Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres (born August 24, 1998) is a Filipino actress and commercial model. She is best known for her roles in ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig'', '' Forevermore'', ''

Pusong Ligaw ''Pusong Ligaw'' (International title: ''Lost Hearts'' / ) is a 2017 Philippine melodrama television series starring Beauty Gonzalez, Bianca King, Sofia Andres, Diego Loyzaga, Enzo Pineda, Joem Bascon and Raymond Bagatsing. The series premiere ...

'' and ''

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''. She is currently managed by

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's talent management arm.

Personal life

She is close to co-Star Magic artist Michelle Vito,

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and

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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.

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 in the hit series ''

'' starring

Kathryn Bernardo Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (; born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress and singer. Dubbed as “''Asia's Superstar”'' by various media outlets, People Asia hailed Bernardo as the Box Office Queen of her generation for being the onl ...

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 ...

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and

Khalil Ramos Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos (; born January 22, 1996) is a Filipino actor and singer. In July 2011, Ramos won second place on ''Pilipinas Got Talent'', a reality talent show in ABS-CBN and became a recording artist under Star Magic. In 201 ...

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

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and

Bea Alonzo Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), professionally known as Bea Alonzo (), is a Filipino actress. Alonzo first gained recognition for the 2002 teleserye ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay''. She is best known for her portrayals ...

. 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'' then-new Philippine Top 20 ...

Julian Estrada Julian Emilio Vitug Ejercito (; born January 15, 1996), more popularly known by his screen name Julian Estrada, is a Filipino DJ and actor. He is a talent of ABS-CBN and Star Magic and part of the Ejercito-Estrada clan. He was born to Senator J ...

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 Carlos Diego Loyzaga Manhilot (born May 21, 1995) is a Filipino model, actor and video jockey. He is known as one of the members of the male group ''Kapamilya'' Cuties.Pusong Ligaw ''Pusong Ligaw'' (International title: ''Lost Hearts'' / ) is a 2017 Philippine melodrama television series starring Beauty Gonzalez, Bianca King, Sofia Andres, Diego Loyzaga, Enzo Pineda, Joem Bascon and Raymond Bagatsing. The series premiere ...

''. This project serves as her first leading role in a TV series.

Filmography

Television

Film

Music video appearances

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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