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Sue Anna Garina Dodd[2][3] known professionally as Sue Ramirez, is a Filipino actress. Her first major role was as a supporting cast member on the ABS-CBN remake of the TV drama Mula sa Puso (2011). She appeared in the television dramas Angelito: Batang Ama (2011–12), Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto (2012), Annaliza (2013–14), Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015), Dolce Amore (2016), La Luna Sangre (2017), Hanggang Saan (2017–18), FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2018) and A Soldier's Heart (2020). She was nominated in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies for New Movie Actress of the Year for the film Just the Way You Are (2015).

Born
Sue Anna Garina Dodd

Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Citizenship
  • Philippines
  • United States[1]
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • singer
Yearsactive2010–present
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Sue Ramirez
Born
Sue Anna Garina Dodd

Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Citizenship
  • Philippines
  • United States[1]
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • singer
Years active2010–present
Agents
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
LabelStar Music
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Early life

Sue Anna Garina Dodd was born in Parañaque, Philippines. Her Filipino mother, Concepcion Garina, is from Sipalay, Negros Occidental,[4] and her father, James Peter Dodd, is a retired senior officer of the United States Department of State. Sue is the youngest among her siblings, with two sisters and two brothers; only she has dual Filipino and American citizenship. She attended high school at Sacred Heart School in Parañaque.[1] Ramirez's father died in 2013,[5] while her mother died in 2026.[6]

Career

2010–2012: Early work

In 2010, Ramirez auditioned for Star Magic with the song "Angels Brought Me Here" by Guy Sebastian, and was accepted, with her first project with ABS-CBN being teen variety show Shoutout![7] She entered show business with the hopes of paying for her father's medical expenses.[8]

Ramirez began her acting career playing Nicole Matias in the ABS-CBN remake of Mula sa Puso. Her character is the only child of the antagonists Ysmael Matias and Selina Pereira-Matias, who goes against her parents and becomes associated with the protagonist, Olivia "Via" Pereira-Amarillo. The series premiered in March 2011 and ran for one season with ninety-eight episodes. Anna Larrucea was originally cast for her role. In the same year, Ramirez made her film debut with a minor role in Aswang, followed by a supporting role in ABS-CBN's drama television series Angelito: Batang Ama.[9]

Ramirez's lead role in ABS-CBN's 2012 remake of !Oka Tokat[10] is often cited as her second major role. She portrayed Luna, the clairvoyant haunted by her ability of foresight, who strives to hone and accept her ability while experiencing difficulties in belonging in the community. She was paired with Paul Salas as her first "love team" partner. The series premiered in February 2012 and ran for one season with fifteen episodes. In the same year, Ramirez reprised her role in the sequel to ABS-CBN's drama television series Angelito: Batang Ama, followed by a supporting role in an episode in ABS-CBN's anthology drama Maalaala Mo Kaya – Baul.

2013–2014: Further acting

In 2013, Ramirez starred as Luisa "Louie" Celerez in ABS-CBN's Annaliza, the remake of the television series of the same name produced by GMA Network. She was announced to be part of the supporting cast after ABS-CBN's announcement that they have received the rights to remake the television series from the original director, Gil C. Soriano.[11]

In 2014, Ramirez appeared in another episode in ABS-CBN's anthology drama Maalaala Mo Kaya – Panyo, followed by a supporting role in an episode in ABS-CBN's dramatization of actual cases brought and settled in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, as well as a special participation in ABS-CBN's comedy drama Dream Dad.

2015–2017: Breakthrough

In 2015, Ramirez starred as Michelle Gutierrez in a series of episodes in ABS-CBN's Wansapanataym, followed by a special participation in the Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita remake of the film of the same name. In the same year, Ramirez participated in the fourth batch of the fifth season of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal, hosted by Luis Manzano, where she was chosen to play in the May 13, 2015 episode and received ₱100,000. Ramirez once again appeared in two episodes in Maalaala Mo Kaya – Shattered Dreams and Maalaala Mo Kaya – Selfless Love and a supporting role in the afternoon drama series All of Me as Kristel Sebastian.

Ramirez gained further popularity after joining the second half (Book 2) of the teleserye Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015) as Joy "Ligaya" Miranda, the "third wheel" of the show's primary "love team" Yna Macaspac (Kathryn Bernardo) and Angelo Buenavista (Daniel Padilla).[8] In the same year, Sue Ramirez received her first nomination in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies as New Movie Actress of the Year for the film Just the Way You Are (2015).[12]

In 2016, Ramirez was given the role of Angel (Serena's biological sister played by Liza Soberano) in Dolce Amore and topbilled the viral story of Genesis, a Filipino artist who sold his paintings for a mother who suffered from severe illness in Maalaala Mo Kaya – Paru-paro. She also joined the longest-running musical variety show in the Philippines ASAP. In the same year, Ramirez was chosen to be the new Honorary Tourism Ambassador for Korea to the Philippines, replacing actress Jessy Mendiola.

Year after, Ramirez appeared as the Young Margaret Divinagracia played by Coney Reyes in 2017 Philippine fantasy drama My Dear Heart and as one of the celebrity contestants in the Philippine adaptation of Israeli reality show I Can Do That. In the same year, Ramirez had a reunion with the loveteam Kathniel in the horror-action fantasy drama television series La Luna Sangre.[9]

In the last quarter of 2017, Sue Ramirez led the cast of the horror movie The Debutantes together with Miles Ocampo, Michelle Vito, Jane de Leon and Chanel Morales. She joined the Main Cast of the Philippine television drama series Hanggang Saan with veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez became part of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos with Vic Sotto and Dawn Zulueta.

2018–present: Current projects

In 2018, she starred in a romantic movie with Jameson Blake titled Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi.[7]

She appeared in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Marie, the happy-go-lucky granddaughter of an elderly couple who harbored the Vendetta.

In 2019, she portrayed a full-service sex worker in the film Cuddle Weather alongside RK Bagatsing.

In 2020, she joined A Soldier's Heart, the leading lady of Gerald Anderson.

From January 24 to June 24, 2022, she portrayed Lexy Lucero, a woman in a relationship with a married man in The Broken Marriage Vow as main antagonist.[7]

In the same year, she appeared in The Iron Heart as Venus Magbanua, the leading lady of Richard Gutierrez who works with him previously in La Luna Sangre.

From October 20, 2025 to April 1, 2026, she portrayed Mel Barrera-Montenegro in What Lies Beneath.

Personal life

Ramirez previously had a relationship with actor and dancer Joao Constancia from 2017 to 2019.[13] She dated actor and politician Javi Benitez from 2019 to 2024.[1][7][14]

Currently, she is in a relationship with actor Dominic Roque.[15]

Filmography

Film

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
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Sue Ramirez's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles
Year Title Role Ref.
2011 Aswang Younger Stella
2015 Just the Way You Are Driana Sison [16]
A Second Chance Marie
2017 The Debutantes Kate Angeles [17]
Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos Rihanna Biglang-awa [18]
2018 Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi Norma Villanueva [19]
2019 Sunshine Family Shine [20]
I'm Ellenya L. [21]
Cuddle Weather Adela Johnson [22]
Dead Kids Janina [23]
2020 Love Lockdown Abby [24]
Finding Agnes Cathy Duvera [25]
2021 Princess Dayareese Ally [26]
Mommy Issues Katya [27]
Boyfriend No. 13 Kimverly "Kim" Santillan [28]
2023 Rewind Vivian Pastrana
2024 How To Slay A Nepo Baby Ada [29]
The Kingdom Dayang Lualhati Nandula [30]
2025 In Between
Lasting Moments
Flower Girl Ena [31]
One Hit Wonder Lorina
2026 Project Baby Sandy
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Television

Key
† Denotes shows that have not yet been aired
More information Year, Title ...
Sue Ramirez's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
Year Title Role Ref.
2011 Mula sa Puso Nicole Matias [32]
Angelito: Batang Ama Rona Dimaano
2012 Oka2kat Luna [33]
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Rona Dimaano [34]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baunan Rachel [35]
2012–present ASAP Herself / Performer
2013–2014 Annaliza Luisa "Louie" Celerez [36]
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo Susan [37]
Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Totoong Ako Corrine [38]
Dream Dad Young Carmen
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Young Cecilia Macaraig [39]
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Contestant/Herself - One of the Lucky Stars No. 9
Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala ng Ama Lita [40]
Wansapanataym Presents: Remote ni Eric Michelle Gutierrez [41]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Entablado Liza [42]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Eye Glasses Mary
All of Me Kristel Sebastian [43]
Pangako Sa 'Yo Joy "Ligaya" Miranda [44][45]
2016 Dolce Amore Angela "Angel" Urtola [46]
Ipaglaban Mo: Kidnap Diane Santiago
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paruparo Genesis [47]
2017 My Dear Heart Young Margaret Divinagracia [48]
La Luna Sangre Catleya [49][50]
2017–2018 Hanggang Saan Anna Lamoste [51][52]
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Sakal Cristine Soriano [53]
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Marie Espinosa
2019 Unlisted Herself [54]
2020 A Soldier's Heart Lourdes "Lourd" Bacalso [55]
2020–2021 Oh My Dad! Lenlen Balderama [56]
2022 K-Love Val [57]
The Broken Marriage Vow Alexis "Lexy" Lucero [58][59]
[60]
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Venus Magbanua [61]
2023–2024 Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills Maureen Cabigting / Jill Corporal [62][63]
2024 It's Showtime Herself / Performer
2025–2026 What Lies Beneath Amelia Grace "Mel" Barrera-Montenegro [64][65]
2026 Sigabo Tekla [66][67]
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Music video appearances

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Year Title Performer Director Ref.
2020 Masyado Pang Maaga Ben&Ben Jorel Lising [68]
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Theater

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Year Title Role Ref.
2024 Little Shop of Horrors (Manila) Audrey [69]
2026 The Effect Connie Hall
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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Ceremony Notable Work Category Result
2015 6th TV Craze Awards N/a Most Promising Actress of the Year Won
2016 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Just The Way You Are New Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards N/a Pop Sweetheart of the Year Nominated
Pop Love Teen with Ronnie Alonte Nominated
2017 Myx Music Awards 2017 Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ Nominated
FHM Philippines 2017 100 Sexiest in the World Rank 62
YouTube Philippines Your Love (song cover) Top Trending Music Videos of 2017 Philippines Rank 9
2018 Wish 107.5 Music Awards Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle Won
Silver Wishclusive Elite Circle Won
Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year Nominated
N/a Wish Promising Artist of the Year Nominated
2019 While We Are Young (song cover) Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year Nominated
2020 Your Love (song cover) Gold Wishclusive Elite Circle Won
7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards Cuddle Weather Best Actress in Comedy or Musical Won
2024 Anak TV Seal Awards N/a Net Makabata Star Nominated
15th Gawad Buhay Awards Little Shop of Horrors (Manila) Female Lead Performance in a Musical Won
(3rd Quarter Citation)
2025 15th Gawad Buhay Awards Little Shop of Horrors (Manila) Female Lead Performance in a Musical Nominated
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Discography

Major concerts

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Date Title Venue Note Ref
July 19, 2019
Rock Chic
first ever solo concert [70]
July 8, 2017
4 of a Kind: The Unforgettable Concert
together with
Kristel Fulgar
Maris Racal
Loisa Andalio
[71]
October 2, 2016
Double Hearts Digital Concert
ABS-CBN Studio 3
[72]
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Music

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Year Song Label Note Ref
2016
Ako Sa'Yo
First single
Salamat (Star Music All-Stars)
1M subscribers for Star Music YouTube channel [73]
2017
Ikaw Ang Sunshine Ko, Isang Pamilya Tayo
ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2017 [74]
2018
In Lab Na in Lab
Dolce Amore OST (original soundtrack) #ChooseAmore #ChooseLove
2020
Hawak Kamay (Star Magic artists)
Star Magic artists support of solidarity to the network amidst franchise renewal issue [75]
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Magazine cover

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Issue Magazine Notes
January 2016
Spotted Philippines
SQUARE ONE: Bold Moves, Greater Heights
July 2016
Mega Style Philippines
Sue Ramirez: Her Other Side
June 2017
Metro Magazine
Metro's 28th Year and Star Magic's 25th Anniversary
July 2017
Inside Showbiz Weekly
Girls on Fire
August 2017
Mega Magazine
Women to Watch
December 2017
Liwayway Magazine
Sue Ramirez
August 2018
Village Pipol Magazine
Special Digital Edition featuring Sue Ramirez
August 2018
Liwayway Magazine
Sue Ramirez
February 2019
Speed Magazine
Sue Ramirez
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