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Quick Facts
Biography
Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres (born 24 August 1998), is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She is best known for her roles in She's Dating the Gangster, Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig, Forevermore, Pusong Ligaw and Bagani (TV Series). She is currently managed by Star Magic, ABS-CBN's talent management arm.
Personal life
Sofia is the third of the four children of their parents.
She is close to co-Star Magic artist Michelle Vito, Claire Ruiz and Elisse Joson with whom she considers as her best friends. On 26 March 2015, she finished her high school education at ADT Montessori School located in Pasig.
In an interview with The Hive Asia, Andres stated that she has been suffering from anxiety disorder throughout her career.
Career
Sofia started first as a commercial model for various brands such as Angel Evaporada and KFC. After that she was discovered by her current manager Egay Cueblo and was then cast as Dindi Maghirang in the hit series Princess and I starring Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Enrique Gil and Khalil Ramos.
In 2013, Sofia portrayed the role of Claire in the hit movie She's the One together with Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, Dingdong Dantes and Bea Alonzo.
Her breakthrough role came in 2014 when she played the role of Athena Abigail Tizon in the blockbuster movie She's Dating the Gangster with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.
Also in 2014, she was cast in her first lead role through the movie Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig alongside IƱigo Pascual, Julian Estrada and Ericka Villongco. Her performance in the said film was praised by critics, citing her as one of the actresses to look forward to.
She portrayed the role of Katherine "Kate" Saavedra in the hit TV series Forevermore alongside Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano.
In July 2016, it was confirmed that Andres will be reuniting with her Forevermore co-star Diego Loyzaga in the TV series Pusong Ligaw. This project serves as her first leading role in a TV series.
Awards and nominations
Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Work | Results | Reference |
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2014 | Star Cinema Online Awards | Most Promising Actress | She's Dating the Gangster | Nominated | |
2015 | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Female Star of the Night | N/A | Won | |
New Movie Actress of the Year | Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig | Won | |||
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Loveteam | Won | |||
63rd FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | N/A | Won | ||
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Forevermore | Nominated | ||
2016 | Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars | Included | ||
Star Magic Ball Awards | Couple of the Night | Won |