra de Rossi (born Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone on July 19, 1984) is a Filipino actress and the younger sister of actress Assunta de Rossi. She is a recipient of 3 FAMAS Awards,[1] 3 Gawad Urian Awards[2] and an ASEAN International Film Festival Award.[3]
Alessandra de Rossi | |
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Born | London, England, United Kingdom | July 19, 1984
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Alex |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, celebrity endorser, model |
Years active | 1997–present |
Relatives | Assunta De Rossi (sister) |
With a career spanning 20 years, De Rossi has since established herself as one of the most celebrated actresses in a string of critically-acclaimed films including Hubog, Azucena, and Mga Munting Tinig in early 2000s.[4] She rose to superstardom when she played 'Valentina' in the hit television series, Darna[5] and top-billed the highest-grossing Philippine independent film of all time, Kita Kita, which grossed over ₱320 million at the box office.[6] In 2018, Yes! Magazine listed her as one of the most beautiful stars in the entertainment industry.[4]
In 2017 she resumed her acting career in a stream of Ronantic Comedy and Drama Genre movies despite having quite an acting resume of award winning films. She starred in Kita Kita, Through Night and Day, and Recently Netflix Films such as My Amanda (2021) under Spring Films and What If? Her second movie with JM De Guzman under Viva Films and Netflix her second film with Empoy Marquez Walang Kaparis through Amazon and Viva Films did well in reception in 2023.
Career
In 2017, De Rossi co-starred in the romantic comedy film Kita Kita, starring alongside comedian Empoy Marquez. The film eventually became the highest-grossing Filipino independent film of all time, earning ₱300 million (approximately US$5.88 million) within three weeks of its release. Due to the movie's popularity, Philippine entertainment media sources dubbed their pairing as "AlEmpoy".[7]
Currently, she and Marquez are set to have a comeback as a love team in their latest film, Walang KaParis.[8]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Source |
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1997–1998 | !Oka Tokat | Teresa | |||
1997–2001; 2016–2019 | ASAP | Herself / Co-host / Performer | |||
1997 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Girlfried | Episode: "Tula" | ||
1998–1999 | Cyberkada | Herself — Host | |||
2000–2003 | Click | Ian Rufino | |||
2001–2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | ||||
2001 | Sayang Pinagpala, Isa Pang Awit ni Bernadette | Michelle | |||
2002–2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Paloma Montemayor | |||
2003 | Kool Ka Lang | Maji Magdangal | |||
2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Nancy Navalta | Episode: "Ribbon" | ||
2004 | 24 Oras | Herself | Chika Minute Anchor | ||
2004 | Hanggang Kailan | Jennifer Villarama | |||
2005 | Darna | Valentina | |||
2005 | Etheria | Hera Andora | |||
2006 | Now and Forever: Linlang | Brenda Villarreal | |||
2006 | MMS: My Music Station / MMS: Music Mo Sikat | Herself – Host | |||
2007 | Magpakailanman | Liza Dela Cruz | Episode: "The Liza Dela Cruz Story" | ||
2007 | Super Twins | Nickelina Paredes | [9] | ||
2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "CD Player" | |||
2007–2008 | Sine Novela: Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig | Luming | |||
2008 | E.S.P. | Madel / Maybel | Episode: "The New Friend" | ||
2008 | Kamandag | Eleanor | [10] | ||
2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | April | Episode: "Pedicab" | ||
2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Eloisa | Episode: "Sanggol" | ||
2008 | I Love Betty La Fea | Cristina Larson | Special Guest | ||
2008–2009 | Komiks: Dragonna | Alice | [11] | ||
2009 | Your Song | Flora | Episode: "Babalik Kang Muli" | ||
2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Nellie | Episode: "Pedicab" | ||
2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Greta Romano | [12] | ||
2010 | Your Song | Katrina | Episode: "My Last Romance" | ||
2010 | Wansapanataym | Cara, Kanan and Kaliwa | Episodes: "Cara Part 1 / 2" | [13][14] | |
2010 | Agua Bendita | Divina Caguiat Montenegro | [15] | ||
2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Nena | Episode: "Pera" | ||
2010 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tonyong Bayawak | Mary Ann "Maring" Dela Cruz | |||
2010 | Magkaribal | Young Vera Cruz-Abella | Special Participation | ||
2011 | Green Rose | Geena Rallos / Sonia Francisco | [16] | ||
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Emily Nepomuceno | Episode: "Bracelet" | ||
2011 | Sinner or Saint | Corrine Quisumbing-Marcelo | [17] | ||
2011 | Busong | Punay | |||
2012 | Legacy | Bernadette Levieste-Alcantara | |||
2012 | Tweets for My Sweet | London | |||
2012–2013 | Pahiram ng Sandali | Baby Umali | [18][19] | ||
2013 | Magpakailanman | Russel Contemplacion | Episode: "The Life, and Death of Flor Contemplacion" | ||
2013 | Home Sweet Home | Icy Queen | Special Guest | ||
2013 | Sunday All Stars | Herself – Performer | |||
2013–2014 | Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? | Geraldine "Gigi" Ramos-Buenaventura | |||
2014 | Magpakailanman | Joy | Episode: "My Psychotic Husband" | ||
2014 | Wagas | Narcisa | Episode: "Comfort Woman Love Story" | (Is now on GTV) |
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2014–2015 | Basta Every Day, Happy! | Herself – Co-host | |||
2014 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real | Sandy Alegre | |||
2014 | My Destiny | Criselda Garcia-Perez | |||
2015 | Yagit | Marilou "Lulu" Villaroman / Anastacia | |||
2016 | Little Nanay | Eunice (Beatrice's sister) | |||
2016 | Wish I May | Loretta Atienza-Vergara / Villafuerte | |||
2016 | Wagas | Laura | Episode: "The One That Got Away" | (Is now on GTV) |
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2016 | Wagas | Imelda | Episode: "Hindi Na Ako Kilala ng Asawa Ko" | ||
2016 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Joan | Episode "Misyonaryo" | ||
2016–2017 | Langit Lupa | Daisylyn "Dey" Marasigan-Garcia | Special Participation | ||
2016–2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Rowena Macaraeg | |||
2017 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Marie | Episode: "Suspetsa" | ||
2017—2018 | Ika-6 na Utos | Felina Santiago | Recurring Cast / Anti-Hero / Protagonist | ||
2018 | Since I Found You | Janice Punzalan | |||
2019 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Josie Manalili | Episode: "Damay" | ||
2019 | Tadhana | Kalima | Episode: "Libya" | ||
2019 | Tadhana | Dang | Episode: "Sister, at War Part 1 / 2" | ||
2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Emma | Episode: "Palay" |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Sources |
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1997 | Magic Kingdom | |||
1998 | Mystrio (Uno...Dos...Tres Pilyos!) | Juliet | ||
2001 | Hubog | Nikka | ||
2001 | Azucena | Lily | ||
2002 | Mga Munting Tinig | Melinda | ||
2002 | Pakisabi na lang...Mahal ko siya | Icee | ||
2003 | Mano Po 2: My Home | Ingrid | ||
2003 | Homecoming | Abigael Edades | ||
2003 | The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files | Helen | ||
2003 | Message Sent | |||
2004 | Spirit of the Glass | Myra | ||
2004 | Astigmatism | |||
2005 | The Maid | Rosa Dimaano | ||
2005 | Kutob | Mayen | ||
2006 | Barcelona | Clarissa | ||
2007 | Hide & Seek | Dolor Buntag | ||
2008 | One Night Only | Angela | ||
2009 | Independencia | Stranger | ||
2009 | Manila | |||
2009 | Pinoy Sunday | Celia | ||
2010 | Romeo at Juliet | Angel | ||
2010 | Presa | |||
2010 | Dalaw | Trina | ||
2011 | Busong | |||
2011 | Ka Oryang | Oryang | ||
2012 | Sta. Niña | Madel | ||
2012 | Mater Dolorosa | Fatima | ||
2012 | Baybayin | Alba | ||
2013 | Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) | Amalia | [20] | |
2013 | Liars | Eloisa | ||
2013 | The Mango Tree | Maria | ||
2013 | Woman of the Ruins | |||
2014 | Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig | Mace | ||
2014 | Mauban: Ang Resiko | Lota | ||
2015 | Bambanti | |||
2015 | Kid Kulafu | Dionisia Pacquiao | ||
2015 | Water Lemon | |||
2016 | A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery | Caesaria Belarmino | ||
2016 | Sakaling Hindi Makarating | Cielo | ||
2016 | Echorsis | Girl Vatuh | ||
2017 | Kita Kita | Lea | ||
2017 | 12 | Erika | ||
2018 | Through Night and Day | Jen | ||
2019 | Lucid | Ann | ||
2020 | Watch List | Maria | ||
2021 | My Amanda | Amanda (Fream) | Directorial debut, also writer | [21][22][23] |
2023 | Walang KaParis | Marie | ||
2023 | What If | Billie |
Discography
Year | Title | Genre | Note |
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2012 | Adrift | Electronica | Free download |
2016 | de·re·al·i·za·tion | Electronica | Free download |
Awards
Best Actress
- 37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Watch List
- Gawad Lassalianeta for My Amanda
- 19th Gawad Tanglaw for Watch List
- 2021 FAMAS Awards for Watch List
- 2021 Gawad Urian for Watch List
- 2019 Cinema One Originals Film Festival for Lucid
- 2016 Singkuwento International Film Festival International Category for Ang mga Alingawngaw sa panahon ng pagpapasya
- 2015 Sinag Maynila Film Festival for Bambanti
- 2014 Quezon City International Film Festival for Mauban ang Resiko
- 2013 1st AIFFA International for Sta.Nina
Best Supporting Actress
- 2001 49th FAMAS Awards for Azucena
- 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) for Hubog
- 2013 Gawad Urian for Sta. Nina
- 2015 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards for Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real
- 2016 PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Kid Kulafu
Other(s)
- 2022 Austin Asian American Film Festival Honorable Mention for Lead Actress for Lucid
- Gawad Dekada Pinakamahusay na Aktres (Gawad Urian)
- 2018 Eduk Circle Most influential Film Actress of the Year
- 2018 GMMSF Breakthrough Movie Loveteam of the year with Empoy
- 2016 Bataan Peninsula State University Pinakamagiting na Personalidad sa Dulang Antolohiya Wagas Michael and Imelda Story.
- 2016 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Indie Movie Original Theme Song Tulog Na for Bambanti
- 2015 Inding-Indie Gawad Parangal Sa Pinakamahusay na Aktres ng Dekada
- 2015 Sabado Badoo Awards Winner Best Child Performer
- 2014 Inding-Indie Gawad Parangal Brilliant Actress of the Year
- 2014 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Female Celebrity Great Shape Award
- 2014 Ani ng Dangal for Cinema
- 2013 Indie Bravo for Sta Nina
- 2011 Pugliese Nel Mondo
- 2005 GMA 55th ANNIVERSARY "Idol Mong Anti-Bida" for Valentina (Darna 2005)
- 2005 19th PMPC Star Awards for Television Female Star of the Night
- 2003 German Moreno Youth Achievement Award
- 32nd GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Awards RP Movie Princess
- 2001 Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Awards Most Promising Actress
Nominations
Best Actress
- 5th Eddys Award for My Amanda
- 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for My Amanda
- 24th Gawad Pasado for My Amanda
- 37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Watch List (Won)
- 3rd VP Choice Award for My Amanda
- 4th Gawad Lassalianeta for My Amanda (Won)
- 6th Gems Hiyas ng Sining for My Amanda
- 19th Gawad Tanglaw for Watch List (Won)
- 2021 FAMAS Awards for Watch List (Won)
- 2021 Gawad Urian for Watch List (Won)
- 2021 Gems Hiyas ng Sining for Watch List
- 2020 Gems Hiyas ng Sining for Lucid
- 2020 Gawad Urian for Lucid
- 2019 Cinema One Originals for Lucid (Won)
- 2019 Pmpc Star Awards for Movies for Through Night & Day
- 2018 Luna Awards for Kita Kita
- 2018 Eddys Awards for Kita Kita
- 2018 Gawad Urian for Kita Kita
- 2018 PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Kita Kita
- 2016 Gawad Urian for Bambanti
- 2016 Singkuwento International Film Festival (Won)
- 2015 Sinag Maynila for Bambanti (Won)
- 2014 Quezon International Film Festival (Won)
- 2013 4th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards for Legacy
- 2013 Cinema One Originals for Woman of the Ruins
- 2013 Gawad Urian for Baybayin
- 2013 AIFFA for Sta Nina (Won)
- 2012 Gawad Urian Awards for Ka Oryang
- 2003 Gawad Urian Awards for Mga Munting Tinig
- 2000 Gawad Urian Awards for Azucena
Best Supporting Actress
- 2016 PMPC Star Awards for Movies for Kid Kulafu (Won)
- 2016 Luna Award for Kid
Kulafu
- 2015 Golden Screen Awards for TV for Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real (Won)
- 2015 Gawad Urian for Mauban ang Resiko
- 2013 Gawad Urian for Sta Nina (Won)
- 2013 Gawad Urian for Mater Dolorosa
- 2013 Star Awards for Movies for Mater Dolorosa
- 2010 MMFF for Dalaw
- 2006 FAMAS for Kutob
- 2005 Golden Screen Awards for TV Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Darna
- 2004 FAMAS for The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files
- 2002 GAWAD URIAN for Hubog
- 2001 Famas for Azucena (Won)
Best Single Performance By An Actress
- 34th Star Awards for TV Tadhana:Sisters at War
- 29th STAR AWARDS for TV for Magpakailanman: Sabit-sabit, Kabit-kabit, Mga Pusong Malupit
- 25th STAR AWARDS for TV for MMK: Pera
- 2009 STAR AWARDS for TV for MMK: Pedicab
- 2006 STAR AWARDS for TV for Magpakailanman: Pag-ahon sa Lusak
Best Director
- 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies for My Amanda
- 3rd Vp Choice Award for My Amanda
- 24th Gawad Pasado for My Amanda
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