Andi Abaya
Filipino-Chinese actress (born 2002)
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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]
January 8, 2002
- Actress
- singer
- dancer
- model
Andi Abaya | |
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| Born | Andrea Dennise Lim Abaya January 8, 2002 |
| Other name | Andrea Abaya |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
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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 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 2021 | 4th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards | Most Impressive Teen Actress of The Year | The Entitled | Won | [citation needed] |
| 2021 | RAWR Awards 2021 | Favorite Newbie (with Kobie Brown) | The Squad Plus | Nominated | [17] |