Yen Santos
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Yen Santos | |
|---|---|
| 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]
Personal life
[edit]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]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Film Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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" |
Awards and recognitions
[edit]| Acting recognition | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Magazine | Award |
| 2011 | Yes! Magazine | Included in 100 Most Beautiful Stars |
| Yes! Magazine | Included in The Yes! List - The Next Big Thing | |
References
[edit]- ^ Jimenez, Joyce (2014-11-05). "Yen Santos gets emotional while recalling early beginnings in showbiz". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Cruz, Dana (2022-11-18). "John Arcilla, Yen Santos win top acting honors at Gawad Urian". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "Yen Santos: Rawness is Beauty". Push.abs-cbn.com. 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
- ^ "Lilieyen Santos: Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash Of 2010" (in Filipino). Teens3.pinoybigbrother.com. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
- ^ May, Jerni (2011-06-12). "Face of Allure: Yen Santos". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
- ^ Viernes, Franchesca (2022-11-18). "Yen Santos thanks Paolo Contis after winning Best Actress in Gawad Urian". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "Yen Santos, inialay kay Paolo Contis ang kanyang Urian Best Actress Award". Push.com.ph. 2022-11-20. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
External links
[edit]- Yen Santos at IMDb