Sophie Albert

Bianca Regina Lyttle Reyes (born August 3, 1990), professionally known as Sophie Albert, is a Filipina actress and television personality. She joined the GMA Network in 2017.

Sophie Albert
Born	Bianca Regina Lyttle Reyes (1990-08-03) August 3, 1990 Mandaluyong, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Bianca Reyes
Occupation	Actress Model Singer Host
Years active	2007–present
Agent	Star Magic (2007–2012, 2017) TV5 (2012–2017) GMA Artist Center (2017–present)
Height	1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)

Career

2010-2016: Early television career

Albert was one of the new talents launched by ABS-CBN's Star Magic in their Batch 15 in 2007, using the name Bianca Reyes.[1] From a young age, it was already her dream to be an actress. She joined Star Magic without telling her parents because her mother did not wish for her to enter show business because she was still young and studying.[2] This was also the reason why she left showbiz soon after.

In 2012, again without the knowledge of her parents, Albert joined the televised talent search Artista Academy of TV5. She became the competition's female grand winner, The Best Actress.[3] Albert has mentioned that her winning the competition has convinced her mother of letting her re-enter and stay in the entertainment industry.[4]

TV5's management suggested she use a screen name instead of her real name because of the abundance of Biancas and Reyeses already present in the Philippine showbiz world.[3] "Albert" is her maternal grandmother's maiden name.

2017-present: Breakthrough with GMA Network

After asking to be released a few months early from her contract with TV5, Albert decided to become an actress without any home network.[2] She did one project in ABS-CBN, the broadcast network and parent company of Star Magic. Soon after, in October 2017, Albert signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network.[5][6][7] She has since gotten a steady stream of projects for years. Albert credits the network for working at her desired pace.[2]

Personal life

Albert did not want it to be known to the public, but eventually it was found out that she is a member of the prominent Cojuangco family.[8] Former Filipino President Corazon Aquino is her paternal grandmother Josephine's sister. This means she is the niece of former Filipino President Benigno Aquino III, actress and host Kris Aquino, and actress and equestrienne Mikee Cojuangco. Albert has mentioned that Mikee, in particular, was very supportive during her time in Artista Academy.[9]

Filmography

TV series

Year	Title	Role	Network	References
2012	Artista Academy Breaktime	Herself	TV5
2013	Wasak
	Never Say Goodbye	Kate Montecastro
2014	#Y	Lia
	Wattpad Presents: Fake Fiancé	Demi Magsaysay
2015	Wattpad Presents: Cupid Fools	Ingrid
2017	Ipaglaban Mo: Hulidap	Peachy	ABS-CBN
	Magpakailanman: Nika Manika - The Possessed Doll	Ihna	GMA Network
	Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Darling, ang Pangit na Duckling	Darling
2018	The One That Got Away	Chanel Gonzalez		[10]
	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Oh My Genie	Onie
	Sherlock Jr.	Erika
	The Stepdaughters	Lily
	Victor Magtanggol	Edda
	Pamilya Roces	Amber Bolocboc Roces
2019	Bihag	Regina Marie "Reign" Sison		[11]
2019–2020	The Gift	Helga Ventura-Apostol

Variety show

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes	Ref.
2015–2016	Happy Truck ng Bayan	Herself	TV5		[12]
2016–2017	ASAP Natin 'To	Herself	ABS-CBN

Reality show

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes	Ref.
2012	Artista Academy	Herself	TV5	Best Actress	[13]

Films

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2017	Moonlight Over Baler	young Fidela		[14]
2018	Recipe For Love	Karla

References

1. Isah V. Red. "Star Magic Batch 15: Ready for their close-ups". Life & Entertainment. Manila Standard Today. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2010.
2. Franco, Bernie (October 5, 2018). "Sophie Albert reveals why her stint as Star Magic artist was cut short". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
3. San Diego, Bayani Jr. (October 30, 2012). "Double A victory on 'Artista Academy'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
4. Red, Isah (September 15, 2016). "Sophie Albert is the new millennial Regal Baby". Manila Standard. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
5. Anarcon, James Patrick (October 13, 2017). "Artista Academy winner Sophie Albert transfers to GMA-7 after being with TV5, ABS-CBN". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
6. Bianc, Josh (October 27, 2017). "Here's the Reason Why Sophie Albert Chose to Transfer to GMA-7". PhilNews. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
7. Aquino, Maine (October 13, 2017). "LOOK: Sophie Albert is now a Kapuso!". GMA Network. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
8. Garcia, Rose (November 21, 2018). "Sophie Albert explains why she chose not to disclose her ties with the Cojuangcos". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
9. Pumaloy, Rey (October 23, 2012). "Artista Academy finalist Sophie Albert: "Yes, I'm related to the Cojuangcos—my dad is a Cojuangco."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
10. Anarcon, James Patrick (January 10, 2018). "Here's why former TV5 actress Sophie Albert is thankful to GMA-7". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
11. Anarcon, James Patrick (5 March 2019). "Sophie Albert replaces Kim Domingo in GMA-7 teleserye Stolen". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
12. "TV5 brings happiness-on-wheels with 'Happy Truck ng Bayan'". Malaya. June 2, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
13. Jimenez, Joyce (October 28, 2012). "Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert named Best Actor and Best Actress at Artista Academy Awards Night". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
14. Red, Isah (January 30, 2017). "Timeless beauties in 'Moonlight Over Baler'". Manila Standard. Retrieved March 30, 2018.

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