Alessandra De Rossi
Alessandra de Rossi (born Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone; July 19, 1984) is a Filipino actress and director. Known for her dramatic and comedic performances in independent film and television, she made her screen debut in the comedy series!Oka Tokat (1997–1998). Her breakthrough came when she played Valentina in the series Darna (2005), which led to her landing various supporting and antagonist roles in television.
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- Name
- Alessandra de Rossi
- Birth Name
- Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone
- Born
- 19 July 1984
- Birthplace
- London, England
- Occupation
- * Actress
- Awards
- Full list
- Nationality
- Philippines
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Alessandra de Rossi (born Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone; July 19, 1984) is a Filipino actress and director. Known for her dramatic and comedic performances in independent film and television, she made her screen debut in the comedy series!Oka Tokat (1997–1998). Her breakthrough came when she played Valentina in the series Darna (2005), which led to her landing various supporting and antagonist roles in television.
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Biography
Biography
For her work, de Rossi has received accolades from various award-giving bodies, including an ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, three FAMAS Awards, three Gawad Urian Awards, three PMPC Star Awards for Movies and a QCinema International Film Festival Award.

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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Alessandra de Rossi • Birth Name — Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone • Born — 19 July 1984 • Birthplace — London, England • Occupation — * Actress • director • screenwriter • businesswoman • Relatives — Assunta de Rossi (sister) • Years Active — 1997–present • Awards — Full list • Citizenship — * Philippines • Italy
Early life
Early life
Alessandra de Rossi was born Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone on July 19, 1984, in London, England. Her father, Luigi Schiavone, is Italian from Martano, and her mother, Nenita Schiavone, is Filipina. She has an older sister, Assunta, and a younger sister, Margarita. Her family moved back to Italy when she was young, and she grew up in Italy with her parents. Both Alessandra and Assunta appeared together on Philippine television during their childhood, as their mother brought them into television shows while they were growing up.
Career
Career
• Illustration — De Rossi promoting Firefly at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival parade of stars In 2017, De Rossi co-starred in the romantic comedy film Kita Kita, starring alongside comedian Empoy Marquez. The film eventually became the highest-grossing Filipino independent film of all time, earning ₱300 million (approximately US$5.88 million) within three weeks of its release. Due to the movie's popularity, Philippine entertainment media sources dubbed their pairing as "AlEmpoy". After her successful portrayal in Kita Kita, De Rossi pledged not to accept antagonist roles anymore in either television and feature films. De Rossi returned to Viva when she signed exclusive contract with Viva Artists Agency and made her film production business co-ventured by Viva Films named AWOO, acronym of "A World of Our Own"; her first movie Magic Kingdom was produced & released by Viva Films in 1997. She and Marquez returned as a love team in the 2023 film, Walang KaParis, produced by Viva Films.
Director
Director
De Rossi directed, co-produced, and starred her first feature film, My Amanda, a romantic drama co-starring Piolo Pascual which was released in 2021. The film was released in Netflix. She directed her second film, Everyone knows, Every Juan, a family film which was released in October 2025.
Business
Business
De Rossi founded her own company, A World of Our Own (AWOO Production), and she is the CEO since 2021 AWOO Production has a film outfit production and a music record label, AWOO Music Records, which is a sub-label of Lilly Star Records. Hya and Alfa were the first two artists to join AWOO Records in 2021.
Television/digital series
Television/digital series
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Source • 1997–1998 —!Oka Tokat — Teresa • 1997–2001 2016–2019 — ASAP — Herself / Co-host / Performer • 1997 — Maalaala Mo Kaya — Girlfriend — Episode: "Tula" • 1998–1999 — Cyberkada — Herself — Host • 2000–2003 — Click — Ian Rufino • 2000 — Kakabakaba (Episode: The Feast) • 2001–2002 — Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol • 2001 — Sayang Pinagpala, Isa Pang Awit ni Bernadette — Michelle • 2002–2003 — Kung Mawawala Ka — Paloma Montemayor • 2003 — Kool Ka Lang — Maji Magdangal • 2004 — Maalaala Mo Kaya — Nancy Navalta — Episode: "Ribbon" • 24 Oras — Herself — Chika Minute Anchor • Hanggang Kailan — Jennifer Villarama • 2005 — Darna — Valentina • Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia — Hera Andora • 2006 — Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas • Now and Forever: Linlang — Brenda Villarreal • MMS: My Music Station / MMS: Music Mo Sikat — Herself – Host • 2007 — Magpakailanman — Liza Dela Cruz — Episode: "The Liza Dela Cruz Story" • Super Twins — Nickelina Paredes • Maalaala Mo Kaya — Episode: "CD Player" • 2007–2008 — Sine Novela: Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig — Luming • 2008 — E.S.P. — Madel / Maybel — Episode: "The New Friend" • Kamandag — Eleanor • Maalaala Mo Kaya — April — Episode: "Pedicab" • Eloisa — Episode: "Sanggol" • I Love Betty La Fea — Cristina Larson — Special Guest • 2008–2009 — Komiks: Dragonna — Alice • 2009 — Your Song — Flora — Episode: "Babalik Kang Muli" • Maalaala Mo Kaya — Nellie — Episode: "Pedicab" • Tayong Dalawa — Greta Romano • 2010 — Your Song — Katrina — Episode: "My Last Romance" • Wansapanataym — Cara, Kanan and Kaliwa — Episodes: "Cara Part 1 / 2" • Agua Bendita — Divina Caguiat Montenegro • Maalaala Mo Kaya — Nena — Episode: "Pera" • Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tonyong Bayawak — Mary Ann "Maring" Dela Cruz • Magkaribal — Young Vera Cruz-Abella — Special Participation • 2011 — Green Rose — Geena Rallos / Sonia Francisco • Maalaala Mo Kaya — Emily Nepomuceno — Episode: "Bracelet" • Sinner or Saint — Corrine Quisumbing-Marcelo • Busong — Punay • 2012 — Legacy — Bernadette Leviste — Main Cast / Primary Anti-Hero / Protagonist • Tweets for My Sweet — London • 2012–2013 — Pahiram ng Sandali — Baby Umali-Reyes • 2013 — Magpakailanman — Russel Contemplacion — Episode: "The Life, and Death of Flor Contemplacion" • Home Sweet Home — Icy Queen — Special Guest • Sunday All Stars — Herself – Performer • 2013–2014 — Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? — Geraldine "Gigi" Ramos-Buenaventura • 2014 — Magpakailanman — Joy — Episode: "My Psychotic Husband" • Wagas — Narcisa — Episode: "Comfort Woman Love Story" • 2014–2015 — Basta Every Day, Happy! — Herself / Co-Host • 2014 — Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real — Alessandra "Sandy" Alegre-Real • 2015 — Yagit — Marilou "Lulu" Prado-Villaroman / Anastacia "Ana" Santos • 2016 — Wish I May — Loretta Atienza-Vergara / Villafuerte • Wagas — Laura — Episode: "The One That Got Away" • Imelda — Episode: "Hindi Na Ako Kilala ng Asawa Ko" • Ipaglaban Mo! — Joan — Episode "Misyonaryo" • 2016–2017 — Langit Lupa — Daisylyn "Dey" Marasigan-Garcia — Special Participation • 2016–2017 — FPJ's Ang Probinsyano — Rowena Macaraeg • 2017 — Ipaglaban Mo! — Marie — Episode: "Suspetsa" • 2018 — Since I Found You — Janice Punzalan • 2019 — Ipaglaban Mo! — Josie Manalili — Episode: "Damay" • Tadhana — Kalima — Episode: "Libya" • Dang — Episode: "Sister, at War Part 1 / 2" • Maalaala Mo Kaya — Emma — Episode: "Palay" • 2023 — Replacing Chef Chico — Ella • 2024 — May 4 Ever • Running Man Philippines — Herself-Guest — Episode 3
Identity and overview
Identity and overview
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Works and production
Works and production
The following works and productions are recorded by name or by count. In appendice: Alcadino: De balneis puteolanis, [a cura di] Giorgio Rialdi [e] Giovanni M.
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Sources • 1997 — Magic Kingdom • 1998 — Mystrio (Uno...Dos...Tres Pilyos!) — Juliet • 2001 — Hubog — Nikka • Azucena — Lily • 2002 — Small Voices — Melinda • Pakisabi na lang...Mahal ko siya — Icee • 2003 — Mano Po 2: My Home — Ingrid • Homecoming — Abigael Edades • The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files — Helen • Message Sent • 2004 — Astigmatism — Rio • Spirit of the Glass — Myra • 2005 — The Maid — Rosa Dimaano • Kutob — Mayen • 2006 — Barcelona — Clarissa • 2007 — Hide & Seek — Dolor Buntag • 2008 — One Night Only — Angela • 2009 — Independencia — Stranger • Manila — Aleria • Pinoy Sunday — Celia • 2010 — Romeo at Juliet — Angel • Presa • Dalaw — Trina • 2011 — Busong • Ka Oryang — Oryang • 2012 — Sta. Niña — Madel • Mater Dolorosa — Fatima • Baybayin — Alba • 2013 — Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) — Amalia • Liars — Eloisa • The Mango Tree — Maria • Woman of the Ruins • 2014 — Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig — Mace • Mauban: Ang Resiko — Lota • 2015 — Bambanti — Belyn • Kid Kulafu — Dionisia Pacquiao • Water Lemon • 2016 — A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery — Caesaria Belarmino • Sakaling Hindi Makarating — Cielo • Echorsis — Girl Vatuh • 2017 — Kita Kita — Lea • 12 — Erika • 2018 — Through Night and Day — Jen • 2019 — Lucid — Ann • Unforgettable • 2020 — Watch List — Maria • 2021 — My Amanda — Amanda (Fream) — Directorial debut, also writer • 2023 — Walang KaParis — Marie • What If — Billie • Firefly — Elay • 2024 — Green Bones — Betty • 2025 — Republika ng Pipolipinas — Herself • Everyone Knows Every Juan — Raquel Sevilla
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Institutional holdings are recorded as follows.
Notes from the source article
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Notes from the source article
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- 1.YES! 100 Most Beautiful Stars: The Unfailingly Good. PEP.
- 2.Ruiz, Marah. Alessandra de Rossi receives recognition from hometown in Italy. GMA Entertainment. GMA Network. August 7, 2024.
- 3.Evangelista, Jessica Ann. Alessandra de Rossi gets recognition in Italy for her cinematic contributions. Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 8, 2024.
- 4.Gonzalez-Abucay, Pia. Multi-Awarded Filipina-Italian Actress Alessandra De Rossi Receives Prestigious "2011 Pugliesi nel Mondo" Award. Ako ay Pilipino. December 20, 2011.
- 5.Alessandra & Jeremy: The First Time/ The Last Time. The Philippine Star. August 13, 2026.
- 6.Kumar, Gayna. Alessandra de Rossi: The multifaceted artist. GMA News Online. August 28, 2013.
- 7.Cruz, Marinel R. 'Kita Kita' earnings more than P300M. Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 11, 2017.
- 8.Gabinete, Jojo. Alessandra de Rossi hindi nagsisisi sa desisyon na huwag nang gawin ang role na ito. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. 23 September 2023.
- 9.Alessandra de Rossi, magdidirek na ng sarili niyang pelikula ngayong 2019
- 10.Tomada, Nathalie. Alessandra, Empoy revive their tandem in Walang KaParis. The Philippine Star. March 19, 2023.
- 11.Alessandra de Rossi directorial debut My Amanda hits Netflix. PEP.
- 12.Why veteran stars agreed to be directed by Alessandra De Rossi in one-shot film. PhilStar. 23 October 2025.
- 13.Alessandra de Rossi puts up her own indie music label. ABS-CBN. 10 October 2021.
- 14.Hya, Alfa join Alessandra de Rossi-helmed AWOOO Records, which launches today. PEP. 2 October 2021.
- 15.The Philippine Star. Cesar puts finishing touches to Lim movie. February 10, 2013.
- 16.Bayani San Diego Jr. Actors shine in Sinag Maynila. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 19 March 2015.
- 17.Sorilla, Franz IV. 'My Amanda': Is Alessandra De Rossi And Piolo Pascual's Netflix Film An Anti-Rom-Com?. Tatler Philippines. 15 July 2021.
- 18.Alessandra de Rossi's directorial debut film 'My Amanda' trends to top 2 on Netflix. GMA News. 17 July 2021.
- 19.Perez, Ace June Rell. 'It's draining!' — Alessandra on acting, directing, writing 'My Amanda'. Sunstar. 17 July 2021.
- 20.What's worth watching at Cinemalaya 2025?. Manila Bulletin. 2025-10-10.
- 21.Santiago, Ervin. 'Everyone Knows Every Juan' ni Alessandra pak na pak sa comedy, drama. Inquirer Bandera. October 22, 2025.
- 22.Nickelina: Good at Being Bad. www.gmanetwork.com. 24 May 2007.
- 23.GMA 7, siksik sa mga pasabog , Manila Bulletin, n.d. Accessed last May 14, 2007.
- 24.Dragonna Story Retrieved via http://www.abs-cbn.com 12-16-2008
- 25.ABS-CBN Interactive. 'Tayong Dalawa' premieres on January 19. January 8, 2009.
- 26.Cara (Part 1). 25 September 2010.
- 27.Cara (Part 2). 2 October 2010.
- 28.Agua Bendita makes waves in the TV ratings retrieved via http://www.abs-cbn.com 02-09-2010
- 29.Ogie Alcasid gets recording equipment as birthday gift from girlfriend Regine Velasquez.
- 30.Alessandra de Rossi returns to Kapuso network, willing to work even with former "enemy" Rhian Ramos
- 31.Matteo Guidicelli says he's not courting Sarah Geronimo.
- 32.Fans ng aktres magaling lang mang-bully, mga duwag naman | Pang Movies, Pang Masa | philstar.com. The Philippine STAR.
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