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Sue Ramirez
Born
Sue Anna Garina Dodd

(1996-07-20) July 20, 1996 (age 28)
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 is well-known for her roles in many popular TV shows. Her first big role was in the TV drama Mula sa Puso in 2011. She has also appeared in other famous shows like Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015), Dolce Amore (2016), and The Broken Marriage Vow (2022). Sue was nominated for New Movie Actress of the Year for her work in the film Just the Way You Are.

About Sue Ramirez

Early Life and Family

Sue Ramirez was born as Sue Anna Garina Dodd in Parañaque, Philippines. Her mother, Concepcion Garina, is Filipino. Her father, James Peter Dodd, was an American officer who worked for the United States 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. Sue went to high school at Sacred Heart School in Parañaque. Sadly, her father passed away in 2013.

Starting Her Acting Journey

Sue Ramirez began her career in entertainment in 2010. She auditioned for Star Magic, a talent agency, by singing a song. She was accepted and her first project was a teen variety show called Shoutout! on ABS-CBN. Sue wanted to join show business to help pay for her father's medical care.

Her first acting role was as Nicole Matias in the TV series Mula sa Puso. In this show, her character went against her parents and became friends with the main hero. The series started in March 2011. Later that year, Sue also appeared in her first movie, Aswang. She then had a supporting role in the TV drama Angelito: Batang Ama.

Key Roles and Breakthroughs

In 2012, Sue Ramirez got another important role in the TV series !Oka Tokat. She played Luna, a character who could see the future. This role helped her become more well-known. She also worked with Paul Salas in this series.

From 2013 to 2014, Sue starred as Luisa "Louie" Celerez in the ABS-CBN show Annaliza. She also appeared in episodes of the drama series Maalaala Mo Kaya and Ipaglaban Mo!.

In 2015, Sue became even more popular when she joined the TV series Pangako Sa 'Yo. She played Joy "Ligaya" Miranda, a character who was part of the main love story. That same year, she was nominated for an award for her role in the movie Just the Way You Are.

In 2016, Sue played Angel in the popular show Dolce Amore. She also became an Honorary Tourism Ambassador for Korea to the Philippines. In 2017, she appeared in the fantasy drama La Luna Sangre and the horror movie The Debutantes. She also joined the TV series Hanggang Saan.

Recent Projects

In 2018, Sue starred in the romantic movie Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi. She also appeared in the long-running action series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Marie.

In 2020, she joined the cast of A Soldier's Heart. In 2022, Sue played Lexy Lucero in the TV series The Broken Marriage Vow, which was a big role for her. She also appeared in The Iron Heart in 2022 and 2023.

Personal Life

Sue Ramirez has been in relationships with other actors. She dated actor and dancer Joao Constancia from 2017 to 2019. She was also in a relationship with actor and politician Javi Benitez from 2019 to 2024. Currently, she is dating actor Dominic Roque.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Production Notes
2011 Aswang Younger Stella Regal Films First movie role
2015 Just the Way You Are Driana Sison Summit Media
Star Cinema
Nominated for New Actress of the Year
A Second Chance Marie Star Cinema Special appearance
2017 The Debutantes Kate Angeles Regal Films
The IdeaFirst Company
Regal Multimedia
Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos Rihanna OctoArts Films
M-Zet Productions
APT Entertainment
Part of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival
2018 Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi Norma Villanueva Cignal Entertainment
The IdeaFirst Company
October Train Films
2019 Sunshine Family Shine Spring Films
Korean-Filipino Film
I'm Ellenya L. Spring Films Special appearance
Cuddle Weather Adela Johnson Regal Entertainment
Dead Kids Janina Globe Studios
2020 Love Lockdown Abby Dreamscape Entertainment
Finding Agnes Cathy Duvera Mavx Productions
Netflix
2021 Princess Dayareese Ally Star Cinema Special appearance
Mommy Issues Katya Regal Entertainment
Boyfriend No. 13 Kimverly "Kim" Santillan WETV
2023 Rewind Vivian Pastrana Star Cinema
APT Entertainment
AgostoDos Pictures
Special appearance
2024 How To Slay A Nepo Baby Ada Happy Infinite Productions
The Kingdom Dayang Lualhati APT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions, MQuest Ventures, Inc.
TBA Flower Girl The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films, Creazion Studios

Television Shows

Year Title Role Network Notes
2011 Mula sa Puso Nicole Matias
ABS-CBN
First major TV role
Angelito: Batang Ama Rona Dimaano
2012 Oka2kat Luna
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Rona Dimaano Sequel to Angelito: Batang Ama
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baunan Rachel
2012–present ASAP Natin 'To Herself / Performer Regular performer
2013–2014 Annaliza Luisa "Louie" Celerez
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo Susan
Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Totoong Ako Corrine
Dream Dad Young Carmen
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Young Cecilia Macaraig
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Contestant/Herself - One of the Lucky Stars No. 9 Won ₱100,000
Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala ng Ama Lita
Wansapanataym Presents: Remote ni Eric Michelle Gutierrez
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Entablado Liza
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Eye Glasses Mary
All of Me Kristel Sebastian
Pangako Sa 'Yo Joy "Ligaya" Miranda Breakthrough role
2016 Dolce Amore Angela "Angel" Urtola
Ipaglaban Mo: Kidnap Diane Santiago
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paruparo Genesis
2017 My Dear Heart Young Margaret Divinagracia
La Luna Sangre Catleya
2017–2018 Hanggang Saan Anna Lamoste
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Sakal Cristine Soriano
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Marie Espinosa
2019 Unlisted Herself
iWant
2020 A Soldier's Heart Lourdes "Lourd" Bacalso
ABS-CBN / Kapamilya Channel
2020–2021 Oh My Dad! Lenlen Balderama
TV5
2022 K-Love Val
Viu
The Broken Marriage Vow Alexis "Lexy" Lucero
Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
Main antagonist role
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Venus Magbanua
2023–2024 Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills Maureen Cabigting / Jill Corporal
TV5
2024 It's Showtime Herself / Performer
A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV / Kapamilya Channel

Music Videos

Year Title Performer Director
2020 Masyado Pang Maaga Ben&Ben Jorel Lising

Theater Plays

Year Title Role Production Company
2024 Little Shop of Horrors (Manila) Audrey The Sandbox Collective

Awards and Recognitions

Year Award Ceremony Notable Work Category Result
2015 6th TV Craze Awards N/A Most Promising Actress of the Year Won
2016 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Just The Way You Are New Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards N/A Pop Sweetheart of the Year Nominated
Pop Love Teen with Ronnie Alonte Nominated
2017 Myx Music Awards 2017 Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ Nominated
... Philippines 2017 100 ... in the World Rank 62
YouTube Philippines Your Love (song cover) Top Trending Music Videos of 2017 Philippines Rank 9
2018 Wish 107.5 Music Awards Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle Won
Silver Wishclusive Elite Circle Won
Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year Nominated
N/A Wish Promising Artist of the Year Nominated
2019 While We Are Young (song cover) Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year Nominated
2020 Your Love (song cover) Gold Wishclusive Elite Circle Won
7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards Cuddle Weather Best Actress in Comedy or Musical Won
2024 Anak TV Seal Awards N/A Net Makabata Star Nominated
15th Gawad Buhay Awards Little Shop of Horrors (Manila) Female Lead Performance in a Musical Won
(3rd Quarter Citation)

Music Career

Concerts

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

Songs

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

Magazine Covers

Issue Magazine Notes
January 2016
Spotted Philippines
SQUARE ONE: Bold Moves, Greater Heights
July 2016
Mega Style Philippines
Sue Ramirez: Her Other Side
June 2017
Metro Magazine
Metro's 28th Year and Star Magic's 25th Anniversary
July 2017
Inside Showbiz Weekly
Girls on Fire
August 2017
Mega Magazine
Women to Watch
December 2017
Liwayway Magazine
Sue Ramirez
August 2018
Village Pipol Magazine
Special Digital Edition featuring Sue Ramirez
August 2018
Liwayway Magazine
Sue Ramirez
February 2019
Speed Magazine
Sue Ramirez
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