Rhian Ramos

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ramos and the surname or paternal family name is Howell.
Rhian Ramos
Born
Rhian Denise Ramos Howell

(1990-10-03) October 3, 1990 (age 34)
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • singer
  • host
Years active2006–present
PartnerSam Verzosa (2022–present)
RelativesRonnie Henares (uncle)[1]

Rhian Denise Ramos Howell (born October 3, 1990),[2] professionally known as Rhian Ramos (Tagalog: [ˈɾijɐn ˈɾamos]), is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer, host and race car driver.

Life and career

Rhian Denise Ramos Howell was born in Makati on October 3, 1990 to Gareth Howell and Clara (née Ramos). Her sibbling is Nadine Ramos Howell. When her parents separated, her father married a Thai woman. She is a niece of Ida Ramos and Ronnie Henares.

Denise studied at the De La Salle Santiago Zobel School in Manila.

In 2007, she dated Mark Herras. Between 2008 and 2009, she dated JC de Vera and later KC Montero and race car driver Jason Choachuy.[3][4]

Ramos started working in commercials including McDonald's Philippines McJelly Trio.[5] Her first television series was Captain Barbell in 2006,[6][7] and a year later she was part of Lupin.[8] She has played the lead role in My Only Love.[9]

In 2007, Ramos had her film debut in The Promise in which she won her first Golden Screen Award for Breakthrough Performance by an Actress.[10][11] She also starred in the horror film Ouija.[12] In 2008, Ramos was chosen to host Pinoy Idol Extra,[13] the daily update edition of Pinoy Idol.[14] Ramos also starred in two Philippine dramas, Codename: Asero, and in LaLola,[15] a remake of the 2007 Argentine television comedy telenovela of the same name.[16] By the end of the year, Ramos finished two feature films, My Monster Mom and I.T.A.L.Y..[17][18] LaLola ended in February 2009. She starred in the suspense-thriller film Sundo that came out the following month. In 2009,[19] she starred in two Philippine dramas: Zorro and Stairway to Heaven.[20]

Ramos released her debut dance-music album Audition Dance Battle under Universal Records in partnership with Bellhaus Entertainment. Ramos starred in the fantasy film Ang Panday.[21] She is the muse of the B-Meg Llamados for the 2011–2012 season of the Philippine Basketball Association.[22]

In 2015, Ramos played the lead role in the television series The Rich Man's Daughter as Jade Tanchingco, alongside Glaiza de Castro who played Ramos' love interest.[23]

In 2018, it was announced that Ramos would be the lead in the Manila-set independent film Empty by Design starring alongside Australian actor Chris Pang and Canadian actor Osric Chau.[24]

Filmography

Acting performances in television dramas

Year Title Role Network
2006–07 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Leah Lazaro GMA Network
2007 Lupin Avril Legarda
2007–08 Sine Novela: My Only Love Cindy Moreno
2008 Codename: Asero Claire Morales
2008–09 LaLola Lolita "Lola" Padilla
2009 Zorro Lolita Pulido
Stairway to Heaven Jodi Reyes / Jenna Cruz
2010 Ilumina Romana Sebastian
Bantatay English Bulldog
2011 Beauty Queen Herself/Pageant Host
Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Leah Lazaro-Magtanggol
2013 Indio Magayon
Genesis Raquel Hernandez
2014 My Destiny Joy Dela Rosa
2015 The Rich Man's Daughter Jade Tanchingco
Dangwa Sheryl "She" Cruz
2016 Sinungaling Mong Puso Clara Pamintuan
2017 My Love from the Star Rachel Andrada
2018 The One That Got Away Sophia Elizabeth "Zoe" Velasquez
2020–21 Love of My Life[25] Kelly Generoso
2022 Artikulo 247 Mary Jane "MJ" Ortega-Borromeo
2023 Royal Blood Margaret Royales-Castor
2024 Pulang Araw Filipina "Fina" Dela Cruz
2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Kera Mitena

Anthology

Year Title Role Notes Network
2006 Maynila: Heart Beat Mia GMA Network
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Sharay
2010 Dear Friend: Almost a Love Story Hannah
2014 Wagas Anniversary Special Monica with Marc Abaya GMA News TV
(and is now on GTV)
Magpakailanman: Life After Death Jane Sison with Paolo Contis GMA Network
Magpakailanman: Ang Biyudang Nakaitim Rebecca "Bega"
2015 Magpakailanman: PO2 Ephraim Mejia Story May
Wagas: Nati & Dolfo Love Story Nati with Mark Herras GMA News TV
(and is now on GTV)
2016 Magpakailanman: Ang Kakambal Kong Ahas Melissa with Dennis Trillo GMA Network
2020 I Can See You: Truly. Madly. Deadly[26] Abby Lopez
2022 Happy ToGetHer Teacher Katrina "Joyful" Hernandez with John Lloyd Cruz
2023 Magpakailanman: Ang Hiling sa Diyos Vangie Uy-Cuaki

Comedy

Year Title Role Notes Network
2006-2007 Daddy Di Do Du Aileen Supporting cast GMA Network
2006; 2017 Bubble Gang Herself / Various Guest
2009 Show Me Da Manny Claudia
2010 Kaya ng Powers Hillary Jackson Powers Main role
Pepito Manaloto Ara Crisostomo Guest role
2011 Spooky Nights: Snow White Lady and the Seven Ghost Snow
2013 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Ara Crisostomo Guest role
2015 Sabado Badoo Cameo featured footage
Vampire ang Daddy Ko Vivi Guest
2016–17 Tsuperhero Espie / Espirikitik Supporting cast
2022 Running Man Philippines Herself Guest

Hosting

Year Title Notes Network
2006–10 SOP Performer / Co-host GMA Network
2008 Pinoy Idol Extra Host
2010 Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge
2010–13 Party Pilipinas Performer / Co-host
2011 In the Limelight Main host GMA News TV
Manny Many Prizes Co-host GMA Network
2013–15 Sunday All Stars Performer / Co-host
2015–18 Taste Buddies Main host GMA News TV
2021 Wowowin Guest co-host GMA Network
2021–present All-Out Sundays Performer / Main host
2022–2023 TiktoClock Guest co-host

Television film

Year Title Role Network
2017 Love is... Chloe GMA Network

Acting performances in film

Year Title Role Production company
2007 The Promise Monique GMA Films
Ouija Ruth
2008 My Monster Mom Young Esmeralda Fajardo Regal Entertainment, GMA Films
I.T.A.L.Y. Phoebe Villaroso GMA Films
2009 Sundo Isabel
Ang Panday Emelita
2011 My Valentine Girls Aia
The Road Lara
Ang Panday 2 Emelita
2012 My Kontrabida Girl Isabel Reyes
Sosy Problems Lizzie Consunji
2015 Silong Valerie
2016 Saving Sally Sally Rocket Sheep Studios
2017 Fallback Michelle Star Cinema, Cineko Productions
2018 Kung Paano Siya Nawala Shana TBA Studios
Empty by Design Samantha
2023 Ikaw at Ako Viva Films
2024 When the World Met Miss Probinsyana Marge Impact Media Convergence
Huwag Mo Kong Iniwan Bentria Productions

Modelling

Year Month Magazine Role
2004 May Candy Magazine Cover Girl
2006 September Women's Journal Magazine
October Candy Magazine
2007 February Seventeen-Mini Magazine
April Total Girl Magazine
May MEG Magazine
June S Magazine
November Chalk Magazine
2008 October Cosmopolitan Magazine
December Preview Magazine
December Mega Magazine
2009 January Mega Magazine
November Health Today Magazine
2010 March METRO Magazine
March Speed Magazine
September UNO Magazine
October MEG Magazine
2011 January Gadgets Magazine
April METRO Magazine
2012 January Blush Magazine
August Total Fitness Magazine
September Speed Magazine
2013 February Zen Health Magazine
March Rogue Magazine
2015 January UNO Magazine
February BRAND Magazine
August SPEED Magazine
2016 July FHM Magazine

Poetry book

Year Title Writer
2015 "Love Wins" featuring Rhian Ramos and Glaiza de Castro Cess Dalmas in collaboration with E.G. Studio Archives[27]

Discography

Singles

Year Title Record Label
2009 "You" Universal Records-GMA Records[28]
2017 "Hear Me ft. DJ Luane and Mecha" Homeworkz Entertainment Services[29]
2019 "Napagod ft. Brisom" Rhian Ramos[30]
"Body Crashes ft. Brisom" Rhian Ramos[31]

Music videos

Year Title Artist
2009 You[32] Rhian Ramos[33]
2013 Fall Asleep[34] Jars of Clay[35]
2019 Napagod[36] Rhian Ramos ft. Brisom[37]
Body Crashes[38] Rhian Ramos ft. Brisom[39][40]

Awards

Year Award Giving Body Category Work Result
2007 Golden Screen Awards Breakthrough Performance by an Actress The Promise Won
21st PMPC Star Awards for TV Best New Female TV Personality Captain Barbell[41] Nominated
FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #20
2008 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Ouija Nominated
5th Golden Screen Awards Breakthrough Performance by an Actress Won
FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #24
Asia Supermodel Contest Miss Vitality
2009 YES Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Women Primetime Ladies Category
FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #12
35th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Ang Panday Nominated
2010 Asian Model Awardee (Korea) Won
YES Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars[42] #23
FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #17
26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Ang Panday Nominated
58th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2011 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #20
2012 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #55
60th FAMAS Awards Best Actress The Road Nominated
2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Game Show Host Manny Many Prizes Nominated
2015 GMA Blogger's Style Camp People's Choice Award with Glaiza de Castro The Rich Man's Daughter Won
Female Super Stunner Nominated
Judging with Glaiza de Castro top 4
2016 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actress of the Year Silong Nominated
Pep List Year 3 Award Best PEPTalk Episode with Luis Alandy and Glaiza de Castro The Rich Man's Daughter Nominated
64th FAMAS Awards Best Actress Silong Nominated
42nd Metro Manila Film Festival Female Celebrity of the Night Saving Sally Won[43]

References

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  2. ^ "LOOK: Rhian Ramos shows her dad's resort in Thailand". ABS-CBN News. March 28, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  3. ^ Torres, Peter (December 8, 2019). "Rhian Ramos bio siblings". kami.com.ph. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
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  5. ^ "Rhian Ramos looks back at her showbiz roots". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
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  7. ^ "Remember when Rhian Ramos played Jodi in Stairway To Heaven". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  8. ^ "Rhian Ramos plays lead role in her next TV project after "Lupin"". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  9. ^ "Rhian Ramos gets big break in GMA-7 soap "My Only Love"". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
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  12. ^ "Disturbed spirit seeks revenge in "Ouija"". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  13. ^ ""Pinoy Idol Extra" airs on GMA-7 starting May 25". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  14. ^ "Rhian Ramos denies "kissing" Pinoy Idol finalist Kid Camaya". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
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  16. ^ Rhian Ramos plays a man who became a woman in La Lola pep.ph
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  23. ^ "What to expect from The Rich Man's Daughter and other GMA-7 primetime shows". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 8, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  24. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (August 20, 2018). "Danny Pudi Set For 'Babysplitters'; 'Crazy Rich Asians' Star Chris Pang Joins Osric Chau In 'Empty By Design'". Deadline. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
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  26. ^ "Rhian Ramos, sumalang na rin sa taping para sa 'I Can See You'". PH Entertainment | Philippine Entertainment. September 24, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  27. ^ "THE MAKING OF LOVE WINS". YouTube. August 7, 2015. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  28. ^ "Rhian Ramos launches her first single for Audition Dance Battle". Archived from the original on October 22, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  29. ^ "LISTEN: Rhian Ramos releases new single called "Hear Me"". Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  30. ^ "Rhian Ramos performs 'Napagod' live on Wish 107.5 Bus". Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  31. ^ "'Unapologetic and Imperfect': Rhian Ramos Delves Into Music, Self-Exploration with Latest Drop 'Body Crashes' featuring Brisom". July 2, 2019. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
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