Yen Santos
Born
Lilieyen Santos

(1992-11-20) November 20, 1992
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, endorser
Years active2010–present
AgentStar Magic (2010–present)

Lilieyen Santos (born November 20, 1992), better known as Yen Santos, is a Filipino actress. She debuted on the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010, and gained mainstream recognition in Pure Love, a Philippine drama adaptation of the Korean drama 49 Days. She won the Best Actress award at the Gawad Urian Awards 2022 for the film A Faraway Land.[1]

Personal life

Santos was born and raised in Cabanatuan. In 2010, she joined Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 where she was one of the housemates; she was evicted on Day 43.[2][3][4]

She is in a relationship with actor Paolo Contis, her co-star in A Faraway Land.[5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleFilm Company
2017Northern Lights: A Journey to LoveAngelRegal Entertainment Inc., Spring Films, and Star Cinema
2019Two Love YouEmmaOgieD Productions Inc., Lonewolf Films, and CMB Film Services
2021A Faraway LandMahjoy GarðaliðMavX Productions

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
2010Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010HerselfHousemateABS-CBN
Shoutout!Host
2011Gandang Gabi ViceGuest
WansapanataymLucyEpisode: "Darmo Adarna"
Good VibesDayanara "Ara" GonzalesMain role
MutyaMelindaSupporting role
Maalaala Mo KayaArlynEpisode: "Sulat"
2011–2012Growing UpCassandra "Cassie" SorianoMain role
Ikaw ay Pag-IbigMichelle AlvarezSupporting role
2012E-Boyyoung Carla MarianoSpecial participation
Oka2katKimanaGuest
WansapanataymDoll House YayaEpisode: "Doll House"
Maalaala Mo KayaLynEpisode: "Cellphone"
GemmaEpisode: "Lubid"
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: PintadaSamantha DiñoSupporting role
2013Maalaala Mo KayaMalouEpisode: "Sanggol"
Wansapanataymyoung Miss LaizEpisode: "Teacher's Pest"
Maalaala Mo KayaJoan PanopioEpisode: "Telebisyon"
Dugong Buhayyoung Isabel de LaraSpecial participation
2014Maalaala Mo KayaKaye MercadoEpisode: "Notebook"
Pure LoveYsabel Espiritu / Danica SantosMain role
Maalaala Mo KayaJoannaEpisode: "Liham"
2014–2015Dream DadMaribeth "Bebet" MoralesSupporting role
2015Oh My G!Anne Reyes / Sister Marie Paul CepedaSupporting role
Tonight with Boy AbundaHerselfGuest
2015–2016All of MeLena Dimaculangan-FiguerasMain role
2016Ipaglaban Mo!LibayEpisode: "OFW"
Magpahanggang WakasClarissa "Issa" OrdoñezSupporting role
2017It's ShowtimeHerselfGuest (with Piolo Pascual)
Banana Split Extra ScoopHerself / GuestVarious roles
Goin' BulilitHerselfGuest
WildflowerRosana "Ana" NavarroSupporting role
Ipaglaban Mo!Zoe VargasEpisode: "Pasaway"
Dok, Ricky PediaTeacher JuliaMain role
2018–2019HalikJacqueline "Jacky" Montefalco-CorpuzMain role
2019Maalaala Mo KayaRodelynEpisode: "Dyip"
Ipaglaban Mo!GraceEpisode: "Paninira"

Awards and recognitions

Acting recognition
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResultRef.
202245th Gawad Urian AwardsPinakamahusay na Aktres (Best Actress)A Faraway LandWon[6]
Magazine recognition
YearMagazineAward
2011Yes! MagazineIncluded in 100 Most Beautiful Stars
Yes! MagazineIncluded in The Yes! List - The Next Big Thing

References

  1. Cruz, Dana (2022-11-18). "John Arcilla, Yen Santos win top acting honors at Gawad Urian". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  2. "Yen Santos: Rawness is Beauty". Push.abs-cbn.com. 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  3. "Lilieyen Santos: Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash Of 2010" (in Filipino). Teens3.pinoybigbrother.com. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  4. May, Jerni (2011-06-12). "Face of Allure: Yen Santos". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  5. Viernes, Franchesca (2022-11-18). "Yen Santos thanks Paolo Contis after winning Best Actress in Gawad Urian". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  6. "Yen Santos, inialay kay Paolo Contis ang kanyang Urian Best Actress Award". Push.com.ph. 2022-11-20. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
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