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The roles that made Sue Ramirez shine under the teleserye spotlight

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Rianna Mae Santiago

<p>Good things take time, and for Sue Ramirez, the good blossomed into something greater. Dedicated and immersed in her ongoing projects, the multi-talented actress has never lost her footing and humility, which have brought her to impressive heights—becoming one of the most sought-after actresses of her generation.</p><p>In Sue’s 15 years in the local entertainment industry, the Kapamilya actress has grown on screen, embodying coming-of-age characters, emotionally moving protagonists, and daring roles across both indie and mainstream productions in film and television.</p><p>This October 2025, she is set to breathe life into another intriguing character, Mel Montenegro, in the upcoming suspense thriller series by ABS-CBN Studios, “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/what-lies-beneath" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>What Lies Beneath</em></u></strong></a>.”</p><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b5Mou-C4kiM" title="What Lies Beneath | Official Trailer" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Before we step into this character’s thrilling shoes, let us revisit the roles that have shaped Sue Ramirez into the sensational actress she is today. </p><p>Those who have watched her career unfold cannot overlook her noteworthy performance as Nicole Matias, the daughter of the series’ iconic villainess Selina (played by Eula Valdes), in the 2011 remake of the 1997 TV drama series “Mula Sa Puso.” From opposing illicit intentions, the actress took on an antagonistic role as Rona Dimaano in the crowd-favorite afternoon drama “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/5/16/throwback-jm-de-guzman-in-angelito-batang-ama-0108" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Angelito: Batang Ama</u></strong></a>,&quot; extending to its sequel, “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto.”</p><p>Her career-spanning roles continued with her genre-shifting participation in the 2012 sequel of the 1997 horror fiction series “Oka2kat,” where she portrayed Luna, a clairvoyant, and was paired with her first love-team partner, Paul Salas. Sue also starred as Luisa “Louie” Celerez, a supporting character in the 2013 remake of the 1980 family drama “Annaliza.”</p><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VsAV1RV31zU" title="Louie clashes with Bart at the jeepney terminal | Annaliza" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>She also appeared in several episodes of the drama anthology series “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/maalaala-mo-kaya" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Maalaala Mo Kaya</em></u></strong></a>,” “Wansapanataym,” and “Ipaglaban Mo.” Among her memorable performances in “MMK” are her portrayals of Mary in the 2015 episode, “Eyeglasses,” and Genesis in the 2016 episode, “Paruparo.” She also caught the eyes of viewers in the “Remote ni Eric” episode of “Wansapanataym” and in Ipaglaban Mo’s “Pagkakasala ng Ama.”</p><p>Making the most of every chance to improve her craft, Sue took on more roles, including a special participation in “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita,” as the young Cecilia Macaraig (played by Vina Morales) and Kristel Sebastian in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2024/11/26/throwback-the-cast-of-all-of-me-2015-1553" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>All of Me</u></strong></a>,” both in the year 2015. In 2017, she portrayed another younger version of a veteran actress (Coney Reyes), taking on the role of young Margaret Divinagarcia in the 2017 drama series, “My Dear Heart.”</p><p>In the path leading to a pivotal stage in her career, she acted alongside long-time popular love teams, namely, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla in the 2015 remake of the 2000 romance series “Pangako Sa ‘Yo” and the 2017 drama fantasy series “La Luna Sangre.” She also worked with Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil in the 2016 romance series, “Dolce Amore.”</p><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GtikW3utcus" title="The Kontrabidas | Dolce Amore" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>After acting in various and diverse supporting roles, Sue now appears on screen as part of the main cast and, of course, the leading lady. She was seen owning the scene as a New York-trained chef and Atty. Francisco “Paco” Alipio’s (played by Arjo Atayde) love interest, Anna Michelle Lamoste, in the 2017 series, “Hanggang Saan.” </p><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjN725cinWA" title="Hanggang Saan: Paco introduces Anna as his girlfriend | EP 27" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Her debut as Marie Espinosa in “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” left viewers hoping for the actress’ big break, making it only natural that they went on to define Sue as a “total package.” </p><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lfkwMT7jwHg" title="5 funniest &#x27;hirit&#x27; of Marie that gave us good vibes in FPJ&#x27;s Ang Probinsyano | Friday 5" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Being the complete package that she is, her versatility was further highlighted in “A Soldier&#x27;s Heart,” where she played the fearless Capt. Lourdes “Lourd” Bacalso. Her character, Venus Magbanua, in another action series, “The Iron Heart,” combines a humorous and sly personality with a fighting spirit.</p><p>Then, by dominating social media trends with her riveting performance in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/tbmv2022/articles-videos/15-most-hated-scenes-of-sue-ramirez-as-the-mistress-in-the-broken-marriage-vow-16826" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>The Broken Marriage Vow</u></strong></a>,” the Philippine adaptation of the British drama series “Doctor Foster,” Sue’s compelling portrayal resonated not only with loyal fans but also captured the attention of a wider audience. Playing her character, Alexis “Lexy” Lucero, she delivered a powerful on-screen showdown with veteran actress Jodi Sta. Maria, who portrayed Dra. Jill Victorino-Ilustre.</p><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D43svuWcOhw" title="Lexy lashes out her anger at David | The Broken Marriage Vow" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Given Sue’s proven versatility throughout her career, viewers anticipate that she will deliver another outstanding performance as one of the all-female lead characters in the anticipated ABS-CBN primetime drama “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/what-lies-beneath" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>What Lies Beneath</em></u></strong></a>.” Don’t miss the premiere this October 18 on <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>iWant</u></strong></a>, and October 20 on Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5.</p>

<p>Let’s look back on Sue Ramirez’s noteworthy moments in the teleserye spotlight</p>

Let’s look back on Sue Ramirez’s noteworthy moments in the teleserye spotlight