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Sofia Andres
Born
Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres

(1998-08-24) August 24, 1998 (age 26)
Manila, Philippines
Occupation Actress, Fashion bussinesswoman
Years active 2008–present
Agent
  • Star Magic (2012–present)
Partner(s) Daniel Miranda (2017-present)
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Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres (born August 24, 1998) is a talented Filipino actress. She started her acting career at just 14 years old. Her first big role was in the popular TV series Princess and I. Before that, she appeared in many TV commercials as a child.

Sofia has earned praise for her roles in successful movies and TV shows. Some of these include She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Bagani (2018), Pusong Ligaw (2017), and Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig (2014).

She was even recognized by Tatler magazine as one of the most stylish people in Asia. In 2016, she was invited to be a presenter at the Web TV Asia Awards in Seoul, South Korea. In 2022, she became the face of the personal care brand Sooper Beaute.

About Sofia's Life

Sofia finished her secondary school education at ADT Montessori School in Pasig. She started going to auditions and casting calls when she was only three years old. She often got smaller roles at first.

Sofia is close friends with fellow Star Magic artists Michelle Vito, Claire Ruiz, and Elisse Joson. She has a daughter named Zoe, who was born on November 24, 2019. Zoe's father is race car driver Daniel Miranda.

In October 2022, Sofia shared exciting news on Karen Davila’s vlog. She was building a new home for her mother, Monette, in Lipa, Batangas. Her mother, who is a painter and interior designer, personally designed the inside of the house.

Sofia's Acting Journey

Sofia began her career as a model for various brands like Angel Evaporada and KFC. Her current manager, Egay Cueblo, discovered her.

Her first major acting role was as Dindi Maghirang in Princess and I. In this hit series, she played the kind younger adopted sister of Kathryn Bernardo. The show also starred Daniel Padilla, Enrique Gil, and Khalil Ramos.

In 2013, Sofia played Claire in the movie She's the One. She acted alongside famous stars like Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, Dingdong Dantes, and Bea Alonzo.

Her big break came in 2014 with the blockbuster movie She's Dating the Gangster. She played Athena Abigail Tizon, starring again with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.

Also in 2014, Sofia got her first main role in a movie called Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig. She starred with Iñigo Pascual, Julian Estrada, and Ericka Villongco. Critics praised her performance in this film, seeing her as a promising new actress.

She also played Katherine "Kate" Saavedra in the popular TV series Forevermore. In this show, she worked with Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano.

In 2016, it was announced that Sofia would reunite with her Forevermore co-star Diego Loyzaga in the TV series Pusong Ligaw. This was her first time playing the main character in a TV series.

More recently, Sofia appeared in The Iron Heart. She played Nyx Bonifacio, a strong and mysterious character. Nyx was the love interest of the main bad guy, Eros, played by Jake Cuenca.

Movies and TV Shows

Sofia has been in many different projects. Here are some of them:

Television and Digital Series

Year Title Role
2012 Princess and I Dindi Maghirang
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya young Tessa (Episode: "Kamison")
2014 Forevermore Katherine "Kate" Saavedra
2014–present ASAP Herself / Performer
2015 Wansapanataym Carla (Episode: "My Kung Fu Chinito")
2017–2018 Pusong Ligaw Vida Verdadero
2018 Bagani Mayari†
2020–2022 La Vida Lena Rachel Suarez
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Nyx Bonifacio†
2024 Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills Ernalyn / Anne

Films

Year Title Role
2013 She's the One Claire
2014 She's Dating the Gangster Athena Abigail Tizon
2014 Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig Sari
2017 Bloody Crayons Marie Ragma
2018 Mama's Girl Abby Potpot
2019 Open Mia

Awards and Recognitions

Sofia has won and been nominated for several awards for her acting and talent.

Year Award Giving Body Category Work Results
2014 Star Cinema Online Awards Most Promising Actress She's Dating the Gangster Nominated
2015 PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig Won
2015 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Loveteam
(with Iñigo Pascual)
Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig Won
2015 63rd FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award N/A Won
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actress Forevermore Nominated
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