Aya Fernandez
Acting
Biography
Aya Fernandez is a Filipino actress, host, and social entrepreneur. She is best known for portraying the volleyball team captain, Jana Ramos in an independent LGBT coming-of-age sports film, Rookie. She was crowned Miss Teen Earth 2015 and went on to become the Dreamgirl of the Year International in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while representing the country as Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2018.
Born: July 31, 1997
Place of Birth: Binondo, Manila, Philippines
Known For
Saving Grace
Anna, an elementary school teacher, discovers that her student Grace is a victim of abuse. Driven by maternal instinct, Anna abducts Grace to protect her and assumes the role of a mother. As they bond amid threats from the authorities and Grace's abusive mother, Anna confronts her painful past, realizing that she needs healing as much as Grace does.
Saving Grace: The Untold Story
Saving Grace: The Untold Story is the extended television version of the acclaimed Filipino series Saving Grace, originally a 14-episode drama. This 78-episode adaptation, airing on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, and streaming on iWantTFC, features new emotional scenes and deeper character explorations, enhancing the gripping tale of sacrifice and motherhood for a broader audience.
What's Wrong With Secretary Kim
A competent secretary and a narcissistic boss fall in love while uncovering a traumatic past that causes them to question whether their feelings are real or the result of a shared trauma.
Quezon
A historical drama focusing on Manuel L. Quezon years after the Philippine Revolution during the American occupation. When his fight for independence from the United States is put to the test, Quezon finds himself playing the brutal game of politics to outmaneuver his rivals — including Leonard Wood, Sergio Osmeña, and Joven Hernando. In Quezon’s relentless quest for power, he ultimately faces off with Emilio Aguinaldo in the 1935 presidential elections, using charm and favoritism as both weapons and currency, in a campaign that ultimately changes the face of Philippine politics and history.
Love Bites
Short, sweet, and bite-sized love stories.
Viral Scandal
A simple, middle-class family is rocked by a scandal when the eldest daughter is caught in a viral sex video. They seek justice as rich people continue to dominate and manipulate the truth to protect their image.
Rookie
An awkward 6-footer teen is forced to learn and play volleyball half-heartedly when the Catholic school she transferred to did not have a basketball team. Everything changes when she meets their star player.
Nag-aapoy na Damdamin
Two well-established families get embroiled in a complicated struggle rooted in grief, anger, and a passionate desire for revenge. The husbands and wives set their elaborate plans in motion as they fight for their loved ones and their own desires.
A Family Affair
An inheritance from the late matriarch of the Estrellas intertwines the life of Cherry Red with Dave, Paco, Seb, and Drew. Amid the romance that arose between her and two of the four brothers, Cherry's past unravels and exposes deeply buried secrets.
Dear Satan
A girl accidentally misspells a letter and addresses it to Satan instead of Santa. The naughty Satan goes out of his way and bonds with the kid by introducing himself as Santa, in an attempt to corrupt her young mind and lead her to the bad side. But it would prove to be a hard task as the girl has only love and kindness in her heart.
Filmography
as Young Ana Ricardo
as Ashley Santillan
as Ashley Santillan
as Dawn Punzalan
as Jana Ramos
as Sabrina Dominguez
as Cess
as Rebecca "Becca" Lazaro
as Ella Monticello
as Agatha Cortez