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Spotlight on Sue Ramirez: Her remarkable evolution as a teleserye star through the years

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>From being a teenage girl who simply dreamt of making it to the local entertainment scene to support the medical expenses of her ailing father, Sue Ramirez has grown into one of her generation’s most passionate and versatile actresses.  </p><p>Over the years, she has continuously embraced the challenge of portraying diverse characters on both television and film, allowing her to sharpen her craft and expand her impressive range. And soon, she is set to captivate viewers once again with her newest role in ABS-CBN Studios’ highly anticipated primetime action-drama series, “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sigabo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Coco Martin’s Sigabo.</strong></a>” </p><p>But before we get to find out the character she will bring to life next, let us revisit first her past teleserye portrayals that showed her growth as an actress and helped shape her remarkable career in this Kapamilya Spotlight feature! </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="913" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bJkkz9iaMDU" title="Kapamilya Spotlight: Sue Ramirez" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Sue made her acting debut via the 2011 remake of the classic 1990s soap opera “Mula Sa Puso,” where she showcased her promising dramatic chops as Nicole Matias, a role originally played by former actress Anna Larrucea. She later joined the cast of the well-loved 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>Angelito: Batang Ama</strong></a>” as Rona Dimaano, a role she reprised in its sequel, “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto.” </p><p>Her growing versatility became evident when she got cast in the horror-fantasy series “Oka2kat” in 2012, the sequel to the iconic 1997 television series “!Oka Tokat!.” That same year, she made her debut in the long-running drama anthology “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/maalaala-mo-kaya" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Maalaala Mo Kaya</strong></a>” through the “Baunan” episode, portraying Rachel, an adopted daughter who rebelled against her adoptive parents after discovering the truth about her identity. </p><p>The following year, Sue appeared in the family drama “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2024/11/26/throwback-annaliza-2013-1650" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Annaliza</strong></a>,” a modern adaptation of the classic 1980s soap opera of the same title. She played Lui Celerez, younger sister of lead antagonist Stella, portrayed by Kaye Abad.  </p><p>In 2014, she starred in the “Panyo” episode of MMK as Susan, a young woman whose ties with her best friend got strained when the latter’s ex-boyfriend courted her. She then made her debut in the legal drama anthology “Ipaglaban Mo” through the “Ang Totoong Ako” episode and appeared briefly in the series “Dream Dad.” </p><p>Five years into her career, Sue went on to have a busy year in 2015. She made a special appearance in “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita” as the younger version of Cecilia Macaraig, a character portrayed by Vina Morales. She also played Kristel 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>All of Me</strong></a>,” a young woman who harbored feelings for lead character Edong, portrayed by JM de Guzman. She went on to become a key part of the remake of the iconic romance drama “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/throwback-pictorial-photos-of-2015s-pangako-sayo-14577" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Pangako Sa ‘Yo</strong></a>,” where she portrayed Ligaya, the woman who came between the love story of Yna (Kathryn Bernardo) and Angelo (Daniel Padilla). </p><p>She also appeared in the “Entablado” and “Eyeglasses” episodes of MMK, the “Pagkakasala ng Ama” episode of “Ipaglaban Mo,” and in the “Remote ni Eric” narrative of “Wansapanataym.” </p><p>In 2016, Sue continued to build on her momentum with standout appearances in “Ipaglaban Mo” via the “Kidnap” episode and in MMK via the “Paru-paro” episode. She once again took on the role of a romantic rival in the hit series “Dolce Amore,” where her character Angela was the third party in the love story of Serena (Liza Soberano) and Tenten (Enrique Gil). </p><p>After portraying the young Margaret Divinagracia, the character played by Connie Reyes in “My Dear Heart,” Sue revealed a completely different side of her in the 2017 fantasy-action series “La Luna Sangre,” where she transformed into the fierce she-wolf Catleya. A major milestone also came that year when she finally secured her first lead protagonist role in a teleserye through “Hanggang Saan,” portraying Anna Michelle Lamoste, the love interest of lead character Paco Alipio (Arjo Atayde). </p><p>She delivered another powerful performance in the “Ipaglaban Mo” episode “Sakal” broadcast in 2018, where she portrayed a battered and sexually abused wife. She also landed a role in the long-running Kapamilya teleserye “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” and became part of its history as the vivacious Marie Espinosa. </p><p>Not even the challenges brought about by the pandemic could slow Sue down. In 2020, she starred in the action-drama series “A Soldier’s Heart,” earning praise for her portrayal of the strong-willed and courageous Captain Lourdes Bacalso. </p><p>Two years later, she captivated viewers with her daring and unforgettable portrayal of the fierce mistress Lexy Lucero in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/tbmv2022/articles-videos/10-times-lexy-turned-irrational-and-blind-because-of-her-love-for-david-in-the-broken-marriage-vow-17023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Broken Marriage Vow</strong></a>,” the Philippine adaptation of the hit British series “Doctor Foster.” Later in 2022, she became the leading lady of Richard Gutierrez in the action-drama series “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/theironheart/articles-videos/10-amazing-transformations-of-venus-in-the-iron-heart-19482" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Iron Heart,</strong></a>” portraying Venus Magbanua, the love interest and partner-in-crime of his character, Apollo Adelantar.  </p><p>And in 2025, she impressed us anew with her performance in the crime-drama series “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/what-lies-beneath" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>What Lies Beneath</strong></a>” as one of the four female characters who were haunted by their shared dark past. She played Mel Barrera-Montenegro, a famous celebrity stylist whose life is constantly tormented by scandals, controlling relationships, traumatic pasts, and dark secrets. </p><p>Are you as excited as us to see Sue in another action-drama teleserye? Be sure not to miss “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sigabo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Coco Martin’s Sigabo</strong></a>” when it premieres on June 22 to find out what her role is going to be! </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>More on this story: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/6/15/here-are-the-stars-joining-coco-martin-and-julia-montes-in-the-much-awaited-series-sigabo-0105" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Here are the stars joining Coco Martin and Julia Montes in the much-awaited series “Sigabo”!</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/3/23/the-unwavering-strength-of-womanhood-found-in-mel-s-story-in-what-lies-beneath-0010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The unwavering strength of womanhood found in Mel’s story in “What Lies Beneath”</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/2/10/sue-ramirez-shares-this-heartfelt-message-for-viewers-connecting-with-her-role-in-what-lies-beneath-0108" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sue Ramirez shares this heartfelt message for viewers connecting with her role in “What Lies Beneath”</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/11/11/sue-ramirez-speaks-of-how-her-life-became-too-full-of-love-to-be-touched-by-hate-0023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sue Ramirez speaks of how her life became too full of love to be touched by hate</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/4/30/takot-sa-butiki-loves-makeup-10-fun-facts-to-get-to-know-sue-ramirez-a-little-better-0100" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Takot sa butiki? 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<p>Let us look back on Sue Ramirez’s remarkable acting performances on TV through the years in this Kapamilya Spotlight feature!</p>

Let us look back on Sue Ramirez’s remarkable acting performances on TV through the years in this Kapamilya Spotlight feature!