Loisa Andalio
Loisa Andalio | |
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| Born | Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio April 21, 1999 Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2014–present) |
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| Children | 1 |
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Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio-Alonte (Tagalog: [ˈloɪsa anˈdaljɔ]; born April 21, 1999) is a Filipino actress, dancer and singer. She was first seen on Philippine television 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 starred in television shows such as Past, Present, Perfect? (2019), Unloving U (2021), Love in 40 Days (2022), and Pira-Pirasong Paraiso (2023), as well as films James and Pat and Dave (2020), and Friendly Fire (2024).
Career
Andalio started as a member of a sing and dance girl group called 3G, formed in 2013.[2]
In 2014, Andalio became one of the 18 contestants on Pinoy Big Brother: All In, the fifth regular season and the eleventh overall installment of Pinoy Big Brother. The season featured a combination of celebrities and non-celebrities vying for the title of PBB Big Winner.[3][4] She was evicted on August 23, 2014, just missing out on a spot in the Big 4.[5][6]
After leaving the Big Brother house, Andalio appeared in the afternoon soap opera Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita in 2015, starring alongside fellow ex-housemates Joshua Garcia and Jane Oineza, along with Vina Morales, Denise Laurel, and Christian Vasquez.[7][8] She made her film debut in a supporting role as Mia in the movie Crazy Beautiful You. She later appeared in the comedy film Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad, starring Vice Ganda, where she portrayed the character Velle.[9][10]
In 2016, Andalio became a member of the all-female dance group GirlTrends, which frequently performed on the Philippine television show It's Showtime until 2017. She was also part of the group BFF5, along with Maris Racal, Kira Balinger, Ylona Garcia, and Andrea Brillantes, which performed on the Sunday variety program ASAP.[11][12] Andalio also appeared in the primetime television drama My Dear Heart as Agatha Estanislao, the sibling of Bela Padilla's character.[13][14]
In honor of Star Magic's 25th anniversary, Andalio, along with Julia Barretto, Liza Soberano, Kathryn Bernardo, Janella Salvador, Maris Racal, Sofia Andres, Sue Ramirez, Alexa Ilacad, Ylona Garcia, Andrea Brillantes, and Kira Balinger, was featured on the cover of the June 2017 issue of Metro Magazine as one of the "twelve hottest" young stars under Star Magic.[15][16] She later became part of the cast of the primetime series The Good Son in the role of Hazel.[17][18]
In 2018, Andalio released the single "Sasamahan Kita".[19][20] Andalio also appeared in supporting roles in Be My Lady and The General's Daughter.
After years in supporting roles, Andalio starred in several web series on iWantTFC, such as Past, Present, Perfect? (2019), Unloving U (2021), and The Goodbye Girl (2022). She also played one of the main characters in her first starring film, James and Pat and Dave (2020), a sequel to Vince and Kath and James (2016).
Andalio signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN in February 2022.[21] In 2023, she starred in the afternoon drama series Pira-Pirasong Paraiso, alongside Charlie Dizon, Alexa Ilacad, and Elisse Joson.
Personal life
Loisa Andalio was born April 21, 1999, to her parents, Leonardo Q. Andalio and Sandie F. Andalio.[22]
In November 2025, she married actor and former onscreen partner Ronnie Alonte,[23] having been in a relationship with him since 2016.[24] Their first child was born in 2026.[25]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Crazy Beautiful You | Mia | Supporting role |
| 2017 | Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad | Velle | 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival Official Entry |
| 2018 | Da One That Ghost Away | young Canturzia Colmenares | Supporting role |
| Hospicio | Leslie | Main role | |
| Fantastica | Princess Rapunselya | 44th Metro Manila Film Festival Official Entry | |
| 2020 | James and Pat and Dave | Patricia "Pat" Reyes | Main role |
| 2022 | My Teacher | Erica | 48th Metro Manila Film Festival Official Entry |
| 2024 | Friendly Fire | Hazel | Main role |
| 2025 | Ex Ex Lovers | SC | |
| Bilyarista | Aya | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins[26] | Hermana Flor | 51st Metro Manila Film Festival Official Entry | |
| 2026 | 3 Words | Beauty | Main role |
| Midnight Girls | Winona "Wanna" dela Cruz Madlangawa |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Pinoy Big Brother: All In | Herself | Housemate |
| 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 | |
| 2021 | Unloving U | Fiona Acosta | |
| 2022 | The Goodbye Girl | Mara | |
| Love in 40 Days | Jane Marasigan | ||
| 2023–2024 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Baby Girl Guinto-Abiog / Maria Amanda "Amy" Barrameda-Paraiso |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Track/Song Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Pag-Ibig" (with Jane Oineza) | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (Songs from the Heart) |
| "Walang Iba" (with Jerome Ponce, Jane Oineza and Joshua Garcia) | ||
| 2018 | "Sasamahan Kita" | Loisa |
Awards and nominations
| 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)[27] | 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
- ↑ "Loisa's Bio". May 2014. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann (August 22, 2018). "THEN AND NOW: Loisa Andalio's beautiful transformation". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ Smith, Chuck (April 29, 2014). "IN PHOTOS: The 18 housemates of 'Pinoy Big Brother All In'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Complete List: 'PBB All In' Housemates Profile, Photos, Video and Bio (Part 2)". The Summit Express. April 28, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "13th Eviction Night Results: Loisa Andalio evicted from 'PBB All In'". The Summit Express. August 23, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Loisa evicted from PBB house". ABS-CBN News. August 23, 2014. Archived from the original on March 2, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ Red, Isah (July 28, 2015). "Cast of 'Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita' thank viewers". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Different faces of love in 'Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita'". The Philippine Star. January 20, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ Ghaz, Sandy (April 30, 2021). "Loisa Andalio". Philippine News. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ Tabora, Regina (December 13, 2017). "What's Loisa's role in 'The Revenger Squad'?". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on March 3, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "'ASAP' BFF5 officially welcomes new member Elisse". Star Cinema. February 26, 2018. Archived from the original on January 24, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "GLAM SHOTS: Loisa Andalio as Agatha in My Dear Heart". ABS-CBN Entertainment. February 14, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Coney Reyes returns to prime time with 'My Dear Heart'". The Manila Times. January 22, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "LOOK: 12 Kapamilya actresses in one mag cover". ABS-CBN News. May 2, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ Leary, Joan (May 3, 2017). "LOOK: 12 young Kapamilya stars gather together for a magazine cover". Push. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "THROWBACK: The powerhouse cast of The Good Son (2017)". ABS-CBN Entertainment. January 13, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Abunda, Boy (October 25, 2018). "Life is sweet for Loisa". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Bamboo celebrates birthday on ASAP Natin 'To". ABS-CBN Entertainment. March 21, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Despite franchise loss, pandemic, Loisa Andalio feels secured with ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN Entertainment. February 23, 2022.
- ↑ "IN PHOTOS: Meet Loisa Andalio's charming and hottie chinito brother". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 13, 2020. Archived from the original on September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte are now married". ABS-CBN. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte: A love team, in and out of showbiz". PEP. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ↑ De Guzman, Alyana (March 12, 2026). "Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio welcome first child". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ↑ "MMFF releases first batch of official entries for 2025 film festival". GMA Network. July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Loisa Andalio and Maris Racal are 'Most Promising Actresses of the Year' – The 8TH TV Series Craze Awards 2017".