Maria Cassandra Villarroel Legaspi (Tagalog: [ˈkasi lɛˈgaspɪ]; born January 6, 2001)[1] is a Filipino actress.[3] She is the daughter of Filipino actor Zoren Legaspi and Filipino TV host and actress Carmina Villarroel, as well as the twin sister of Mavy Legaspi, who is also an actor.
Cassy Legaspi | |
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 Legaspi in 2023 | |
| Born | Maria Cassandra Villarroel Legaspi January 6, 2001[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | Reedley International School (2019)[2] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2018–present) |
| Parents |
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Legaspi has gained recognition for her work in various television dramas and for co-hosting with her mother and twin brother in the Filipino cooking talk show, Sarap, 'Di Ba?.[4]
Early life
editMaria Cassandra Villarroel Legaspi was born on January 6, 2001 in Los Angeles, California along with her twin brother Mavy Legaspi. She is one of the twins of Zoren Legaspi and Carmina Villarroel. She moved to the Philippines with her family when she was three months old.
On June 2, 2019, she and her twin brother Mavy graduated from senior high school at Reedley International School in Pasig City.[2]
Career
editCassy began her career in showbiz as a commercial model with his twin brother Mavy and a child star, appearing in many Philippine television shows.
In 2016, she starred in the Philippine television reality show Lip Sync Battle Philippines as a contestant.[5] In 2018, she later appeared in Studio 7[6] and co-hosted Sarap, 'Di Ba? along with his mother Carmina Villarroel and twin brother.[4] In the same year, Cassy and Mavy signed a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle), joining their parents in the entertainment industry, as well as GMA Network.[7]
In 2021, she made her first television debut and starred as Nina Acosta in First Yaya[8][9] and reprised this role in First Lady[10][9] (continuation of First Yaya).
She also made guest appearances in some of GMA Network's television shows such as All-Out Sundays, Eat Bulaga!, Regal Studio Presents,[11][12] Abot-Kamay na Pangarap,[13] Magpakailanman[14] and Tahanang Pinakamasaya.
She starred as Ingrid in the 2022 Filipino film, Ako Si Ninoy[15] and as Hannah in the 2023 romance drama film When I Met You in Tokyo.[16][17]
Personal life
editAccording to her Sparkle profile, her talents are acting, dancing, singing and hosting.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ako si Ninoy | Ingrid | |
| 2023 | When I Met You in Tokyo | Hannah |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Herself | Contestant | GMA Network |
| 2018–2019 | Studio 7 | Performer / Co-host | ||
| 2018–2024 | Sarap, 'Di Ba? | Co-host[4] | ||
| 2020–2021 | All-Out Sundays | Performer / Co-host | ||
| 2021 | First Yaya | Nina Acosta | Main cast | |
| 2022 | First Lady | |||
| 2023–2024 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself | Co-host | |
| 2023 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Jewel Mendoza | Guest role | |
| 2024 | Tahanang Pinakamasaya | Herself | Co-host | |
| It's Showtime | Herself | Guest host | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, ALLTV, GMA Network, GTV |
Anthologies
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Regal Studio Presents | Michelle | Episode: My Father's Song |
| Magpakailanman | Dalia | Episode: Sana Muling Makapiling | |
| 2024 | Regal Studio Presents | Polly | Episode: Fishing for Love |
References
edit- ^ a b Aquino, Maine (January 6, 2024). "Cassy Legaspi is a stunner in her 23rd birthday photos". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Twins Cassy and Mavy Legaspi graduate from senior high school". PEP.ph. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Aquino, Maine (August 8, 2019). "IN PHOTOS: Fun details you need to know about Cassy Legaspi". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Carmina Villarroel, makakasama ang kambal niyang anak sa bagong talk show na Sarap 'Di Ba?". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Ruiz, Maria (April 5, 2018). "WATCH: Andre Paras, Mavy & Cassy Legaspi at Sanya Lopez, patalbugan sa unang three-way battle ng 'Lip Sync Battle Philippines'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 26, 2021). "'First Yaya' stars Cassy Legaspi, Joaquin Domagoso share why they chose GMA Artist Center". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Cassy and Mavy Legaspi sign contract with GMA Artist Center". PEP.ph. July 26, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Sun, Cherry (March 4, 2021). "KILALANIN: Sanya Lopez, Gabby Concepcion at iba pang bida ng 'First Yaya'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Cassy Legaspi says she's lucky to experience many firsts in 'First Yaya' and 'First Lady'". GMA Network. July 3, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 13, 2022). "IN PHOTOS: Meet the cast of GMA's highly-anticipated primetime series, 'First Lady'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (January 28, 2023). "Touching father-daughter story, hatid ng 'Regal Studio Presents: My Father's Song'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Kristian Eric Brennt (June 20, 2024). "Cassy Legaspi at Michael Sager, sumailalim sa direksyon ni Zoren Legaspi sa 'Regal Studio Presents'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Chua, EJ Brennt (December 27, 2022). "Mavy at Cassy Legaspi, mapapanood sa 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah Brennt (January 4, 2023). "Glydel Mercado at Cassy Legaspi, bibida sa '#MPK'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Kristian Eric (February 17, 2023). "Cassy Legaspi challenged by her role in 'Ako si Ninoy'". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Cassy Legaspi on her first movie with Darren Espanto: 'Everything was so smooth-sailing'". GMA Network. November 23, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Almo, Nherz (October 18, 2023). "Vilma Santos, Cassy Legaspi react to inclusion of 'When I Met You in Tokyo' in MMFF 2023". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.