Anna Marie Lukban

The teleseryes that exhibit Andrea Brillantes’ brilliance as actress

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741827578588The-teleseryes-that-exhibit-Andrea-Brillantes-brilliance-as-actress-.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>For her 15th anniversary in showbiz, Andrea Brillantes has proven that she’s now ready to take on more mature roles through her latest stint in the formidable ABS-CBN Studios primetime series “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>” as Fatima Benito, a young woman part of a group of swindlers and pickpockets plying the busy streets of Manila.As we look forward to seeing how her character would fare in the narrative, as well as how she is going to be connected with Tanggol (Coco Martin) and his group, let us first revisit some of the Gen Z superstar’s most notable performances in teleseryes via this Kapamilya Update feature. <div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FABSCBNnetwork%2Fvideos%2F594288623606083%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=476&amp;t=0" width="476" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Andrea’s acting career started in 2010 through her appearances in a number of television commercials and in the kiddie gag show “Goin’ Bulilit.” After taking on several supporting and minor characters, she scored her first-ever lead role at the age of 10 in the 2013 soap opera “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2024/11/26/throwback-annaliza-2013-1650" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annaliza</a>,” the remake of the 1980 TV drama of the same title top-billed by the late actress Julie Vega. Her promising performance as the titular character earned her the Best Child Performer accolade at the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television.In 2014, she was cast in the family drama “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/throwback-2014s-hawak-kamay-14687" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hawak Kamay</a>” alongside Piolo Pascual, Iza Calzado, Xyriel Manabat, and Zaijian Jaranilla, wherein she portrayed Lorry. The following year, she further impressed us with her portrayal of the rebellious yet loving Lia Buenavista in the remake of the classic Kapamilya soap opera “Pangako Sa ‘Yo.” The said character was originally played by Jodi Sta. Maria, who was also one of her co-stars taking on the role of Amor Powers in this revival. Two years later, Andrea starred in the 2017 daytime drama “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/throwback-the-stars-of-ikaw-lang-ang-iibigin-2017-14807" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin</a>” Nas Stephanie Reyes, the younger sister of the kontrabida played by Coleen Garcia. Her biggest breakthrough came in 2018 when she was tapped to portray the young vicious villain Marga Mondragon-Bartolome in the highly successful afternoon drama, “Kadenang Ginto.” Her impeccable performance indeed further propelled her popularity, as well as earned her several recognitions from various award-giving bodies. From “annoying” us with her wickedness and rudeness as Marga, the young actress went on to endear us with her kindness and innocence as Mira in the 2021 inspirational teleserye “Huwag Kang Mangamba,” which she also co-starred in with Dimples Romana, Kyle Echarri, Francine Diaz, and Seth Fedelin. Andrea then took on dual roles for the very first time when she headlined the 2023 mystery drama series “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/3/12/throwback-the-stars-of-senior-high-2023-1023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Senior High</a>” as twin sisters Luna and Sky. She absolutely impressed us with her impeccable portrayal of two characters with totally different personalities. Just a few months after it concluded, she reprised her role as Sky in the second season of the series entitled “High Street,” which narrative was set five years after the graduation of the main characters from Northford High School.And around half a year later, she’s back on primetime via “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>” as the alluring and deceitful Fatima. Are you as excited as us to find out what role she’s about to play in the life of Tanggol? Well, you better not miss an episode of the leading primetime action drama series, weeknights at 8 PM on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), A2Z, and TV5.

As Andrea Brillantes stuns everyone with her bolder and fiercer role in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” let’s revisit some of her most remarkable portrayals through the years

As Andrea Brillantes stuns everyone with her bolder and fiercer role in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” let’s revisit some of her most remarkable portrayals through the years