LJ Reyes
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L. J. Reyes | |
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| Born | Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes December 25, 1987 |
| Other names | L. J. Reyes |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, teen star, dancer, model, comedian |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes (born December 25, 1987 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She was one of the Final Four of the reality TV show StarStruck. She had a relationship with Paulo Avelino. Last July 24, 2010, she gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes.
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 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. She 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.[1]
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.
Filmography
Drama television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2015-2016 | MariMar | Inocencia Corcuera | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Karelasyon#PanchoLJRyza | Melissa | |
| Magpakailanman: Under1Roof | Heidi | ||
| 2014-2015 | Yagit | Flora Fabro | |
| 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 | ||
| 2012 | Aso ni San Roque | Lourdes / Lualhati | GMA Network |
| The Good Daughter | Frances Alejandro | ||
| 2011 | The Time of My Life | Zaira Marquez | |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? | Katrina Evangelista | |
| 2009 | All My Life | Maricar | |
| Zorro | Joey | ||
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin | Liway Mallari | |
| Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Joanna Marie/Joey Salcedo | ||
| 2007–2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Amazonang Lila/Debbie | |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man | Binhi | |
| Lupin | Elaine | ||
| Magic Kamison | Misty | ||
| 2006-2007 | Makita Ka Lang Muli | Vian | |
| 2006 | I Luv NY | Ponyang | |
| 2005 | Now And Forever: Mukha | May/Melody |
Other shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2013 | Sunday All Stars | Herself/Performer | GMA Network |
| Magpakailanman: The Lucy Aroma Story | Gina Aroma | ||
| 2012 | Bubble Gang | Herself/Guest | |
| 2011 | Mind Master | Challenger | |
| 2010 | Party Pilipinas | Host/Performer | |
| Bubble Gang | Herself/Various Roles | ||
| 2009–2010 | StarStruck (season 5) | Herself/Segment Host | |
| 2007–2008 | Camera Cafe | Julie | |
| 2005 | SOP Gigsters | Herself/Performer | |
| Love to Love (Season 8): Stuck In Love | Berna | ||
| 2004 | StarStruck 2 | Herself/Contestant/First Princess |
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 |
| Intoy Shokoy ng Kalye Marino | Doray | Cinemalaya | |
| 2010 | The Leaving | Grace | Cinemalaya |
| 2007 | Pi7ong Tagpo | Tanya | C Features |
| 2006 | Manay Po! | Gina | Regal Entertainment |
| Puso 3 | GMA Films | ||
| 2005 | Lovestruck | Sophia | GMA Films |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization/Critics | Category | Work | Result |
| 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
External links
- L.J. Reyes at iGMA.tv
- LJ Reyes at IMDb
- gmanews.tv/video, LJ Reyes has someone new to replace Alfred Vargas - 23 January 2008 (in Filipino)
- LJ Reyes kept her pregnancy a secret from co-workers in The Leaving
- 1987 births
- De La Salle University alumni
- 21st-century Filipino actresses
- Participants in Philippine reality television series
- Filipino child actresses
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino television actresses
- Filipino television personalities
- GMA Artist Center
- Living people
- People from Quezon City
- Actresses from Metro Manila
- StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
- Filipina gravure idols