LJ Reyes

L. J. Reyes
L. J. Reyes
Born	Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes; December 25, 1987 (age 36); Quezon City, Philippines
Other names	L. J. Reyes, Flora
Occupation(s)	Actress, dancer, model, comedian
Years active	2004–present
Agent	GMA Artist Center (2004–present)
Known for	Marge in D' Originals; Senyora Angeli in Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa; Flora in Yagit; Kate in Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko; Lourdes in Aso ni San Roque; Zaira in Time of My Life
Partner(s)	Paulo Avelino (2009–2013); Paolo Contis (2016–present)
Children	Ethan Akio (son); Summer Ayana (daughter)

Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes (born December 25, 1987 in Quezon City, Philippines), known professionally as LJ Reyes, is a Filipina actress. She is best known as one of the Final Four in the 2nd season of the widely acclaimed GMA reality TV show, StarStruck.

Life and career

LJ Reyes currently resides in Fairview, Quezon City. She spent her high school days at St. Stephen's High School. In 2004, she auditioned for the second season of StarStruck where she ended up as First Princess. Her first show was "Now and Forever: Mukha", where she worked with StarStruck runners-up and winners Ryza Cenon, CJ Muere and Mike Tan. Aside from acting, she is also a good dancer, performing with Cenon, Mark Herras, Marky Cielo among others. She is involved mostly in supporting roles in GMA Network shows. She had her biggest break in her first villain role in Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan then, playing one of the leading ladies to JC de Vera in Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita. LJ had another break by joining the cast of Una Kang Naging Akin, another Filipino soap opera. Reyes was given many praises by critics for her outstanding role in Una Kang Naging Akin which made her rise to fame. She posed for the local FHM magazine in December 2009 where she was also the cover girl.^[3]

In 2010, she formed a trio called SH3, with Ryza Cenon and Chynna Ortaleza, and they performed on the Sunday variety show SOP Rules until the group disbanded because of plagiarism issues. She won the 2010 Cinemalaya Best Supporting Actress for her role in the indie movie The Leaving.

LJ was baptized in August 2015 as a Born Again Christian.^[4]

Personal life

She had a previous relationship with Paulo Avelino, fellow GMA artist who was a contestant in the 4th season of StarStruck and she currently on relationship with Paolo Contis since 2016. On July 24, 2010, she gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes Avelino. On January 4, 2019, she gave birth to her daughter Summer Ayana Reyes Contis.

Filmography

Drama television shows

Year	Title	Role(s)	Network(s)
2018	The Cure	Katrina Contes	GMA Network
2018	Sherlock Jr.	Meryl
2017	Tadhana: Yaya Abogada	Chona
	3 Days of Summer	Herself
	D' Originals	Marjorie "Marge" Pineda-Tolentino
	Wish Ko Lang: Miss Pulis	SPO3 Rowena Jacosalem
	Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa	Angeli "Geli" Martinez-Esquivel
2016	Dear Uge: My Millenial Mom	Rita
	Dear Uge: Single Teacher meets Single Dad	Luisa
	Poor Señorita	Angie Batumbakal
	Karelasyon	Claire
	Alamat: Alamat ng Saging	Juana (Voice Only)
	Wagas (Courageous Caitie Story)	Feliz Lucas	GMA News TV
2015-2016	MariMar	Inocencia Corcuera-Arcega	GMA Network
2015	Karelasyon#PanchoLJRyza	Melissa
2015	Magpakailanman: Under1Roof	Heidi
2014-2015	Yagit	Florentina "Flora" Fabro Trinidad-Macabuhay
2013	Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko	Kate Napoleon
	Bayan Ko	Atty. Karen Canlas	GMA News TV
	Wagas (Coach Rio Dela Cruz and Nicole Wuthrich Story)	Nicole Wuthrich	GMA News TV
2012	Aso ni San Roque	Lourdes / Lualhati Salvador	GMA Network
2012	The Good Daughter	Frances Reyes
2011	The Time of My Life	Zaira Marquez
2010	Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?	Katrina Evangelista
2009	All My Life	Maricar
	Zorro	Sandy
	Totoy Bato	Gilette Molina
2008	Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin	Liway Mallari
2008	Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita	Joanna Marie "Joey" Salcedo
2007–2008	Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan	Amazonang Lila / Debbie
2007	Fantastic Man	Binhi (Season 2)
	Lupin	Elaine
	Magic Kamison	Misty
2006-2007	Makita Ka Lang Muli	Vianne
2006	I Luv NY	Ponyang
2005	Now And Forever: Mukha	Melody

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Studio
2015	Haunted Mansion	Veronica Lobregat	Regal Entertainment
2013	She's The One	Alice	Star Cinema
2012	Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles	Hilda	Reality Entertainment, Agosto Dos Pictures, GMA Films
2012	Intoy Shokoy ng Kalye Marino	Doray	Cinemalaya
2010	The Leaving	Grace	Cinemalaya
2007	Pi7ong Tagpo	Tanya	C Features
2006	Manay Po!	Gina	Regal Entertainment
2006	Puso 3	Erika	GMA Films
2005	Lovestruck	Sophia	GMA Films

Awards and nominations

Year	Organization/Critics	Category	Work	Result
2016	39th Gawad Urian Awards	Best Actress	Ang Anino sa Likod ng Buwan	Won
2013	ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards	Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama)	Intoy Shokoy ng Kalye Marino	Nominated
2010	Cinemalaya 2010	Best Supporting Actress	The Leaving
2008	FHM Philippines	Rank #89
2007	FHM Philippines	Rank #45
2006	FHM Philippines	Rank #65
2005	StarStruck 2	First Princess
2005	StarStruck 2	4 Pre-Recognition Award

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Here’s Paulo Avelino’s Heartbreaking Reason Why He Did Not Attend His Son’s Batman-Inspired 7th Birthday Party. Published on 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
^ Paolo Contis opens up about relationship with LJ Reyes. GMA Network. Published on 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
^ "LJ Reyes, nagpasexy na!". GMA Network.
^ "19 Celebrities Who Changed Religions". Retrieved 6 August 2017.

External links

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Yasmien Kurdi	StarStruck Runner-up 2004 (season 2)	Succeeded by Iwa Moto

[ethanakiobirthday-1] Here’s Paulo Avelino’s Heartbreaking Reason Why He Did Not Attend His Son’s Batman-Inspired 7th Birthday Party. Published on 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2017-07-29.

[2] Paolo Contis opens up about relationship with LJ Reyes. GMA Network. Published on 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2017-07-29.

[3] "LJ Reyes, nagpasexy na!". GMA Network.

[4] "19 Celebrities Who Changed Religions". Retrieved 6 August 2017.

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