Maria Leonor Valentino (born August 16, 2001), known professionally as Lianne Valentin, is a Filipino actress and television presenter.[2] She is known for starring various television shows like Royal Blood (2023), Apoy sa Langit (2022) and Tropang Potchi (2009–2015).

Lianne Valentin
Born
Maria Leonor Valentino

(2001-08-16) August 16, 2001 (age 23)[1]
Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • television presenter
Years active2010–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center

Early life and education

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Maria Leonor Valentino was born on August 16, 2001 in Iriga, Camarines Sur, Philippines. During her school days, she joined poetry competitions.[3]

In 2024, she finished her bachelor's degree in business administration, major in human resource management from the ISHRM System School.[4]

Career

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Valentin began working in commercials. In 2010, she made her first television acting debut through a children's show created by GMA Network, Tropang Potchi along with other notable child stars like Bianca Umali, Julian Trono and Ella Cruz.[5]

She later made guest appearances to minor roles on various Filipino television shows like Princess in the Palace (2015), Meant To Be (2017), Mulawin vs. Ravena (2017), Super Ma'am (2017), Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko (2018), Sherlock Jr. (2017), Kambal, Karibal (2017–2018), Kapag Nahati ang Puso (2018), TODA One I Love (2019), Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (2019), Magkaagaw (2020), Kaibigan: The Series (2020), Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (2021), Dear Uge (2021), Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kwento (2021), Regal Studio Presents (2022–2023) and Hearts on Ice (2023).[6][7]

In the 2020's, she starred as Jo Escobar in Ang Dalawang Ikaw (2021), Stella Fernandez in Apoy sa Langit (2022), Beatrice Royales in Royal Blood (2023)[8][9] and Hannah Salalac in Lovers & Liars.

She also appeared in classic Filipino films such as Aswang (2011), Maledicto (2019) and Apo Hapon (2024).[10]

In 2024, Lianne is set to star on the Philippine murder mystery drama series Widows' War, reprising her role as Beatrice Royales from Royal Blood.[11]

Filmography

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Television

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TV series
Year Title Role Network Notes
2009-2015 Tropang Potchi Herself GMA Network
2012 Valiente Young Maila TV5
Isang Dakot na Luha Almira
2013 Kidlat Cindy
2014 Elemento Young Pandora GMA Network Episode: "Pandora, ang diwata ng Ilog Wawa"
2015 Oh My G! Lianne ABS-CBN
LolaBasyang.com TV5 Episode: "Maryang Makiling"
#ParangNormal Activity Lucy Perez Episode: "Yung may Sinapian"
2016 Princess in the Palace Karen Mendoza GMA Network
Walang Kapalit Kristine
2017 Meant To Be Hailey
Mulawin vs. Ravena Sheila
Super Ma'am Esper
2018 Sherlock Jr. Sophie
Kambal, Karibal Madeline
Kapag Nahati ang Puso Ginger Santillan
2019 TODA One I Love Young Georgina
Dahil sa Pag-ibig Madie
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kwento Jazmine Dimalanta
2020 Magkaagaw Pia Cordovez
Kaibigan: The Series Anna Torres
Unconditional Ysabel
2021 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Grace GMA Network
Ang Dalawang Ikaw Jo Escobar
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento Rose
2022 Apoy sa Langit Stella Fernandez [12]
Daddy's Gurl Baby Episode: "Newbie"
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Risa
2022-23 Bubble Gang Herself/Guest/Various Roles
2023 Happy ToGetHer Jessy Episode: "Sheeesh"
Hearts on Ice Young Yvanna
Royal Blood Beatrice "Bee" Royales
2023-24 Lovers & Liars Hannah Salalac
2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Atty. Loretta Montecillo
Black Rider Sr. Grace
Open 24/7 Lady Episode: "First Move"
Widows' War Beatrice "Bee" Royales a crossover character from Royal Blood.[11]
Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Aila Ocampo
2025 My Ilonggo Girl

Anthologies

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Year Title Role Network Notes
2014 Wattpad Presents Camille TV5 Episode: "Almost A Cinderella Story"
2018 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Chrissy GMA Network Episode: "Alamat ng Alitaptap"
Magpakailanman Damcely Episode: "Nakikita-Kita: A Blind Love Story"
2019 Dear Uge Strawberry Episode: "Melt With You"
Maynila Samantha Episode: "Undying Love"
Lucy Episode: "Hinagpis Ng Ina"
2021 Dear Uge Petra Episode: "K-Pak Ghorl"
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Isabel Episode: "Captain Barbie"
2022 Regal Studio Presents Isabelle Episode: "About The Bride"
Det Episode: "Love Your Beat"
Tadhana Bianca Episode: "Baliw Na Puso"
2023 Christine Episode: "Nympha"
Regal Studio Presents Meryll Episode: "I Love You, Bien"
2024 Lydia Episode: "Sa Kabilang Bahay"
Tadhana Julie Guzman Episode: "Rom and Julie"
Regal Studio Presents Angel Episode: "My Amnesia Lover"

Films

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Year Title Role Network
2011 Aswang Hasmin Regal Entertainment
2012 What Isn't There Indie Pop Films & Brainchild Studios
Potpot
2017 Amalanhig: The Vampire Chronicle Van
Ang Guro Kong Hindi Marunong Magbasa
2018 ML Pat
2019 Maledicto Vicky [13]
2024 Apo Hapon Unknown [14]

References

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  1. ^ "Lianne Valentin is a glowing celebrant in her 22nd birthday photoshoot!". GMA Integrated News. August 16, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Films starring Lianne Valentin". Letterboxd. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  3. ^ Anoc, Aimee (March 27, 2024). "Lianne Valentin, binalikan ang transition from child star to young actress" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  4. ^ Almazan, Fred (May 31, 2024). "Lianne Valentin, earns degree as she graduates from college". GMA Network. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  5. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (April 28, 2022). "KID NO MORE! Lianne Valentin on coming out of her shell". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  6. ^ Aquino, Maine. "Lianne Valentin: Stellar". GMA Network. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Lianne Valentin | Actress". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Dingdong Dantes reunites with former co-stars for upcoming series 'Royal Blood'". GMA Integrated News. March 21, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  9. ^ "Lianne Valentin, hindi isyu kung nalilinya sa kontrabida roles" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 30, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  10. ^ "Lianne Valentin says she would never chase after an ex-boyfriend" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. March 3, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Lianne Valentin to appear as Beatrice Royales in Widows' War". GMA Network. July 8, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  12. ^ Godinez, Bong (April 1, 2024). "Who are the Kapuso stars primed for stardom?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Maledicto - TheTVDB.com". TheTVDB. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  14. ^ Requintina, Robert (February 18, 2024). "Film director Joel Lamangan identifies difficult scene for female newcomers". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
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