Lilieyen Santos (born November 20, 1992), professionally known as Yen Santos, is a Filipino actress who debuted on the reality show Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash 2010. She gained mainstream recognition in the Philippine television drama series Pure Love, an adaptation of the South Korean television drama series 49 Days.[1]

Yen Santos
Born
Lilieyen Santos

(1992-11-20) November 20, 1992 (age 32)
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, endorser
Years active2010–present
AgentStar Magic (2010–present)

Santos won the Best Actress award at the Gawad Urian Awards 2022 for the Filipino film A Faraway Land.[2]

Personal life

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Santos was born and raised in Cabanatuan. In 2010, she was one of the Housemates on Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010, where she was evicted on Day 43.[3][4][5]

She was in a relationship with A Faraway Land co-star Paolo Contis.[6] They later broke up in 2024.[7][8]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Film Company
2017 Northern Lights: A Journey to Love Angel Regal Entertainment Inc., Spring Films, and Star Cinema
2019 Two Love You Emma OgieD Productions Inc., Lonewolf Films, and CMB Film Services
2021 A Faraway Land Mahjoy Garðalið MavX Productions

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network
2010 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Herself Housemate ABS-CBN
Shoutout! Host
2011 Gandang Gabi Vice Guest
Wansapanataym Lucy Episode: "Darmo Adarna"
Good Vibes Dayanara "Ara" Gonzales Main role
Mutya Melinda Supporting role
Maalaala Mo Kaya Arlyn Episode: "Sulat"
2011–2012 Growing Up Cassandra "Cassie" Soriano Main role
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Michelle Alvarez Supporting role
2012 E-Boy young Carla Mariano Special participation
Oka2kat Kimana Guest
Wansapanataym Doll House Yaya Episode: "Doll House"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Lyn Episode: "Cellphone"
Gemma Episode: "Lubid"
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada Samantha Diño Supporting role
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Malou Episode: "Sanggol"
Wansapanataym young Miss Laiz Episode: "Teacher's Pest"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Joan Panopio Episode: "Telebisyon"
Dugong Buhay young Isabel de Lara Special participation
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya Kaye Mercado Episode: "Notebook"
Pure Love Ysabel Espiritu / Danica Santos Main role
Maalaala Mo Kaya Joanna Episode: "Liham"
2014–2015 Dream Dad Maribeth "Bebet" Morales Supporting role
2015 Oh My G! Anne Reyes / Sister Marie Paul Cepeda Supporting role
Tonight with Boy Abunda Herself Guest
2015–2016 All of Me Lena Dimaculangan-Figueras Main role
2016 Ipaglaban Mo! Libay Episode: "OFW"
Magpahanggang Wakas Clarissa "Issa" Ordoñez Supporting role
2017 It's Showtime Herself Guest (with Piolo Pascual)
Banana Split Extra Scoop Herself / Guest Various roles
Goin' Bulilit Herself Guest
Wildflower Rosana "Ana" Navarro Supporting role
Ipaglaban Mo! Zoe Vargas Episode: "Pasaway"
Dok, Ricky Pedia Teacher Julia Main role
2018–2019 Halik Jacqueline "Jacky" Montefalco-Corpuz Main role
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rodelyn Episode: "Dyip"
Ipaglaban Mo! Grace Episode: "Paninira"

Awards and recognitions

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Acting recognition
Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Result Ref.
2022 45th Gawad Urian Awards Pinakamahusay na Aktres (Best Actress) A Faraway Land Won [9]
Magazine recognition
Year Magazine Award
2011 Yes! Magazine Included in 100 Most Beautiful Stars
Yes! Magazine Included in The Yes! List - The Next Big Thing

References

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  1. ^ Jimenez, Joyce (2014-11-05). "Yen Santos gets emotional while recalling early beginnings in showbiz". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  2. ^ Cruz, Dana (2022-11-18). "John Arcilla, Yen Santos win top acting honors at Gawad Urian". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  3. ^ "Yen Santos: Rawness is Beauty". Push.abs-cbn.com. 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  4. ^ "Lilieyen Santos: Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash Of 2010" (in Filipino). Teens3.pinoybigbrother.com. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  5. ^ May, Jerni (2011-06-12). "Face of Allure: Yen Santos". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  6. ^ Viernes, Franchesca (2022-11-18). "Yen Santos thanks Paolo Contis after winning Best Actress in Gawad Urian". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  7. ^ "Yen Santos fuels breakup rumors after deleting post with Paolo Contis". ABS-CBN News. May 6, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Purnell, Kristofer (November 16, 2024). "Paolo Contis says he's single, confirming split with Yen Santos". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "Yen Santos, inialay kay Paolo Contis ang kanyang Urian Best Actress Award". Push.com.ph. 2022-11-20. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
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