Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio (Tagalog: ['loɪsa an'daljɔ]; born April 21, 1999), better known as Loisa Andalio, is a Filipino actress, dancer and singer. She was first seen on Philippine TV in April 2014 as a housemate of the fifth regular season of Pinoy Big Brother, Pinoy Big Brother: All In, where she was dubbed as the "Talented Darling ng Parañaque".[1] She was the last housemate to be evicted from the house, one place short of making the final Big Four.[2]

Loisa Andalio
Born
Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio

(1999-04-21) April 21, 1999 (age 25)
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • dancer
  • commercial model
  • host
  • endorser
Years active2014–present
Agent

Career

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Andalio started out as a member of a sing and dance girl group called 3G, formed in 2013.[3]

In 2014, she became one of the 18 housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: All In, the fifth regular and eleventh overall season of Pinoy Big Brother which showcased various people from celebrities to regular housemates competing for the ultimate title as the PBB Big Winner.[4][5] Andalio was declared as the last evictee on August 23, just one place short from making the Big 4.[6][7]

In an interview on August 29, 2014 with Kris Aquino on Aquino & Abunda Tonight, Andalio revealed she would be starring in a new teleserye together with fellow ex-housemates Joshua Garcia and Jane Oineza, alongside Vina Morales, Denise Laurel and Christian Vasquez. This series was Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita where she played Beatrice "Bea" Natividad, which aired from January 19 to October 16, 2015.[8][9]

Andalio appeared in two films as a supporting character in the films Crazy Beautiful You as Mia and Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad as Velle.[10][11]

She is a former member of the all-girl dance group GirlTrends who perform on It's Showtime and is currently a member of BFF5 together with Maris Racal, Kira Balinger, Ylona Garcia and Andrea Brillantes.[12][13]

She was one of the cast of the Primetime Series My Dear Heart playing the role of Agatha Estanislao, the sister of Bela Padilla's character.[14][15]

In 2017 as part of the 25th year of Star Magic together with Julia Barretto, Liza Soberano, Kathryn Bernardo, Janella Salvador, Maris Racal, Sofia Andres, Sue Ramirez, Alexa Ilacad, Ylona Garcia, Andrea Brillantes and Kira Balinger, they were featured as the cover girls of the June 2017 issue of Metro Magazine as the "twelve hottest" young stars of Star Magic.[16][17]

She was cast on the primetime television series The Good Son playing the role of Hazel.[18][19]

In 2018, her song "Sasamahan Kita" was released which is gadget-oriented incorporated.[20][21]

Personal life

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Andalio was born to parents Leonardo Q. Andalio and Sandie F. Andalio.[22] She is currently in a relationship with actor and former onscreen partner Ronnie Alonte since 2016.[23]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network
2014 Pinoy Big Brother: All In Herself Housemate ABS-CBN
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Beatriz M. Natividad Main Role
Home Sweetie Home Marianne Guest
Luv U Cheska Guest Role
Ipaglaban Mo: Kapalit ng Pag-ibig Olivia Main Role
2015–present ASAP Herself / BFF5 member Performer & Co-Host
2016–2017 It's Showtime Herself / GirlTrends member Main Cast
2016 Be My Lady Margaret Supporting Role
Ipaglaban Mo: Sanib Lanie Main Role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puno Jona
Wansapanataym: Candy's Crush Candy Balane Lead Role
Till I Met You Kara
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karnabal Annie Main Role
2017 Wansapanataym: My Hair Lady Anna "Goldie" Agustin Lead Role
My Dear Heart Agatha Estanislao Supporting Role
The Good Son Hazel Castillo
2018 Wansapanataym: Gelli In A Bottle Gelli Alcantara Lead Role
Ipaglaban Mo: Katiwala Libay
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sementeryo Kikay Main Role
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jersey Agatha Uvero Episode Guest
The General's Daughter Claire del Fierro Supporting Role
Past, Present, Perfect? Young Shantal Lead Role iWant
2021 Unloving U Fiona Acosta iWantTFC
2022 The Goodbye Girl Mara
Love in 40 Days Jane Marasigan Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Jeepney TV
2023–2024 Pira-Pirasong Paraiso Baby Girl Guinto-Abiog / Maria Amanda "Amy" Barrameda-Paraiso Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5

Film

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Year Title Role Production Company
2015 Crazy Beautiful You Mia Star Cinema
2017 Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad Velle Star Cinema, Viva Films
2018 Da One That Ghost Away Canturzia Colmenares Star Cinema
Hospicio Leslie Cinema One Originals, Project 8 Corner San Joaquin, Mabolo Drive Productions
Fantastica Rapunselya Star Cinema, Viva Films
2020 James and Pat and Dave Pat Reyes Star Cinema
2022 My Teacher Erica Ten17P, APT Entertainment
2024 Friendly Fire Hazel Black Cap Pictures
2025 Ex Ex Lovers Cornerstone Studios and Project 8 Projects

Discography

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Singles

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Year Track/Song Title Album Company
2015 "Pag-Ibig" (with Jane Oineza) Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (Songs from the Heart) Star Music
"Walang Iba" (with Jerome Ponce, Jane Oineza and Joshua Garcia)
2018 "Sasamahan Kita" Loisa

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Giving Body Notable Work/s Category Result
2015 PMPC Star Awards for Television N/A PMPC Star Awards for TV Best New Female TV Personality Nominated
Push Awards 2015 Most Loved Group or Tandem (with Joshua Garcia) Nominated
PushTweet Favourite New Comer Nominated
LionhearTV #RAWRAwards Breakthrough Actress of the Year Nominated
2016 MYX Music Awards Ako'y Tinamaan Music Video Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video (with Joshua Garcia) Nominated
ASAP Pop Teen Choice Awards 2016 N/A Pop Sweetheart Nominated
29th Global Excellence Awards GirlTrends People's Choice for Female Dance Group (shared with fellow GirlTrend Members) Won
2017 Push Awards 2017 N/A Celebrity Fashionista of the Year Nominated
Yes! Magazine's Most Beautiful Stars Herself Top 100 Most Beautiful Stars Included
The 8th TV Series Craze Awards 2017 N/A Most Promising Actresses of the Year (shared with Maris Racal)[24] Won
International Emmy Kids Awards 2017 Wansapanataym: Candy's Crush Kids: TV Movie/Mini-Series Nominated
2018 Kids' Choice Awards N/A Favorite Pinoy Newbie Won
C1 Original Festival 2018 Hospicio Best Actress Award Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Television Wansapanataym: Gelli in a Bottle Best Horror/Fantasy Program Won
100 Most Beautiful Women 2018 Herself Most Beautiful Women 2018 Included
2019 MOR Pinoy Music Awards Sasamahan Kita LSS Hit of the Year Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Loisa's Bio". May 2014.
  2. ^ "Loisa evicted from PBB house". ABS-CBN News. August 23, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  3. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (August 22, 2018). "THEN AND NOW: Loisa Andalio's beautiful transformation". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  4. ^ Smith, Chuck (April 29, 2014). "IN PHOTOS: The 18 housemates of 'Pinoy Big Brother All In'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  5. ^ "Complete List: 'PBB All In' Housemates Profile, Photos, Video and Bio (Part 2)". The Summit Express. April 28, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "13th Eviction Night Results: Loisa Andalio evicted from 'PBB All In'". The Summit Express. August 23, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "Loisa evicted from PBB house". ABS-CBN News. August 23, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  8. ^ Red, Isah (July 28, 2015). "Cast of 'Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita' thank viewers". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  9. ^ "Different faces of love in 'Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita'". The Philippine Star. January 20, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  10. ^ Ghaz, Sandy (April 30, 2021). "Loisa Andalio". Philippine News. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  11. ^ Tabora, Regina (December 13, 2017). "What's Loisa's role in 'The Revenger Squad'? | Star Cinema". Star Cinema. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  12. ^ Baldono, Kristal (April 2, 2019). "TIGNAN: Listahan ng mga Ex 'Girltrends' na patuloy na gumagawa ng ingay sa showbiz!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  13. ^ "'ASAP' BFF5 officially welcomes new member Elisse". Star Cinema. February 26, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  14. ^ "GLAM SHOTS: Loisa Andalio as Agatha in My Dear Heart". ABS-CBN Entertainment. February 14, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  15. ^ "Coney Reyes returns to prime time with 'My Dear Heart'". The Manila Times. January 22, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  16. ^ "LOOK: 12 Kapamilya actresses in one mag cover". ABS-CBN News. May 2, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  17. ^ Leary, Joan (May 3, 2017). "LOOK: 12 young Kapamilya stars gather together for a magazine cover". Push. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  18. ^ "THROWBACK: The powerhouse cast of The Good Son (2017) | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ABS-CBN Entertainment. January 13, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  19. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 15, 2017). "Here's how Loisa Andalio, Jerome Ponce were chosen to replace ElNella in The Good Son". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  20. ^ Abunda, Boy (October 25, 2018). "Life is sweet for Loisa". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  21. ^ "Bamboo celebrates birthday on ASAP Natin 'To". ABS-CBN Entertainment. March 21, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  22. ^ "IN PHOTOS: Meet Loisa Andalio's charming and hottie chinito brother". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 13, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  23. ^ "Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte: A love team, in and out of showbiz". PEP. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  24. ^ "Loisa Andalio and Maris Racal are 'Most Promising Actresses of the Year' – The 8TH TV Series Craze Awards 2017".
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