Alexa Ilacad
{{short description|Filipino actress (born 2000)}}
{{Philippine name|Mamangun|Ilacad}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Alexa Ilacad
| image =
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| birth_name = Alexandra Mamangun Ilacad
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|02|26}}
| birth_place = Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
| years_active = 2002–present
| agent = Star Magic (2008–present)
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| partner =
| website = https://alexailacad.carrd.co
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| background = solo_singer
| years_active = 2012; 2016–present
| label = {{plainlist|
- Star Music (2012, 2016–2020, 2023–present)
- Off The Record (2020–2023)}}
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| module2 = {{Infobox YouTube personality
| embed = yes
| channels = [https://www.youtube.com/c/alexailacad Alexa Ilacad]
| years_active = 2016–present
| subscribers = 712,000
| views = 24,600,000
| silver_button = yes
| silver_year = 2017
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| occupation = {{Hlist | Actress | singer | host | dancer | vlogger | model}}
| alma_mater = Treston International College
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Alexandra Mamangun Ilacad{{YouTube|id=8amAH9DTRk0|title=REACTING TO MY GOOGLE SEARCHES! {{!}} Alexa Ilacad}} (born February 26, 2000) is a Filipino actress, singer, host, dancer, vlogger and model who has appeared in several programs of ABS-CBN.
In 2025, Ilacad became a host for Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, where she was given the moniker of "Ang Gen Z Bestie ni Kuya" ({{translation|The Gen Z Bestie of Big Brother}}).
Career
= 2008–2012: career beginnings, ''Goin' Bulilit'', and TOP =
At the age of two, she performed in various TV commercials for firms such as Vaseline, Johnson's Baby, Cheez Whiz, McDonald's, and Jollibee.{{Cite instagram |author=Alexa Ilacad |user=alexailacad |postid=B-yx6f_nTUT |title=Sadly, these are all the videos i have left. Wish i had copies of all of my commercials 💔|date=April 10, 2020|access-date=December 14, 2021}}{{Cite web|title="Vaseline Girl" na si Alexa Ilacad, Kinagiliwan Ang Kanyang Throwback Photo Sa Instagram|date=February 10, 2020 |url=https://ptama.net/vaseline-girl-na-si-alexa-ilacad-kinagiliwan-ang-kanyang-throwback-photo-sa-instagram/|access-date=December 14, 2021|language=en-US}} She become more prominent when she joined the children's comedy show Goin' Bulilit in 2008.
Aside from that, she also played minor roles for various series such as May Bukas Pa, Nasaan Ka, Elisa?, A Beautiful Affair, and several episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya. She has also played roles in films such as For The First Time, The Reunion, and Amorosa: The Revenge. During her stay in Goin' Bulilit, she was first paired with fellow actor Nash Aguas for the episode Goin' Bulilit Presents: In My Dreams.
In 2012, she was included in the group Tweens Of Pop together with fellow Bulilit stars Angel Sy, Mika dela Cruz, and Noemi Oineza. The group released a self-titled extended play under Star Music, its lead single Crush becoming the OST for the sitcom Luv U starring Miles Ocampo, Marco Gumabao, Angeli Gonzales, CJ Navato, Kiray Celis, and Igi Boy Flores.
= 2013–2016: Luv U, The NLex Loveteam and her debut in the music scene =
In 2013, she exited Goin' Bulilit alongside fellow Bulilits Kobi Vidanes, Joseph Andre Garcia, Aaron Juntas, and Angel Sy.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTDneaBMUEM |title=5 'Goin' Bulilit' kids graduate with tears |date=February 25, 2013 |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=September 27, 2022 |via=YouTube}}
Her first lead role was when she played as Lexie Domingo in the second season of the youth-oriented comedy TV sitcom Luv U, the official starting point of her loveteam partnership with Gimme 5 member Nash Aguas, famously known as "NLex".{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2019 |first=Lily Grace |last=Tabanera |title=Where You've Seen Alexa Ilacad Before 'The Killer Bride' |url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/alexa-ilacad-tv-shows-the-killer-bride-a2520-20191004 |access-date=September 27, 2022 |website=COSMO.PH |language=en-ph}} From there, they have been paired again multiple times, their other projects include various MMK and Wansapanataym episodes.
She also played the young Maria Mercedes in the eponymous series. In 2014, she and Aguas were paired again to do Camille and Drew in the television series Bagito which was based on the Wattpad series of the same name by Noreen Capili.{{Cite web |title=Nash and Alexa's "Bagito" Debuts Strongly in National TV Rankings |url=https://careers.abs-cbn.com/updates/6782/NASH-AND-ALEXA-rsquo;S-ldquo;BAGITO-rdquo;-DEBUTS |website=ABS-CBN Careers}}
After Luv U concluded in 2016, Ilacad created a YouTube channel and started uploading Beauty, Lifestyle, and Travel vlogs as well as Song Music Covers.{{Cite web|title=Alexa Ilacad Just Might Be Your New Fave Beauty Vlogger|url=http://www.candymag.com/beauty/alexa-ilacad-just-might-be-your-new-fave-beauty-vlogger-a00032-20160811|access-date=February 16, 2022|website=Candymag.com|language=en}} In the same year, she and Aguas landed a role on the fourth season of the hit series Doble Kara as Patricia Hernandez and Paolo Acosta.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZztwFfnkmjE |title=Alexa Ilacad on being part of Doble Kara |date=November 14, 2016 |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment |access-date=September 27, 2022 |via=YouTube}}
She also played the role Jewel, Angel Locsin's sister in the award-winning film Everything About Her with Vilma Santos.{{Cite web|title=Everything About Her on PEP.ph|url=http://www.pep.ph/tag/everything-about-her|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=PEP.ph|language=en}} In addition, she joined the reality music competition We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs as part of Team Yeng: Oh My Girls. She, together with GirlTrends member Krissha Viaje, and 88rising artist Ylona Garcia were coached and trained by their mentor Pop Rock Royalty Yeng Constantino. The girls finished the competition as runner-ups just behind the winner, Team Erik's Tres Kantos.{{Cite web |date=July 18, 2016 |title=In Photos: 'We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs' grand finale |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/140076-we-love-opm-the-celebrity-sing-offs-grand-finals/ |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}
Soon after finishing We Love OPM, she was launched as Star Music’s newest Teen Pop Rock Artist. She released her debut album To The Moon & Back with the spunky carrier single Pakipot, Suplado with music video directed by Kean Cipriano, featuring Nash Aguas. Her album had six songs: Not Too Young, Kung Pwede Lang, Pakipot, Suplado, Kahit Saan, Kahit Kailan, Dream Boat, Puso, and an acoustic version of Kahit Saan, Kahit Kailan, also featuring Aguas. The songs from this album were originals were written by her best friend, Eunice Jorge, the vocalist of rock band Gracenote.{{Cite web |date=November 27, 2016 |title=Alexa Ilacad shows pop rock sides as recording artist |url=https://www.manilastandard.net/showbitz/columns0/simply-red-by-isah-v-red/222543/alexa-ilacad-shows-pop-rock-sides-as-recording-artist.html |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}
Her debut album became a hit after consistently charting in MOR 101.9's Biga10 for several weeks.{{Cite web|title=Alexa Ilacad Shows Pop Rock Side in Debut as Recording Artist|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/42112416-alexa-ilacad-shows-pop-rock-side-in-debut-as-recording-artist-304|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=ent.abs-cbn.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Alexa Ilacad launches second single from debut album|url=https://www.onemusic.ph/news/alexa-ilacad-launches-new-single-2779|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=One Music PH|language=en}}
= 2017–2020: Loveteam breakup and her solo career =
In 2017, she received her Silver Play Creator Award from YouTube for surpassing over 100k subscribers in ASAP Chillout. Currently, her channel has more than 670,000 subscribers.{{Cite twitter|number=876288528023465989|user=ASAPOfficial|title=CHILLOUT: Alexa Ilacad receives the Silver Play Button award from YouTube!|author=ASAP Natin ‘To|date=June 18, 2017|access-date=September 27, 2022}}
In the same year, Ilacad and Aguas were paired again in the crime drama television series The Good Son as Justine and Calvin. The series lasted until April 13, 2018, and the ending also marked the conclusion of Ilacad and Aguas' loveteam. The pair, with support from the management decided to split-up as a means for them to focus on each other's solo careers.{{Cite web|last=Aquino|first=Danielle|title=Alexa on NLex split: 'Ayaw naming manloko ng mga fans' |url=http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2018/7/4/news/alexa-on-nlex-split-ayaw-naming-manloko-ng-mga-f-41192|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=starcinema.abs-cbn.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Nash Aguas says love team with Alexa Ilacad will end|url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/nash-aguas-says-love-team-094200111.html|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=ph.news.yahoo.com|language=en-PH}}
Apart from The Good Son, Ilacad also appeared in Star Cinema's action-comedy film Extra Service starring Arci Muñoz, Coleen Garcia, and Jessy Mendiola, and romantic-comedy film Finally Found Someone starring Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz. Aside from these, she also played roles in Maalaala Mo Kaya as young Karla Estrada in the episode Autograph{{Cite web|last=Sitchon|first=Kaye Leah|date=January 14, 2017|title=Maalaala Mo Kaya Jan. 14 Episode: Alexa Ilacad, Angelica Panganiban, and Karla Estrada Play The Part Of The Queen Mother|url=https://pilipinaspopcorn.com/maalaala-mo-kaya-jan-14-episode-alexa-ilacad-angelica-panganiban-and-karla-estrada-are-queen-mother/|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=Pilipinas Popcorn|language=en-US}} with Angelica Panganiban and Karla Estrada and as Joy in the episode Kulungan with Lorna Tolentino.{{Cite web|last=Sitchon|first=Kaye Leah|date=April 7, 2017|title=Maalaala Mo Kaya April 8: Lorna Tolentino And Alexa Ilacad Know What Love Behind Bars Means|url=https://pilipinaspopcorn.com/maalaala-mo-kaya-april-8-lorna-tolentino-alexa-ilacad-know-love-behind-bars-means/|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=Pilipinas Popcorn|language=en-US}}
Ilacad also took part in ABS-CBN's 2017 Summer Station ID, Ikaw Ang Sunshine Ko along with BoybandPH, Maymay Entrata, Kisses Delavin, Yong Muhajil, and Edward Barber, Noven Belleza, Sam Mangubat and Froilan Canlas, and Sue Ramirez, Kristel Fulgar, Sharlene San Pedro, Kira Balinger, and Ylona Garcia.{{Cite web|title=ABS-CBN launches 2017 summer station ID, "Ikaw ang Sunshine Ko"|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/25939/abs-cbn-launches-2017-summer-station-id-ikaw-ang-sunshine-ko|access-date=December 24, 2021|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}
In 2019, Ilacad played the role of Luna Dela Cuesta, in the drama series The Killer Bride{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2019 |first=Lily Grace |last=Tabanera |title=Where You've Seen Alexa Ilacad Before 'The Killer Bride' |url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/alexa-ilacad-tv-shows-the-killer-bride-a2520-20191004 |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=cosmo.ph |language=en-ph}} as well as Rose in the iWantTFC original series Call Me Tita.{{Citation |title=Call Me Tita |date=August 18, 2019 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10763654/ |type=Comedy |access-date=September 11, 2022}}
In October of the same year, she scored her first lead film role through the horror film Santigwar under Horseshoe Studios and Reality Entertainment. She played the role of Hasmin.{{Cite web |date=October 22, 2019 |title=Watch: Alexa Ilacad as an aswang killer in 'Santigwar' |url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2019/10/22/fresh-scoops/watch-alexa-ilacad-as-an-aswang-killer-in-santig-40778 |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=Push}}
She also played the role of Bobbie Salazar (originally played by Bea Alonzo){{Cite web |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Alexa Ilacad confident she can carry a Bea Alonzo |url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/12/02/alexa-ilacad-confident-she-can-carry-a-bea-alonzo/ |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}} in the 2020 film Four Sisters Before the Wedding, the prequel of the 2013 hit Four Sisters and a Wedding.{{Cite web|date=April 21, 2021|title='Four Sisters Before The Wedding' is top trending title on Netflix PH|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/21/21/four-sisters-before-the-wedding-is-top-trending-title-on-netflix-ph|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}
After four years, in 2020, she came back to the music scene with new single Love at First Sight under a new music label, OFF THE RECORD (under Exclusive License to MCA Music Inc.){{Cite web|title=Watch: Here's the music video of Alexa Ilacad's song 'Love at First Sight'|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/11/23/fresh-scoops/watch-heres-the-music-video-of-alexa-ilacads-so-189906|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=Push|language=en}}
= 2021–present: new projects, new music, PBB, and KDLex =
In 2021, she was cast as Hannah Salcedo in the Kapamilya Channel drama series Init Sa Magdamag, where she was paired with Gab Lagman.{{Cite web |date=April 21, 2021 |title=Alexa Ilacad finds onscreen romance with Gab Lagman 'very K-drama-ish' |url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/381957/alex-ilacad-finds-onscreen-romance-with-gab-lagman-very-k-drama-ish/ |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=Inquirer Lifestyle |language=en-US}} She also released a Frank Pole remix and Acoustic version of her 2020 single Love at First Sight{{Cite web|date=March 22, 2021|title=In the mood for 'Love at First Sight' with Alexa Ilacad|url=https://pop.inquirer.net/107600/in-the-mood-for-love-at-first-sight-with-alexa-ilacad|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=InqPOP!|language=en}} and another single entitled Stay Right Here{{Cite web |date=May 3, 2021 |title=Alexa Ilacad releases new single 'Stay Right Here' |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/alexa-ilacad-releases-new-single-stay-right-here/ |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}} which she promoted on It's Showtime's segment Hide and Sing as TagoKanta #1, where AC Bonifacio successfully guessed her as the episode's celebrity singer.{{Cite web |date=May 20, 2021 |title=Watch: AC pieces together clues, correctly guesses 'Hide and Sing' mystery celebrity |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/20/21/watch-ac-pieces-together-clues-correctly-guesses-hide-and-sing-mystery-celebrity |website=ABS-CBN News}}
She also starred in another Maalaala Mo Kaya episode Libro with Kira Balinger and Yves Flores.{{Cite web|title=Watch: Alexa Ilacad wows viewers with her amazing performance on Maalaala Mo Kaya |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/maalaalamokaya/videos/watch-alexa-ilacad-wows-viewers-with-her-amazing-performance-on-maalaala-mo-kaya-311715|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=ABS-CBN Entertainment|language=en}}
In the same year, she joined Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10, the tenth overall season of Pinoy Big Brother, as part of the first batch of housemates in the Celebrity Edition,{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Dana|date=October 10, 2021|title=Alexa Ilacad, Karen Bordador, John Adajar new celebrity additions in 'PBB'|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/423702/alexa-ilacad-karen-bordador-john-adajar-new-celebrity-additions-in-pbb|access-date=December 14, 2021|website=inquirer.net|language=en}} having been evicted on Day 71 alongside fellow housemate KD Estrada.{{Cite web|last=|date=December 26, 2021|title=PBB: Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada end journey as housemates|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/26/21/pbb-alexa-ilacad-kd-estrada-end-journey-as-housemates|url-status=live|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=ABS-CBN News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226135622/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/26/21/pbb-alexa-ilacad-kd-estrada-end-journey-as-housemates |archive-date=December 26, 2021 }} Her time inside the Bahay ni Kuya resulted in a discussion on body dysmorphia,{{Cite web|last=C|first=Toff|title=Alexa Ilacad has body dysmorphia, says psychologist|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/11/20/fresh-scoops/alexa-ilacad-has-body-dysmorphia-say-psychologis-196987|access-date=November 26, 2021|website=Push|language=en}} after an altercation between her and fellow housemate and Init Sa Magdamag co-star Albie Casiño,{{cite news|title='Napaka walang hiya,' Albie Casiño says of Alexa Ilacad in brewing 'PBB' conflict|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/03/21/pbb-is-conflict-brewing-between-albie-and-alexa|accessdate=December 20, 2021|work=ABS-CBN News|date=November 3, 2021}} a conflict that occurred with fellow housemates livestreamer Eian Rances and comedian Brenda Mage,{{cite web|title=Look: Brenda Mage, Alexa Ilacad come face to face outside 'Pinoy Big Brother' house|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/10/22/brenda-mage-alexa-in-confrontation-outside-pbb|date=January 10, 2022|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=March 25, 2022}} and her eventual closeness with KD Estrada that grew as they consoled each other from their individual episodes inside the house.{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/07/22/kd-estrada-on-alexa-she-doesnt-see-me-as-a-brother|title=KD Estrada on Alexa Ilacad: 'She doesn't see me as a brother'|date=March 7, 2022|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=March 25, 2022}}
In 2022, after being evicted, she and Estrada began to appear on a number of shows and interviews together such as IWant ASAP, Kumunity: G sa Gabi with Robi Domingo, KAPAMILYA Journeys of Hope with Father Tito Caluag, PBB Kumu Big Arrival where they performed with musical icon Rico Blanco{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2022 |title=Day 78: Rico Blanco, Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada kick off PBB The Big Arrival Night with "Pinoy Ako" performance |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10/videos/rico-blanco-alexa-ilacad-and-kd-estrada-kick-off-pbb-the-big-arrival-night-with-pinoy-ako-performance-320442 |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}} and ASAP Natin 'To as singers/performers. Ilacad was also chosen as the host of the online gameshow Quiz Mo Ko on the Kumu platform for the month of February—and eventually extended until March.{{Cite web |title=Alexa Ilacad expresses gratitude as she is set to host 'Quiz Mo Ko' |url=https://showbizchika.net/alexa-ilacad-expresses-gratitude-as-she-is-set-to-host-quiz-mo-ko/ |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=ShowBiz Chika |date=January 17, 2022 |language=en-US}}
ABS-CBN launched a project for the victims of typhoon Odette—100 days of various fundraising activities starting from the 10-day By Request benefit concert. KDLex, Estrada and Ilacad's love team partnership were part of the first lineup of artists to perform. During their session, they reached over 100,000 live viewers.{{Cite web|date=January 13, 2022|title='By Request' nina Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada tinutukan ng higit 100,000|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/01/13/22/alexa-ilacad-kd-estrada-nagpakilig-sa-by-request-session|website=ABS-CBN News}}
Shortly after the announcement, Ilacad and Estrada held the online fan concert event through KTX.ph entitled Closer: The KDLex Fan Con on February 26, in time with her 22nd birthday.{{Cite web |last=Iglesias |first=Iza |date=February 26, 2022 |title=KD Estrada, Alexa Ilacad get 'Closer' — for real |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/02/26/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/kd-estrada-alexa-ilacad-get-closer-for-real/1834260 |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}} SVIP and VIP tickets for their concert reportedly became sold-out in just an hour, and several times more instantly after being restocked due to popular demand.{{Cite web|last=Dumaual|first=Miguel|date=January 27, 2022|title=Sold out in an hour: Fans get 'Closer' to Alexa, KD with SVIP, VIP tickets to virtual gathering|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/27/22/special-tickets-to-kdlex-fancon-sold-out-in-an-hour|access-date=February 9, 2022|website=ABS-CBN News}}
Ilacad also released her first single of the year, Paano (How) which peaked #1 on iTunes Philippines. Paano was her first self-written song to be officially released to the public.{{Cite web|last=Nicart|first=Lyka|title=Alexa Ilacad turns past heartbreak into song|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/01/23/2155671/alexa-ilacad-turns-past-heartbreak-song|access-date=February 9, 2022|website=Philstar.com}} Prior to the KDLex concert, the pair delivered their first single Misteryo (Mystery) under Star Music,{{Cite web|last=C|first=Toff |date=February 1, 2022|title=Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada record first song collaboration|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/2/1/fresh-scoops/alexa-ilacad-and-kd-estrada-record-first-song-coll-198308|access-date=February 15, 2022|website=Push}} as well as the Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 - Adult Edition eviction song, When I See You Again which the pair wrote and composed together during their time in the Big Brother House. In less than 12 hours, the two singles placed #1 and #2 respectively on the iTunes Philippines Top 100.{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2022 |title=Look: Alexa and KD's back-to-back release of 'Misteryo' and 'When I See You Again' |url=https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2022/2/18/news/alexa-and-kd-back-to-back-release-of-misteryo-an-71379 |access-date=March 4, 2022 |website=Star Cinema}}
Ahead of the 2022 Philippine presidential election, Ilacad along with Estrada, Angela Ken, Antenorcruz, FANA, iDolls, Janine Berdin, JM Yosures, JMKO, Jona, Anji Salvacion, Lara Maigue, Reiven Umali, and the TNT Boys took part in the release of the reimagined version of Pag-Isipan Mo Ang Boto Mo (Think Over Your Vote) which was originally composed and recorded by Jamie Rivera.{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2022 |title=ABS-CBN Music artists reimagine the timely anthem "Pag-Isipan Mo Ang Boto Mo" |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2022/3/30/pag-isipan-mo-ang-boto-mo-abs-cbn-music-artists?lang=en |website=ABS-CBN Corporate}}
In April 2022, Ilacad was the first cover girl in the inaugural edition of Star Magic's digital video magazine SLAY, which marked the agency's 30th anniversary.{{Cite web |date=April 30, 2022 |title=Star Magic turns up the heat with 'Slay The Hot Summer' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/30/star-magic-turns-up-the-heat-with-slay-the-hot-summer/ |access-date=June 8, 2022 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Pasajol |first=Anne |date=April 28, 2022 |title=LOOK: Alexa Ilacad graces first ever cover of Star Magic's digital magazine |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/446907/look-alexa-ilacad-graces-first-ever-cover-of-star-magics-digital-magazine |access-date=June 8, 2022 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}
In May the same year, Ilacad and Estrada starred in the miniseries Run To Me directed by Dwein Baltazar.{{Cite web |last=Wang |first=Nickie |date=May 16, 2022 |title=KD Estrada, Alexa Ilacad form deep connection in digital series 'Run To Me' |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/314228878/kd-estrada-alexa-ilacad-form-deep-connection-in-digital-series-run-to-me.html |website=Manila Standard}}{{Cite web |date=May 12, 2022 |title=What You Should Know About KDLex's First Series Together, 'Run To Me' |url=https://nylonmanila.com/what-to-know-kdlex-run-to-me-show/,%20https://nylonmanila.com/what-to-know-kdlex-run-to-me-show/ |access-date=June 8, 2022 |website=nylonmanila.com |language=en-US}} Along with the series, the pair also dropped their soundtrack album which reached no.1 on the local iTunes chart. Their official soundtrack album ranked atop the local album list, while five of its tracks placed in the top 10 songs chart, Hiwaga (Magic) at 1st spot, followed by Palagi (Alwaya) at 2nd, Kasi, Kung, Kahit (Because, If, Despite) at 3rd, Misteryo at 4th, and When I See You Again at 5th. The single versions of When I See You Again, and Misteryo also placed 6th and 8th respectively. In total, seven out of the top 10 songs on iTunes Philippines at the time were from the pair.{{Cite web |date=May 28, 2022 |title=Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada dominate iTunes PH chart with 'Run To Me' album |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/28/22/alexa-kd-dominate-itunes-ph-chart-with-run-to-me |website=ABS-CBN News}}
In August, Star Magic toured in the United States as part of their 30th anniversary celebration, with Ilacad among its performers. The artists first performed in the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, followed by the US shows in Kings Theater, Brooklyn, The Warfield, San Francisco, and in the Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills.{{Cite web |date=May 22, 2022 |title=Star Magic artists to stage shows in New York, LA in August |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/22/22/star-magic-artists-to-stage-shows-in-new-york-la-in-august |website=ABS-CBN News}}{{Cite web |date=July 1, 2022 |title=Hottest Kapamilya stars kick-off Star Magic's 'Beyond the Stars' tour at the Resorts World Manila |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/01/hottest-kapamilya-stars-kick-off-star-magics-beyond-the-stars-tour-at-the-resorts-world-manila/ |access-date=August 19, 2022 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}
Through their fan's support, Ilacad and Estrada landed a billboard in South Korea as the pair won the Best International Artist at IdolPick's 82nd Electronic Signboard Event,{{Cite web |title=아이돌픽(idolpick) |url=https://idolpick.donga.com/board/notice_view.php?idx=591 |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=idolpick.donga.com |language=ko}}{{Cite twitter|number=1562990834735525889|user=idolpick_vote|title=82회차 전광판 이벤트|author=아이돌픽|date=August 26, 2022|access-date=September 8, 2022}}{{Cite web |date=August 28, 2022 |title=KDLex bumida sa digital billboard sa South Korea |url=https://tnt.abante.com.ph/2022/08/28/kdlex-bumida-sa-digital-billboard-sa-south-korea/ |access-date=September 8, 2022 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908094018/https://tnt.abante.com.ph/2022/08/28/kdlex-bumida-sa-digital-billboard-sa-south-korea/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |date=August 27, 2022 |title=KDLex, latest Pinoy celebs na nag-landing sa isang billboard sa South Korea |url=https://balita.net.ph/2022/08/27/kdlex-latest-pinoy-celebs-na-nag-landing-sa-isang-billboard-sa-south-korea/ |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=Balita |language=en-US}} and again the following month at its 83rd Electronic Signboard Event.{{Cite twitter|number=1567434048569765889|user=DreamscapePH|title=KDLex and their sweethearts did it once again! KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad won the Best International Artist at #IdolPick's 83rd Electronic Signboard Event.|author=DreamscapePH|date=September 7, 2022|access-date=September 8, 2022}}{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2022 |title=KD Estrada, Alexa Ilacad featured on digital billboard in S. Korea |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/09/22/kd-alexa-featured-on-digital-billboard-in-korea |website=ABS-CBN News}}
In November, the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) included Ilacad and Estrada as its members and selected them as lead actors in PETA's return to producing original Filipino musicals through musical play Walang Aray (No Pain), a take on Severino Reyes' 1898 classic zarzuela Walang Sugat (No Wound). The play opened on February 17 and ran until May 14, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Oliveros |first=Oliver |title=Video: PETA Welcomes KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/philippines/article/Video-PETA-Welcomes-KD-Estrada-and-Alexa-Ilacad-20221128 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |first=Yssa |last=Cardona |date=November 15, 2022 |title=Whoa! KD Estrada And Alexa Ilacad Are Set To Star In The Upcoming Stage Play 'Walang Aray' |url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/kd-estrada-alexa-ilacad-walang-aray-src-candy-a5147-20221115 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=Cosmopolitan Philippines|language=en-ph}}
In March 2025, Ilacad was announced as a host for Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, where she was given the moniker of "Ang Gen Z Bestie ni Kuya" ({{translation|The Gen Z Bestie of Big Brother}}).{{Cite web | first=Jefferson | last=Fernando | title=Alexa Ilacad's unexpected return | url=https://tribune.net.ph/story/2025/03/08/alexa-ilacads-unexpected-return | website=Daily Tribune}}
Personal life
In 2021, Ilacad attended Treston International College in Taguig, and finished her marketing degree as a dean’s lister.{{cite web |last=Cruz |first=Dana |title=Look: Alexa Ilacad finishes last term in college with average of 1.00 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/417358/alexa-ilacad-finishes-last-term-in-college-with-average-of-1-00 |website=inquirer.net |date=August 3, 2021 |access-date=August 10, 2021}}{{Cite web |last=Severo |first=Jan Milo |title=Alexa Ilacad graduated from college with 1.0 GWA |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/03/16/2167698/alexa-ilacad-graduated-college-10-gwa |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Philstar.com}}
Filmography
=Television=
=Film=
class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !Director !Notes | ||
2008 | For the First Time | Nicole
| |
rowspan="2"|2012 | The Reunion | Marie Suarez
|Frasco Mortiz | |
Amorosa: The Revenge | Young Amanda
| | |
2016 | Everything About Her | Jewel
| |
rowspan="2"|2017 | Extra Service | Julia
| |
Finally Found Someone | Junilyn Esguerra
| | |
2018 | Open | Mika
| |
2019 | Santigwar | Hasmin
|Joven Tan | |
2020 | Four Sisters Before the Wedding | Roberta Olivia "Bobbie" Salazar
| |
2023
|Toss Coin |Pia |Philippines' official entry for the 20th Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2023 | ||
2024
|Mujigae | Sunny |Randolph Longjas | | ||
{{TBA}}
|Reset U/I |Adie Catapang | JP Habac | |
= Shows hosted =
class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !with Co-host |
2015
|MYX |MYX Celebrity VJ |
2017
|One Music POPSSSS |Host |Iñigo Pascual, Maris Racal, John Roa, Tony Labrusca, AC Bonifacio, and Ryle Santiago. |
2022
|Quiz Mo Ko |Host, Quizmaster |{{N/a}} |
2024
|Pinoy Big Brother |Host, Gen-Z Bestie ni Kuya |Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, Melai Cantiveros, Kim Chiu, and Enchong Dee |
= Musical Plays =
= Music Videos =
class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Performed by !Directed by !Label !Notes |
2010
|Munting Hiling |Alexa Ilacad, Mika Dela Cruz (originally by Hannah Flores) |Edgar Mortiz, Badjie Mortiz, Frasco Mortiz |Special Music Video by Goin' Bulilit |
rowspan="2" |2014
|Simpleng Tulad Mo |{{N/a}} |Special Music Video by Polytechnic University of the Philippines |
Batang Bata Ka Pa
|Chiro |{{N/a}} |Special Music Video, Bagito OST |
2015
|Chuva Choo Choo |Edgar Mortiz, Badjie Mortiz, Frasco Mortiz |Special Music Video by Luv U |
rowspan="2" |2016
|Gusto Ko |Gracenote ft. Alexa Ilacad |{{N/a}} |Warner Music Philippines, Soupstar Entertainment |{{N/a}} |
Pakipot, Suplado
|Alexa Ilacad |{{N/a}} |
rowspan="4" |2017
|Ikaw Ang Sunshine Ko, Isang Pamilya Tayo |Alexa Ilacad, BoyBand PH, Maymay Entrata, Kisses Delavin, Yong Muhajil, and Edward Barber, Noven Belleza, Sam Mangubat, Froilan Canlas, Sue Ramirez, Kristel Fulgar, Sharlene San Pedro, Kira Balinger, and Ylona Garcia. |{{N/a}} |ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2017 |
Kung Pwede Lang
|Alexa Ilacad |Chad V. Vidanes |{{N/a}} |
Kahit Saan, Kahit Kailan
|Alexa Ilacad |James A. Muleta |{{N/a}} |
I'll Be There For You
|{{N/a}} |Special Music Video, The Good Son OST |
rowspan="2" |2020
|Love At First Sight |Alexa Ilacad |Alexa Ilacad |{{N/a}} |
Maligaya Ang Buhay Ko
|{{N/a}} |Special Christmas Video, Four Sisters Before The Wedding OST |
2021
|Ibang Planeta |Zild |{{N/a}} |Special Music Video, Init Sa Magdamag OST |
rowspan="6" |2022
|Paano |Alexa Ilacad |James Ocampo |{{N/a}} |
Pag-Isipan Mo Ang Boto Mo
|ABS-CBN Music All Star (Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada, Angela Ken, Antenorcruz, FANA, iDolls, Janine Berdin, JM Yosures, JMKO, Jona, Anji Salvacion, Lara Maigue, Reiven Umali, TNT Boys) |{{N/a}} |2022 Presidential Elections Anthem |
Misteryo
|Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |Jefferson Hao |{{N/a}} |
TagumPIE
|Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada, BINI, John Roa, Reneé Dominique |{{N/a}} |PIE |{{N/a}} |
Pabalik Sa'yo
|Darren Espanto, Jonathan Tal Placido |Republic Records Philippines, UMUSIC Philippines |{{N/a}} |
Tayo Ang Ligaya ng Isa’t Isa
|Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada, Jane de Leon, Janella Salvador, Joshua Garcia, Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, Ogie Alcasid, Anne Curtis, Kim Chiu, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros, AC Bonifacio, Andrea Brillantes, Seth Fedelin, Francine Diaz, Darren Espanto, Kyle Echarri, Jed Madela, Klarisse de Guzman, Morissette, Angeline Quinto, Erik Santos, KZ Tandingan, Elha Nympha, Khimo Gumatay, Anji Salvacion, Bailey May, Piolo Pascual, Chito Miranda, Moira dela Torre, Sharon Cuneta and the DYCI Dagalak Choir |Paolo Ramos |ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2022 |
rowspan="2" |2023
|Days |Carl Tejada | |
Pangako Yan
|Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada, with the PETA ensemble (Yeyin dela Cruz, Ayla Garcia, Ada Tayao, Tom Bienvenida, Donn Boco, Csai Habla) |Ian Segarra |Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) |Walang Aray Cast Recording |
Discography
= Singles =
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!Year !Title !Label !Performed by !Notes !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
2023
|Stay Right Here (Summer Remix) |Alexa Ilacad | | |
rowspan="4" |2022
|Misteryo (Dancehall Remix) | rowspan="3" |StarPop |Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada, Theo Martel |{{N/a}} | |
Misteryo
|Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |{{N/a}} |
When I See You Again
|Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 - Adult Edition Eviction Song |
Paano
| rowspan="5" |Off The Record |Alexa Ilacad |{{N/a}} |
rowspan="3" |2021
|Stay Right Here |Alexa Ilacad |{{N/a}} |
Love At First Sight (Acoustic)
|Alexa Ilacad |{{N/a}} | |
Love At First Sight (Frank Pole Remix)
|Alexa Ilacad, Frank Pole |{{N/a}} | |
2020
|Love At First Sight |Alexa Ilacad |{{N/a}} | |
2016
|Pakipot, Suplado |Alexa Ilacad |{{N/a}} | |
= Albums =
== Extended plays ==
class="wikitable"
!Year !Album !Song title !Performed by !Label !Ref. |
rowspan="7" |2016
| rowspan="7" |To The Moon & Back |Not Too Young | rowspan="6" |Alexa Ilacad | rowspan="7" |Star Music |
Kung Pwede Lang |
Pakipot Suplado |
Kahit Saan Kahit Kailan |
Dream Boat |
Puso |
Kahit Saan Kahit Kailan - Acoustic Version
|Alexa Ilacad, Nash Aguas |
rowspan="5" |2012
| rowspan="5" |Tweens Of Pop |Crush | rowspan="5" |Tweens Of Pop (Alexa Ilacad, Angel Sy, Mika Dela Cruz, Noemi Oineza) | rowspan="5" |Star Music |
Bestfriend 4ever |
Sumayaw Tayo |
Yugyugan |
Crush / Bestfriend 4ever / Sumayaw Tayo / Yugyugan - Medley |
== Soundtrack/Compilation Albums ==
class="wikitable"
!Year !Album !Song Title !Performed by !Label !Ref. |
rowspan="6" |2022
|StarPop - The Remixes |Misteryo - Dancehall Remix |Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada, Theo Martel | rowspan="6" |StarPop | |
rowspan="5" |Run To Me (Original Soundtrack)
|Misteryo | rowspan="2" |Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |
When I See You Again |
Kasi, Kung, Kahit
|Alexa Ilacad |
Hiwaga
| rowspan="2" |Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |
Palagi |
= Appears on =
== As a featured artist ==
class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Album !Performed by !Label !Note |
2022
|Pag-Isipan Mo Ang Boto Mo |{{N/a}} |ABS-CBN Music All Star (Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada, Angela Ken, Antenorcruz, FANA, iDolls, Janine Berdin, JM Yosures, JMKO, Jona, Anji Salvacion, Lara Maigue, Reiven Umali, TNT Boys) |2022 Presidential Elections Anthem |
2019
|Gusto Ko |& |Gracenote, Alexa Ilacad |Warner Music Philippines, Soupstar Entertainment |{{N/a}} |
2016
|Gusto Ko |Transparent |Gracenote, Alexa Ilacad |Warner Music Philippines, Soupstar Entertainment |{{N/a}} |
== Station ID ==
== OST ==
class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Show !Performed by !Label !Ref. |
rowspan="6" |2022
|Kasi, Kung, Kahit | rowspan="5" |Run To Me |Alexa Ilacad | rowspan="6" |StarPop |
Palagi
| rowspan="5" |Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |
Hiwaga |
When I See You Again |
Misteryo |
When I See You Again |
2012
|Crush |Tweens of Pop (Alexa Ilacad, Angel Sy, Mika Dela Cruz, Noemi Oineza) |
= Composition credits =
class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Performed by !Written and composed by !Produced by !With credit (on Spotify) !With credit (on Youtube) !Label !Ref. |
rowspan="7" |2022
|Misteryo (Dancehall Remix) |Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada, Theo Martel |Alexa Ilacad, Eunice Jorge of Gracenote | |{{Ya}} |{{Ya}} | rowspan="7" |StarPop | |
Kasi, Kung, Kahit
|Alexa Ilacad |Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada | rowspan="3" |Jonathan Manalo |{{Ya}} |{{Ya}} |
Hiwaga
|Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |{{Ya}} |{{Ya}} |
Palagi
|Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |{{Ya}} |{{Ya}} |
Misteryo
|Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |Alexa Ilacad, Eunice Jorge of Gracenote |Eunice Jorge of Gracenote, Velvet Playground |{{Ya}} |{{Ya}} |
When I See You Again
|Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |Alexa Ilacad, KD Estrada |{{Ya}} |{{Ya}} |
Paano
|Alexa Ilacad |Alexa Ilacad, Eunice Jorge of Gracenote |Ricky Ilacad, Eunice Jorge of Gracenote |{{Ya}} |{{Ya}} |
Awards and nominations
= Movies, Television, and Theater awards =
class="wikitable"
!Year !Award ceremony !Category !Nominated work !Result !Ref. |
2013
| rowspan="3" |PMPC Star Awards for Television | rowspan="2" |Best Youth-Oriented Program | rowspan="3" |Luv U |{{won}} |
2014
|{{won}} |
rowspan="2" |2015
|Best Comedy Program |{{nom}} | |
PEPlist Awards
|Most Promising Pair (shared with Nash Aguas) |{{n/a}} |{{won}} |
rowspan="3" |2018
|Catholic Mass Media Award |Best Drama Series | rowspan="3" |The Good Son |{{won}} | |
Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students (GEMS) Hiyas ng Sining Awards
|Best TV Series |{{won}} | |
49th Box Office Entertainment Awards
|Best Ensemble Performance of the Year |{{won}} | |
2020
|69th FAMAS Annual Awards |Best Picture |Four Sisters Before The Wedding |{{nom}} | |
rowspan="10" |2022
| rowspan="3" |37th Star Awards for Movies |Movie of the Year | rowspan="3" |Four Sisters Before The Wedding |{{nominated}} | rowspan="3" |{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2022 |title=LIST: Nominees for the 37th Star Awards for Movies released |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/19/22/nominees-for-the-37th-star-awards-for-movies-released |website=ABS-CBN News}}{{Cite web |last=Matalog |first=Patricia |date=September 20, 2022 |title='Four Sisters Before the Wedding', 'Fan Girl' nominated for top awards at 37th Star Awards for Movies |url=https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2022/9/20/news/four-sisters-before-the-wedding-fan-girl-nomi-74780 |website=Star Cinema}} |
Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year (shared with the cast of Four Sisters Before the Wedding)
|{{nominated}} |
Movie Love Team of the Year (shared with Joao Constancia)
|{{nominated}} |
6th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards
|Asia's Most Promising Love Team of the Year (shared with KD Estrada) |{{N/a}} |{{Won}} |
rowspan="2" |Star Magical Christmas
|METRO Best Couple (shared with KD Estrada) |{{N/a}} |{{Won}} |
METRO Best in Costume Female
|{{N/a}} |{{Won}} |
rowspan="4" |RAWR Awards 2022
|Breakthrough Artist of the Year (shared with KD Estrada) |{{N/a}} |{{Won}} |
Digital Series of the Year
|{{Won}} |
Love Team of the Year (shared with KD Estrada)
|{{N/a}} |{{Won}} |
Fan Club of the Year (shared with KD Estrada)
|{{N/a}} |{{Won}} |
rowspan="11" |2023
|2022 Tag Awards Chicago |Best Love Team (Bronze) (shared with KD Estrada) |{{N/a}} |{{Won}} | |
35th Star Awards for Television
|Best Drama Supporting Actress |{{Nominated}} | |
rowspan="3" |4th VP Choice Awards
|Fandom of the Year (shared with KD Estrada) |{{N/a}} |{{Nominated}} | |
Love Team of the Year (shared with KD Estrada)
|{{N/a}} |{{Nominated}} | |
Promising Female Star
|{{N/a}} |{{Nominated}} | |
8th Push Awards 2022
|Push Popular Love Team of the Year (shared with KD Estrada) |{{N/a}} |{{Won}} | |
ABS-CBN Ball 2023
|Most Beautiful Body Award |{{N/a}} |{{Won}} | |
rowspan="3" |Gawad Buhay
|Female Lead Performance in a Musical | rowspan="3" |Walang Aray |{{Pending}} |
Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Musical
|{{Pending}} |
Outstanding Musical – Original or Translation/Adaptation
|{{Pending}} |
2023 Tag Awards Chicago
|Best Supporting Actress |{{Pending}} | |
= Music awards =
class="wikitable"
!Year !Award ceremony !Category !Nominated work !Result !Ref. |
2016
|MYX Music Award for MYX Celebrity VJ of the Year |{{N/a}} |{{Nom}} | |
rowspan="3" |2017
| rowspan="5" |Awit Awards |Best Pop Recording | rowspan="2" |Pakipot, Suplado |{{nom}} | |
Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist|Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist
|{{nom}} | |
People's Choice - Favorite New Female Recording Artist|People's Choice - Favorite New Female Recording Artist
|{{N/a}} |{{won}} |
2021
|Best Dance Recording |Love At First Sight|Love At First Sight |{{nom}} | |
2023
|Best Remix Recording |Misteryo (Dancehall Remix) |{{Pending}} | |
= Creator awards =
class="wikitable"
!Year !Award ceremony !Award !Notes !Awards issued by |
2017
|100,000 subscribers |
References
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External links
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