Bea Alonzo

Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), known professionally as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino actress, commercial model, vlogger, recording artist and entrepreneur. Often described as the "New Generation's Movie Queen", she is known primarily for her work in romantic drama films, and has starred in numerous blockbuster films such as The Mistress (2012), A Second Chance (2015) and The Love Affair (2015). Alonzo's films have grossed ₱2.4 billion worldwide, making her the second highest-grossing box office star of all time. Variety magazine named her one of the "Asian Stars: Up Next" by the International Film Festival & Awards Macao. She is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network, the largest TV network in the Philippines. Early life Alonzo was born as Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom on October 17, 1987, in Rizal, to Philip Fagestrom and Mary Anne Ranollo. Alonzo's father is British. Her parents are separated. She has a younger brother on her mother's side. She finished elementary education in 2001 at the Jose Abad Santos Memorial School in Quezon City. She attended The Fisher Valley College in Taguig, Ususan Elementary School in Ususan, and Colegio de Santa Ana in Taguig. Career In June 2008, Alonzo released her debut album The Real Me under Star Records. It was also in mid-2008 when it was announced that she would play the leading character Betty Pengson in the TV sitcom Yo Soy Betty La Fea, which originated from Colombia. The Philippines' version was entitled I Love Betty La Fea. The show premiered in September 2008 at the primetime slot; it ran for eight consecutive months.