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Comment: GMA is a primary source for her films, which it features and she doesn't meet WP:NACTRESS because she play minor roles. Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 20:34, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
Zonia Mejia | |
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| Born | Zonia Ysabel Mejia August 26, 2001 Quezon City, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2018–present) |
Zonia Ysabel Mejia (August 26, 2001)[1] is a Filipino actress. She rose to fame when she became part of a Pinoy Big Brother: 737 as a housemate in 2015 in GMA Network's rival, ABS-CBN. In 2018, she joined GMA Network and signed a contract with then GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle).[2]
She was paired with her love team, Jamir Zabarte in acting projects like Heartful Café and Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa.
Early life
editZonia Ysabel Mejia was born on August 26, 2001 in Quezon City, Philippines. She is the second youngest of five in her family. Growing up, she was part of a family deeply rooted in swimming. Her parents owned a small bakery.
Career
edit2015: Becoming a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: 737
editZonia Mejia became widely recognized after her participation in the reality show, Pinoy Big Brother: 737. Her participation in the program was particularly noteworthy, lasting until day 42 before her elimination.[3][4] Her progress on the show garnered significant public interest and undoubtedly contributed to her rising profile. During her time on Pinoy Big Brother, Zonia was featured alongside other contestants including Bailey May, a fellow housemate who also gained recognition from the show.
2018–present: Shifting to GMA Network, becoming a GMA Artist and rise to fame
editIn 2018, Zonia shifted to ABS-CBN's rival GMA Network and signed a contract with then GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle).[2]
After moving to the network, she appeared in minor roles in many of GMA Network's television shows such as Magpakailanman, Sahaya, Dear Uge, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko.[5] and Sarap, 'Di Ba?.[6]
She starred as Sol in Heartful Café[7], Claudette "Clau" Pangan in I Left My Heart in Sorsogon, Mae in Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa—in which she was paired with Jamir Zabarte and Trixie Engano in Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law. She also made an appearance in the daily afternoon talk show Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.[8]
In February 2022, Zonia was launched as part of Sparkle Sweethearts alongside Jamir Zabarte.[1]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Ref. |
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| 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Herself | Housemate | ABS-CBN | |
| 2019 | Magpakailanman | Aileen | Guest role (Episode: Mamili ka, Ako o Anak ko?) | GMA Network | |
| Sahaya | Flerida | Guest role | |||
| 2020 | Magpakailanman | Jenny | Guest role (Episode: A Scandalous Crime) | ||
| 2021 | Dear Uge | Angelica | Guest role (Episode: Ampon ng Kadiliman) | ||
| Heartful Café | Soledad "Sol" Fulgencio | Supporting cast | [7] | ||
| I Left My Heart in Sorsogon | Clau | Supporting cast | |||
| 2022 | Jose and Maria's Bonggang Villa | Mae Cabangbang | Supporting cast (season 1) | ||
| 2024 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Elsie | Guest cast (Episode: "Smart Fam") | [5] | |
| Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Trixie Engano | Supporting cast | |||
| Sarap, 'Di Ba? | Herself | Guest | [6] | ||
| Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | Herself | Guest | [8] |
References
edit- ^ a b Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (April 2, 2022). "IN PHOTOS: Get to know more about Sparkle actress Zonia Mejia". GMA Network. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Anarcon, James Patrick (June 4, 2019). "Former PBB housemate Zonia Mejia transfers to GMA-7". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Zonia Mejia is eliminated from 'PBB 737'". Rappler. July 31, 2015. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "PBB 737: Zonia Mejia evicted from Pinoy Big Brother house". The Summit Express. July 31, 2015. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Acar, Aedrianne (April 8, 2024). "Zonia Mejia gets 'refresher course' on acting by doing this role in award-winning program". GMA Network. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Aquino, Maine (April 17, 2024). "Cast ng 'Lilet Matias, Attorney-At-Law,' makikisaya sa 'Sarap, 'Di Ba?'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Garcia, Cara Emmeline (March 9, 2021). "IN PHOTOS: Get to know the characters in 'Heartful Cafe'". GMA Network. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Ruiz, Marah (May 29, 2024). "Joaquin Domagoso and Zonia Mejia share their purpose as Gen Z stars". GMA Network. Retrieved June 25, 2024.