Elle Villanueva
Elle Villanueva | |
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| Born | February 18, 1996 Philippines |
| Education | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2020–present) |
| Known for | Return to Paradise and Makiling |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Partner | Derrick Monasterio (2023–present) |
Elle Villanueva (born February 18, 1996) is a Filipino actress, dancer, model and endorser who is currently signed under GMA Network's talent agency Sparkle. She is best known for her leading role in Return to Paradise (2022) and Makiling (2024).
Early life and education
Villanueva dreamed of pursuing an acting career, but she finished her studies first[1] at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, earning her bachelor's degree in Tourism[2] and graduated from BS Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management courses.[3]
Career
She started out as a commercial model,[1] appeared as an extra in some television advertisements.[4]
After signing a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle) in 2020, Villanueva finally made her acting debut in a Magpakailanman episode.[5] aside from Magpakailanman, she has also appeared in more of GMA's anthologies such as Dear Uge, My Fantastic Pag-ibig, Tadhana, and Regal Studio Presents.
In 2022, Villanueva gained recognition when she portrayed the role of Eden and being paired with Derrick Monasterio in Return to Paradise. She considered it a biggest break in her career.[1]
In 2023, she joined the supporting cast of Voltes V: Legacy.[6]
Personal life
Villanueva has been dating actor Derrick Monasterio since 2023.[7]
Filmography
References
- ^ a b c Santiago, Ervin (August 3, 2022). "Pagpasok noon ni Elle Villanueva sa showbiz hinarang: Noon ko pa gustong mag-artista pero strict ang parents ko". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ Mariano, Dianne (August 31, 2022). "TRIVIA: Get to know Kapuso actress Elle Villanueva". GMA Network. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ Mariano, Dianne (July 13, 2021). "Myrtle Sarrosa at Elle Villanueva, ipinamalas ang kanilang galing sa aktingan". GMA Network. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ Santos, Jamil (January 7, 2021). "Elle Villanueva, naging extra muna bago naabot ang pangarap na maging ganap na artista". GMA Network. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (November 3, 2022). "Elle Villanueva, ready to accept all-out sexy roles?". LionhearTV. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen (December 9, 2021). "More Kapuso talents join 'Voltes V: Legacy' cast". GMA Network. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ "Derrick Monasterio and Elle Villanueva are now officially together!". GMA Network. August 23, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2025.