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Sue Ramirez
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Born
Sue Anna Garina Dodd

(1996-07-20) July 20, 1996 (age 29)
Parañaque, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
  • singer
Years active 2010–present
Agent
  • Star Magic (2010–present)
  • TV5 Network (2020–21, 2023–24)
    Brightlight Productions (2020–21)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments Vocals
Labels Star Music

Sue Anna Ramirez Garina Dodd (born July 20, 1996) is a Filipino actress, model, and singer. She started her acting journey in 2010. Her first big role was in the TV drama Mula sa Puso in 2011. Since then, she has appeared in many popular TV shows. These include Angelito: Batang Ama (2011–12), Annaliza (2013–14), Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015), and Dolce Amore (2016). She was also nominated for an award as a New Movie Actress for the film Just the Way You Are.

About Sue Ramirez

Early Life and Family

Sue Anna Garina Dodd was born in Parañaque, Philippines. Her mother, Concepcion Garina, is from Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. Her father, James Peter Dodd, was an American who worked for the US government.

Sue is the youngest of five children. She has two older sisters and two older brothers. She is the only one in her family who has both Filipino and American citizenship. She went to high school at Sacred Heart School in Parañaque. Sadly, Sue's father passed away in 2013.

Starting Her Career

In 2010, Sue auditioned for Star Magic, a talent agency. She sang "Angels Brought Me Here" and was accepted. Her first project was a teen variety show called Shoutout! She wanted to work in show business to help pay for her father's medical care.

Sue's first acting role was Nicole Matias in the TV show Mula sa Puso. Her character was the daughter of the bad guys but became friends with the main hero. Later that year, she had a small role in the movie Aswang. She also appeared in the TV drama Angelito: Batang Ama.

In 2012, Sue got another important role in the TV show Oka2kat. She played Luna, a girl who could see the future. She worked with Paul Salas in this show. She also continued her role in the sequel Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto.

More Acting Roles

In 2013, Sue starred as Luisa "Louie" Celerez in Annaliza. This show was a remake of an older TV series. In 2014, she appeared in more TV shows like Maalaala Mo Kaya – Panyo and Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Totoong Ako. She also had a special part in the comedy drama Dream Dad.

Becoming Well-Known

In 2015, Sue appeared in several episodes of Wansapanataym. She also played a special role in the remake of the film Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita. She was a contestant on the game show Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal and won ₱100,000.

Sue became even more popular when she joined the TV series Pangako Sa 'Yo in 2015. She played Joy "Ligaya" Miranda, who was part of a love triangle with the main characters. That same year, she was nominated for "New Movie Actress of the Year" for her role in Just the Way You Are.

In 2016, Sue played Angel in Dolce Amore, the biological sister of the main character. She also became the new "Honorary Tourism Ambassador for Korea to the Philippines." In 2017, she appeared in the fantasy drama My Dear Heart and the reality show I Can Do That. She also reunited with the "Kathniel" love team in La Luna Sangre.

Later in 2017, Sue starred in the horror movie The Debutantes. She also joined the main cast of the TV series Hanggang Saan and was part of the movie Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos.

Recent Projects

In 2018, Sue starred in the romantic movie Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi. She also appeared in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Marie. In 2019, she played a role in the film Cuddle Weather.

In 2020, she joined the cast of A Soldier's Heart. In 2022, she played Lexy Lucero in the TV series The Broken Marriage Vow. She also appeared in The Iron Heart as Venus Magbanua.

Personal Life

Sue Ramirez was in a relationship with actor and dancer Joao Constancia from 2017 to 2019. She then dated actor and politician Javi Benitez from 2019 to 2024. As of July 2025, she is in a relationship with actor Dominic Roque.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Aswang Younger Stella First movie role
2015 Just the Way You Are Driana Sison Nominated for New Actress of the Year
2015 A Second Chance Marie Special appearance
2017 The Debutantes Kate Angeles
2017 Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos Rihanna
2018 Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi Norma Villanueva
2019 Sunshine Family Shine
2019 Cuddle Weather Adela Johnson
2019 Dead Kids Janina
2020 Love Lockdown Abby
2020 Finding Agnes Cathy Duvera
2021 Princess Dayareese Ally Special appearance
2021 Mommy Issues Katya
2021 Boyfriend No. 13 Kimverly "Kim" Santillan
2023 Rewind Vivian Pastrana Special appearance
2024 How To Slay A Nepo Baby Ada
2024 The Kingdom Dayang Lualhati

Television Shows

Year Title Role
2011 Mula sa Puso Nicole Matias
2011 Angelito: Batang Ama Rona Dimaano
2012 Oka2kat Luna
2012 Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Rona Dimaano
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baunan Rachel
2012–present ASAP Natin 'To Herself / Performer
2013–2014 Annaliza Luisa "Louie" Celerez
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo Susan
2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Totoong Ako Corrine
2014 Dream Dad Young Carmen
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Young Cecilia Macaraig
2015 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Contestant
2015 Wansapanataym Presents: Remote ni Eric Michelle Gutierrez
2015 All of Me Kristel Sebastian
2015 Pangako Sa 'Yo Joy "Ligaya" Miranda
2016 Dolce Amore Angela "Angel" Urtola
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paruparo Genesis
2017 My Dear Heart Young Margaret Divinagracia
2017 La Luna Sangre Catleya
2017–2018 Hanggang Saan Anna Lamoste
2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Marie Espinosa
2020 A Soldier's Heart Lourdes "Lourd" Bacalso
2020–2021 Oh My Dad! Lenlen Balderama
2022 K-Love Val
2022 The Broken Marriage Vow Alexis "Lexy" Lucero
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Venus Magbanua
2023–2024 Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills Maureen Cabigting / Jill Corporal
2024 It's Showtime Herself / Performer

Music Videos

Year Title Performer
2020 Masyado Pang Maaga Ben&Ben

Theater Plays

Year Title Role
2024 Little Shop of Horrors (Manila) Audrey

Awards and Recognition

Year Award Ceremony Category Result
2015 6th TV Craze Awards Most Promising Actress of the Year Won
2016 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
2016 ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Sweetheart of the Year Nominated
2017 Myx Music Awards 2017 Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ Nominated
2017 YouTube Philippines Top Trending Music Videos of 2017 Philippines (for "Your Love" cover) Rank 9
2018 Wish 107.5 Music Awards Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle (for "Your Love" cover) Won
2018 Wish 107.5 Music Awards Silver Wishclusive Elite Circle (for "Your Love" cover) Won
2020 Wish 107.5 Music Awards Gold Wishclusive Elite Circle (for "Your Love" cover) Won
2020 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards Best Actress in Comedy or Musical (for Cuddle Weather) Won
2024 Anak TV Seal Awards Net Makabata Star Nominated
2024 15th Gawad Buhay Awards Female Lead Performance in a Musical (for Little Shop of Horrors Manila) Won

Music Career

Concerts

Date Title Venue Notes
July 19, 2019 Rock Chic Music Museum Her first solo concert
July 8, 2017 4 of a Kind: The Unforgettable Concert Music Museum With Kristel Fulgar, Maris Racal, Loisa Andalio
October 2, 2016 Double Hearts Digital Concert ABS-CBN Studio 3 With Kristel Fulgar, Maris Racal, Loisa Andalio

Songs

Year Song Label Notes
2016 Ako Sa'Yo Star Music Her first single
2016 Salamat (with Star Music All-Stars) Star Music For 1 million subscribers on Star Music YouTube channel
2017 Ikaw Ang Sunshine Ko, Isang Pamilya Tayo ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2017
2018 In Lab Na in Lab Star Music From the Dolce Amore TV show soundtrack
2020 Hawak Kamay (with Star Magic artists) Star Music Song of support for their network
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