Sue Ramirez
Sue Anna Garina Dodd[1][2] (born July 20, 1996), professionally known as Sue Ramirez (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɾaˈmiɾɛs]), is a Filipino-American actress, model and singer. Her first major role was as supporting cast member on the ABS-CBN remake of the TV drama Mula sa Puso (2011). She appeared in the television dramas Angelito: Batang Ama (2011–12), Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto (2012), Annaliza (2013–2014), Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015), Dolce Amore (2016), La Luna Sangre (2017), Hanggang Saan (2017–18), FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2018) and A Soldier's Heart (2020). She was nominated in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies as New Movie Actress of the Year for the film Just the Way You Are.
Sue Ramirez | |
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Born | Sue Anna Garina Dodd July 20, 1996 Parañaque, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipina American |
Occupation(s) | Actress, model and singer |
Years active | 2010–present |
Agent(s) | Star Magic (2010–present) TV5 Network (2020–2021) Brightlight Productions (2020–2021) |
Known for | Oka2kat, Annaliza, Pangako Sa'yo, Dolce Amore, La Luna Sangre, Hanggang Saan, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, A Soldier's Heart |
Early life
Sue Anna Garina Dodd was born in Parañaque, Philippines. Her Filipino mother Concepcion Garina is from Sipalay City, Negros Occidental,[3] and her father James Peter Dodd was a White American retired senior officer of the US state department. Sue is the youngest among her siblings, with two sisters and two brothers; only she has dual Filipino and American citizenship. She attended high school at Sacred Heart School in Parañaque.[4] Ramirez's father died in 2013.[5]
Career
2010–2012: Early work
In 2010, Ramirez auditioned for Star Magic with the song "Angels Brought Me Here" by Guy Sebastian, and was accepted, with her first project with ABS-CBN being teen variety show Shoutout![6] She entered show business with the hopes of paying for her father's medical expenses.[7]
Ramirez began her acting career playing Nicole Matias in the ABS-CBN remake of Mula sa Puso. Her character is the only child of the antagonists Ysmael Matias and Selina Pereira-Matias, who goes against her parents and becomes associated with the protagonist, Olivia "Via" Pereira-Amarillo. The series premiered in March 2011 and ran for one season with ninety-eight episodes. Anna Larrucea was originally cast for her role. In the same year, Ramirez made her film debut with a minor role in Aswang, followed by a supporting role in ABS-CBN's drama television series Angelito: Batang Ama.
Ramirez's lead role in ABS-CBN's 2012 remake of !Oka Tokat[8] is often cited as her second major role. She portrayed Luna, the clairvoyant haunted by her ability of foresight, who strives to hone and accept her ability while experiencing difficulties in belonging in the community. She was paired with Paul Salas as her first "love team" partner. The series premiered in February 2012 and ran for one season with fifteen episodes. In the same year, Ramirez reprised her role in the sequel to ABS-CBN's drama television series Angelito: Batang Ama, followed by a supporting role in an episode in ABS-CBN's anthology drama Maalaala Mo Kaya – Baul.
2013–2014: Further acting
In 2013, Ramirez starred as Luisa "Louie" Celerez in ABS-CBN's Annaliza, the remake of the television series of the same name produced by GMA Network. She was announced to be part of the supporting cast after ABS-CBN's announcement that they have received the rights to remake the television series from the original director, Gil C. Soriano.[9]
In 2014, Ramirez appeared in another episode in ABS-CBN's anthology drama Maalaala Mo Kaya – Panyo, followed by a supporting role in an episode in ABS-CBN's dramatization of actual cases brought and settled in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, as well as a special participation in ABS-CBN's comedy drama Dream Dad.
2015–2017: Breakthrough
In 2015, Ramirez starred as Michelle Gutierrez in a series of episodes in ABS-CBN's Wansapanataym, followed by a special participation in the Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita remake of the film of the same name. In the same year, Ramirez participated in the fourth batch of the fifth season of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal, hosted by Luis Manzano, where she was chosen to play in the May 13, 2015 episode and received ₱100,000. Ramirez once again appeared in two episodes in Maalaala Mo Kaya – Shattered Dreams and Maalaala Mo Kaya – Selfless Love and a supporting role in the afternoon drama series All of Me as Kristel Sebastian.
Ramirez gained further popularity after joining the second half (Book 2) of the teleserye Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015) as Joy "Ligaya" Miranda, the "third wheel" of the show's primary "love team" Yna Macaspac (Kathryn Bernardo) and Angelo Buenavista (Daniel Padilla).[7] In the same year, Sue Ramirez received her first nomination in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies as New Movie Actress of the Year for the film Just the Way You Are (2015).
In 2016, Ramirez was given the role of Angel (Serena's biological sister played by Liza Soberano) in Dolce Amore and topbilled the viral story of Genesis, a Filipino artist who sold his paintings for a mother who suffered from severe illness in Maalaala Mo Kaya – Paru-paro. She also joined the longest-running musical variety show in the Philippines ASAP. In the same year, Ramirez was chosen to be the new Honorary Tourism Ambassador for Korea to the Philippines, replacing actress Jessy Mendiola.
Year after, Ramirez appeared as the Young Margaret Divinagracia played by Coney Reyes in 2017 Philippine fantasy drama My Dear Heart and as one of the celebrity contestants in the Philippine adaptation of Israeli reality show I Can Do That. In the same year, Ramirez had a reunion with the loveteam Kathniel in the horror-action fantasy drama television series La Luna Sangre.
In the last quarter of 2017, Sue Ramirez led the cast of the horror movie The Debutantes together with Miles Ocampo, Michelle Vito, Jane de Leon and Chanel Morales. It was also announced that Ramirez will join the Main Cast of the Philippine television drama series Hanggang Saan with veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez and will be part of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos with Vic Sotto and Dawn Zulueta.
2018–present: Current projects
In 2018, she starred in a romantic movie with Jameson Blake titled Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi.[6]
She appeared in Ang Probinsyano as Marie, the happy-go-lucky granddaughter of an elderly couple who harbored the Vendetta.
In 2019, she portrayed a full-service sex worker in the film Cuddle Weather alongside RK Bagatsing.
In 2020, she joins A Soldier's Heart, the leading lady of Gerald Anderson.
In 2022, she portrayed Lexy Lucero, a woman in a relationship with a married man, in the Kapamilya teleserye The Broken Marriage Vow as main antagonist, which began airing in January 2022.[6]
In the same year, she appeared in The Iron Heart as Venus Magbanua, the leading lady of Richard Gutierrez who works with him previously in La Luna Sangre.
Personal life
She was in a relationship with actor Joao Constancia from 2017 to 2019.[10]
Since 2020, she has been dating actor and politician Javi Benitez, the son of politician Albee Benitez.[4][6]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Production | Notes |
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2011 | Aswang | Younger Stella | Regal Films | Film Debut |
2015 | Just the Way You Are | Driana Sison | Summit Media Star Cinema |
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A Second Chance | Marie | Star Cinema | Special Participation | |
2017 | The Debutantes | Kate Angeles | Regal Films IdeaFirst Company Regal Multimedia |
Lead Role |
Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos | Rihanna | OctoArts Films M-Zet Productions APT Entertainment |
2017 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry | |
2018 | Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi | Norma Villanueva | Cignal Entertainment IdeaFirst Company October Train Films |
Lead Role |
2019 | Sunshine Family | Shine | Spring Films Korean-Filipino Film |
Lead Role and Directed by Kim Tai Sik |
I'm Ellenya L. | Spring Films | Special Participation | ||
Cuddle Weather | Adela Johnson | Regal Entertainment | Lead Role | |
Dead Kids | Janina | Globe Studios | Lead Role | |
2020 | Love Lockdown | Abby | Dreamscape Entertainment | Lead Role |
Finding Agnes | Cathy Duvera | Mavx Productions Netflix |
Lead Role | |
TBA | Kid Alpha One | Lead Role | ||
2021 | Princess Dayareese | Ally | Star Cinema | Special Participation |
Mommy Issues | Katya | Regal Entertainment | Lead Role | |
"Boyfriend No. 13" | Kimverly "Kim" Santillan | WETV | Lead Role |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2011 |
Mula sa Puso | Nicole Matias | |
Angelito: Batang Ama | Rona Dimaano | ||
2012 |
Oka2kat | Luna | |
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto | Rona Dimaano | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baunan | Rachel | ||
2012–present |
ASAP | Herself / Performer | |
2013–2014 |
Annaliza | Luisa "Louie" Celerez | |
2014 |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo | Susan | |
Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Totoong Ako | Corrine | ||
Dream Dad | Young Carmen | ||
2015 |
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Young Cecilia Macaraig | |
Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala ng Ama | Lita | ||
Wansapanataym Presents: Remote ni Eric | Michelle Gutierrez | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Entablado | Liza | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Eye Glasses | Mary | ||
All of Me | Kristel Sebastian | ||
Pangako Sa 'Yo | Joy "Ligaya" Miranda | ||
2016 |
Dolce Amore | Angela "Angel" Urtola | |
Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala ng Ama | Lita | ||
Ipaglaban Mo: Kidnap | Diane Santiago | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paruparo | Genesis | ||
2017 |
My Dear Heart | Young Margaret Divinagracia | |
La Luna Sangre | Catleya | ||
2017–2018 |
Hanggang Saan | Anna Lamoste | |
2018 |
Ipaglaban Mo: Sakal | Cristine Soriano | |
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Marie Espinosa | ||
2019 |
Unlisted | Herself | |
2020 |
A Soldier's Heart | Lourdes "Lourd" Bacalso | |
2020–2021 |
Oh My Dad! | Lenlen Balderama | |
2022 |
K-Love | Val | |
The Broken Marriage Vow | Alexis "Lexy" Lucero | ||
2022–2023 |
The Iron Heart | Venus Magbanua | |
2023 |
Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills | Maureen Cabigting / Jill Corporal |
Awards
Year | Organization | Recipient | Category | Result |
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2015 | 6th TV Craze Awards 2015 | Herself | Most Promising Actress of the Year | Won |
2016 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Just The Way You Are | New Movie Actress of the Year | Nominated |
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Herself | Pop Sweetheart of the Year | Nominated | |
Herself | Pop Love Teen with Ronnie Alonte | Nominated | ||
2017 | Myx Music Awards 2017 | Herself | Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ | Nominated |
FHM Philippines 2017 | Herself | 100 Sexiest in the World rank 62 | Won | |
YouTube Philippines | Herself | Top Trending Music Videos of 2017 Philippines for Your Love - Alamid (Cover) Rank 9 | Won | |
2018 | Wish Music Awards 2018 | Your Love song cover | Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle | Won |
Your Love song cover | Silver Wishclusive Elite Circle | Won | ||
Your Love song cover | Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year | Nominated | ||
Herself | Wish Promising Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
2019 | Wish Music Awards 2019 | While We Are Young song cover | Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year | Nominated |
2020 | Wish Music Awards 2020 | Your Love song cover | Gold Wishclusive Elite Circle | Won |
7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards | Cuddle Weather | Best Actress in Comedy or Musical | Won | |
Discography
Major concerts
Date | Title | Venue | Note |
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July 19, 2019 |
Rock Chic |
Music Museum |
first ever solo concert |
July 8, 2017 |
4 of a Kind: The Unforgettable Concert |
together with Kristel Fulgar Maris Racal Loisa Andalio | |
October 2, 2016 |
Double Hearts Digital Concert |
ABS-CBN Studio 3 | |
Music
Label / Used for | Album / Work | Song / Title |
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Dolce Amore OST (original soundtrack) #ChooseAmore #ChooseLove |
In Lab Na in Lab | |
Ako Sa'Yo |
Ako Sa'Yo | |
One of the Lead Singers |
"Salamat 2016 – Star Music All-Stars" | |
One of the Lead Singers |
Ikaw Ang Sunshine Ko, Isang Pamilya Tayo | |
Magazine cover
Issue | Magazine | Notes |
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January 2016 |
Spotted Philippines |
SQUARE ONE: Bold Moves, Greater Heights |
July 2016 |
Mega Style Philippines |
Sue Ramirez: Her Other Side |
June 2017 |
Metro Magazine |
Metro's 28th Year and Star Magic's 25th Anniversary |
July 2017 |
Inside Showbiz Weekly |
Girls on Fire |
August 2017 |
Mega Magazine |
Women to Watch |
December 2017 |
Liwayway Magazine |
Sue Ramirez |
August 2018 |
Village Pipol Magazine |
Special Digital Edition featuring Sue Ramirez |
August 2018 |
Liwayway Magazine |
Sue Ramirez |
February 2019 |
Speed Magazine |
Sue Ramirez |
References
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- Amoyo, Aster (July 23, 2018). "Gary V natanggap agad ang birthday gift". The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Pilipino Star Ngayon. The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 23, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- Marinel R. Cruz (2012)Surviving nature’s wrath Philippine Daily Inquirer
- Carla A., Cañet (September 24, 2021). "Negrense actress Sue Ramirez: Keeping a glowing career amid pandemic". SunStar Bacolod. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- "LOOK: Sue Ramirez remembers her late father on his birthday". Push ABS-CBN. April 17, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- Tabanera, Lily Grace (June 19, 2021). "12 Must-Know Facts About 'The Broken Marriage Vow' Star Sue Ramirez". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- "Why Sue Ramirez joined showbiz". ABS-CBN News. June 15, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- Fashionable bargain hunter
- "ABS-CBN remakes classic GMA soap opera". BusinessWorld. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- Guno, Niña (September 6, 2019). "Sue Ramirez confirms split with Joao Constancia after 2 years". The Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "Happy week-after-Valentine's Day, here's another MV from Ben&Ben that will make you feel things". Rappler. February 22, 2020. Archived from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.