Serena Dalrymple
Serena Gail Dalrymple (born September 7, 1990) is a Filipino-American actress who has been officially retired from show business since 2004, though she twice briefly returned to star in the 2008 film Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat and in the 2010 film Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!). During her career, she played roles in a number of movies and television series, largely with ABS-CBN.[1]
Serena Dalrymple | |
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| Born | Serena Gail Dalrymple September 7, 1990 Pasay, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino-American |
| Alma mater | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Hult International Business School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–2010 |
| Agent | Star Magic (1998–2004) |
| Spouse | Thomas Bredillet (m. 2022) |
Early life and education
Dalrymple was born to Robert Lloyd Dalrymple, a Scottish American and a former military officer, and Wilma Billones-Dalrymple.[1][2] She attended high school at the O. B. Montessori Center in Las Piñas, from which she graduated on March 29, 2007.[citation needed] She then went on to study export management at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and aimed to attend university in the United States.[1]
Dalyrmple obtained a Masters in Business Administration from Hult International in 2014.[3]
Career
Dalrymple began her career in show business in 1997 after her famous television commercial of Jollibee "Isa pa-isa pang chicken joy". Her acting skills earned her minor roles in some movies, through which she began to receive wider recognition.
Her first movie, Haba-baba-doo, Puti-puti-poo! which aired in 1998, brought her alongside fellow child actress Camille Prats. Following appearance, she was given a role in Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong-kitong, which was released that same year. The following year she starred in three movies: Type Kita, Walang Kokontra, Tik Tak Toys My Kolokotoys, and Wansapanataym. After participating in subsequent movies, she began to star in television series in 2001.
The first, entitled Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan, featured co-star Claudine Barretto, and lasted from 2001–2003. While doing that series, she was given another role in Eto na ang susunod na kabanata with Roderick Paulate. In 2003, she starred as Jericho Rosales' sister in the phenomenal hit Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas.[citation needed] Later that year, she also played alongside comedy queen Ai-Ai de las Alas in the hit movie and sitcom Ang Tanging Ina.[4] Afterwards, she did additional movies and eventually her last show Spirits with other teen contract stars of Star Magic.[citation needed]
She announced her retirement from show business in 2004.[5] She has returned in showbiz from her retirement and has included in the casts of Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat and Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!).
Filmography
Film
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | 2010 | Cate |
| Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat | 2008 | Cate |
| I Will Survive | 2004 | Peachy |
| Ang Tanging Ina | 2003 | Cate |
| Mila | 2001 | Jenny |
| Daddy O, Baby O! | 2000 | Anna |
| Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik | 1999 | Bonna |
| Wansapanataym: The Movie | 1999 | Barbiel |
| Tik Tak Toys My Kolokotoys | 1999 | Bullet |
| Type Kita... Walang Kokontra | 1999 | Nene |
| Hiling | 1999 | Trinket |
| Bata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa? | 1998 | Maya |
| Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong-kitong | 1998 | Jingle |
| Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! | 1998 | Serena |
Television
| Show | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kababayan Today | 2015 | Guest |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | 2010 | |
| Simply KC | 2010 | Herself |
| Spirits | 2004 | Liz |
| Ang Tanging Ina | 2003 | Kate |
| Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | 2003 | Rain Soriano |
| Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata | 2001 | Duchess |
| Wansapanataym: Krismas Lights | 2000 | |
| Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | 2001 | Maying |
| Wansapanataym: Aso't Pusa | 2000 | Cattie |
| Marinella | 1999 | Ella |
| Wansapanataym: Nick and Jane | 1998 | Jane |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award | Movie | Result |
| 2002 | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Award | Most Popular Child Actress | Won | |
| 2000 | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Award | Most Popular Child Actress | Won | |
| 1999 | FAMAS Award | Best Child Actress | Bata, bata ... Paano ka ginawa? (1998) | Won[6] |
| 1999 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) | Bata, bata ... Paano ka ginawa? (1998) | Won[7][6] |
| 1999 | Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actress of the Year | Bata, bata ... Paano ka ginawa? (1998) | Won[6] |
| 1999 | FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Bata, bata ... Paano ka ginawa? (1998) | Won[6] |
| 1999 | Young Critics Circle | Best Performer | Bata, bata ... Paano ka ginawa? (1998) | Nominated |
Personal life
Dalrymple has two sisters, Sarah and Samantha. Her maternal ancestors come from the southern province of Cebu; her grandmother and other relatives are buried there.[2] Her father died of a heart attack when she was five, while her mother became ill with pneumonia and died as well five years later, in 2000.[8] After her mother's death, she was raised by an uncle. Outside of show business, she is also interested in skateboarding with her sister Samantha.[2] Fellow actress Shaina Magdayao is one of her best friends.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c . Malaya. 2007-06-13. Archived from the original on June 16, 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ^ a b c . Asian Journal Online. 2003-10-31. Archived from the original on 2008-03-11. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ^ "Serena Dalrymple finishes MA". Balita.com. 2014-09-22. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
- ^ Jose Vanzi, Sol (2003-05-20). "Serena finds perfect role". Philippine Headline News Online. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ^ "Ex-child star Serena Dalrymple: Bye, showbiz". GMA News (in Tagalog). 2007-07-13. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- ^ a b c d "No more showbiz for award-winning child actress Serena Dalrymple". PEP.ph. 13 July 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "VILMA IS URIAN BEST ACTRESS". www.newsflash.org. 30 March 1999. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Francisco, Butch (2000-07-18). "Who will take care of little orphan Serena". Philippines Headline News Online. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
External links
- Serena Dalrymple at IMDb