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Elle Villanueva

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Elle Villanueva
Born (1996-02-18) February 18, 1996 (age 28)
Philippines
EducationDe La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Occupations
  • Actress
  • dancer
  • model
  • endorser
Years active2020–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2020–present)
Known forReturn to Paradise
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)

Elle Villanueva (born February 18, 1996) is a Filipino actress, dancer, model and endorser who is currently signed under GMA Network's talent agency Sparkle. She is best known for her leading role in Return to Paradise.

Personal life and career

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Villanueva dreamed of pursuing an acting career, but she finished her studies first[1] at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, earning her bachelor's degree in Tourism[2] and graduated from BS Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management courses.[3]

She started out as a commercial model,[1] appeared as an extra in some television advertisements.[4]

After signing a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle) in 2020, Villanueva finally made her acting debut in a Magpakailanman episode.[5] aside from Magpakailanman, she has also appeared in more of GMA's anthologies such as Dear Uge, My Fantastic Pag-ibig, Tadhana, and Regal Studio Presents.

In 2021, she joined the supporting cast of the upcoming series Voltes V: Legacy,[6] which is set to air in 2023.

In 2022, Villanueva gained recognition when she portrayed the role of Eden and being paired with Derrick Monasterio in Return to Paradise. she considered it a biggest break in her career.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Network
2020 Magpakailanman: A Scandalous Crime Marlyn GMA Network
Imbestigador: 20th Anniversary Special Elizabeth "Baby" Yumping
2021 Magpakailanman: Rape Victim, Ikinulong? Apple
My Fantastic Pag-ibig: Invisiboi Thea GTV
Magpakailanman: Prisoners of Love Evelyn Barretto GMA Network
Dear Uge: The Bwisitor Rufa
Magpakailanman: Boxer and His Scholar Mylene "Mai" Borbon
Tadhana: Hating Kapatid Carol
Dear Uge: My Special Delivery Baby
2022 Return to Paradise Eden "Yenyen" Sta. Maria-Ramos
Regal Studio Presents: Mekaniko si Monica Monica
2023 Regal Studio Presents: Sana Tayo Na Eunice
Regal Studio Presents: Love Me in 7 Days Cathy
Magpakailanman: Mag-asawa, Ginayuma Dessa
Voltes V: Legacy Eva Sanchez
Regal Studio Presents: Bride to Be Ashley
2024 Makiling Amira Lirio
Magpakailanman: The 19-Day Bride Gemma Villamar

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Pagpasok noon ni Elle Villanueva sa showbiz hinarang: Noon ko pa gustong mag-artista pero strict ang parents ko". INQUIRER.net. August 3, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  2. ^ Mariano, Dianne. "TRIVIA: Get to know Kapuso actress Elle Villanueva". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  3. ^ "Myrtle Sarrosa at Elle Villanueva, ipinamalas ang kanilang galing sa aktingan | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  4. ^ "Elle Villanueva, naging extra muna bago naabot ang pangarap na maging ganap na artista | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  5. ^ "Elle Villanueva, ready to accept all-out sexy roles?". LionhearTV. November 3, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  6. ^ Ramos, Jansen. "More Kapuso talents join 'Voltes V: Legacy' cast". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
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