Lou Yanong
Lou Yanong | |
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| Born | Lourdes Grace Bundalian Yanong March 13, 1997 Cavite, Philippines |
| Education | MINT College |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2021–present)[1] |
Lourdes Grace Yanong (born March 13, 1997) is a Filipino model and actress. She began modeling kids' clothing for Barbie as a child, at the age of seven. Following a hiatus, she continued modeling at the age of fifteen, posing for teen magazines, and became a member of the Professional Modeling Association of the Philippines. She joined the reality competition series Pinoy Big Brother: Otso in 2019. She has since modeled for various publications and events, earning a Best of the Year Model nomination at the Mega Fashion Awards in 2024, among other honors. She has also appeared in television programs like The Iron Heart (2022-2023), Incognito (2025) and Roja (2025-2026).
Early life and education
Lourdes Grace B. Yanong was born on March 13, 1997[2] in Cavite, Philippines.[3] She graduated from MINT College in 2019 with a degree in Entrepreneurial Management.[2]
Career
Beginnings
Yanong began modeling at the age of seven, mainly kids' apparel for Barbie.[3] After a hiatus, she resumed her modeling endeavors at the age of fifteen, posing for teen magazines.[3] Patty Betita, an established model, also became Yanong's mentor.[3] By 2014, Yanong was a member of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines.[4]
2019-present: Pinoy Big Brother, career expansion
In 2019, Yanong joined the reality competition show Pinoy Big Brother: Otso as an adult housemate. Her kisses with fellow adult housemate Andre Brouilette caused controversy.[5] Former housemates Myrtle Sarrosa and Dawn Chang criticized Yanong and Brouilette for the kisses. According to Sarrosa, the two failed to "set a good example" to the viewers, while Chang expressed the opinion that the kisses took place in an "inappropriate" location but were otherwise normal and understandable.[6] Cosmopolitan Philippines' Lily Grace Tabanera identified the backlash as slut-shaming towards Yanong, defending her actions.[7]
In September 2024, Yanong was nominated for Best of the Year Model at the Mega Fashion Awards.[8] In the same month, the magazine further honored her as one of their "Models of the Moment".[9] In October, L'Officiel Philippines recognized her as one of their "Models to Watch Out For" after she walked the BYS Fashion Week runway.[10]
In 2025, Yanong joined the cast of the Filipino action series Roja.[11]
Personal life
In May 2019, Yanong confirmed her relationship with fellow Pinoy Big Brother: Otso contestant Andre Brouillette.[12] They broke up in January 2021.[13] She is currently dating Filipino model Kirk Bondad.[14]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Still Connected | Bianca |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pinoy Big Brother: Otso | Housemate - Third Big Placer |
| 2022 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Selda | Vanessa |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tablet | ||
| 2022–2023 | The Iron Heart | Rhea |
| 2025 | Incognito | Kwatro |
| 2025–2026 | Roja | Gwen "Sais" Zaragosa |
| 2026 | Blood vs Duty | Agent Eve Castillo |
| 2026–present | ASAP XP | Co-host / Performer |
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Trash | BGYO | Cameo |
References
- ↑ "Lou Yanong". StarMagic. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- 1 2 Mendoza, Mylene (October 7, 2020). "7 Things to Know About Lou Yanong". Candy. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 Gutierrez, Gab (October 27, 2016). "Lou Yanong Dresses Up in the Most Fashionable Halloween Costumes". Preview. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Prieto-Valdes, Tessa (October 12, 2014). "Meet the new BFF of sophisticated ladies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Ching, Mark Angelo (March 7, 2019). "PBB Otso housemates Lou and Andre get bashed for torrid kissing". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Cruz, Marinel R. (March 22, 2019). "Myrtle, Dawn decry poolside kissing in 'PBB: Otso'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Tabanera, Lily Grace (March 6, 2019). "The Internet Is Defending Housemate Lou Yanong For *Those* Kisses On 'Pinoy Big Brother'". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Sibal, Gianna (September 12, 2024). "Mega Fashion Awards 2024: Official Nominees for Best of the Year Model". Mega. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Castelo III, Sean (September 19, 2024). "Models of the Moment: Filipina Models Expanding Their Influence". Mega. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Santos, Andrei (October 9, 2024). "Models of the Moment: Filipina Models Expanding Their Influence". L'Officiel Philippines. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Brosas, Alex (September 2, 2025). "'Roja' drops teaser reveal of cast members". Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (April 4, 2019). "Lou and Andre of PBB Otso recall torrid kiss; defend relationship from allegations of being "scripted"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Laurena, Adam (May 31, 2021). "Lou Yanong has no regrets on split with Andre Brouillette, but open to getting back together". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ↑ Llemit, Kathleen A. (November 9, 2025). "Mister International 2025 Kirk Bondad rekindles romance with Lou Yanong". Philstar. The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
External links
- Lou Yanong at IMDb