Andi Abaya
Andi Abaya | |
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| Born | Andrea Dennise Lim Abaya January 8, 2002 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Height | 151 cm (4 ft 11 in) |
Andrea "Andi" Dennise Lim Abaya (born January 8, 2002) is a Filipino-Chinese actress, singer, dancer and television personality. She was first seen on Philippine TV in December 2020 as a housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Connect where she was dubbed as the "Cheerdance Sweetheart ng Parañaque"[1] and was placed as 2nd Big Placer.[2]
Early life
Abaya was born on January 8, 2002. She attended De La Salle Santiago Zobel and San Beda Alabang and was part of the school's cheerdance team. Before entering Pinoy Big Brother, she was a freshman at De La Salle University. Andi also appeared on various commercials and TV advertisements like Eskinol and Charmee.[3]
Career
In May 2021, Abaya was introduced as part of Dreamscape Entertainment's The Squad Plus, where she was nicknamed "Andi".[4]
Fresh out of the Big Brother house, Andi scored her first ever showbiz stint: a lead role in the film Caught in the Act.[5]
In July 2021, Andi was announced as new cast member of hit series Huwag Kang Mangamba as Mikay.[6] Later that year, she was cast together with her love team Kobie Brown in iQiyi's first Filipino local original Saying Goodbye, which premiered in December 2021.[7] They also starred in the series Love in 40 Days, which premiered in May 2022 and in the Netflix film The Entitled, which premiered in July 2022.
In June 2022, Star Magic released its first ever produced film "Connected", where she starred with other Pinoy Big Brother: Connect ex-housemates.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2021 | Caught In The Act | Elaine | Main Role | [5] |
| 2022 | Connected | Gabbie Verano | Main Role | [8] |
| The Entitled | Caitlyn | Supporting Role | [9] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network/Platform | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Pinoy Big Brother: Connect | Herself Credited as "Andrea Abaya" |
Kapamilya Channel/A2Z | 2nd Big Placer | [10] |
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Mikay | Kapamilya Channel/A2Z TV5 |
Guest role | [11] |
| Saying Goodbye | Joni Canlas | iQiyi | [12] | ||
| 2022 | Love in 40 Days | Celine De Vera | Kapamilya Channel/A2Z TV5 |
Supporting role | [13] |
| PIEnalo: Pera o Bayong | Herself | PIE Channel | Celebrity player | ||
| PIE Galingan | Herself | Guest co-host | |||
| The Iron Heart | Maia | Kapamilya Channel/A2Z TV5 |
Supporting role | ||
| 2023 | Teen Clash | Mandy | IWantTFC | Supporting role |
Discography
| Singles | ||||
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| Year | Title | Album | ||
| 2021 | Nariyan Ka Lang Pala | Caught In The Act: Inner Love | ||
| Tanging Hiling | ||||
Awards and nominations
| Awards and Nominations | |||||
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| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results | Reference |
| 2021 | 4th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards | Most Impressive Teen Actress of The Year | The Entitled | Won | [citation needed] |
| 2021 | RAWR Awards 2021 | Favorite Newbie (with Kobie Brown) | The Squad Plus | Nominated | [14] |
References
- ^ "Housemate Reveal: Andrea Abaya - Ang Cheerdance Sweetheart ng Paranaque | Pinoy Big Brother Connect". ABS CBN Entertainment.
- ^ "The Big Night: Andrea Abaya hailed as 2nd Big Placer | PBB Connect". ABS CBN Entertainment. 14 March 2021.
- ^ Mendoza, Mylene (11 July 2021). "8 Things You Need to Know About Andrea Abaya". Candy. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "The Squad Plus welcomes "PBB Connect's" KoDrea and HaiRon". ABS-CBN. 10 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Ex-'PBB' housemate Andi Abaya to make movie debut in Caught in the Act". ABS-CBN. 3 June 2021.
- ^ "CONFIRMED: Ian Veneracion joins cast of 'Huwag Kang Mangamba'". Push. ABS-CBN. 28 July 2021.
- ^ "3 Things We Loved About SethDrea's "Saying Goodbye"".
- ^ a b "Star Magic produces first movie Connected". ABS-CBN. 5 July 2022.
- ^ "The Entitled". Netflix.
- ^ "The Big Night: Andrea Abaya hailed as 2nd Big Placer | PBB Connect".
- ^ "Andrea finds new family in Nash, Vivoree, and Andi in Huwag Kang Mangamba".
- ^ "iQiyi, ABS-CBN's Pinoy originals 'Saying Goodbye,' 'Hello, Heart' to premiere in December". Manila Bulletin. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ ""Love In 40 Days" stars introduce characters, share what to do in their last 40 Days".
- ^ "RAWR Awards 2021: Star Magic talents are vying to take home this year's major awards". 27 October 2021.