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Yassi Pressman

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Yassi Pressman
Yassi at the 2018 PMPC Star Awards for Television
Born
Yasmin Isabel Mae Poncardas-Pressman[fn 1]

(1995-05-11) 11 May 1995 (age 29)
Nationality
  • Filipino
  • British
Other namesYassi Pressman
Occupations
Years active2001–present
Agents
Height163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop
LabelsViva Records

Yasmin Isabel Mae Poncardas-Pressman[fn 1] (born 11 May 1995)[1] is a Filipino model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer. As a dancer, she was given a break in her career for portraying antagonistic roles before rising to prominence after portraying Alyana Arevalo in the hit series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.

Early life

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Pressman was born in British Hong Kong to a British father and a Filipino mother from Isabela. Her second name, Isabel, is a reference to her mother's home province. Pressman has four sisters: Abby, Cara, Siobhan and Issa.[1]

Career

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Pressman is best known for her breakthrough role in Ang Probinsyano as Alyana R. Arevalo-Dalisay, she is known in the Philippine show business as a versatile actress, singer and dancer. Pressman regularly appears in TV series, variety shows, local blockbuster movies and multiple product endorsement advertisements.

She started appearing in TV commercials at the age of 6, her first being Colgate in 2001. In 2006, she was cast in the ABS-CBN drama series Gulong ng Palad as the young Luisa. In 2009, she became a regular GMA Network talent as one of the female dancers of SOP. She was dubbed as the "Princess of the Dance Floor" of Party Pilipinas. When SOP was replaced by Party Pilipinas, Pressman became a part of Sayaw Pilipinas.

In 2013, she signed a co-management contract with Viva Artists Agency. Pressman was also one of the top VJs at MTV and appeared in many online shorts.

In 2014, she was cast as Lorraine "Lory" Keet in the film Diary ng Panget with Andre Paras as her on-screen partner. Pressman also starred as Audrey Dela Cruz in the film Talk Back, and You're Dead with Nadine Lustre and James Reid.

In 2016, Pressman transferred to ABS-CBN as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7. She also became a regular performer in ASAP and joined the longest running teleserye on Philippine television, the teleserye adaptation of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.[2][3]

Personal life

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On February 6, 2020, Her father, Ronnie, died at the age of 90 due to various complications from old age.[4]

In July 2022, Pressman confirmed her relationship with businessman Jon Semira.[5]

Philanthropy

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Pressman holds multiple charity projects every time she celebrates birthdays and holidays. Since 2023, Pressman returned to GMA Network.[6][7][8]

Filmography

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Television / Digital Series

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Year Title Role Network
2006 Gulong ng Palad Young Luisa
2009 Adik Sa'Yo Lucinda Bartolome
2009–10 Sana Ngayong Pasko Valeria
SOP Herself / Co-Host / Performer
2010–13 Party Pilipinas
2010 Ilumina Ayra
I Laugh Sabado Herself / Guest
Q
2011 Time of My Life Terry
2011–2012 Tween Hearts Eunice Fuentabella
2012 Luna Blanca Kate
Makapiling Kang Muli Vanessa
2012–2013 Cielo de Angelina Rhoda
2013 Magpakailanman: The Louise delos Reyes Story Yuri
Dormitoryo Sophie
Anna Karenina Jenna Vera
Genesis Rina Romualdez / Pyra
2013–2015 Sunday All Stars Herself / Co-Host / Performer
2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Young Yvette
Magpakailanman: One Last Chance Mitch
Hiram na Alaala Wendy
2015 Wattpad Presents: Mr. Popular meets Ms. Nobody: Still In Love (Part 2) Mandy Aguilar
Wattpad Presents: My Fiance Since Birth Alexandra "Alex" Sanchez
Princess in the Palace Perla
ASAP Herself / Performer
2016 Born to Be a Star Herself / Host
Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 Herself / Celebrity housemate
2016–2021 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Alyana Arevalo-Dalisay
2022 Rolling In It Philippines Herself / Host
2023 Kurdapya Daphne Santillan / Kuring Bolocboloc
ASAP Natin 'To Herself / Guest
24 Oras Herself / Chika in a Minute / Segment Host
TiktoClock Herself / Co-Host / Performer
All Out Sundays Herself / Performer / Guest
2023—2024 Black Rider Vanessa "Bane" Bartolome /Vanessa Romero
2024 Forever Young
It's Showtime Herself / Performer / Guest

Film

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Year Title Role
2011 Tween Academy: Class of 2012 Caitlin
2012 Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Sol / Winged Horse
2013 Kaleidoscope World Elsa
2014 Diary ng Panget Lorraine "Lory" Keet
Talk Back and You're Dead Audrey dela Cruz
2015 Felix Manalo Via Dela Vega
Wang Fam Elenita Sera
2016 Miracles Are Forever (To Love And To Live) Leonor
Girlfriend for Hire Nami San Jose
Camp Sawi Jessica
2018 Ang Pambansang Third Wheel [9] Trina
Para Sa Broken Hearted Shalee
Born Ready Leona
2019 The Mall, The Merrier Maria Clara / M.C. (Special Participation)
2021 Jesus Christ...Virgin People! Elizabeth "Liza" Mercado
More Than Blue Cream
Mang Jose Gabriela Maginaw
2023 Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind
2024 The Guardian Sandara

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with selected details [10]
Title Album details
Yassi

Singles

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List of singles, with selected details [11]
Title Year Album
"Edge of the World"
(with Josh Padilla)
2015 Philpop 2015
"Hush"
(featuring Nadine Lustre)
2015 Yassi
"Lala" 2015 Yassi
"Dahil Sa 'Yo"
(with Andre Paras)
2015 Yassi and Girlfriend For Hire OST
"'Di Ko Alam"
(with Andre Paras)
2015 Yassi and Diary ng Panget The Movie OST
"Katakot-Takot"
(with Andre Paras and Alonzo Mulach)
2015 Wang Fam
"Dumadagundong" 2016 Philpop 2016
"Sandaang Habambuhay" 2017 Non-album single
"Migraine" 2018
"Sa Wakas" 2019
"Sige Na Please"
"Basta Kasama Kita"
"Bukas Mo Na Sabihin" 2020
"Kaya Natin Ito"

Publications

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Publications
Year Release Publisher Notes
2019 Say Yass To Happiness Viva Books Debut book

Awards and recognitions

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Pressman has been recognized multiple times by the most prestigious and honourable award giving body in the Philippines. She has won three Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards for Best TV Supporting TV Actress for three straight years (2018-2020).

Year Award/Critics Category Result
2013 Metro Manila Film Festival Kaleidoscope World – Official Entry Nominated
2014 Star Cinema Awards Favorite Movie Best Friend Won
FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Woman Rank # 78
2015 Rank # 57
PhilPop Awards Best Music Video – "Edge of the World" (Yassi Pressman and Josh Padilla) Won
2016 Anak TV Awards Makabata Star Won
29th Awit Awards Best Dance Recording for "LALA" Won
PMPC Star Awards Female Star of the Night Won
Push Awards Popular Dance Cover for "Work" Won
Yes! Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars Included
Star Awards for Music 2016 Best New Female Recording Artist of the Year Nominated
2017 Zalora Style Awards Most Stylish Female Nominated
48th Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising TV Actress of the Year Won
FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women Rank # 27
Yes! Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars Included
Push Awards Push Dance Cover with Issa Pressman Won
7th EdukCircle Awards Best Actress – Television Series Nominated
31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actress Nominated
30th Awit Awards Best Dance Recording for "Dumadagundong" Won
AnakTV Awards 2017 Credible, Wholesome and Worth Emulating by the Youth Won
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actress Nominated
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated
2020 Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards Best TV Supporting Actress Won

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Yassi Pressman was born in Hongkong. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Yasto.

References

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  1. ^ a b Lastrilla, Gary Ann (23 July 2016). "Get to know Yassi Pressman's family". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Yassi Pressman signs exclusive contract with ABS-CBN". PEP.ph. 23 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Yassi Pressman on working in ABS-CBN: "Happy naman din po ako kung saan po ako ngayon."". PEP.ph. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  4. ^ Laurena, Adam (3 February 2020). "Yassi and Issa Pressman's father Ronnie passes away at 90". pikapika.ph. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  5. ^ Arceo, Therese (21 July 2022). "Yassi Pressman ibinandera ang relasyon kay Jon Semira: So happy with where life has brought us". Bandera (in Filipino). Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  6. ^ "LOOK: Yassi Pressman helps fix classrooms in Navotas". ABS-CBN News. 25 May 2019. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Yassi Pressman celebrates birthday by giving back". ABS-CBN News. 22 May 2019. Archived from the original on 23 January 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  8. ^ Lino, Cha (12 May 2020). "On her 25th birthday, Yassi Pressman remembers late dad, sends COVID-19 aid to hospitals". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 20 July 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  9. ^ "WATCH: Yassi Pressman and Sam Milby teams up in 'Ang Pambansang Third Wheel'". Rappler. 31 January 2018. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Yassi Pressman via Viva Records". Viva Records. Archived from the original on 5 August 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Yassi Pressman on Spotify". Spotify. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
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