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.
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.jpg) Yassi at the 2018 PMPC Star Awards for Television | |
| Born | Yasmin Isabel Mae Poncardas-Pressman[fn 1] 11 May 1995 |
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| Other names | Yassi Pressman |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
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| Height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) |
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| Labels | Viva Records |
Early life
editPressman 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
editPressman 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
editOn 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
editPressman holds multiple charity projects every time she celebrates birthdays and holidays. Since 2023, Pressman returned to GMA Network.[6][7][8]
Filmography
editTelevision / Digital Series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 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 | ||
| 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
edit| Year | Title | Role |
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| 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
editAlbums
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Yassi |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "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
edit| Publications | |||
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| Year | Release | Publisher | Notes |
| 2019 | Say Yass To Happiness | Viva Books | Debut book |
Awards and recognitions
editPressman 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 |
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| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Yassi Pressman on working in ABS-CBN: "Happy naman din po ako kung saan po ako ngayon."". PEP.ph. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- ^ Laurena, Adam (3 February 2020). "Yassi and Issa Pressman's father Ronnie passes away at 90". pikapika.ph. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Yassi Pressman via Viva Records". Viva Records. Archived from the original on 5 August 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Yassi Pressman on Spotify". Spotify. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
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