Elijah Christian Ong Alejo (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɔŋ ʔɐˈlɛho]; born November 13, 2004) is a Filipino actress. She is known for both her antagonist role in Prima Donnas as Brianna and her protagonist role in Underage as Chynna.[1][2]

Elijah Alejo
Born
Elijah Christian Ong Alejo

(2004-11-13) November 13, 2004 (age 20)
Manila, Philippines
OccupationActress
Years active2010–present
Agents
Known forBrianna Elaine Fajardo-Dimaculangan / Claveria in Prima Donnas
Chynna Serrano in Underage
Height1.56 m (5 ft 1 in)

Early life and career

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She studied senior high school in Manila Central University, under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand.[3] She finished senior high school.[4] She currently studies bachelor's degree in medical technology in the same school.[5]

In April 2020, she wrote her first Wattpad novel titled "Unexpectedly In Love".[6]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Ref.
2024 Forever Young Katherine Malaque GMA Network
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Carla Madrigal
2023 Lovers & Liars Mayette
Black Rider Young Vanessa
Wish Ko Lang!: Nanay Na Binugbog Nene
Underage Serena "Chynna" Serrano
2022 Tadhana: Isabella Nadine Reyes / Nadine Bermudez
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Papa Pig Pippa [7]
Magpakailanman: My Father's Killer Pem
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tammy Tamad Tammy
2021 I Can See You: The Lookout Christine Penuliar [8]
2020 Magpakailanman: The Abandoned Sisters Mylene
Dear Uge: Teacher Pet Nona
2019 Stories for the Soul: Uhaw na Tubig Tintin
2019–2022 Prima Donnas Brianna Elaine Fajardo-Dimaculangan [9]
2018 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Beauty and the Beast Alice's Friend
2017 Super Ma'am Young Minerva
Wagas: Ang Wagas na Pag-ibig ni Arnel Cowley para kay Isabel Granada Young Isabel Granada GMA News TV
Tadhana: Mag-inang Biktima Teen Emilia GMA Network
Meant to Be Granddaughter of Lola Madj
Tadhana: Justice for the Battered Child: The Linda Cagalitan Story Christel
Legally Blind Young Grace
2016 Ika-6 na Utos Young Emma
Conan, My Beautician Young Ava
2015 Marimar Young Marimar
Once Upon a Kiss Young Athena Almario
2014 Sa Puso ni Dok Angela [10]
Innamorata Young Esper / Evangeline
2013 My Husband's Lover Hannah Soriano [11]
2011–2012 Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit Samantha
2011 Munting Heredera Abigail
2010 Pidol's Wonderland Baby V TV5 [12]
Kaya ng Powers Amferia Amfon 'Amfi' Heneres GMA Network [13]

Online series

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Year Title Role Network
2023 In My Dreams Stephanie GMA Network

Film

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Year Title Role Ref.
2010 Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Nameless Girl [14]
Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 Abigail [15]
Rosario Trinidad
2012 My Cactus Heart Young Sandy
I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! Young Tracy
2016 Working Beks Sasa
Imagine You & Me Gina [16]
2017 Selda 1430
2020 Death of Nintendo Shiara [17]
Magikland Mara Marapara [18]

Accolades

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Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2011 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Child Performer of the Year (Shake, Rattle and Roll XII “Mamanyika”) Elijah Alejo Nominated [19]

References

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  1. ^ "Elijah in a Dozen". Philippine Star. June 19, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (October 11, 2019). "IN PHOTOS: Kilalanin si Elijah Alejo, kontrabida ng 'Prima Donnas'". GMA Network. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  3. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (11 October 2021). "'Prima Donnas' star Elijah Alejo places second in a quiz bee while on lock-in taping". GMA Network. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  4. ^ Mariano, Dianne (August 16, 2023). "Kapuso teen star Elijah Alejo graduates from senior high school". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  5. ^ "Elijah Alejo shares glimpse into her life as a medtech student". GMA Integrated News. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  6. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brenn (April 30, 2020). "'Prima Donnas' star Elijah Alejo writes first Wattpad novel while in quarantine". GMA Network.
  7. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (June 10, 2022). "'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko' presents Papa Pig!". GMA Network. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  8. ^ Donato, Jerry (April 22, 2021). "Elijah Alejo takes a breather from Prima Donnas, joins I Can See You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  9. ^ "Meet the newest 'Prima Donnas' of showbiz". The Manila Times. August 19, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  10. ^ "'Sa Puso ni Dok' premiers today on GMA-7". SunStar Philippines. August 23, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  11. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (May 19, 2020). "Elijah Alejo, inalala ang kanyang karakter sa 'My Husband's Lover'". GMA Network. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  12. ^ Carballo, Bibsy M. (30 April 2010). "Pidol's Wonderland poses challenges to all". Philippine Star. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  13. ^ "Marian Rivera's Endless Love nears end, Super Inday and the Magic Bibe halfway done". PEP. October 12, 2010. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  14. ^ Sancon, Allan (December 21, 2010). "Marian Rivera to Dingdong Dantes: "Thank you, dahil kung wala ka dito di ako mag-i-i-smile."". PEP. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  15. ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (December 26, 2010). "PEP REVIEW: New tricks bring remarkable scares to Shake Rattle and Roll XII". PEP. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  16. ^ "LOOK: Meet the cast of AlDub's first solo movie 'Imagine You and Me'". GMANetwork.com. GMA Network. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  17. ^ Limos, Mario Alvaro (February 16, 2020). "Nostalgic Filipino Film Death of Nintendo Debuts at Berlinale 2020". Esquire. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  18. ^ Wang, Nickie (December 27, 2020). "Kids are heroes in magical family movie". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  19. ^ Reyes, William R. (April 28, 2011). "Sa 'Yo Lamang and Sigwa lead nominations at the 27th Star Awards for Movies". PEP. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
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