LJ Reyes
| L. J. Reyes | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes December 25, 1987 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | L. J. Reyes |
| Occupation | Actress, teen star, dancer, model, comedian |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Partner(s) | Paulo Avelino (2000-2013) |
| Children | 1 |
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.
Life and career
LJ Reyes currently resides in Fairview, Quezon City. She spent her high school days at St. Stephen's High School. In 2004, she auditioned for the second season of StarStruck where she ended up as First Princess. Her first show was "Now and Forever: Mukha", where she worked with StarStruck runners-up and winners Ryza Cenon, CJ Muere and Mike Tan. Aside from acting, she is also a good dancer, performing with Cenon, Mark Herras, Marky Cielo among others. She is involved mostly in supporting roles in GMA shows. She had her biggest break in her first villain role in Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan then, 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, another Filipino soap opera. Reyes was given many praises by critics for her outstanding role in Una Kang Naging Akin which made her rise to fame. She posed for the local FHM magazine in December 2009 where she was also the cover girl.[1]
In 2010, she formed a trio called SH3, with Ryza Cenon and Chynna Ortaleza, and they performed on the Sunday variety show SOP Rules until the group disbanded because of plagiarism issues. She won the 2010 Cinemalaya Best Supporting Actress for her role in the indie movie The Leaving.
Filmography
Drama television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Type of Role | Network |
| 2017 | Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | Angelie Perez-Santos | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge: My Millenial Mom | Rita | Episode Role | |
| Poor Señorita | Angie Batumbakal | Extended role | ||
| Karelasyon | Claire | Main Role | ||
| Alamat: Alamat ng Saging | Juana | Voice role | ||
| Wagas (Courageous Caitie Story) | Feliz Lucas | Episode guest | GMA News TV | |
| 2015-2016 | MariMar | Inocencia Corcuera | Supporting role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Karelasyon#PanchoLJRyza | Melissa | Episode guest | |
| Magpakailanman: Under1Roof | Heidi | |||
| 2014-2015 | Yagit | Florentina "Flora" Fabro Trinidad-Macabuhay | Main role / Antagonist | |
| 2013 | Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko | Kate Napoleon | ||
| Bayan Ko | Atty. Karen Canlas | Episode guest | GMA News TV | |
| Wagas (Coach Rio Dela Cruz and Nicole Wuthrich Story) | Nicole Wuthrich | |||
| 2012 | Aso ni San Roque | Lourdes / Lualhati Salvador | Main role / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| The Good Daughter | Frances Reyes | Supporting role / Antagonist | ||
| 2011 | The Time of My Life | Zaira Marquez | Main role / Antagonist | |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? | Katrina Evangelista | Extended role | |
| 2009 | All My Life | Maricar | Main role / Antagonist | |
| Zorro | Sandy | Guest role | ||
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin | Liway Mallari | Main role | |
| Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Joanna Marie "Joey" Salcedo | Extended role | ||
| 2007–2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Amazonang Lila / Debbie | Main role / Villain | |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man | Binhi (Season 2) | Episode guest | |
| Lupin | Elaine | Supporting role | ||
| Magic Kamison | Misty | Episode guest | ||
| 2006-2007 | Makita Ka Lang Muli | Vianne | Main role | |
| 2006 | I Luv NY | Ponyang | Supporting role | |
| 2005 | Now And Forever: Mukha | Melody | Main role / Antagonist |
Other shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2016 | "Yan Ang Morning!" | Herself/Guest | GMA Network |
| Dear Uge | Teacher Luisa Magtibay | ||
| 2013 | Sunday All Stars | Herself/Performer | |
| Magpakailanman: The Lucy Aroma Story | Gina Aroma | ||
| 2012 | Bubble Gang | Herself/Guest | |
| 2011 | Mind Master | Challenger | |
| 2010 | Party Pilipinas | Host/Performer | |
| Bubble Gang | Herself/Various Roles | ||
| 2009–2010 | StarStruck (season 5) | Herself/Segment Host | |
| 2007–2008 | Camera Cafe | Julie | |
| 2005 | SOP Gigsters | Herself/Performer | |
| Love to Love (Season 8): Stuck In Love | Berna | ||
| 2004 | StarStruck 2 | Herself/Contestant/First Princess |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
| 2015 | Haunted Mansion | Veronica Lobregat | Regal Entertainment |
| 2013 | She's The One | Alice | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles | Hilda | Reality Entertainment, Agosto Dos Pictures, GMA Films |
| Intoy Shokoy ng Kalye Marino | Doray | Cinemalaya | |
| 2010 | The Leaving | Grace | Cinemalaya |
| 2007 | Pi7ong Tagpo | Tanya | C Features |
| 2006 | Manay Po! | Gina | Regal Entertainment |
| Puso 3 | GMA Films | ||
| 2005 | Lovestruck | Sophia | GMA Films |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization/Critics | Category | Work | Result |
| 2016 | 39th Gawad Urian | Best Actress | Ang Anino sa Likod ng Buwan | Won |
| 2013 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) | Intoy Shokoy ng Kalye Marino | Nominated |
| 2010 | Cinemalaya 2010 | Best Supporting Actress | The Leaving | |
| 2008 | FHM Philippines | Rank #89 | ||
| 2007 | FHM Philippines | Rank #45 | ||
| 2006 | FHM Philippines | Rank #65 | ||
| 2005 | StarStruck 2 | First Princess | ||
| 2005 | StarStruck 2 | 4 Pre-Recognition Award | ||
Personal life
She had a relationship with Paulo Avelino. On July 24, 2010, she gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes.
References
External links
- L.J. Reyes at iGMA.tv
- LJ Reyes at the Internet Movie Database
- gmanews.tv/video, LJ Reyes has someone new to replace Alfred Vargas - 23 January 2008 (in Filipino)
- LJ Reyes kept her pregnancy a secret from co-workers in The Leaving