Yen Santos
{{short description|Filipino actress}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Yen Santos
| image =
| birth_name = Lilieyen Santos
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|11|20}}
| birth_place = Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
| occupation = Actress, singer, endorser
| years_active = 2010–present
| agent = Star Magic {{small|(2010–present)}}
| other names =
}}
Lilieyen Santos (born November 20, 1992), professionally known as Yen Santos, is a Filipino actress who debuted on the reality show Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash 2010. She gained mainstream recognition in the Philippine television drama series Pure Love, an adaptation of the South Korean television drama series 49 Days.{{cite news|last=Jimenez |first=Joyce |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/11/05/1388363/yen-santos-gets-emotional-while-recalling-early-beginnings-showbiz |title=Yen Santos gets emotional while recalling early beginnings in showbiz |work=The Philippine Star|date=2014-11-05 |access-date=2024-07-08}}
Santos won the Best Actress award at the Gawad Urian Awards 2022 for the Filipino film A Faraway Land.{{cite news|last=Cruz |first=Dana |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/472836/john-arcilla-yen-santos-win-top-acting-honors-at-gawad-urian |title=John Arcilla, Yen Santos win top acting honors at Gawad Urian |work=Inquirer Entertainment|date=2022-11-18 |access-date=2022-11-24}}
Personal life
Santos was born and raised in Cabanatuan. In 2010, she was one of the Housemates on Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010, where she was evicted on Day 43.{{cite web|url=http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/15470/yen-santos-rawness-is-beauty/ |title=Yen Santos: Rawness is Beauty |publisher=Push.abs-cbn.com |date=2014-07-29 |access-date=2016-09-28}}{{cite web|url=http://teens3.pinoybigbrother.com/tabid/65/item/16/Yen.aspx |title=Lilieyen Santos: Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash Of 2010 |publisher=Teens3.pinoybigbrother.com |language=fil |access-date=2016-09-28}}{{cite news|last=May |first=Jerni |url=http://www.philstar.com/allure/694972/face-allure-yen-santos |title=Face of Allure: Yen Santos |work=The Philippine Star|date=2011-06-12 |access-date=2016-09-28}}
She was in a relationship with A Faraway Land co-star Paolo Contis.{{cite news|last=Viernes |first=Franchesca |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/851935/yen-santos-thanks-paolo-contis-after-winning-best-actress-in-gawad-urian/story/ |title=Yen Santos thanks Paolo Contis after winning Best Actress in Gawad Urian |work=GMA News Online|date=2022-11-18 |access-date=2022-11-24}} They later broke up in 2024.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/5/6/yen-santos-fuels-breakup-rumors-after-deleting-post-with-paolo-contis-1741 |title=Yen Santos fuels breakup rumors after deleting post with Paolo Contis |work=ABS-CBN News|date=May 6, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024}}{{cite news|last=Purnell |first=Kristofer |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2024/11/16/2400654/paolo-contis-says-hes-single-confirming-split-yen-santos |title=Paolo Contis says he's single, confirming split with Yen Santos |work=The Philippine Star|date=November 16, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024}}
Filmography
=Film=
| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role | ||
| 2017 | Northern Lights: A Journey to Love | Angel |
| 2019 | Two Love You | Emma |
| 2021 | A Faraway Land | Mahjoy Garðalið |
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes | |||
| rowspan="2"| 2010 | Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 | rowspan="3"| Herself | Housemate |
| Shoutout! | Host | ||
| rowspan="5"| 2011 | Gandang Gabi Vice | Guest | |
| Wansapanataym | Lucy | Episode: "Darmo Adarna" | |
| Good Vibes | Dayanara "Ara" Gonzales | Main role | |
| Mutya | Melinda | Supporting role | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Arlyn | Episode: "Sulat" | |
| rowspan="2"| 2011–2012 | Growing Up | Cassandra "Cassie" Soriano | Main role |
| Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Michelle Alvarez | Supporting role | |
| rowspan="6"| 2012 | E-Boy | young Carla Mariano | Special participation |
| Oka2kat | Kimana | Guest | |
| Wansapanataym | Doll House Yaya | Episode: "Doll House" | |
| rowspan="2"|Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lyn | Episode: "Cellphone" | |
| Gemma | Episode: "Lubid" | ||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada | Samantha Diño | Supporting role | |
| rowspan="4"| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Malou | Episode: "Sanggol" |
| Wansapanataym | young Miss Laiz | Episode: "Teacher's Pest" | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Joan Panopio | Episode: "Telebisyon" | |
| Dugong Buhay | young Isabel de Lara | Special participation | |
| rowspan="3"| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Kaye Mercado | Episode: "Notebook" |
| Pure Love | Ysabel Espiritu / Danica Santos | Main role | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Joanna | Episode: "Liham" | |
| 2014–2015 | Dream Dad | Maribeth "Bebet" Morales | Supporting role |
| rowspan="2" | 2015 | Oh My G! | Anne Reyes / Sister Marie Paul Cepeda | Supporting role |
| Tonight with Boy Abunda | Herself | Guest | |
| 2015–2016 | All of Me | Lena Dimaculangan-Figueras | Main role |
| rowspan="2" | 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Libay | Episode: "OFW" |
| Magpahanggang Wakas | Clarissa "Issa" Ordoñez | Supporting role | |
| rowspan="6" | 2017 | It's Showtime | Herself | Guest (with Piolo Pascual) |
| Banana Split Extra Scoop | Herself / Guest | Various roles | |
| Goin' Bulilit | Herself | Guest | |
| Wildflower | Rosana "Ana" Navarro | Supporting role | |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Zoe Vargas | Episode: "Pasaway" | |
| Dok, Ricky Pedia | Teacher Julia | Main role | |
| 2018–2019 | Halik | Jacqueline "Jacky" Montefalco-Corpuz | Main role |
| rowspan="2" | 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rodelyn | Episode: "Dyip" |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Grace | Episode: "Paninira" |
Awards and recognitions
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| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45th Gawad Urian Awards | Pinakamahusay na Aktres (Best Actress) | A Faraway Land | {{won}} | {{cite news|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/20/fresh-scoops/yen-santos-inialay-kay-paolo-contis-ang-kanyang-203901 |title=Yen Santos, inialay kay Paolo Contis ang kanyang Urian Best Actress Award |work=Push.com.ph|date=2022-11-20 |access-date=2022-11-24}} |
= Listicles =
| class="wikitable" | ||
| Year | Magazine | Award |
|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2" | 2011 | Yes! Magazine | Included in 100 Most Beautiful Stars |
| Yes! Magazine | Included in The Yes! List - The Next Big Thing |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|4039466|Yen Santos}}
{{Pinoy Big Brother|state=collapsed}}
{{Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress}}
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Category:Actresses from Nueva Ecija
Category:Filipino film actresses
Category:Filipino television actresses
Category:People from Cabanatuan