Annika Co
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Annika Co | |
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| Born | September 23, 2016 Muntinlupa, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Agent | Viva Artists Agency |
Annika Co (born September 23, 2016[1]) is a Filipino child actress.[2] She became known to the public in 2023 after appearing on the variety show It's Showtime.[3] Following her television appearance, she began a career in film and is currently managed by Viva Artists Agency.[4]
Early work
Co's parents, Adrian and An Co, initially enrolled her in acting workshops under Star Magic to help build her confidence.[2] She also appeared in videos on her family's YouTube channel and was featured in a vlog by broadcaster Bernadette Sembrano.[2]
Television breakthrough
In July 2023, Co participated in "Mini Ms. U", a segment for young girls on the ABS-CBN program It's Showtime.[3] During the competition, she performed an improvised acting skit with host Vice Ganda.[5] In the scene, she comforted the host who was pretending to have stage fright.[6]
Her dialogue in the skit, where she stated that one should be "the best version of yourself", received significant attention on social media.[7] The performance drew an emotional reaction from co-host Anne Curtis, who praised the child's kindness.[4] Co was named the daily winner of the segment by judges Janice de Belen, Gladys Reyes, and Niño Muhlach.[3]
Acting career
Following her appearance on It's Showtime, Co signed a management contract with Viva Artists Agency on August 8, 2023.[6] By 2025, she began appearing in film projects.[8] She was cast in the film Sunshine, directed by Antoinette Jadaone and starring Maris Racal.[9]
In August 2025, Co starred in the short film Blooming!, which was an entry in the SineKabataan film festival.[8] In this project, she played the role of Nena, a Grade 5 student.[8]
Personal life
Annika Co is from Muntinlupa, Philippines.[3] She is homeschooled, with her mother acting as her teacher.[9] In a 2025 interview, Co stated that she hopes to study at the Juilliard School when she reaches college.[9]