Andi Abaya
Andi Abaya | |
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| Born | Andrea Dennise Lim Abaya January 8, 2002 |
| Other names | Andrea Abaya |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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Andrea Dennise "Andi" Lim Abaya (born January 8, 2002) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer and television personality. She made her debut on television as a housemate (contestant) of Pinoy Big Brother: Connect (2020) where she was dubbed as the "Cheerdance Sweetheart ng Parañaque" (lit. transl. Cheerdance Sweetheart of Parañaque).[1] and was placed as 2nd Big Placer.[2]
Early life
Abaya was born on January 8, 2002, and was raised in Parañaque.[3] She attended De La Salle Santiago Zobel School and San Beda Alabang in neighboring Muntinlupa, where she was part of the school's cheerdance team. Before entering Pinoy Big Brother, she was a freshman at De La Salle University in Manila. Abaya also appeared on various commercials and TV advertisements like Eskinol and Charmee.[4]
Career
In May 2021, Abaya was introduced as part of Dreamscape Entertainment's The Squad Plus, where she was nicknamed "Andi".[5]
After competing in Pinoy Big Brother: Connect, Abaya landed her first ever showbusiness stint: a lead role in the film Caught in the Act (2021).[6]
In July 2021, Abaya joined the cast of the television series Huwag Kang Mangamba as Mikay.[7] Later that year, she was cast together with her love team Kobie Brown in iQiyi's first Filipino local original Saying Goodbye, which premiered in December 2021.[8] They also starred in the series Love in 40 Days, which premiered in May 2022, and in the Netflix film The Entitled, which premiered in July 2022.
In June 2022, Star Magic released its first ever produced film Connected, where she starred with other Pinoy Big Brother: Connect ex-contestants.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Caught In The Act | Elaine | Main role | [6] |
| 2022 | Connected | Gabbie Verano | Main role | [9] |
| The Entitled | Caitlyn | Supporting role | [10] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2020–2021 | Pinoy Big Brother: Connect | Herself | Contestant; credited as "Andrea Abaya"; finished as first runner-up | [11] |
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Mikay | Guest role | [12] |
| Saying Goodbye | Joni Canlas | [13] | ||
| 2022 | Love in 40 Days | Celine De Vera | Supporting role | [14] |
| PIEnalo: Pera o Bayong | Herself | Celebrity player | ||
| PIE Galingan | Herself | Guest co-host | ||
| The Iron Heart | Maia | Supporting role | ||
| 2023 | Teen Clash | Mandy Reyes | Supporting role | |
| 2025 | Incognito | train passenger | Guest role | |
| Love At First Spike | Sinag Bartolome | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya - "Medal" | Trixia Anne Arellano | Lead role | ||
| Rainbow Rumble | Herself | Contestant | [15][16] | |
| 2025–2026 | What Lies Beneath | Althea Melendez | Supporting role | |
| 2026 | Miss Behave |
Discography
| Singles | ||
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| Year | Title | Album |
| 2021 | Nariyan Ka Lang Pala | Caught In The Act: Inner Love |
| Tanging Hiling | ||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards | Most Impressive Teen Actress of The Year | The Entitled | Won | |
| 2021 | RAWR Awards 2021 | Favorite Newbie (with Kobie Brown) | The Squad Plus | Nominated | [17] |
References
- ^ "Housemate Reveal: Andrea Abaya - Ang Cheerdance Sweetheart ng Paranaque | Pinoy Big Brother Connect". ABS CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022.
- ^ "The Big Night: Andrea Abaya hailed as 2nd Big Placer | PBB Connect". ABS CBN Entertainment. March 14, 2021.
- ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (May 20, 2021). "Andi Abaya on fulfilling her dream of joining showbiz: 'Ibibigay ko lahat ko'" [Andi Abaya on fulfilling her dream of joining showbiz: 'I will give my all']. ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on February 28, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ Mendoza, Mylene (July 11, 2021). "8 Things You Need to Know About Andrea Abaya". Candy. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
- ^ "The Squad Plus welcomes "PBB Connect's" KoDrea and HaiRon". ABS-CBN. May 10, 2021.
- ^ a b "Ex-'PBB' housemate Andi Abaya to make movie debut in Caught in the Act". ABS-CBN. June 3, 2021. Archived from the original on October 8, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "CONFIRMED: Ian Veneracion joins cast of 'Huwag Kang Mangamba'". Push. ABS-CBN. July 28, 2021. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "3 Things We Loved About SethDrea's "Saying Goodbye"". Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "Star Magic produces first movie Connected". ABS-CBN. July 5, 2022. Archived from the original on August 7, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "The Entitled". Netflix. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "The Big Night: Andrea Abaya hailed as 2nd Big Placer | PBB Connect". Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "Andrea finds new family in Nash, Vivoree, and Andi in Huwag Kang Mangamba". Archived from the original on July 18, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "iQiyi, ABS-CBN's Pinoy originals 'Saying Goodbye,' 'Hello, Heart' to premiere in December". Manila Bulletin. November 23, 2021. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ ""Love In 40 Days" stars introduce characters, share what to do in their last 40 Days". Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "Rainbow Rumble: Marlo Mortel, muntik makuha ang jackpot prize!". ABS-CBN. November 29, 2025. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ "PHOTOS: "What Lies Beneath" stars share laughs, create memories on "Rainbow Rumble"". ABS-CBN. December 1, 2025. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ "RAWR Awards 2021: Star Magic talents are vying to take home this year's major awards". October 27, 2021. Archived from the original on February 22, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2025.