LJ Reyes
Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes (born December 25, 1987), known professionally as LJ Reyes, is a Filipina actress. She is best known as one of the Final Four in the second season of the widely acclaimed GMA reality TV show, StarStruck. She won Best Actress at the 39th Gawad Urian Awards.
LJ Reyes | |
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| Born | Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes December 25, 1987 |
| Other names | LJ Reyes |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, model, |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Agent(s) | GMA Artist Center (2004–2018) Star Magic (2022–present) ABS-CBN Entertainment (2022–present) |
| Known for | Marge in D' Originals Senyora Angeli in Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa Flora in Yagit Kate in Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko Lourdes in Aso ni San Roque Zaira in Time of My Life Frances in The Good Daughter |
| Children | 2 |
Life and career
LJ Reyes was born in Fairview, Quezon City. She spent her high school days at St. Stephen's High School.
In 2004, Reyes 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 on GMA Network shows.
Reyes had her biggest break as a lead villainess in Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan then, playing one of the leading ladies to JC de Vera in Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita. Reyes 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.
Reyes was baptized in August 2015 as a Born Again Christian.[2]
After 14 years, Reyes ended her GMA Artist Center contract with her last series appearance The Cure.
Personal life
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She dated Paulo Avelino, a fellow GMA artist who was a contestant in the fourth season of StarStruck. On July 24, 2010, she gave birth to their son. She dated Paolo Contis from 2016 to 2021. On January 4, 2019, she gave birth to their daughter. On September 1, 2021, she confirmed that she and Paolo Contis were no longer together.[citation needed]
Filmography
Drama television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Cure | Katrina Contes | |
| Sherlock Jr. | Meryl | ||
| 2017 | Tadhana: Yaya Abogada | Chona | |
| 3 Days of Summer | Herself | ||
| D' Originals | Marjorie "Marge" Pineda-Tolentino | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: Miss Pulis | SPO3 Rowena Jacosalem | ||
| Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | Angeli "Geli" Martinez-Esquivel | ||
| 2016 | Dear Uge: My Millenial Mom | Rita | |
| Dear Uge: Single Teacher meets Single Dad | Luisa | ||
| Poor Señorita | Angie Batumbakal | ||
| Karelasyon | Claire | ||
| Alamat: Alamat ng Saging | Juana (Voice Only) | ||
| Wagas (Courageous Caitie Story) | Feliz Lucas | ||
| 2015—2016 | MariMar | Inocencia Corcuera-Arcega | |
| 2015 | Karelasyon#PanchoLJRyza | Melissa | |
| Magpakailanman: Under1Roof | Heidi | ||
| 2014—2015 | Yagit | Florentina "Flora" Fabro Trinidad-Macabuhay | |
| 2013—2014 | Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko | Kate Napoleon | |
| 2013 | Bayan Ko | Atty. Karen Canlas | |
| Wagas (Coach Rio Dela Cruz and Nicole Wuthrich Story) | Nicole Wuthrich | ||
| 2012—2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Lourdes / Lualhati Salvador | |
| 2012 | The Good Daughter | Frances Madrigal | |
| 2011 | The Time of My Life | Zaira Marquez | |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? | Katrina Evangelista | |
| 2009 | All My Life | Maricar | |
| Zorro | Sandy | ||
| Totoy Bato | Gilette Molina | ||
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin | Liway Mallari | |
| Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Joanna Marie "Joey" Salcedo | ||
| 2007—2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Amazonang Lila / Debbie | |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man | Binhi (Season 2) | |
| Lupin | Elaine | ||
| Magic Kamison | Misty | ||
| 2006—2007 | Makita Ka Lang Muli | Vianne | |
| 2006 | I Luv NY | Ponyang | |
| 2005 | Now and Forever: Mukha | Melody |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Haunted Mansion | Veronica Lobregat | Regal Entertainment |
| 2015 | Anino Sa Likod ng Buwan | Emma | Octobertrain Films, The IdeaFirst Company |
| 2013 | She's the One | Alice | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles | Hilda | Reality Entertainment, Agosto Dos Pictures, GMA Films |
| Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino | Doray | Cinemalaya | |
| 2010 | The Leaving | Grace | Cinemalaya |
| 2007 | Pi7ong Tagpo | Tanya | C Features |
| 2006 | Manay Po! | Gina | Regal Entertainment |
| Puso 3 | Erika | GMA Films | |
| 2005 | Lovestruck | Sophia | GMA Films |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization/Critics | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 39th Gawad Urian Awards | 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 |
References
External links
- L.J. Reyes at iGMA.tv
- LJ Reyes at IMDb
- 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