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Alyssa Alano | |
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| Born | Geramie Daud 11 August 1987 |
| Occupations | Host, actress |
| Years active | 2004–2014 |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2004–2014) |
Alyssa Alano (born Geramie Daud; 11 August 1987) is a Filipino film and TV actress. She was a former member of the popular Viva Hot Babes franchise.
Biography
[edit]Although she grew up in Tarlac, she was born Geramie Daud in Zamboanga City on 11 August 1987, to a Filipino mother. She claims her father is an Australian national of Spanish descent[1][2] (who supposedly abandoned her and her mother).[3]
Car accident
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Notable appearances
[edit]"Keys Me"
[edit]During an appearance on GMA's late night variety show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman in June 2006, Alano performed a cover of the song "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer. The performance would become a viral video in the country after a user uploaded a mondegreened version of the performance to YouTube, with karaoke subtitles of her accented lyrics, which among other things, rendered the title of the song as "Keys Me."[4]
Alano did not know about the video until it was shown to her during an interview on 24 Oras' "Chika Minute" segment. After discovering the video, she reacted positively, and credited the video for her growing popularity.[5]
Una Kang Naging Akin
[edit]In 2008, Alano played the role of Maan in the afternoon drama Una Kang Naging Akin top-billed by Angelika dela Cruz and Maxene Magalona.
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang
[edit]In 2009, she joined the cast of the adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas's thriller Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang as Yaya Citas.[citation needed]
Darna
[edit]In 2009, Alano was selected to play Marissa (the Flora Venom), one of Darna's enemies. As the story continues she gets her power with Lucefera (Ang Babaeng Tuod) who is portrayed by Francine Prieto. Flora Venom has an ability to kill people by shooting venom out of her mouth.[citation needed]
Full House
[edit]Alano is currently doing a new project on the GMA Network, a remake of the Korean hit comedy romance Full House, starring Heart Evangelista and Isabel Oli.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2004 | Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita | Shirley |
| 2006 | Love to Love | Guest appearance |
| 2006 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To | Guest appearance |
| 2006 | Pinoy Meets World | Herself |
| 2007 | Lupin | Mary |
| 2007 | Kamandag | Queen Baba |
| 2008–2013 | Startalk | Herself / co-host |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin | Maan |
| 2009 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Yaya Citas |
| 2009 | Wow Mali | Herself / guest appearance |
| 2009 | Rosalinda | Herself / guest appearance |
| 2009 | Darna | Melissa / Flora Venom |
| 2009 | Full House | Cristina |
| 2010 | Kaya ng Powers | Eva Eugenia |
| 2011 | Futbolilits | Gegay |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights Presents: Bahay ni Lolo: A Very Spooky Night | Herself |
| 2011 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown | Herself / Castaway |
| 2014 | Confessions of a Torpe | Shirley |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On | Lukasta (from the raise of Luka) |
| 2007 | Kiss Meeh, Mananaggal Me | Lisa |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Film award/critic | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Ranked # 88 |
| 2009 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Ranked # 88 |
| 2011 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Ranked # 76 |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Love thy self… and family | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012.
- ↑ "Alyssa Visits Siblings, Grandma in Australia (from Startalk)". Archived from the original on 1 June 2010. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
- ↑ "Joey Marquez cleared of graft charge | Manila Bulletin". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 20 November 2009.
- ↑ Keys Me by Alyssa Alano. 10 June 2006. Archived from the original on 22 September 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2024 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Sexy star amused by "Keys me" video – Babelmachine – Blogs – CNET Asia". 23 June 2006. Archived from the original on 9 June 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
External links
[edit]- Alyssa Alano at IMDb
- Alyssa Alano at the VIVA Entertainment website