Andi Abaya
Born
Andrea Dennise Lim Abaya

(2002-01-08) January 8, 2002
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • dancer
  • model
Years active2020–present
Agents
  • Star Hunt
    (2020–present)
  • Star Magic
    (2021–present)
Height151 cm (4 ft 11 in)

Andrea Dennise Lim Abaya (born 8 January 2002), better known as Andi Abaya, is a Filipino-Chinese actress, singer, dancer and television personality. She was first seen on Philippine TV in December 2020 as a housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Connect where she was dubbed as the "Cheerdance Sweetheart ng Parañaque"[1] and was placed as 2nd Big Placer.[2]

Early life

Abaya was born on January 8, 2002. She attended De La Salle Santiago Zobel and San Beda Alabang and was part of the school's cheerdance team. Before entering Pinoy Big Brother, she was a freshman at De La Salle University. Andi also appeared on various commercials and TV advertisements like Eskinol and Charmee.[3]

Career

In May 2021, Abaya was introduced as part of Dreamscape Entertainment's The Squad Plus, where she was nicknamed "Andi".[4]

Fresh out of the Big Brother house, Andi scored her first ever showbiz stint: a lead role in the film Caught in the Act.[5]

In July 2021, Andi was announced as new cast member of hit series Huwag Kang Mangamba as Mikay.[6] Later that year, she was cast together with her love team Kobie Brown in iQiyi's first Filipino local original Saying Goodbye, which premiered in December 2021.[7] They also starred in the series Love in 40 Days, which premiered in May 2022 and in the Netflix film The Entitled, which premiered in July 2022.

In June 2022, Star Magic released its first ever produced film "Connected", where she starred with other Pinoy Big Brother: Connect ex-housemates.[8]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2021 Caught In The Act Elaine Main Role [5]
2022 Connected Gabbie Verano Main Role [8]
The Entitled Caitlyn Supporting Role [9]

Television

Year Title Role Network/Platform Notes Ref
2020–2021 Pinoy Big Brother: Connect Herself
Credited as "Andrea Abaya"
Kapamilya Channel/A2Z 2nd Big Placer [10]
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Mikay Kapamilya Channel/A2Z
TV5
Guest role [11]
Saying Goodbye Joni Canlas iQiyi [12]
2022 Love in 40 Days Celine De Vera Kapamilya Channel/A2Z
TV5
Supporting role [13]
PIEnalo: Pera o Bayong Herself PIE Channel Celebrity player
PIE Galingan Herself Guest co-host
The Iron Heart Maia Kapamilya Channel/A2Z
TV5
Supporting role
2023 Teen Clash Mandy IWantTFC Supporting role

Discography

Singles
Year Title Album
2021 Nariyan Ka Lang Pala Caught In The Act: Inner Love
Tanging Hiling

Awards and nominations

Awards and Nominations
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResultsReference
2021 4th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards Most Impressive Teen Actress of The Year The Entitled Won
2021 RAWR Awards 2021 Favorite Newbie (with Kobie Brown) The Squad Plus Nominated [14]

References

  1. "Housemate Reveal: Andrea Abaya - Ang Cheerdance Sweetheart ng Paranaque | Pinoy Big Brother Connect". ABS CBN Entertainment.
  2. "The Big Night: Andrea Abaya hailed as 2nd Big Placer | PBB Connect". ABS CBN Entertainment. 14 March 2021.
  3. Mendoza, Mylene (11 July 2021). "8 Things You Need to Know About Andrea Abaya". Candy. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  4. "The Squad Plus welcomes "PBB Connect's" KoDrea and HaiRon". ABS-CBN. 10 May 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Ex-'PBB' housemate Andi Abaya to make movie debut in Caught in the Act". ABS-CBN. 3 June 2021.
  6. "CONFIRMED: Ian Veneracion joins cast of 'Huwag Kang Mangamba'". Push. ABS-CBN. 28 July 2021.
  7. "3 Things We Loved About SethDrea's "Saying Goodbye"".
  8. 1 2 "Star Magic produces first movie Connected". ABS-CBN. 5 July 2022.
  9. "The Entitled". Netflix.
  10. "The Big Night: Andrea Abaya hailed as 2nd Big Placer | PBB Connect".
  11. "Andrea finds new family in Nash, Vivoree, and Andi in Huwag Kang Mangamba".
  12. "iQiyi, ABS-CBN's Pinoy originals 'Saying Goodbye,' 'Hello, Heart' to premiere in December". Manila Bulletin. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  13. ""Love In 40 Days" stars introduce characters, share what to do in their last 40 Days".
  14. "RAWR Awards 2021: Star Magic talents are vying to take home this year's major awards". 27 October 2021.
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