LJ Reyes
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Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes (born December 25, 1987 in Quezon City
, Philippines
) is a Filipina
actress. She was one of the Final Four of the reality TV show StarStruck
.
where she ended up as First Princess. Her first show was Now and Forever: Mukha where she worked with StarStruck runner-ups and winners Ryza Cenon
, CJ Muere
and Mike Tan
. She's not only a versatile actress but also a good dancer with the likes of Cenon herself, Mark Herras
, Marky Cielo
and among others. She is involved in supporting roles in GMA
shows. She had the biggest break by playing her first villain role in Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan
then recently playing one of the leading ladies to JC de Vera
in Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
. She had another break by joining the cast of Una Kang Naging Akin
a Filipino soap opera. Reyes was given many praises by critics for her outstanding role in Una Kang Naging Akin so that she would be able to rise to fame. She posed for the December 2009 cover girl of FHM Magazine.
In 2010, she formed a trio called SH3, with Ryza Cenon
and Chynna Ortaleza
, and they performed on SOP Rules until the group disbanded. She has won Best Supporting Actress for her role in an indie movie The Leaving in Cinemalaya 2010.
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, Philippines
Philippines
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) is a Filipina
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actress. She was one of the Final Four of the reality TV show StarStruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....
.
Life and career
LJ Reyes currently resides in Fairview, Quezon City. She spent her high school days at St. Stephen's High School. In 2005, she auditioned for the second season of StarStruckStarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....
where she ended up as First Princess. Her first show was Now and Forever: Mukha where she worked with StarStruck runner-ups and winners Ryza Cenon
Ryza Cenon
Rhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan , better known by her screen name Ryza Cenon, is a Filipina actress.-Television shows:-Movies:-References:...
, CJ Muere
CJ Muere
Caesar Joseph L. Muere , popularly known simply as C. J. Muere, is a Filipino actor. He is best known for being in the Final Four of StarStruck season two and portraying Ding in the 2005 television series of Darna...
and Mike Tan
Mike Tan
Jan Michael S. Tan, better known by his screen name Mike Tan , is a Filipino actor. He became famous after he became the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality show StarStruck aired on GMA Network...
. She's not only a versatile actress but also a good dancer with the likes of Cenon herself, Mark Herras
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...
, Marky Cielo
Marky Cielo
Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo , better known as Marky Cielo, was a Filipino actor, dancer, and the first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz. He is notable for his win in the reality talent competition StarStruck...
and among others. She is involved in supporting roles in GMA
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
shows. She had the biggest break by playing her first villain role in Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan is a Philippine fantasy-drama television series by GMA Network. It is a remake of the Japanese Metal Hero Series Uchuu Keiji Shaider...
then recently playing one of the leading ladies to JC de Vera
JC de Vera
John Carlo de Vera, better known by his screen name J.C. de Vera , is a Filipino actor and model.-Biography and career:...
in Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...
. She had another break by joining the cast of Una Kang Naging Akin
Una Kang Naging Akin
"Una Kang Naging Akin" or When You Were Mine is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona...
a Filipino soap opera. Reyes was given many praises by critics for her outstanding role in Una Kang Naging Akin so that she would be able to rise to fame. She posed for the December 2009 cover girl of FHM Magazine.
In 2010, she formed a trio called SH3, with Ryza Cenon
Ryza Cenon
Rhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan , better known by her screen name Ryza Cenon, is a Filipina actress.-Television shows:-Movies:-References:...
and Chynna Ortaleza
Chynna Ortaleza
Lara Serena Ortaleza , also known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipina actress.She is currently a contract star of GMA Network portraying the role mostly as villain and antagonist.-TV career:...
, and they performed on SOP Rules until the group disbanded. She has won Best Supporting Actress for her role in an indie movie The Leaving in Cinemalaya 2010.
Filmography
Television| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011 | The Time of My Life | Zaira | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Magik Gimik | Gym Instructors, Gina | ||
| 2010 | Bubble Gang Bubble Gang Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV... |
Herself/Various Roles | |
| Sine Novela Sine Novela Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series... : Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? is a Sine Novela produced by GMA Network starring real life mother and daughter, Jean Garcia and Jennica Garcia with Iwa Moto, Dion Ignacio and Ariel Rivera. It is a remake of the drama film in the 1980s which starred Lorna Tolentino and the Rita Gomez. It is the 18th... |
Katrina | ||
| 2009– 2010 |
StarStruck (season 5) StarStruck (season 5) The fifth season of StarStruck premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo... |
Herself/Segment Host | |
| 2009 | All My Life All My Life (TV series) All My Life is a Philippine romantic drama from GMA Network starring Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal after their successful Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?. The series premiered on June 29, it tells the adventure love story of Jules and Romina.- Synopsis :... |
Maricar | |
| Totoy Bato Totoy Bato Totoy Bato is a boxing-themed Philippine drama from GMA Network, based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas, that depicts the remarkable story of an ordinary person named Totoy Magtanggol, played by Robin Padilla, becoming a skillful boxer and conquering injustice with bravery and... |
Gilette | ||
| 2008 | Sine Novela Sine Novela Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series... : Una Kang Naging Akin Una Kang Naging Akin "Una Kang Naging Akin" or When You Were Mine is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona... |
Liway Mallari | |
| Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008... |
Joanna Marie/Joey Salcedo | ||
| 2007– 2008 |
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan is a Philippine fantasy-drama television series by GMA Network. It is a remake of the Japanese Metal Hero Series Uchuu Keiji Shaider... |
Amazonang Lila/Debbie | |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man Fantastic Man Fantastic Man is a television serialization of the box office film of the same name. The series originally starred by Vic Sotto stars Mark Herras as Fantastic Man with Ryza Cenon as her leading lady-turned sidekick Wena aka Fantastic Girl. The series refurbishes and reintroduces Fantastic Man as a... |
Binhi | |
| Lupin Lupin (Philippine TV series) Lupin is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is loosely based on the French crime fiction series of books featuring the character Arsène Lupin and the Japanese manga and anime series Lupin III, in turn loosely based upon the original works... |
Elaine | ||
| Magic Kamison Magic Kamison Magic Kamison is a fantasy television series aired every Sunday afternoons by GMA Network. The series premiered on February 3, 2007.-The Magic Kamison:... |
Misty | ||
| 2006- 2007 |
Makita Ka Lang Muli Makita Ka Lang Muli Makita Ka Lang Muli is a Philippine drama of GMA Network produced by TAPE Inc.- Cast :*Roderick Paulate*Celia Rodriguez*LJ Reyes as Vian*JC de Vera as Matthew*Oyo Boy Sotto as Roy*Ana Roces*Andrea del Rosario*Cris Villanueva*Carlo Aquino as Leo... |
Vian | TAPE Inc. TAPE Inc. TAPE Inc is the partner of GMA Network in afternoon dramas and noontime variety and game shows Eat Bulaga! since 1995. The offices and production studios are located at Xavierville Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines. It was established in 1978... |
| 2006 | I Luv NY I Luv NY I Luv NY , is a television program of GMA Network. Set in New York City, it is the first Philippine TV soap to hold tapings in New York, around which revolves the story of the four main characters.... |
Ponyang | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2005 | SOP Gigsters SOP Gigsters SOP Gigsters was a musical variety show in the Philippines which featured production numbers from GMA Network's young stars and ran texting promos where viewers had a chance to win gadgets and cash prizes by subscribing through Fanatxt. It also featured guest performers... |
Herself/Performer | |
| Love to Love (Season 8): Stuck In Love | Berna | ||
| Mukha Mukha Mukha is a Philippine television drama and the first installment of Now and Forever series. The story of Mukha revolves around two girls and how their lives are intertwined because of the evil schemes of one wicked woman.- Plot :... |
May/Melody | ||
| 2004 | StarStruck 2 StarStruck (Philippine TV series) StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television.... |
Herself/Contestant/First Princess |
| Guesting | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2010 | Diz Iz It | Herself/Celebrity Judge | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Movies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2005 | Lovestruck Lovestruck "Lovestruck" is a song by the band Madness. The release marked the first time they had put out original material for over ten years, and signified their return to music... |
Sophia | GMA Films GMA Films GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines.... |
Awards
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award |
| 2010 | Cinemalaya 2010 | Best Supporting Actress - The Leaving |
| 2008 | FHM FHM FHM, originally published as For Him Magazine, is an international monthly men's lifestyle magazine.- History :The magazine began publication in 1985 in the United Kingdom under the name For Him and changed its title to FHM in 1994 when Emap Consumer Media bought the magazine, although the full For... Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
Rank #89 |
| 2007 | FHM FHM FHM, originally published as For Him Magazine, is an international monthly men's lifestyle magazine.- History :The magazine began publication in 1985 in the United Kingdom under the name For Him and changed its title to FHM in 1994 when Emap Consumer Media bought the magazine, although the full For... Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
Rank #45 |
| 2006 | FHM FHM FHM, originally published as For Him Magazine, is an international monthly men's lifestyle magazine.- History :The magazine began publication in 1985 in the United Kingdom under the name For Him and changed its title to FHM in 1994 when Emap Consumer Media bought the magazine, although the full For... Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
Rank #65 |
| 2005 | StarStruck 2 StarStruck (Philippine TV series) StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television.... |
First Princess |
| 2005 | StarStruck 2 StarStruck (Philippine TV series) StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television.... |
4 Pre-Recognition Award |
External links
- L.J. Reyes at iGMA.tv
- gmanews.tv/video, LJ Reyes has someone new to replace Alfred Vargas - 23 January 2008 (in FilipinoFilipino languageThis move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...
) - LJ Reyes kept her pregnancy a secret from co-workers in The Leaving