Yassi Pressman
Yasmin Isabel "Yassi" Yasto Pressman (born 11 May 1995)[2] is a Filipino-British model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer. As a power dancer, she was given a break in her career for portraying antagonist roles before rising to prominence after portraying Alyana Arevalo in the hit FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.
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.jpg.webp) Yassi Pressman at the 2018 PMPC Star Awards for Television | |
| Born | Yasmin Isabel Yasto Pressman May 11, 1995 |
| Nationality | Filipino, British |
| Occupation | Actress, model, dancer, singer, VJ, host |
| Years active | 2001–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
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| Labels | Viva Records |
| Associated acts | Pop Girls |
Early life
Pressman was born in British Hong Kong to a British father and a Filipino mother from Isabela. Her second name, Isabel, is a reference to her mother's home province. Pressman has four sisters: Abby, Cara, Siobhan and Issa.[2]
Career
Best known for her breakthrough role in Ang Probinsyano as Alyanna R. Arevalo-Dalisay, the wife of Cardo, Yassi has made a mark in Philippine showbusiness not only as a versatile actress, but as a gifted singer and terrific dancer. Yassi can regularly be seen not only on TV series but on variety shows, blockbuster movies and multiple product endorsement ads.
She started appearing in TV commercials at the age of 6, her first being Colgate in 2001.
In 2006, she was cast in the ABS-CBN drama series Gulong ng Palad as the young Luisa.
In 2009, she became a regular GMA Network talent as one of the female dancers of SOP. Pressman was known as the "Princess of the Dance Floor" of Party Pilipinas. When SOP was replaced by Party Pilipinas, Pressman became a part of Sayaw Pilipinas.
In 2013, she signed a co-management contract with Viva Artists Agency, and then Yassi was also one of the top VJs at MTV and appeared in many online shorts.
In 2014, she was cast as Lorraine "Lory" Keet in the film Diary ng Panget with Andre Paras as her on-screen partner. Pressman also starred as Audrey Dela Cruz in the film Talk Back, and You're Dead.
In 2016, Pressman transferred to ABS-CBN as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7. She also became a regular performer in ASAP and joined the longest running teleserye on Philippine television, the teleserye adaptation of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.[3][4]
Personal life
Yassi is very socially aware and holds multiple charity projects every time she celebrates birthdays and holidays.[5][6][7]
On February 6, 2020, Yassi's father, Ronnie, died at the age of 90 due to various complications from old age.[8]
Filmography
Television
| TV Shows/ Guestings/ Appearances | |||||
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| Year | Title | Role | Network | ||
| 2006 | Gulong ng Palad | Young Luisa | |||
| 2009 | Adik Sa'yo | Lucinda Bartolome | GMA Network | ||
| 2009–10 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Valeria | |||
| SOP | Herself | ||||
| 2010–13 | Party Pilipinas | ||||
| 2010 | Ilumina | Ayra | |||
| I Laugh Sabado | Herself | now on GTV | |||
| 2011 | Time of My Life | Terry | GMA Network | ||
| 2011–2012 | Tween Hearts | Eunice Fuentabella | |||
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | Kate | |||
| Makapiling Kang Muli | Vanessa | ||||
| 2012–2013 | Cielo de Angelina | Rhoda | |||
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: The Louise delos Reyes Story | Yuri | |||
| Dormitoryo | Sophie | ||||
| Anna KareNina (2013 TV series) | Jenna Vera | ||||
| Genesis | Rina Romualdez / Pyra | ||||
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Co-Host / Performer | |||
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Young Yvette | |||
| Magpakailanman: One Last Chance | Mitch | ||||
| Hiram na Alaala | Wendy | ||||
| 2015 | Wattpad Presents : Mr. Popular meets Ms. Nobody: Still In Love (Part 2) | Mandy Aguilar | |||
| Wattpad Presents: My Fiance Since Birth | Alexandra "Alex" Sanchez | ||||
| Princess in the Palace | Perla | ||||
| ASAP | Performer | ||||
| 2016 | Born to Be a Star | Host | |||
| Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 | Celebrity housemate | Kapamilya Channel A2Z | |||
| 2016–2021 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Alyana Arevalo-Dalisay† | |||
| 2019 | It's Showtime: Bidaman | Celebrity Guest | |||
| 2021 | It's Showtime: Hide and Sing | Celebrity Tago-hula | |||
| Rolling In It Philippines | Presenter | ||||
Film
| Film | ||
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| Year | Title | Role |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Caitlin |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Sol / Winged Horse |
| 2013 | Kaleidoscope World (film) | Elsa |
| 2014 | Diary ng Panget | Lorraine "Lory" Keet |
| Talk Back and You're Dead | Audrey dela Cruz | |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Via Dela Vega |
| Wang Fam | Elenita Sera | |
| 2016 | Miracles Are Forever (To Love And To Live) | Leonor |
| Girlfriend for Hire | Nami San Jose | |
| Camp Sawi | Jessica | |
| 2018 | Ang Pambansang Third Wheel [9] | Trina |
| Para Sa Broken Hearted | Shalee | |
| Born Ready | Leona | |
| 2019 | The Mall, The Merrier | Maria Clara / M.C. (Special Participation) |
| 2021 | Jesus Christ...Virgin People! | Elizabeth "Liza" Mercado |
| 2021 | More Than Blue | Cream |
| 2021 | Mang Jose | Gabriela Maginaw |
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Yassi |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Edge of the World" (with Josh Padilla) |
2015 | Philpop 2015 |
| "Hush" (featuring Nadine Lustre) |
2015 | Yassi |
| "Lala" | 2015 | Yassi |
| "Dahil Sa 'Yo" (with Andre Paras) |
2015 | Yassi and Girlfriend For Hire OST |
| "'Di Ko Alam" (with Andre Paras) |
2015 | Yassi and Diary ng Panget The Movie OST |
| "Katakot-Takot" (with Andre Paras and Alonzo Mulach) |
2015 | Wang Fam |
| "Dumadagundong" | 2016 | Philpop 2016 |
| "Sandaang Habambuhay" | 2017 | Non-album single |
| "Migraine" | 2018 | |
| "Sa Wakas" | 2019 | |
| "Sige Na Please" | ||
| "Basta Kasama Kita" | ||
| "Bukas Mo Na Sabihin" | 2020 | |
| "Kaya Natin Ito" | ||
Publications
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| Year | Release | Publisher | Notes |
| 2019 | Say Yass To Happiness | Viva Books | Debut book |
Awards and recognitions
Pressman has been recognized multiple times by the most prestigious and honourable award giving body in the Philippines. She has won three Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards for Best TV Supporting TV Actress for three straight years (2018-2020).
| Year | Award/Critics | Category | Result |
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| 2013 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Kaleidoscope World – Official Entry | Nominated |
| 2014 | Star Cinema Awards | Favorite Movie Best Friend | Won |
| FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Rank # 78 | |
| 2015 | Rank # 57 | ||
| PhilPop Awards | Best Music Video – "Edge of the World" (Yassi Pressman and Josh Padilla) | Won | |
| 2016 | Anak TV Awards | Makabata Star | Won |
| 29th Awit Awards | Best Dance Recording for "LALA" | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards | Female Star of the Night | Won | |
| Push Awards | Popular Dance Cover for "Work" | Won | |
| Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars | Included | |
| Star Awards for Music 2016 | Best New Female Recording Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Zalora Style Awards | Most Stylish Female | Nominated |
| 48th Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising TV Actress of the Year | Won | |
| FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Rank # 27 | |
| Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars | Included | |
| Push Awards | Push Dance Cover with Issa Pressman | Won | |
| 7th EdukCircle Awards | Best Actress – Television Series | Nominated | |
| 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| 30th Awit Awards | Best Dance Recording for "Dumadagundong" | Won | |
| AnakTV Awards 2017 | Credible, Wholesome and Worth Emulating by the Youth | Won | |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards | Best TV Supporting Actress | Won |
References
- "Father of Yassi Pressman passes away at 90". ABS-CBN News. 6 February 2016. Archived from the original on 12 May 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- Lastrilla, Gary Ann (23 July 2016). "Get to know Yassi Pressman's family". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- "Yassi Pressman signs exclusive contract with ABS-CBN". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- "Yassi Pressman on working in ABS-CBN: "Happy naman din po ako kung saan po ako ngayon."". PEP.ph. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- News, ABS-CBN (25 May 2019). "LOOK: Yassi Pressman helps fix classrooms in Navotas". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- News, ABS-CBN (22 May 2019). "Yassi Pressman celebrates birthday by giving back". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 23 January 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- Lino, Cha (12 May 2020). "On her 25th birthday, Yassi Pressman remembers late dad, sends COVID-19 aid to hospitals". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 20 July 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- Laurena, Adam. "Yassi and Issa Pressman's father Ronnie passes away at 90 | Pikapika | Philippine Showbiz News | Entertainment News | Trending Balita | Celebrity Lifestyle | Artista | Fashion | Beauty Tips | Chika | Philippine Hollywood Stars Celebrities". pikapika.ph. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "WATCH: Yassi Pressman and Sam Milby teams up in 'Ang Pambansang Third Wheel'". Rappler. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- "Yassi Pressman via Viva Records". Viva Records. Archived from the original on 5 August 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- "Yassi Pressman on Spotify". Spotify. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.