LIZA SOBERANO

Hope Elizabeth "Liza" Soberano (/ˈlaɪzə/ LY-zə;[1] born January 4, 1998)[2] is a Filipino-American
actress. She started in a range of television series and films,
including Wansapanataym (2011), Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (2012), She's the One (2013), Must Be...
Love(2013). She rose to prominence after playing the protagonist Maria Agnes Calay in the romantic
comedy television series Forevermore(2014–2015) with Enrique Gil. Since then, she has taken on
starring roles with Gil in romantic comedy films Just The Way You Are and Everyday I Love
You (2015), My Ex and Whys (2017), and the television series Dolce Amore (2016)
and Bagani (2018). She is confirmed to star in Erik Matti's adaptation of Darna as the eponymous
comic book superheroine. She is also named as Campaign Asia-Pacific's most popular endorser of
2017.

Early and personal life[edit]

Hope Elizabeth Soberano was born in Santa Clara, California, to a Filipino father John Castillo
Soberano, and an American mother, Jacqulyn Elizabeth Hanley.[3][4] She was raised in Visalia,
California, by her paternal grandparents when her parents separated.[5][6] In 2008 at the age of 10,
she moved to Manila to live with her father and relatives.[7]
Soberano is a Roman Catholic.[8] She is a citizen of both the United States and the Philippines.[9]
Asia-Pacific's most popular endorser of 2017.

Contents
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 1Early and personal life

 2Career
o 2.12011–2014: Beginnings
o 2.22014–2015: Breakthrough
o 2.32016–present: Rising popularity and success
 3Public image
o 3.1In the media
 4Filmography
o 4.1Film
o 4.2Television
 5Awards and nominations
 6References
 7External links

Early and personal life[edit]

Hope Elizabeth Soberano was born in Santa Clara, California, to a Filipino father John Castillo
Soberano, and an American mother, Jacqulyn Elizabeth Hanley.[3][4] She was raised in Visalia,
California, by her paternal grandparents when her parents separated.[5][6] In 2008 at the age of 10,
she moved to Manila to live with her father and relatives.[7]
Soberano is a Roman Catholic.[8] She is a citizen of both the United States and the Philippines.[9]

Career[edit]
2011–2014: Beginnings[edit]
At the age of 12, after moving to Manila, she was offered jobs to model for print ads. At the age of
13, a talent scout spotted her and was introduced to Ogie Diaz, who is her current talent manager.
Since she could not speak Tagalog at the time, her talent manager encouraged her to become fluent
in the language so she can land good television and film projects.[2][10]
Soberano made her acting debut in the fantasy-drama, comedy anthology Wansapanataym (2011).
She then had a minor role as Claire Raymundo in the defunct afternoon series Kung Ako'y Iiwan
Mo (2012). Soberano then played the role of Angel in Must Be... Love, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn
Bernardo's premier movie. In 2013, she also starred as Gillian in She's the One with Bea
Alonzo, Dingdong Dantes and Enrique Gil. A year later in 2014, she joined the primetime television
series Got to Believe as Padilla's other love interest.[11]

2014–2015: Breakthrough[edit]
Soberano's breakthrough came in when she received her first leading role in the hit romantic
comedy television series Forevermore (2014) as strawberry farmer Maria Agnes Calay alongside
Enrique Gil, who played Alexander "Xander" Grande III, a hotel company heir who eventually
becomes Agnes' love interest. The series' finale had rating of 39.3%.[12][13]The success of the TV
series made Soberano and Gil gained popularity. [14][15][16]
Following the success of Forevermore, Soberano starred in the film based on the Wattpad book The
Bet. The film adaptation, initially titled as the same name as its source material, and was renamed
as Just The Way You Are (2015).[17][18][19][20] In October 2015, Soberano and Gil then starred in a
romantic drama film with actor Gerald Anderson, Everyday, I Love You, directed by Mae Czarina
Cruz-Alviar.[21][22][23]

2016–present: Rising popularity and success[edit]

In February 2016, Soberano starred in the romantic comedy melodrama series Dolce Amore. She
portrays Serena Marchesa, a young girl raised in Italy by her adoptive parents. Though she lives a
good life, she cannot shake off the feeling that an important part of her identity seems to
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In August 2016, it was announced that Soberano had signed as the new face of Maybelline.[24]
In 2017, Soberano starred in the romantic comedy drama film My Ex and Whys opposite Enrique Gil.
The film was directed by Cathy Garcia Molina, who had previously worked with them
in Forevermore.[25] The film was released in February 2017, grossing ₱31.5 million on its first day.
And made her won the GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Entertainment
Award for Box Office Queen.[26]
In May 2017, Soberano confirmed that she would star as Darna in Erik Matti's upcoming film
adaptation, which is set to be released later in the year. Angel Locsin was initially tapped by Matti to
play the role, but backed out following a back injury.[27]
In December of 2017, Liza placed 1st in the annual "Independent Critics List of the 100 Most
Beautiful Faces of 2017". It was her 3rd consecutive appearance on the prestigious global list,
having been 6th in 2015, and 2nd in 2016.[28]

Public image[edit]
In August 2015, she was included in The Philippine Star Lifestyle "29 Most Bright & Beautiful" list as
its 29th anniversary with an exhibit honoring 29 power women, alongside with power brokers, retail
royalty, media mavens, stylist and women in the headlines.[29] Campaign Asia Magazine named
Soberano as 2017 most popular endorser of the year.[30]
In 2018 YouGov an international Internet-based market research and data analytics firm, Soberano
listed as the No.1 admired women in the Philippines.[31]

In the media[edit]
Since the rise of her career after the television series Forevermore, Soberano has been hailed as
one of the most beautiful actresses in the Philippines, adored by fans and celebrities alike.
International Dubai-based couture designer Michael Cinco who then wasn't familiar with Soberano
nor her works remarked about her beauty on his Instagram account upon seeing her photo, while
noted fashion and celebrity photographer Mark Nicdao dubbed Soberano as "The New Paraluman"
on a post on his Instagram account, giving nod to the great Filipina actress Paraluman, who during
her prime was noted for her beauty.[32]
Often described by the media as "one of Philippine television's most beautiful faces",[33] However
Soberano said "I appreciated it, but sometimes that’s all they notice. I don't want them to remember
me because I'm pretty." As for her, she wants to be recognized for her confidence and courage to
take new roles in her career.[34]
Despite being a relatively newcomer to the industry, Soberano has been described by critics as a
talented actress. Soberano's performance in the film Everyday, I Love You received positive reviews
from critics; Peter P. Asilo of the Philippine Daily Inquirer said: "Soberano’s acting choices may need
more texture and refinement—but, at only 17, lovely Liza is quickly coming into her own as a fine
actress!"[35] Columnist Mario Bautista said: "We'll have no reservations in declaring that the prettiest,
most refreshing, most captivating young actress." "Beautiful from any angle, she also acts
competently, doing both her madcap as well as her dramatic scenes quite convincingly." "The
camera just loves her and she doesn’t make any false move, whether she’s clowning around or
getting to be so emotional." "She has an endearing screen presence and palpable
charisma."[36] while Abby Mendoza of Pep.ph, regarding her performance, said: "it is Liza Soberano
who particularly stands out—which isn’t to harp on her beautiful face on screen. She is a natural who
displays the right restraint, pleasing to watch all the more since she doesn’t try too hard."[37]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Nominated
Year Award Category Result Ref.
work

27th PMPC Star Awards for Best Female New Kung Ako'y
2013 Nominated [39]
Television TV Personality Iiwan Mo

30th PMPC Star Awards for New Movie Actress [40]

Must Be... Love Nominated
Movies of the Year
2014
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice
Pop Female Cutie N/A Nominated [41]
Awards
 Nominated
Year Award Category Result Ref.
work

Female Teen Star of N/A Nominated

the Year

[42]
1st Pep List Choice Awards
Celebrity Pair of the
Year (shared N/A Nominated
with Enrique Gil)

Most Promising
46th GMMSF Box-Office [43]
Female Star of the Forevermore Won
Entertainment Awards
Year

Favorite Actress N/A

Candy Readers' Choice
2015
Awards

3rd Illumine Innovation Awards Most Innovative TV Love N/A Won

for Television Team (shared with Enrique Gil)

49th GMMSF Box-Office My Ex And

2018 Box Office Queen Won
Entertainment Awards Whys

Golden Laurel LPU Batangas Most Popular Loveteam (shared with N/A Won
Media Awards 2018 Enrique Gil)