Anna Luna (actress)
Anna Luna | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anna Jardeleza Luna September 12, 1993 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Spouse | Clark Alpuerto (m. 2021)[1] |
| Children | 1[1] |
Anna Jardeleza Luna-Alpuerto (born September 12, 1993) is a Filipino actress.[2][3] She is best known for starring in Philippine art-house and independent films, notably Mike de Leon's Citizen Jake, Nerissa Picadizo's Requited, and Chito Roño's Emir.[4]
She was nominated best actress at the 2018 Philadelphia Independent Film Awards (PIFA) for her performance in the 2018 independent film Maestra (English title: An Educator).[5]
Career
She appeared in popular romance and comedy features like The Breakup Playlist (2015), How to Be Yours (2016), The Girl in the Orange Dress (2018), Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng Taon (2019), and the award-winning family drama Family Matters (2022).
Luna was officially launched as part of the Star Magic Circle in March 2018 after gaining mainstream attention for her breakthrough performance in the musical film Changing Partners. She later decided to transfer to Viva in 2021.
Luna is considered a highly skilled stage performer. Notably, she starred in the musical adaptation of Changing Partners and has taken on significant theatrical roles with groups like the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), including their musical staging of One More Chance.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Emir | Rachel | |
| 2011 | Won't Last a Day Without You | DJ Pentunya | |
| Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Wendy Bautista | ||
| 2013 | Menor De Edad | Barbie | |
| 2014 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Young Linda | |
| Past Tense | Quennie | ||
| Beauty in a Bottle | Princess | ||
| 2015 | The Breakup Playlist | Cathy | |
| 2016 | How to Be Yours | Liezl | |
| 2017 | Changing Partners | Chris | |
| Bar Boys | Rachel | ||
| Requited | Sandy | ||
| Dear Other Self | Monica | ||
| 2018 | The Girl in the Orange Dress | Karen Villegas / Anna's Sister | [6][7] |
| Citizen Jake | Mellisa | ||
| Single/Single: Love is Not Enough | Ranee | ||
| 2019 | Silly Red Shoes | Celine Magpantay | |
| Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng Taon | Anna | ||
| 2022 | Family Matters | Irene | [8] |
| 2023 | What If | Hannah | |
| 2024 | Mujiage | Rainalyn De Jesus | |
| 2026 | Enjoy Your Stay | Aileen | |
| Wonderful Nightmare |
Television
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "A Trilogy - Patawad paalam, paalam & patawad" | Moira dela Torre with Ben&Ben |
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliw Awards | 2024 | Best Lead Actress in a Musical | One More Chance | Nominated | [10] |
| ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards | 2015 | Best Supporting Actress | Bendor | Nominated | |
| Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival | 2013 | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [11] | |
| Islands | Nominated | ||||
| 2015 | Hamog | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | Best Actress | Changing Partners | Nominated | ||
| Five Continents International Film Festival | Best Lead Actress | Maestra | Won | [12] | |
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) | Paglipay | Nominated | [13] | |
| Luna Awards | 2018 | Best Supporting Actress | Changing Partners | Nominated | |
| Philadelphia Independent Film Awards | 2018 | Best Actress | Maestra | Nominated | [14] |
References
- 1 2 Ganal, FM (October 16, 2021). "Actress Anna Luna introduces baby daughter Anne Clarke". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- ↑ Sallan, Edwin P. (August 19, 2017). "Anna Luna hopes to land more lead roles following string of indie projects". Interaksyon. Archived from the original on May 27, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ↑ Calderon, Ricky L. (December 8, 2017). "Anna Luna: Actress on the rise". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 15, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ↑ "Anna Luna". IMDb. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ↑ Abanilla, Clarizel (April 21, 2018). "Anna Luna nominated Best Actress at Philadelphia Independent Film Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ↑ Stephanie Marie Bernardino (December 6, 2018). "How 'The Girl In The Orange Dress' saved Jessy Mendiola". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ↑ "'The Girl in the Orange Dress'". Inquirer.net. December 22, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ↑ Donato, Jerry (December 16, 2022). "MMFF 2022: Family Matters presents a contemporary family drama". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ↑ Pasajol, Anne (May 13, 2025). "Karina Bautista, Criza Taa praised for portrayal in 'MMK' Maguad siblings story". ABS-CBN. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Atom Araullo, Julie Anne San Jose, Zia Dantes, more nominated at 2024 Aliw Awards". GMA News Online. December 5, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ↑ Sunnexdesk (November 17, 2013). "Davao film grabs 5 Cinema One awards". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ↑ Lo, Ricky. "2017: Filipino artists shine in international film festivals". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ↑ Villano, Alexa (June 27, 2017). "LIST: Nominees, Gawad Urian 2017". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ↑ Abanilla, Clarizel (April 21, 2018). "Anna Luna nominated Best Actress at Philadelphia Independent Film Awards". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 12, 2025.