Alyssa Alano (born Geramie Daud; 11 August 1987) is a

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and TV actress. She was a former member of the popular

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franchise.

Biography

Although she grew up in

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, she was born Geramie Daud in

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on 11 August 1987, to a

mother. She claims her father is an Australian national of Spanish descent (who supposedly abandoned her and her mother).

Car accident

Notable appearances

"Keys Me"

During an appearance on GMA's late night variety show ''

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'' in June 2006, Alano performed a cover of the song " Kiss Me" by

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. The performance would become a

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in the country after a user uploaded a

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ed version of the performance to

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, with

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of her accented lyrics, which among other things, rendered the title of the song as "Keys Me." Alano did not know about the video until it was shown to her during an interview on ''

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'' "Chika Minute" segment. After discovering the video, she reacted positively, and credited the video for her growing popularity.

''Una Kang Naging Akin''

In 2008, Alano played the role of Maan in the afternoon drama '' Una Kang Naging Akin'' top-billed by Angelika dela Cruz and

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''Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang''

In 2009, she joined the cast of the adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas's thriller '' Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang'' as Yaya Citas.

''Darna''

In 2009, Alano was selected to play Marissa (the Flora Venom), one of Darna's enemies. As the story continues she gets her power with Lucefera (Ang Babaeng Tuod) who is portrayed by

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. Flora Venom has an ability to kill people by shooting venom out of her mouth.

''Full House''

Alano is currently doing a new project on the GMA Network, a remake of the Korean hit comedy romance ''

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'', starring

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and Isabel Oli.

Filmography

Television

Film

Awards and nominations

References

*https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-philippine-star/20121015/281784216327500 *https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/278304/manager-denies-actress-alyssa-alano-drunk-at-time-of-accident/story/ *https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/289080/tv-host-hurt-in-accident

External links

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Alyssa Alano
at the

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