Bea Alonzo is one of the most popular and successful actresses in the Philippines. She has starred in numerous blockbuster films and TV shows, earning her the title of the “New Generation’s Movie Queen”. She is also a singer, vlogger, entrepreneur, and writer. Here are some facts about her life, career, and achievements as of 1st December 2023.
Biography
Bea Alonzo was born as Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom on October 17, 1987 (age: 36 years, as of 2023), in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines. Her father, Philip Fagestrom, is British, and her mother, Mary Anne Garcia, is Filipino. Her parents separated when she was four years old. She has a younger brother, James Carlos, on her mother’s side.
She completed her elementary education in 2001 at the Jose Abad Santos Memorial School in Quezon City. She then attended The Fisher Valley College, Ususan Elementary School, and Colegio de Santa Ana in Taguig for her secondary education.
She developed an interest in acting at an early age and joined various theater groups and workshops. She also participated in beauty pageants and modeling contests.
Bea Alonzo Wiki
| Name | Bea Alonzo |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom |
| Birth date | October 17, 1987 |
| Birthplace | Cainta, Rizal, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino-British |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, vlogger, entrepreneur, writer |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Partner | Dominic Roque (engaged) |
| Perfume line | Beautea |
| Clothing line | B by Bea Alonzo |
| Charity organization | I Am Hope Organization |
| External Links | Wikipedia- @Bea_Alonzo Youtube- @ByBea Instagram- @beaalonzo Homepage- Celebsworlds |
Breakthrough and Recognition
Bea Alonzo achieved critical and commercial success with her role as Basha, a woman who struggles to find herself after breaking up with her long-time boyfriend, in the 2007 romantic drama One More Chance. The film, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, became one of the highest-grossing Filipino films of all time, and garnered Alonzo several awards and nominations, including FAMAS and Luna Awards for Best Actress.
She followed this up with another memorable performance as Betty Pengson, the ugly duckling who transforms into a beautiful swan, in the comedy series I Love Betty La Fea, based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea. The show, which aired from 2008 to 2009, was a ratings hit and earned Alonzo praise for her comedic timing and versatility.
She continued to showcase her acting range in various projects, such as playing Corazon Aquino, the first female president of the Philippines, in the anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2010, a fashion designer in the drama series Magkaribal in 2010, a widow seeking revenge in the action series Guns and Roses in 2011, and an heiress in the romance series A Beautiful Affair in 2012.
She also starred in several notable films, such as The Mistress, a 2012 drama where she played an adulteress torn between her lover and his son, Four Sisters and a Wedding, a 2013 comedy where she played one of the siblings trying to stop their brother’s wedding, and She’s The One, a 2013 romance where she played a woman who falls in love with her best friend.
Recent Work and Future Projects
Bea Alonzo reached another milestone in her career when she reprised her role as Basha in the 2015 sequel A Second Chance, which became the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, earning over ₱600 million worldwide. She won the Star Award for Best Actress for her performance, and was also named one of the “Asian Stars: Up Next” by Variety magazine and the International Film Festival & Awards Macao in 2019.
She also starred in the horror film Eerie, directed by Mikhail Red, where she played a guidance counselor investigating a series of mysterious deaths in a Catholic school. The film, which premiered at the Singapore International Film Festival in 2018, was a box office hit and received positive reviews from critics.
She also appeared in the drama film Unbreakable, directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, where she played a woman whose friendship with her best friend is tested by love and betrayal. The film, which co-starred Angelica Panganiban and Richard Gutierrez, was released in 2019.
In 2020, she starred in the family drama series A Love to Last, opposite Ian Veneracion and Iza Calzado, where she played a young stepmother who tries to win the acceptance of her husband’s children. The show, which aired from 2017 to 2018, was well-received by audiences and critics.
She also starred in the romance film First Love, directed by Paul Soriano, where she played a woman who falls in love with a man who has a terminal illness. The film, which co-starred Aga Muhlach, was released in 2018.
In 2021, she transferred to GMA Network, after almost 19 years under ABS-CBN. She signed an exclusive contract with the network, and announced that she will be starring in the adaptations of the South Korean series Start-Up and the South Korean film A Moment to Remember.
Awards and Achievements
Bea Alonzo has won numerous awards and accolades for her work in film and television. Some of her notable awards include:
- FAMAS Award for Best Actress for One More Chance (2007) and A Second Chance (2015)
- Luna Award for Best Actress for One More Chance (2007) and A Second Chance (2015)
- Star Award for Best Actress for One More Chance (2007), The Mistress (2012), Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013), and A Second Chance (2015)
- KBP Golden Dove Award for Best Actress for Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon (2014)
- PMPC Star Award for TV Best Drama Actress for I Love Betty La Fea (2009), Magkaribal (2010), and A Love to Last (2017)
- GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Queen for One More Chance (2007), A Second Chance (2015), and The Mistress (2012)
- GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actress of the Year for Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013) and She’s The One (2013)
- GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Princess of Philippine Movies and TV for The Mistress (2012) and A Beautiful Affair (2012)
- Asian Stars
Personal Life and Relationships
Bea Alonzo is currently engaged to actor Dominic Roque, whom she has been dating since 2019. The couple confirmed their engagement in October 2021, after Roque proposed to Alonzo in Japan.
She is also an entrepreneur, having launched her own beauty line called Beaute Derm in 2019. She also owns a farm in Zambales, where she grows organic vegetables and fruits.
She is also a philanthropist, having supported various causes and charities, such as the ABS-CBN Foundation, the Philippine Red Cross, the World Vision Philippines, and the I Am Hope Organization. She has also participated in relief operations and fundraising events for the victims of natural disasters, such as typhoons and earthquakes.
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Height, Weight
- Height: 5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
- Weight: 134 lb or 61 kg
- Eye color: Light brown
- Body measurements: 34-25-35 in or 87-64-89 cm
- Skin color: Tan
- Hair color: Dark brown
Net Worth
| Year | Net Worth (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 million |
| 2022 | 4 million |
| 2021 | 3.5 million |
