Jhoanna Marie Ramilo Tan (born October 9, 1993) is a

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and politician. She is known for portraying the role of young Eunice in

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's remake of the 2003

Korean drama Korean dramas (; RR: ''Han-guk deurama''), more popularly known as K-dramas, are television series in the Korean language, made in South Korea. They are popular worldwide, especially in Asia, partially due to the spread of Korean popular cultu ...

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''. Recently in 2018, after a short hiatus due to her pregnancy, she joined the cast of GMA's newest drama-thriller series

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, where she plays the role of April, a nurse who gets infected by a presumed-safe, rapidly-mutating anti-cancer drug from a bite.

Personal life

Jhoana Marie Tan was born and raised in

Caloocan Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan ( fil, Lungsod ng Caloocan; ), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in Metropolitan Manila, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,661,584 people making it the fourth-most ...

. In 2017, she gave birth to her first daughter. She is currently signed under contract in

, though in 2009 she was given supporting roles in

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before finally staying with GMA. In 2010, she ran for the position of SK Chairman of Baesa-160, Caloocan in the

2010 Philippine barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections were held on October 25, 2010 in the Philippines. The electorate elected in nonpartisan elections, the Barangay chairman also known as the ''Punong Barangay'' and members of the ''Sangg ...

2003-2016

Tan started her career as young Janeth on the film Mano Po in home in 2003. She appeared in a few supporting roles in

before signing a contract with

. Since then, she has been given many projects, including her breakout television drama, ''

'', along with ''

Nita Negrita ''Nita Negrita'' (International title: ''Nita'') is a 2011 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Barbie Forteza in the title role. It premiered on February 14, 2011 on the network's Dra ...

'', ''

Alakdana ''Alakdana'' (International title: ''Scorpion Lady'') is a 2011 Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Louise delos Reyes, Paulo Avelino and Alden Richards. It premiered ...

'', '' Strawberry Lane'', '' Wish I May'', ''

The Millionaire's Wife (TV series) ''The Millionaire's Wife'' is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Andrea Torres in the title role. It premiered on March 14, 2016 on the network's Afternoon Prime line ...

'' and ''

Magkaibang Mundo ''Magkaibang Mundo'' (International title: ''My Secret Love'' / ) is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz, it stars Louise delos Reyes and Juancho Trivino. It premi ...

'', among other programming. She was given the title of "primera kontrabida" for her role in ''

Anna Karenina ''Anna Karenina'' ( rus, «Анна Каренина», p=ˈanːə kɐˈrʲenʲɪnə) is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever writte ...

'' in 2013 as Carla Monteclaro. She was also cast in 2014's Strawberry Lane as Guadalupe Delapdo-Bustamante. She was then given roles in the latter three aforementioned series before going on-leave for her pregnancy. She was best known for antagonist roles in drama.

2018-present

In 2018, she is cast in the latest primetime drama-thriller series,

where she is portraying the role of a nurse who gets infected with a contagious and highly unstable, anti-cancer drug from a recent bite that gives its victims "zombie-like" characteristics, eventually starting an epidemic across the country in the process, as well as ''

My Special Tatay ''My Special Tatay'' (International title: ''The Heart Knows'' / ) is a Philippine television drama family series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by L.A. Madridejos, it stars Ken Chan in the title role. It premiered on September 3, 2018 on t ...

'' as Britney, In 2019, she is cast in the afternoon drama ''

Magkaagaw ''Magkaagaw'' (International title: ''Broken Faith'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Dizon, Klea Pineda and Jeric Gonzales. It premiered on October ...

'' as Shiela Herrera. She was then given a role in ''

Ang Dalawang Ikaw ''Ang Dalawang Ikaw'' (International title: ''The Other You'' / () is a 2021 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jorron Monroy, it stars Ken Chan in the title role. It premiered on June 21, 2021 on the netwo ...

'' as Lani Delgado.

Filmography

Movies

Television

References

External links

* 1993 births Living people Filipino child actresses Filipino television actresses GMA Network personalities People from Caloocan Actresses from Metro Manila Politicians from Metro Manila {{Philippines-actor-stub