Samantha Richelle
Filipino actress and fashion designer (born 1988)
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Samantha Richelle Bolkiah (born 16 December 1988) is a Brunei-born Filipino actress, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. She is also the daughter of Prince Jefri Bolkiah, the youngest son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.
16 December 1988
Samantha Richelle | |
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| Born | Samantha Richelle Bolkiah 16 December 1988 Brunei |
| Education | Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising |
| Occupations | Actress, entrepreneur and fashion designer |
| Partner | Anton del Rosario |
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| Relatives | Karraminah Clarisse (sister) |
Acting career
In 2020, Richelle debuted as Detective Kai Mendoza in the TV series Almost Paradise.[1] In a YouTube interview with the film critic Manny the Movie Guy, she said, "It was something I was really interested [in doing] because, growing up, I've never seen a show [represent] the Philippines in this light. You get to see the beautiful landscapes and beaches that we have here." She is also scheduled to star in the currently-in-production short film The Cassandra Project, according to her IMDb page, where she has also received many credits for writing and directing.[2]
Fashion designing
Richelle trained at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, and has worked as a fashion designer.[2]
Personal life
Richelle is the daughter of Prince Jefri Bolkiah, the brother of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and his non-royal wife, Puan Fatimah binti Abdullah (née Evangeline Teodoro del Rosario). She has a younger sister named Karraminah Clarisse.[3]
Born in Brunei, she attended high school in Los Angeles before moving to London, then returning to Los Angeles, and finally settling in the Philippines, where she currently resides.[2] She frequently attends the Brunei Royal family's functions as well.[4]
Richelle disclosed her interest in tattoo art and the fact that she had at least nine tattoos on her body in 2015. She acknowledges that she has a slight tattoo addiction, but she doesn't regret it because tattoos have become a significant aspect of who she is.[5]
Family
Richelle got engaged to football player Anton del Rosario in 2016.[6]
Sports
During Richelle's time in school in the United Kingdom, she engaged in a variety of sports, including rounders, swimming, volleyball, and track.[citation needed]