Alyssa Alano

Alyssa Alano (born Geramie Daud; 11 August 1987) is a Philippine film and TV actress. She was a former member of the popular Viva Hot Babes franchise.

Alyssa Alano
Born	Geramie Daud (1987-08-11) 11 August 1987 (age 36) Zamboanga City, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Host, actress
Years active	2004–2014
Agent	GMA Artist Center (2004–2014)

Although she grew up in Tarlac, she was born Geramie Daud in Zamboanga City on 11 August 1987, to a Philippine mother. She claims her father is an Australian national of Spanish descent^[1][2] (who supposedly abandoned her and her mother).^[3]

Notable appearances

"Keys Me"

During an appearance on GMA's late night variety show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman in June 2006, Alano performed a cover of the song "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer. The performance would become a viral video in the country after a user uploaded a mondegreened version of the performance to YouTube, with karaoke subtitles of her accented lyrics, which among other things, rendered the title of the song as "Keys Me."

Alano did not know about the video until it was shown to her during an interview on 24 Oras' "Chika Minute" segment. After discovering the video, she reacted positively, and credited the video for her growing popularity.^[4]

Una Kang Naging Akin

In 2008, Alano played the role of Maan in the afternoon drama Una Kang Naging Akin top-billed by Angelika dela Cruz and Maxene Magalona.

Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang

In 2009, she joined the cast of the adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas's thriller Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang as Yaya Citas.^{[citation needed]}

Darna

In 2009, Alano was selected to play Marissa (the Flora Venom), one of Darna's enemies. As the story continues she gets her power with Lucefera (Ang Babaeng Tuod) who is portrayed by Francine Prieto. Flora Venom has an ability to kill people by shooting venom out of her mouth.^{[citation needed]}

Full House

Alano is currently doing a new project on the GMA Network, a remake of the Korean hit comedy romance Full House, starring Heart Evangelista and Isabel Oli.^{[citation needed]}

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2004	Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita	Shirley	GMA Network
2006	Love to Love	Guest appearance	GMA Network
2006	Bahay Mo Ba 'To	Guest appearance	GMA Network
2006	Pinoy Meets World	Herself	GMA Network
2007	Lupin	Mary	GMA Network
2007	Kamandag	Queen Baba	GMA Network
2008–2013	Startalk	Herself / co-host	GMA Network
2008	Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin	Maan	GMA Network
2009	Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang	Yaya Citas	GMA Network
2009	Wow Mali	Herself / guest appearance	TV5
2009	Rosalinda	Herself / guest appearance	GMA Network
2009	Darna	Melissa / Flora Venom	GMA Network
2009	Full House	Cristina	GMA Network
2010	Kaya ng Powers	Eva Eugenia	GMA Network
2011	Futbolilits	Gegay	GMA Network
2011	Spooky Nights Presents: Bahay ni Lolo: A Very Spooky Night	Herself	GMA Network
2011	Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown	Herself / Castaway	GMA Network
2014	Confessions of a Torpe	Shirley	TV5

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Production company
2006	Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On	Lukasta (From the raise of Luka)	GMA Films

Year	Title	Role	Production company
2007	Kiss Meeh, Mananaggal Me	Lisa	VIVA Films

Awards and nominations

Year	Film award/critic	Award	Result
2008	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women	Ranked # 88
2009	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women	Ranked # 88
2011	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women	Ranked # 76

References

1. . Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012.
2. Alyssa Visits Siblings, Grandma in Australia (from Startalk)
3. . Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 20 November 2009.
4. . 9 June 2007. Archived from the original on 9 June 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2021.

External links

• Alyssa Alano at IMDb
• at the VIVA Entertainment website