Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco (born January 6, 1996), professionally known as Elisse Joson, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser.

Personal life

Elisse Joson was born in Balanga,

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. She is the only daughter of Christine Joson-Diuco, an

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, a

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and estranged father. She attended

Montessori School during her elementary school years. At a young age of 7, Joson attended various acting and singing workshops where she was deemed to be shy. Joson's family later migrated from the Philippines to the

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and lived there for a few years. She attended

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during her high school years in

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. While living there, she experienced

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for not being able to speak

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fluently. This experience, however, allowed her to gain confidence in herself. Upon moving back to Manila, she used this newly found confidence and fully pursued her passion for acting. At 16, she then became one of

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network's pool of

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artists and she enrolled in

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finishing with High Honors. She is currently studying AB

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and

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at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Her interest for fashion is influenced by the works of

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. Elisse was in a relationship with her loveteam Mccoy de Leon from 2017 to January 2023. They had a child together named Felize de Leon which they introduced on Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10.

Career

Joson began in the local entertainment industry at the age of 16. In 2013, she became a familiar face as she appeared in various shows and dramas as a supporting actress, such as Cheska in the daytime television series "

Be Careful With My Heart ''Be Careful with My Heart'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from July 9, 2012 to Novem ...

". She also starred as Erica in the primetime TV series ''

Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon ''Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon'' (International title: ''Tomorrow Belongs to Me'' / ) is a 2014 Philippine melodrama television series directed by Jerome C. Pobocan and Trina N. Dayrit, the series stars Bea Alonzo in her very first dual role with Pa ...

'' starring

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and

Paulo Avelino Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and a movie producer. Regarded as the "Prince of Philippine Teleserye", he is best known in television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), ''Bridges of ...

. In 2014, she starred as one of the 'mean girls' in the teen romantic, comedy-drama film, " She's Dating the Gangster" starring

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and

Daniel Padilla Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), better known by his screen name Daniel Padilla (), is a Filipino actor and recording artist. Padilla made his television debut with a supporting role in the soap opera ''Gimik 2010'' (2010), befor ...

. In 2015, she made her first digital movie ( Indie film) "Saranghaeyo #Ewankosau" with

Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997), professionally known as Barbie Forteza (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, dancer, singer, host, and vlogger. She is the recipient of several accolades, including both international and local award ...

and

Francis Magundayao Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino people, Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, ''Darna (2005 TV series), Darna''. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult ...

.Barbie Fortes co-stars with Francis Magundayao and Jon Lucas in film parodizing K-pop fandom , PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz
Pep.ph (September 10, 2014). The film recognized her as one of the nominees for the 'New Movie Actress of the Year' category in the

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. She then became a part of the teen-oriented show " Luv U" as Divina and the primetime television series " You're My Home" as Alexis Madrigal. Her biggest break in the entertainment industry was her

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Philippines TV ad in 2016. The fast food chain's campaign, "Tuloy Pa Rin," promoted the concept of welcoming change and moving forward after a heartbreak to ultimately become a stronger and more independent individual. Due to its relatable "hugot" appeal, the ad went viral worldwide. It currently holds almost 2 million views on

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. In the same year, Joson became a part of the "lucky" group of housemates in the reality TV series Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season 7.Meet the girl behind the new viral 'hugot' ad , ABS-CBN News Online
abs-cbnnews.com (June 14, 2016). She joined the primetime TV series

FPJ's Ang Probinsyano ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (lit. ''FPJ's The Provincial Man''; abbreviated as ''FPJAP'' and internationally known as ''Brothers'') is a 2015 Philippine action drama television series under ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''Nathaniel''. Bas ...

in 2016, where she played the role of Lorraine, the cousin of SPO2 Jerome Gerona Jr. played by

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.Elisse Joson and McCoy De Leon to appear in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano , PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz
Pep.ph (August 18, 2016). Also in 2017 she had a drama serye called (the good son) starring Joshua Garcia, McCoy De Leon, Jerome Ponce and Nash Aguas. In 2018, Elisse became a part of the cast of the primetime teleserye Ngayon at Kailanman; she played Roxanne, Inno's childhood friend, who was later revealed to be the real daughter of Adessa Mapendo named Christina. Elisse starred in the TV series Sandugo as Grace Policarpio, the love interest of (JC Reyes)

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and (Aristotle "Aris" Reyes/Leo Balthazar)

Aljur Abrenica Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. Early and personal life His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Am ...

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards and nominations

References

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