Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres (born August 24, 1998) is a Filipino actress. After appearing in several television commercials as a child, she first appeared as an actress at age 14 in the hit series, ''

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''. She has since gained both critical and commercial praise for her performances in a string of successful film and television series such as: ''

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'' (2014), ''

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'' (2018), ''

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'' (2017) and '' Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig'' (2014). She was recognized by ''

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'' as one of the most stylish Filipino personalities in

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. She was also invited as a presenter at the ''Web TV Asia Awards'' ''2016'' at the Korea International Exhibition Centre (KINTEX) in

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. In 2022, she was handpicked as the brand ambassadress of the personal care brand ''Sooper Beaute''.

Personal life

She only finished

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. In her youth, his parents, Eric and Monette Alejandre-Andres, including her 2

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s, Ian and Bryan Alejandre Andres shared a small room. Eventually, her parents parted ways. At age 3, in 2001, she started joining

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s, VTSs and casting calls in

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. She was given minor roles, such as 'third wheel' or ‘kontrabida.’ Monette sent her and Daniel to Australia. "I was only 20 years old hen I got pregnant" she lamented. In Karen Davila’s

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, Andres revealed in October 2022, the

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of a Scandinavian styled second home at

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for her mother, Monette. A painter and

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, she personally designed the interior. She is close to co-Star Magic artist Michelle Vito,

Claire Ruiz Claire Ruiz Hartell (born 28 November 1997) is a Filipino people, Filipino-Australian actress, best known for her roles in the television series ''Be Careful with my Heart'' as Joey Acosta, ''Beki Boxer'' as Venus, A Love to Last as Gena ''Maa ...

and Elisse Joson with whom she considers as her best friends. On March 26, 2015, she finished her high school education at ADT Montessori School located in Pasig. In an interview with ''The Hive Asia'', Andres stated that she has been suffering from

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throughout her career. Diego Loyzaga confirmed to Aiko Melendez'

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that Andres became his TOTGA, or "the one that got away." "I made a really big mistake. I was a kid. I was 20, 21 years old," he added, adding their

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in 2018. She has a daughter, named Zoe (born November 24, 2019) with her

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Daniel Miranda.

Career

Andres started as a commercial model for various brands such as Angel Evaporada and

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. After that she was discovered by her current manager Egay Cueblo and was then cast as Dindi Maghirang, the kind-hearted younger adopted sister of

Kathryn Bernardo Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, portraying young versions of lead characters in series such as '' It Might Be You'' (2003) and '' Endless Love'' (2010). She ...

in the hit series ''

'' starring Bernardo,

Daniel Padilla Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), known professionally as Daniel Padilla, is a Filipino actor and singer. He is a recipient of multiple accolades across television, film, and music, including the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and PMP ...

Enrique Gil Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V (; born March 30, 1992) is a Filipino actor and dancer. Gil has appeared in various films and television shows such as '' Mula sa Puso'', '' Budoy'', '' Princess and I'', '' Muling Buksan ang Puso'' and '' She's the One ...

and

Khalil Ramos Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos (; born January 22, 1996) is a Filipino actor and singer. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network. In July 2011, Ramos won second place on ''Pilipinas Got Talent'', a reality talent show in ABS-CBN and ...

. In 2013, Andres portrayed the role of Claire in the hit movie '' She's the One'' together with Enrique Gil,

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and

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. Her breakthrough role came in 2014 when she played the role of Athena Abigail Tizon in the blockbuster movie ''

'' with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. Also in 2014, she was cast in her first lead role through the movie '' Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig'' alongside

Iñigo Pascual Iñigo Dominic Lazaro Pascual (; born September 14, 1997) is a Filipino actor, singer and songwriter. He is popularly known for his 2016 hit single, " Dahil Sa'yo", the first number one song on '' Billboard Philippines'' Philippine Top 20 cha ...

, Julian Estrada and Ericka Villongco. Her performance in the said film was praised by critics, citing her as one of the actresses to look forward to. She portrayed the role of Katherine "Kate" Saavedra in the hit TV series '' Forevermore'' alongside Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano. In July 2016, it was confirmed that Andres will be reuniting with her ''Forevermore'' co-star Diego Loyzaga in the TV series ''

''. This project serves as her first leading role in a TV series. She appears in '' The Iron Heart'' as Nyx Bonifacio, a

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and the love interest of the main antagonist, Eros, played by

Jake Cuenca Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987), popularly known as Jake Cuenca, is a Filipino actor. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides Team Socceroo FC. Career At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by talent scout ...

Filmography

Television / Digital series

Film

Music video appearances

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Andres, Sofia 1998 births Living people 21st-century Filipino actresses ABS-CBN people Filipino child actresses Filipino Christians Filipino evangelicals Filipino film actresses Filipino people of Spanish descent Filipino television actresses Star Magic personalities Actresses from Manila