Elisse Joson

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Joson and the surname or paternal family name is Diuco.

Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco (born January 6, 1996), professionally known as Elisse Joson, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser.

Elisse Joson
Born	Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco (1996-01-06) January 6, 1996 (age 26) Balanga, Bataan, Philippines
Nationality	Filipina
Other names	Elisse
Alma mater	De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
Occupations	Actress model dancer endorser
Years active	2012–present
Agent(s)	Star Magic (2012–present) Brightlight Productions (2020–present)
Height	5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Children	1

Personal life

Elisse Joson was born in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines. She is the only daughter of Christine Joson-Diuco, an anesthesiologist, a single mother and estranged father. She attended Bataan Montessori School during her elementary school years.^[1]

At a young age of 7, Joson attended various acting and singing workshops where she was deemed to be shy. Joson's family later migrated from the Philippines to the United States and lived there for a few years. She attended Inderkum High School during her high school years in Sacramento, California. While living there, she experienced bullying for not being able to speak English fluently. This experience, however, allowed her to gain confidence in herself. Upon moving back to Manila, she used this newly found confidence and fully pursued her passion for acting. At 16, she then became one of ABS-CBN network's pool of Star Magic artists and she enrolled in Quezon City Science High School finishing with High Honors.

She is currently studying AB Fashion Design and Merchandising at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Her interest for fashion is influenced by the works of Alexander McQueen.^[2] Elisse is dating her fellow actor Mccoy de Leon since 2016. They broke up in 2018 and rekindled their romance in 2019. Joson gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Felize in April 2021.

Career

Joson began in the local entertainment industry at the age of 16. In 2013, she became a familiar face as she appeared in various shows and dramas as a supporting actress, such as Cheska in the daytime television series "Be Careful With My Heart".^[3] She also starred as Erica in the primetime TV series Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon starring Bea Alonzo and Paulo Avelino.

In 2014, she starred as one of the 'mean girls' in the teen romantic, comedy-drama film, "She's Dating the Gangster" starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.

In 2015, she made her first digital movie (Indie film) "Saranghaeyo #Ewankosau" with Barbie Forteza and Francis Magundayao.^[4] The film recognized her as one of the nominees for the 'New Movie Actress of the Year' category in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

She then became a part of the teen-oriented show "Luv U" as Divina and the primetime television series "You're My Home" as Alexis Madrigal.^[5]

Her biggest break in the entertainment industry was her McDonald's Philippines TV ad in 2016. The fast food chain's campaign, "Tuloy Pa Rin," promoted the concept of welcoming change and moving forward after a heartbreak to ultimately become a stronger and more independent individual. Due to its relatable "hugot" appeal, the ad went viral worldwide. It currently holds almost 2 million views on YouTube. In the same year, Joson became a part of the "lucky" group of housemates in the reality TV series Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season 7.^[6]

She joined the primetime TV series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano in 2016, where she played the role of Lorraine, the cousin of SPO2 Jerome Gerona Jr. played by John Prats.^[7] Also in 2017 she had a drama serye called (the good son) starring Joshua Garcia, McCoy De Leon, Jerome Ponce and Nash Aguas. In 2018, Elisse became a part of the cast of the primetime teleserye Ngayon at Kailanman; she played Roxanne, Inno's childhood friend, who was later revealed to be the real daughter of Adessa Mapendo named Christina.

Elisse starred in the TV series Sandugo as Grace Policarpio, the love interest of (JC Reyes) Ejay Falcon and (Aristotle "Aris" Reyes/Leo Balthazar) Aljur Abrenica.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network	Ref.
2022	The Goodbye Girl	Julia	iWantTFC
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulseras	Joy	Kapamilya Channel
2021	Love on da Move		TV5
2020	Beauty and the Boss	Stella	iflix
	Ampalaya Chronicles		iWant
2019	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hot Choco	Shareena Paredes-Monzon	ABS-CBN
2019–2020	Sandugo	Grace Policarpio
2019	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Painting	Ancel
2018–2019	Ngayon at Kailanman	Roxanne Constantino / Christina Mapendo		^[8]
2018	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Skateboard	Margielyn Didal		^[9]
	Ipaglaban Mo: Ganti	Aliana Flores
	Wansapanataym: Ofishially Yours	Stella Ortiz
2017–2018	The Good Son	Sabina De Guzman
2017	Pinoy Big Brother Presents Titig ng Pag-Ibig	Kim
2016–2017	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Lorraine Pedrosa-Girona
2016–present	ASAP	Herself / Performer
2016–2017	Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7	Herself
2015	You're My Home	Alexis Madrigal
	Wansapanataym: Fat Patty	Brenda		^[10]
	Ipaglaban Mo: Tinalikurang Pangako	Pam		^[11]
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bintana	Prima's Friend		^[12]
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Eye Glasses	Jenny		^[13]
	Luv U	Divina
2014	Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon	Erica
	Forevermore	Wedding Guest
	Wansapanataym: My App #Boyfie	Shannon
2014	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cellphone	Donna's Friend		^[14]
2013	Maynila: Love Thy Neighbor	Joy	GMA Network
	Kahit Konting Pagtingin	Party Guest	ABS-CBN
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gown	Joan		^[15]
2013–2014	Be Careful With My Heart	Cheska
2012	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cards	Ruby		^[16]
	Wansapanataym: The Fairy Garden	Lambana		^[17]

Film

Year	Title	Role	Film Outfit
2021	Only You	Venus	Netflix
2021	Will you Marry?	Sweet	MavX Productions
2020	The Mall, The Merrier	Mola Molina	Star Cinema, Viva Films
2019	Yours Truly, Shirley	Supporting Role	Cinema One Originals
2019	You Have Arrived	Arianne	CineBro, Rein Entertainment
2019	Sakaling Maging Tayo	Malaya ''Laya'' Ocampo	Black Sheep Productions
2017	Ang Panday	Rowena/Flavio's Sister With Coco Martin	Star Cinema
2017	Extra Service	Julia
2015	Everyday I Love You	Andrea Alfaro/Ethan's Sister With Enrique Gil Liza Soberano & Gerald Anderson	Star Cinema
2015	#Ewankosau Saranghaeyo	The Lovely Princess	Bagong Buwan Artist Collective
2014	She's Dating the Gangster	Mean Girl with Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo	Star Cinema & Summit Media
2013	Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?	Isa With Kim Chiu and Xian Lim	Star Cinema

Awards and nominations

Year	Film Awards/Critics	Award	Work	Result	Ref.
2016	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies	New Movie Actress of the Year	#Ewankosau Saranghaeyo	Nominated	^[18]
	3rd Star Cinema Online Awards	Favorite Breakthrough Love Team with Mccoy de Leon	—	Won	^[19]
	ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards	Pop Love Teens with Mccoy de Leon	—	Nominated	^[20]
	The 4th Annual Hello Asia Awards!	Pinoy Artist of the Year with Mccoy de Leon	—	Won	^[21]
2017	2017 Box Office Entertainment Awards	Most Promising Loveteam of the Year with Mccoy de Leon	—	Won
	PEP'sters Choice Awards	Female Breakout Star of the Year	—	Won	^[22]
	Push Awards	Push Celebrity Fashionista of the Year	—	Won	^[23]
		Push Newcomer	—	Nominated
	The 4th Annual Star Cinema Awards	Ultimate Team – McLisse (McCoy de Leon and Elisse Joson)	—	Won	^[24]

References

1. Phils, Anm. "Bataan Doctors Hospital and Medical Center ~ Discover Bataan". Discover Bataan. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
2. Baybado, Daryl Angelo (May 21, 2016). "A passion for fashion and acting Elisse Joson is committed to both". Inquirerdotnet. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
3. THROWBACK: Elisse, Jerome on 'Be Careful With My Heart' | ABS-CBN News Online. abs-cbnnews.com (August 4, 2016).
4. Barbie Fortes co-stars with Francis Magundayao and Jon Lucas in film parodizing K-pop fandom | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Pep.ph (September 10, 2014).
5. "4 new celebrity housemates announced for 'PBB' 7". Rappler. July 6, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
6. Meet the girl behind the new viral 'hugot' ad | ABS-CBN News Online. abs-cbnnews.com (June 14, 2016).
7. Elisse Joson and McCoy De Leon to appear in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz. Pep.ph (August 18, 2016).
8. Parungao, Regina Mae (November 17, 2018). "Elisse Joson plays third party to JoshLia tandem on series". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
9. MMK "Skater Champ" October 6, 2018 Trailer. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. October 5, 2018.
10. ""Wansapanataym" Fat Patty". IMDb. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
11. "Vin Abrenica Kapamilya na?!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
12. "MMK Bintana". IMDb. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
13. "MMK Eye Glasses". IMDb. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
14. "MMK Cellphone (IV)". IMDb. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
15. "MMK Gown (II)". IMDb. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
16. "MMK Cards". IMDb. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
17. ""Wansapanataym" The Fairy Garden". IMDb. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
18. "32nd Star Awards for Movies nominees unveiled". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 24, 2016.
19. Cinema), ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc (Star. "Meet all the winners at the 3rd Star Cinema Online Awards! | Star Cinema". ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. (Star Cinema). Retrieved May 31, 2017.
20. . Archived from the original on November 12, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
21. "McLisse wins the publicly voted 2016 Pinoy Artist of the Year Award! – Hello Asia!". Hello Asia!. January 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
22. "THE PEP LIST Year 4: Elisse Joson, McCoy de Leon win Breakout Stars of the Year".
23. "Push Awards 2017". pushawards.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
24. Admin, Star Cinema. "#SCA4: The complete list of winners | Star Cinema". STAR CINEMA. Retrieved December 15, 2017.