Yen Santos
Born
Lilieyen Santos

(1992-11-20) November 20, 1992
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, endorser
Years active2010–present
AgentStar Magic (2010–present)

Lilieyen Santos (born November 20, 1992), better known as Yen Santos, is a Filipino actress. She debuted on the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010, and gained mainstream recognition in Pure Love, a Philippine drama adaptation of the Korean drama 49 Days. She won the Best Actress award at the Gawad Urian Awards 2022 for the film A Faraway Land.[1]

Personal life

Santos was born and raised in Cabanatuan. In 2010, she joined Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 where she was one of the housemates; she was evicted on Day 43.[2][3][4]

She is in a relationship with actor Paolo Contis, her co-star in A Faraway Land.[5]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
2019Ipaglaban Mo!GraceEpisode: "Paninira"ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo KayaRodelynEpisode: "Dyip"
2018-2019HalikJacqueline "Jacky" Montefalco-CorpuzMain role
2017Dok, Ricky PediaTeacher JuliaMain role
Ipaglaban Mo!Zoe VargasEpisode: "Pasaway"
WildflowerRosana "Ana" NavarroSupporting role
Goin' BulilitHerselfGuest
Banana Split Extra ScoopHerself / GuestVarious roles
It's ShowtimeHerselfGuest (with Piolo Pascual)
2016Magpahanggang WakasClarissa "Issa" OrdoñezSupporting role
Ipaglaban Mo!LibayEpisode: “OFW”
Family FeudHerselfGuest
2015-2016All of MeLena Dimaculangan-FiguerasMain role
2015Tonight with Boy AbundaHerselfGuest
Kapamilya, Deal or No DealHerselfGuest (with JM de Guzman)
Oh My G!Anne Reyes / Sister Marie Paul CepedaSupporting role
2014-2015Dream DadMaribeth "Bebet" MoralesSupporting role
2014Maalaala Mo KayaJoannaEpisode: "Liham"
Pure LoveYsabel Espiritu / Danica SantosMain role
Maalaala Mo KayaKaye MercadoEpisode: "Notebook"
2013Dugong Buhayyoung Isabel de LaraSpecial participation
Maalaala Mo KayaJoan PanopioEpisode: "Telebisyon"
Wansapanataymyoung Miss LaizEpisode: "Teacher's Pest"
Maalaala Mo KayaMalouEpisode: "Sanggol"
2012Precious Hearts Romances Presents: PintadaSamantha DiñoSupporting role
Maalaala Mo KayaGemmaEpisode: "Lubid"
LynEpisode: "Cellphone"
WansapanataymDoll House YayaEpisode: "Doll House"
Oka2katKimanaGuest
E-Boyyoung Carla MarianoSpecial participation
2011-2012Ikaw ay Pag-IbigMichelle AlvarezSupporting role
Growing UpCassandra "Cassie" SorianoMain role
2011Maalaala Mo KayaArlynEpisode: "Sulat"
MutyaMelindaSupporting role
Good VibesDayanara "Ara" GonzalesMain role
WansapanataymLucyEpisode: "Darmo Adarna"
Gandang Gabi ViceHerselfGuest
2010Shoutout!Host
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010Housemate

Film

YearTitleRoleFilm Company
2021A Faraway LandMahjoy GarðaliðMavX Productions
2019Two Love YouEmmaOgieD Productions Inc., Lonewolf Films, and CMB Film Services
2017Northern Lights: A Journey to LoveAngelRegal Entertainment Inc., Spring Films, and Star Cinema

Awards and recognitions

Acting recognition
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResultRef.
202245th Gawad Urian AwardsPinakamahusay na Aktres (Best Actress)A Faraway LandWon[6]
Magazine recognition
YearMagazineAward
2011Yes! MagazineIncluded in 100 Most Beautiful Stars
Yes! MagazineIncluded in The Yes! List - The Next Big Thing

References

  1. Cruz, Dana (2022-11-18). "John Arcilla, Yen Santos win top acting honors at Gawad Urian". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  2. "Yen Santos: Rawness is Beauty". Push.abs-cbn.com. 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  3. "Lilieyen Santos: Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash Of 2010" (in Filipino). Teens3.pinoybigbrother.com. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  4. May, Jerni (2011-06-12). "Face of Allure: Yen Santos". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  5. Viernes, Franchesca (2022-11-18). "Yen Santos thanks Paolo Contis after winning Best Actress in Gawad Urian". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
  6. "Yen Santos, inialay kay Paolo Contis ang kanyang Urian Best Actress Award". Push.com.ph. 2022-11-20. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
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