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{{Real life Person Infobox
  
{{Real life Person Infobox
 
| title1= Yasmien Kurdi
  
| title1= Yasmien Kurdi
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| image1= [[File:Yasmien Kurdi at the 3rd Dangal ng Lahi Awards (2021).jpg|260px]]
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| image1= [[File:Yasmien Kurdi at the GMA Gala 2023.jpeg|260px]]
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| born= January 25, 1989<br>(age 33)
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| born= January 25, 1989<br>(age 35)
 
| occupation= Actress, singer, and model
  
| occupation= Actress, singer, and model
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| years_active= 2003–2012<br>2013–present
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| years_active= 2003–2012<br>2013–2023
 
| spouse(s)= Rey Soldevilla ({{tt|m.|married}} 2012)
  
| spouse(s)= Rey Soldevilla ({{tt|m.|married}} 2012)
 
| first_work= ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarStruck_(Season_1) StarStruck]'' (2003)
  
| first_work= ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarStruck_(Season_1) StarStruck]'' (2003)
 
| most_notable_work= ''Various''
  
| most_notable_work= ''Various''
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| current_work= ''None''
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| voice= [[File:Yasmien Kurdi voice.ogg|180px|center|noicon]]
 
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'''Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla''' (born on January 25, 1989 in San Juan City, Metro Manila), better known as '''Yasmien Kurdi''', is a Filipino actress, singer and model.
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'''Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla''' (born on January 25, 1989 in San Juan City, Metro Manila), better known as '''Yasmien Kurdi''', is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She is known for the roles of Sang'gre Mira in the 2005 series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encantadia_(2005_TV_series) Encantadia]'', Salve Dizon de Leon in the remake of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babangon_Ako't_Dudurugin_Kita Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita]'' and Shayne Rodrigo in the hit remake ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saan_Darating_Ang_Umaga? Saan Darating Ang Umaga?]'', a role originally played by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maricel_Soriano Maricel Soriano].
   
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In recent years, Kurdi is known in ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Rhodora_X Rhodora X]'' as Angela Ferrer, which started a trend in her career, then as Dolores Macabuhay in the remake of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yagit_(2014_TV_series) Yagit]'' and as Ysabel Salvacion in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa_Piling_ni_Nanay Sa Piling ni Nanay]''.
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She is known for portraying [[Alicia Salvacion]], the lead character of the [[Justice for Love duology|''Justice for Love'' duology]].
  
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Kurdi recently starred as Thea Balagtas-Angeles in the 2018 series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindi_Ko_Kayang_Iwan_Ka Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka]'', followed by the [[Justice for Love duology|''Justice for Love'' duology]] as [[Alicia Salvacion]], its unprecedented success brought the then-largely unknown Kurdi to international attention.
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Current appearances include ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start-Up_PH Start-Up PH]'', the Philippine adaptation of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start-Up_(South_Korean_TV_series) 2020 Korean series of the same name], and the 2023 series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Missing_Husband The Missing Husband]''.
   
 
== Personal life ==
  
== Personal life ==
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:''For a video version, click [https://www.facebook.com/gmapinoytv/videos/261463799286569/ here].''
  
 
Yasmien Yuson Kurdi was born on January 25, 1989 in San Juan City, to a Lebanese father, Mohammad Kurdi, and Miriam Ong-Yuson, a Chinese-Filipino who is a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo.
  
Yasmien Yuson Kurdi was born on January 25, 1989 in San Juan City, to a Lebanese father, Mohammad Kurdi, and Miriam Ong-Yuson, a Chinese-Filipino who is a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo.
   
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Two years later, she was diagnosed with a cyst on her vocal folds. She was scheduled for surgery in July 2014 to remove the cyst. According to her doctor, there was no guarantee that her voice would fully recover after the operation.
  
Two years later, she was diagnosed with a cyst on her vocal folds. She was scheduled for surgery in July 2014 to remove the cyst. According to her doctor, there was no guarantee that her voice would fully recover after the operation.
   
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On January 17, 2022, Kurdi herself confirmed that she tested positive for COVID-19, along with her daughter<ref name="Pandemic 1">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/health/84726/yasmien-kurdi-breathes-a-sigh-of-relief-after-finishing-home-quarantine-with-family/story Yasmien Kurdi breathes a sigh of relief after finishing home quarantine with family]</ref><ref name="Pandemic 2">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOh5HpGwKNQ NAGPOSITIVE KAMING LAHAT 😞 (OUR COVID EXPERIENCE) | Yasmien Kurdi]</ref>.
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On January 17, 2022, Kurdi herself confirmed that she tested positive for COVID-19, along with her husband and daughter<ref name="Pandemic 1">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/health/84726/yasmien-kurdi-breathes-a-sigh-of-relief-after-finishing-home-quarantine-with-family/story Yasmien Kurdi breathes a sigh of relief after finishing home quarantine with family]</ref><ref name="Pandemic 2">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOh5HpGwKNQ NAGPOSITIVE KAMING LAHAT 😞 (OUR COVID EXPERIENCE) | Yasmien Kurdi]</ref>.
   
 
== Career ==
  
== Career ==
 
=== 2003–2006: Beginnings ===
  
=== 2003–2006: Beginnings ===
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[[File:StarStruck (season 1) - The Final Judgment|thumb|right|250px|Announcing the winners for the first season of ''StarStruck'' in 2004]]
  
 
At an early age, Kurdi joined school pageants and singing contests, which will eventually lead to her participation in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarStruck_(Season_1) first season of ''StarStruck''] in 2003, where she became one of the Final Four contestants. Despite losing to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennylyn_Mercado Jennylyn Mercado], she still received ₱100,000 pesos and an exclusive management contract from GMA Network, that started her career as an actress.
  
At an early age, Kurdi joined school pageants and singing contests, which will eventually lead to her participation in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarStruck_(Season_1) first season of ''StarStruck''] in 2003, where she became one of the Final Four contestants. Despite losing to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennylyn_Mercado Jennylyn Mercado], she still received ₱100,000 pesos and an exclusive management contract from GMA Network, that started her career as an actress.
   
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Her first appearance following her hiatus was in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Karenina_(2013_TV_series) Anna Karenina]'', as Margarita Monteclaro. By 2014, she was cast as Angela Ferrer in the 2014 series ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Rhodora_X Rhodora X]'', that started a trend in her career, portraying a character that experiences a series of unfortunate events. At the same time, she was diagnosed with a cyst on her vocal folds, forcing the conclusion of ''Rhodora X'' in May 2014.
  
Her first appearance following her hiatus was in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Karenina_(2013_TV_series) Anna Karenina]'', as Margarita Monteclaro. By 2014, she was cast as Angela Ferrer in the 2014 series ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Rhodora_X Rhodora X]'', that started a trend in her career, portraying a character that experiences a series of unfortunate events. At the same time, she was diagnosed with a cyst on her vocal folds, forcing the conclusion of ''Rhodora X'' in May 2014.
   
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After undergoing surgery in July 2014, Kurdi was cast as Dolores Macabuhay in the remake of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yagit_(2014_TV_series) Yagit]''. This series is notable for being her longest appearance on record, with 203 episodes in total. Her next major appearance was in the 2016 series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa_Piling_ni_Nanay Sa Piling ni Nanay]'', as Ysabel Salvacion. The series was extended various times due to its high ratings, eventually reaching 154 episodes.
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After undergoing surgery in June 2014, Kurdi was cast as Dolores Macabuhay in the remake of ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yagit_(2014_TV_series) Yagit]''. This series is notable for being her longest appearance on record, with 203 episodes in total. Her next major appearance was in the 2016 series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa_Piling_ni_Nanay Sa Piling ni Nanay]'', as Ysabel Salvacion. The series was extended various times due to its high ratings, eventually reaching 154 episodes.
   
 
In 2018, Kurdi was cast as Thea Balagtas-Angeles in the series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindi_Ko_Kayang_Iwan_Ka Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka]'', where she won Best Drama Actress in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for TV. By 2019, she starred in two series; ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiram_na_Anak Hiram na Anak]'' and ''[https://meesmoth.wikia.com/wiki/Beautiful_Justice Beautiful Justice]''.
  
In 2018, Kurdi was cast as Thea Balagtas-Angeles in the series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindi_Ko_Kayang_Iwan_Ka Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka]'', where she won Best Drama Actress in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for TV. By 2019, she starred in two series; ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiram_na_Anak Hiram na Anak]'' and ''[https://meesmoth.wikia.com/wiki/Beautiful_Justice Beautiful Justice]''.
   
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=== 2020–present: Critical acclaim ===
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=== 2020 – 2023: Critical acclaim and international attention ===
 
==== ''Justice for Love'' duology (2020 - 2022) ====
  
==== ''Justice for Love'' duology (2020 - 2022) ====
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{{Main|Justice for Love duology}}
 
During 2020, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic COVID-19 pandemic] affected the entertainment industry, shutting down or delaying production of television programs and films.
  
During 2020, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic COVID-19 pandemic] affected the entertainment industry, shutting down or delaying production of television programs and films.
   
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Nonetheless, she was cast in the 2020 film ''[[Justice for Love: End of the World|#JusticeForLove: End of the World]]'' as [[Alicia Salvacion]]. The film's unexpected success further redefined her career, winning multiple awards for her performance, while renewing interest in both the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disaster_film disaster film genre], and the real-world discussion of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asteroid_impact_avoidance asteroid impact avoidance]. A [[Justice for Love Presents: The Obsession|prequel series]] was produced in 2021 in response to the film's success.
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Nonetheless, she was cast in the 2020 film ''[[Justice for Love: End of the World|#JusticeForLove: End of the World]]'' as [[Alicia Salvacion]]. The film's unprecedented success further redefined her career, winning multiple awards for her performance, while renewing interest in both the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disaster_film disaster film genre], and the real-world discussion of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asteroid_impact_avoidance asteroid impact avoidance]. A [[Justice for Love Presents: The Obsession|prequel series]] was produced in 2021 in response to the film's success. The duology introduced Kurdi to an international audience, which also praised her acting and performance.
   
 
At the same time, she appeared in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Hermanas_(TV_series) Las Hermanas]'' as Dorothy Manansala, ending the trend that began with 2014's ''Rhodora X''.
  
At the same time, she appeared in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Hermanas_(TV_series) Las Hermanas]'' as Dorothy Manansala, ending the trend that began with 2014's ''Rhodora X''.
   
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==== ''Start-Up'' & ''Godzilla: The Kaiju Invasion'' (2022 - present) ====
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==== ''Start-Up PH'' & ''The Missing Husband'' (2022 - 2023) ====
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In January 2022, Kurdi herself confirmed that she tested positive for COVID-19, along with her daughter, but eventually recovered after finishing her home quarantine. By March, Kurdi was cast in the upcoming Philippine adaptation of the 2020 Korean series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start-Up_(South_Korean_TV_series) Start-Up]'' as Katrina Ina Diaz, and in the short film ''[[The Final Moments (short film)|The Final Moments]]'' as Alicia Salvacion, marking the conclusion of the [[Justice for Love duology|''Justice for Love'' duology]].
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By 2022, Kurdi was cast in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start-Up_PH Philippine adaptation] of the 2020 Korean series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start-Up_(South_Korean_TV_series) Start-Up]'' as Katrina "Ina" Diaz, the Philippine counterpart of Won In-jae, originally portrayed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kang_Han-na Kang Han-na]. Due to the ''Justice for Love'' duology becoming a phenomenal success, the series quickly became the most anticipated Philippine television series of 2022.
   
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She was also cast as [https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Reiwa_Series_(Meesmoth)_characters#Rebecca_de_Guzman Rebecca de Guzman] in the 2022 film ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Godzilla:_The_Kaiju_Invasion Godzilla: The Kaiju Invasion]'', later becoming a recurring character in the [https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Reiwa_Series_(Meesmoth) Reiwa series].
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Other projects during this year include the short film ''[[The Final Moments (short film)|The Final Moments]]'', the conclusion of the [[Justice for Love duology|''Justice for Love'' duology]], and as Rebecca de Guzman in the 2022 film ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Godzilla:_The_Kaiju_Invasion Godzilla: The Kaiju Invasion]'', later becoming a recurring character in the [https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Reiwa_Series_(Meesmoth) Reiwa series]. By 2023, she is cast as Millie Rosales in the series ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Missing_Husband The Missing Husband]''.
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=== 2024 - present: Hiatus ===
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Following the conclusion of ''The Missing Husband'', Kurdi announced that she is pregnant with her second child<ref name="Pregnancy">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/888996/yasmien-kurdi-is-pregnant-with-baby-number-2/story/ Yasmien Kurdi is pregnant with baby number 2!]</ref>, which resulted in her prioritizing her personal life more than her acting career, with ''The Missing Husband'' serving as her last appearance until mid-2024.
   
 
== Selected filmography ==
  
== Selected filmography ==
 
:''Due to her long filmography, this section will focus specifically on select roles that is well-known only. For the full list, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasmien_Kurdi#Filmography here].''
  
:''Due to her long filmography, this section will focus specifically on select roles that is well-known only. For the full list, click [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasmien_Kurdi#Filmography here].''
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| 2003 – 2004 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarStruck_(Season_1) StarStruck]'' || Herself || First appearance
  
| 2003 – 2004 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarStruck_(Season_1) StarStruck]'' || Herself || First appearance
 
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| rowspan="2"| 2004 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aishite_Imasu_1941:_Mahal_Kita Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita]'' || Senyang || First appearance in a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Manila_Film_Festival Metro Manila Film Festival] entry
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| rowspan="2"| 2004 || style="background-color:#fffacd" | ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aishite_Imasu_1941:_Mahal_Kita Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita]'' || Senyang || rowspan="2"| First & second appearance in a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Manila_Film_Festival Metro Manila Film Festival] entry
 
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| ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_Happy_Together_(film) So Happy Together]'' || Raphie || Second appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival entry
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| style="background-color:#fffacd" | ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_Happy_Together_(film) So Happy Together]'' || Raphie
 
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| rowspan="2"| 2005 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encantadia_(2005_TV_series) Encantadia]'' || Mira || One of her well-known roles. Later portrayed by [https://meesmoth.fandom.com/wiki/Kate_Valdez Kate Valdez] in the 2016 remake
  
| rowspan="2"| 2005 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encantadia_(2005_TV_series) Encantadia]'' || Mira || One of her well-known roles. Later portrayed by [https://meesmoth.fandom.com/wiki/Kate_Valdez Kate Valdez] in the 2016 remake
 
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| ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shake,_Rattle_and_Roll_2k5 Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5]'' || Laila || Third appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival entry<br><br>While credited in the film, incorrectly spelled as "Yasmien Curdi"<ref name="Inconsistent spelling" group="note">[[File:Vlcsnap-2021-10-14-22h38m14s108.png|150px]]</ref>
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| style="background-color:#fffacd" | ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shake,_Rattle_and_Roll_2k5 Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5]'' || Laila || Third appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival entry<br><br>While credited in the film, incorrectly spelled as "Yasmien Curdi"<ref name="Inconsistent spelling" group="note">[[File:Vlcsnap-2021-10-14-22h38m14s108.png|150px]]</ref>
 
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| 2007 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahay_Kubo:_A_Pinoy_Mano_Po! Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!]'' || Dahlia || Fourth appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival entry
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| 2007 || style="background-color:#fffacd" | ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahay_Kubo:_A_Pinoy_Mano_Po! Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!]'' || Dahlia || Fourth appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival entry
 
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| 2010 – 2011 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grazilda Grazilda]'' || Cindy || First antagonist role
  
| 2010 – 2011 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grazilda Grazilda]'' || Cindy || First antagonist role
 
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| 2014 || ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Rhodora_X Rhodora X]'' || Angela Ferrer-Aquino ||
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| 2014 || ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Rhodora_X Rhodora X]'' || Angela Ferrer-Aquino || Started a trend in her career: portraying a character that experiences a series of unfortunate events
 
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| 2014 — 2015 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yagit_(2014_TV_series) Yagit]'' || Dolores "Dolor" Macabuhay-Guison || Remake of the popular [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yagit 1983 series of the same name]<br><br>Longest appearance on record, with 203 episodes in total
  
| 2014 — 2015 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yagit_(2014_TV_series) Yagit]'' || Dolores "Dolor" Macabuhay-Guison || Remake of the popular [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yagit 1983 series of the same name]<br><br>Longest appearance on record, with 203 episodes in total
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| ''[https://meesmoth.wikia.com/wiki/Beautiful_Justice Beautiful Justice]'' || Alicia "Alice" Santos-Vida || First role portraying a character named Alicia<ref name="Referred to" group="note">While her full name is Alicia in ''[https://meesmoth.wikia.com/wiki/Beautiful_Justice Beautiful Justice]'', she is always referred to simply as Alice, both in-universe and all external sources. Thus, ''[[Justice for Love: End of the World|#JusticeForLove: End of the World]]'' is the first instance her character is actually referred to as Alicia.</ref>
  
| ''[https://meesmoth.wikia.com/wiki/Beautiful_Justice Beautiful Justice]'' || Alicia "Alice" Santos-Vida || First role portraying a character named Alicia<ref name="Referred to" group="note">While her full name is Alicia in ''[https://meesmoth.wikia.com/wiki/Beautiful_Justice Beautiful Justice]'', she is always referred to simply as Alice, both in-universe and all external sources. Thus, ''[[Justice for Love: End of the World|#JusticeForLove: End of the World]]'' is the first instance her character is actually referred to as Alicia.</ref>
 
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| 2020 || ''[[Justice for Love: End of the World|#JusticeForLove: End of the World]]'' || rowspan="2"| [[Alicia Salvacion]] || Adapted from ''[https://wikizilla.org/wiki/The_Last_War The Last War]'' and inspired by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretaceous–Paleogene_extinction_event Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event]<br><br>Fifth appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival entry
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| 2020 || style="background-color:#fffacd" | ''[[Justice for Love: End of the World|#JusticeForLove: End of the World]]'' || rowspan="2"| [[Alicia Salvacion]] || Adapted from ''[https://wikizilla.org/wiki/The_Last_War The Last War]'' and inspired by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretaceous–Paleogene_extinction_event Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event]<br><br>Fifth appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival entry
 
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| 2021 || ''[[Justice for Love Presents: The Obsession]]'' || Prequel to the 2020 film ''#JusticeForLove: End of the World'' produced by [https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Toho Toho] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMA_Pictures GMA Pictures]
  
| 2021 || ''[[Justice for Love Presents: The Obsession]]'' || Prequel to the 2020 film ''#JusticeForLove: End of the World'' produced by [https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Toho Toho] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMA_Pictures GMA Pictures]
 
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| 2021 — 2022 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Hermanas_(TV_series) Las Hermanas]'' || Dorothy Manansala ||
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| 2021 — 2022 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Hermanas_(TV_series) Las Hermanas]'' || Dorothy Manansala || End of trend: portraying a character that experiences a series of unfortunate events
 
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| rowspan="2"| 2022 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start-Up_PH Start-Up PH]'' || Katrina "Ina" Diaz || Philippine adaptation of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start-Up_(South_Korean_TV_series) 2020 Korean series of the same name]
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| TBA || ''Start-Up PH''<ref name="Screenshot 2" group="note">According to the [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=544668150346689&set=a.254129672733873 actual script].</ref><ref name="Casting 1">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/86531/jeric-gonzales-yasmien-kurdi-to-star-in-philippine-adaptation-of-start-up-alongside-bea-alonzo-alden-richards/story? Jeric Gonzales, Yasmien Kurdi to star in Philippine adaptation of 'Start-Up' alongside Bea Alonzo, Alden Richards]</ref><ref name="Casting 2">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5e3ZHJUQpQ Yasmien Kurdi at Jeric Gonzales, excited nang makasama sila Alden and Bea sa remake ng hit drama series na 'Start-Up']</ref><ref name="Casting 3">[https://www.facebook.com/cinemabravo/photos/a.368293030240209/1509523406117160/ JUST ANNOUNCED: Jeric Gonzales and Yasmien Kurdi will star in the Philippine remake of Korean hit series ‘Start-Up,’ alongside Bea Alonzo and Alden Richards]</ref> || Katrina "Ina" Diaz<ref name="Character">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/engage/news/434/poll-sa-mabibigat-na-roles-ng-apat-na-lead-stars-ng-start-up-ph-kanino-ang-pinakainaabangan-mo/poll? POLL: Sa mabibigat na roles ng apat na lead stars ng ‘Start-Up Ph,’ kanino ang pinakainaabangan mo?]</ref><ref name="Screenshot 1" group="note">[[File:Start-Up PH - Lead characters list.png|150px]]</ref><ref name="Screenshot 2" group="note">According to the [https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=544668150346689&set=a.254129672733873 actual script].</ref> || Philippine adaptation of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start-Up_(South_Korean_TV_series) 2020 Korean series of the same name]
  
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<br>Return to antagonist roles not seen since 2010's ''Grazilda''<br><br>Originally portrayed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kang_Han-na Kang Han-na] in the original series
 
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| 2022 || ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Godzilla:_The_Kaiju_Invasion Godzilla: The Kaiju Invasion]'' || rowspan="2"| [https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Reiwa_Series_(Meesmoth)_characters#Rebecca_de_Guzman Rebecca de Guzman] || First appearance in the mainstream [https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Reiwa_Series_(Meesmoth) Reiwa series]
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| ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Godzilla:_The_Kaiju_Invasion Godzilla: The Kaiju Invasion]'' || Rebecca de Guzman || First appearance in the mainstream [https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Reiwa_Series_(Meesmoth) Reiwa series]
 
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| 2023 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Missing_Husband The Missing Husband]''<ref name="Source 1">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/96771/yasmien-kurdi-at-nadine-samonte-muling-magsasama-sa-the-missing-husband/story? Yasmien Kurdi at Nadine Samonte, muling magsasama sa 'The Missing Husband']</ref> || Millie Rosales<ref name="Source 2">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/17095/in-photos-kilalanin-ang-cast-ng-mystery-drama-series-na-the-missing-husband/photo/229696/cai-cortez-as-glenndolyn-glenn IN PHOTOS: Kilalanin ang cast ng mystery drama series na 'The Missing Husband']</ref> ||
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| 2025 || ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Godzilla_vs._the_Mysterians Godzilla vs. the Mysterians]'' ||
  
 
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| Best Drama Actress || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiram_na_Anak Hiram na Anak]'' || {{Nominated}}
  
| Best Drama Actress || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiram_na_Anak Hiram na Anak]'' || {{Nominated}}
 
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| rowspan="4"| 2021 || 39th Luna Awards || Best Actress || ''[[Justice for Love: End of the World|#JusticeForLove: End of the World]]'' || {{Nominated}}
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| rowspan="4"| 2021 || 37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies || Movie Actress of the Year || ''[[Justice for Love: End of the World|#JusticeForLove: End of the World]]'' || {{Nominated}}
 
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| 44th Japan Academy Film Prize || Actress of the Year || ''#JusticeForLove: End of the World'' || {{Won}}
 
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| Gintong Parangal 2021 || Most Inspiring Filipino Actress of the Year || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/83108/yasmien-kurdi-hinirang-na-most-inspiring-filipino-actress-of-the-year-sa-gintong-parangal/story Yasmien Kurdi, hinirang na 'Most Inspiring Filipino Actress of the Year' sa Gintong Parangal]</ref>
  
| Gintong Parangal 2021 || Most Inspiring Filipino Actress of the Year || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/83108/yasmien-kurdi-hinirang-na-most-inspiring-filipino-actress-of-the-year-sa-gintong-parangal/story Yasmien Kurdi, hinirang na 'Most Inspiring Filipino Actress of the Year' sa Gintong Parangal]</ref>
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| 3rd Dangal ng Lahi Awards || Most Remarkable Actress of the Year || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 2">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/83234/yasmien-kurdi-kinilala-sa-ikatlong-dangal-ng-lahi-awards/story Yasmien Kurdi, kinilala sa ikatlong Dangal ng Lahi Awards]</ref>
  
| 3rd Dangal ng Lahi Awards || Most Remarkable Actress of the Year || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 2">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/83234/yasmien-kurdi-kinilala-sa-ikatlong-dangal-ng-lahi-awards/story Yasmien Kurdi, kinilala sa ikatlong Dangal ng Lahi Awards]</ref>
 
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| rowspan="3"| 2022 || 5th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards || Asia's Valuable and Significant TV Actress of the Year || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 3">[https://www.facebook.com/108791167193629/photos/a.149289559810456/730512085021531/ "Asia’s Valuable and Significant TV Actress of the Year"]</ref>
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| rowspan="6"| 2022 || 5th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards || Asia's Valuable and Significant TV Actress of the Year || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 3">[https://www.facebook.com/108791167193629/photos/a.149289559810456/730512085021531/ "Asia’s Valuable and Significant TV Actress of the Year"]</ref>
 
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| Crystal International Women's Awards 2022 || Remarkable Lead Actress of Her Generation || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 4">[https://www.facebook.com/empoweringwomenoftoday/photos/a.106000612037133/115434617760399/ " REMARKABLE LEAD ACTRESS OF HER GENERATION "]</ref>
  
| Crystal International Women's Awards 2022 || Remarkable Lead Actress of Her Generation || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 4">[https://www.facebook.com/empoweringwomenoftoday/photos/a.106000612037133/115434617760399/ " REMARKABLE LEAD ACTRESS OF HER GENERATION "]</ref>
 
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| Maharlikang Filipino Awards 2022 || Maharlikang Parangal sa Larangan ng Musika, Sine at Telebisyon || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 5">[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=561897415290429 Image from Facebook]</ref>
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| 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television || Best Drama Actress || ''[[Justice for Love Presents: The Obsession]]'' || {{Won}}
  
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| Gawad Pilipino 2022 Icon Awards || Iconic Artist of the Year || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 6">[https://www.facebook.com/KapusoNetizens/photos/a.432405594180254/1274295193324619/ Image from Facebook]</ref>
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| 2nd Diamond Excellence Awards || Outstanding TV Actress of the Year || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 7">[https://www.facebook.com/138045175084966/photos/a.199761885579961/411827667706714/ OUTSTANDING TV ACTRESS OF THE YEAR]</ref>
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| Brand Asia Awards || Top Actress of the Year || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 8">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/95757/yasmien-kurdi-kinilala-bilang-top-actress-of-the-year-sa-brand-asia-awards/story Yasmien Kurdi, kinilala bilang 'Top Actress of the Year' sa Brand Asia Awards]</ref>
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| rowspan="5"| 2023 || 7th GEMS Awards 2023 || Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start-Up_PH Start-Up PH]'' || {{Nominated}}<ref name="Recognition 9">[https://www.facebook.com/SparkleGMAArtistCenter/photos/6098393433518445 Image from Facebook]</ref>
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| 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television || Best Drama Actress || ''[[Justice for Love Presents: The Obsession]]'' || {{Nominated}}
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| 3rd Southeast Asian Achievement Awards || Best Actress 2022 || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 10">[https://www.facebook.com/yasmienkurdi143/posts/pfbid02kuT2LARxLKTT6ELETutmp1eaKjt3fCBb7Y8bHwWxEWcA4K16L5C8Mk8j36AFFUUSl “BEST ACTRESS 2022”]</ref><ref name="Recognition 10 Reference 2">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/98588/yasmien-kurdi-wins-best-actress-2022-at-the-3rd-southeast-asian-achievement-awards/story? Yasmien Kurdi wins 'Best Actress 2022' at the 3rd Southeast Asian Achievement Awards]</ref>
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| Crystal International Women's Awards 2023 || Outstanding Women of Inspiration with Significant Achievement in Philippine TV and Film || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 11">[https://www.facebook.com/yasmienkurdi143/posts/pfbid02QFS1os5Bk1kXbk1qN5GqkYBKdrdAyapSL8aDbDK2Mjrj8uiT9AiMwH7DXaW9CwKFl "One night, two recognitions from two different award giving bodies."]</ref><ref name="Recognition 11 Reference 2">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/865497/yasmien-kurdi-honored-with-two-awards-in-one-night-i-am-truly-grateful-and-humbled/story/? Yasmien Kurdi honored with two awards in one night: 'I am truly grateful and humbled']</ref>
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| 10th Philippine Social Media Awards 2023 || Most Outstanding Female Celebrity & Performing Artist || {{N/a}} || {{Won}}<ref name="Recognition 11">[https://www.facebook.com/yasmienkurdi143/posts/pfbid02QFS1os5Bk1kXbk1qN5GqkYBKdrdAyapSL8aDbDK2Mjrj8uiT9AiMwH7DXaW9CwKFl "One night, two recognitions from two different award giving bodies."]</ref><ref name="Recognition 11 Reference 2">[https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/865497/yasmien-kurdi-honored-with-two-awards-in-one-night-i-am-truly-grateful-and-humbled/story/? Yasmien Kurdi honored with two awards in one night: 'I am truly grateful and humbled']</ref>
 
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== Links ==
  
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* [https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/yasmienkurdi Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile]
 
* [https://www.facebook.com/yasmienkurdi143/ Yasmien Kurdi on Facebook]
  
* [https://www.facebook.com/yasmienkurdi143/ Yasmien Kurdi on Facebook]
 
* [https://twitter.com/TheRealYasmien Yasmien Kurdi on Twitter]
  
* [https://twitter.com/TheRealYasmien Yasmien Kurdi on Twitter]
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== Trivia ==
  
== Trivia ==
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* Although not yet confirmed by most external sources, she also has some kind of descent from an unspecified province in the Western Visayas region<ref name="Province unspecified" group="note">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Visayas Western Visayas] consists of six provinces ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aklan Aklan], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antique_(province) Antique], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capiz Capiz], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guimaras Guimaras], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo Iloilo] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negros_Occidental Negros Occidental]) and two highly urbanized cities ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod Bacolod] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo_City Iloilo City]).</ref>, as she frequently uses the word ''pangga''<ref name="Word meaning" group="note">"Pangga" means “mahal” in Tagalog (in English: "dear" or "love"), and is used in various languages across the Western Visayas region, particularly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiligaynon_language Hiligaynon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aklanon_language Aklanon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capiznon_language Capiznon], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinaray-a_language Kinaray-a].</ref> in most of her posts and videos<ref name="Reference">[https://twitter.com/TheRealYasmien/status/1443066942387011586 Yasmien Kurdi on Twitter: Thank you Pangga!]</ref><ref name="Reference 2">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlpjyPVsoRw FATHER'S DAY PANGGA! | Yasmien Kurdi]</ref><ref name="Reference 3">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDn5hTn_Mfs PAANO BA MANLIGAW SI PANGGA SA AKIN? MOTHER'S DAY ❤️😜 | Yasmien Kurdi]</ref>.
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* In most of her personal posts and videos<ref name="Reference 3">[https://twitter.com/TheRealYasmien/status/1443066942387011586 Yasmien Kurdi on Twitter: Thank you Pangga!]</ref><ref name="Reference 4">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlpjyPVsoRw FATHER'S DAY PANGGA! | Yasmien Kurdi]</ref><ref name="Reference 5">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDn5hTn_Mfs PAANO BA MANLIGAW SI PANGGA SA AKIN? MOTHER'S DAY ❤️😜 | Yasmien Kurdi]</ref>, she could be heard or seen frequently using the word ''pangga''<ref name="Word" group="note">In some languages however, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiligaynon_language Hiligaynon], the word for "dear" or "love" is actually ''Palangga''.</ref>, which means "dear" or "love" in English, and is used in various languages across the Western Visayas region, particularly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiligaynon_language Hiligaynon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aklanon_language Aklanon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capiznon_language Capiznon], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinaray-a_language Kinaray-a], suggesting that she also has some kind of descent from the region<ref name="Province unspecified" group="note">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Visayas Western Visayas] consists of six provinces ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aklan Aklan], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antique_(province) Antique], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capiz Capiz], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guimaras Guimaras], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo Iloilo] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negros_Occidental Negros Occidental]) and two highly urbanized cities ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacolod Bacolod] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iloilo_City Iloilo City]).</ref>.
 
* Most notable works that redefined her acting career include ''Encantadia'' in 2005, ''Grazilda'' in 2010, ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Rhodora_X Rhodora X]'' in 2014, and ''[[Justice for Love: End of the World|#JusticeForLove: End of the World]]'' in 2020.
  
* Most notable works that redefined her acting career include ''Encantadia'' in 2005, ''Grazilda'' in 2010, ''[https://godzillafanon.fandom.com/wiki/Rhodora_X Rhodora X]'' in 2014, and ''[[Justice for Love: End of the World|#JusticeForLove: End of the World]]'' in 2020.
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* Due to a trend in her career, all of her appearances starting from ''Rhodora X'' in 2014 until ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Hermanas_(TV_series) Las Hermanas]'' in 2021 features Kurdi portraying the exact same character over and over, one that experiences a series of unfortunate events, just different names and backstory in each appearance.
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Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla (born on January 25, 1989 in San Juan City, Metro Manila), better known as Yasmien Kurdi, is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She is known for the roles of Sang'gre Mira in the 2005 series Encantadia, Salve Dizon de Leon in the remake of Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita and Shayne Rodrigo in the hit remake Saan Darating Ang Umaga?, a role originally played by Maricel Soriano.

In recent years, Kurdi is known in Rhodora X as Angela Ferrer, which started a trend in her career, then as Dolores Macabuhay in the remake of Yagit and as Ysabel Salvacion in Sa Piling ni Nanay.

Kurdi recently starred as Thea Balagtas-Angeles in the 2018 series Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka, followed by the Justice for Love duology as Alicia Salvacion, its unprecedented success brought the then-largely unknown Kurdi to international attention.

Current appearances include Start-Up PH, the Philippine adaptation of the 2020 Korean series of the same name, and the 2023 series The Missing Husband.

Personal life

Yasmien Yuson Kurdi was born on January 25, 1989 in San Juan City, to a Lebanese father, Mohammad Kurdi, and Miriam Ong-Yuson, a Chinese-Filipino who is a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo.

While born in the Philippines, she spent most of her early life in Kuwait because of her father's work there, and was also present along with her family during the events of the Gulf War.

She studied elementary in Jabriya Indian School, then high school in Angelicum College, and graduated magna cum laude with a degree of political science in Arellano University.

By 2012, she is now married to Rey Soldevilla, who is a pilot. In the same year, she gave birth to her first daughter, Ayesha Zara, on November 22.

Two years later, she was diagnosed with a cyst on her vocal folds. She was scheduled for surgery in July 2014 to remove the cyst. According to her doctor, there was no guarantee that her voice would fully recover after the operation.

On January 17, 2022, Kurdi herself confirmed that she tested positive for COVID-19, along with her husband and daughter[1][2].

Career

2003–2006: Beginnings

At an early age, Kurdi joined school pageants and singing contests, which will eventually lead to her participation in the first season of StarStruck in 2003, where she became one of the Final Four contestants. Despite losing to Jennylyn Mercado, she still received ₱100,000 pesos and an exclusive management contract from GMA Network, that started her career as an actress.

Kurdi's first appearance outside of StarStruck was in the drama series Click, where she portrays Leilani. Her next major appearance was in the 2005 series Encantadia, as Sang'gre Mira, the daughter of Sang'gre Pirena (portrayed by Sunshine Dizon). Around the same time, she released her first album, In the Name of Love, which gained platinum status and won the Song of the Year award at the 2006 IFM Pinoy Music Awards.

2007–2011: Breakthrough

After appearing in the 2006 series Bakekang, she starred in the 2007 remake of Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso with JC de Vera. The series' success led to her being cast with JC de Vera again in the following years, starting with the Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig series remake, where she potrays Lupe Velez, and in the 2008 remake of Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita, as Salve Dizon de Leon.

By 2008, Kurdi appeared as Shayne Rodrigo in another series remake, Saan Darating Ang Umaga?, while she was given more smaller roles afterward, like in the Dear Friend episode "Madrasta", and in SRO Cinermaserye. In 2010, she was cast in Grazilda as Cindy, in her first antagonist role, which redefined her career. In the 2011 series Amaya, she portrays Apila.

2012–2013: Hiatus

Starting in 2012, Kurdi quit show business to concentrate on her college education and raising a family, after she got married to Rey Soldevilla, and giving birth to her first daughter, Ayesha Zara, later coming back in 2013 after a two-year hiatus.

2014–2019: Rising popularity

Her first appearance following her hiatus was in Anna Karenina, as Margarita Monteclaro. By 2014, she was cast as Angela Ferrer in the 2014 series Rhodora X, that started a trend in her career, portraying a character that experiences a series of unfortunate events. At the same time, she was diagnosed with a cyst on her vocal folds, forcing the conclusion of Rhodora X in May 2014.

After undergoing surgery in June 2014, Kurdi was cast as Dolores Macabuhay in the remake of Yagit. This series is notable for being her longest appearance on record, with 203 episodes in total. Her next major appearance was in the 2016 series Sa Piling ni Nanay, as Ysabel Salvacion. The series was extended various times due to its high ratings, eventually reaching 154 episodes.

In 2018, Kurdi was cast as Thea Balagtas-Angeles in the series Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka, where she won Best Drama Actress in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for TV. By 2019, she starred in two series; Hiram na Anak and Beautiful Justice.

2020 – 2023: Critical acclaim and international attention

Justice for Love duology (2020 - 2022)

Main article: Justice for Love duology

During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic affected the entertainment industry, shutting down or delaying production of television programs and films.

Nonetheless, she was cast in the 2020 film #JusticeForLove: End of the World as Alicia Salvacion. The film's unprecedented success further redefined her career, winning multiple awards for her performance, while renewing interest in both the disaster film genre, and the real-world discussion of asteroid impact avoidance. A prequel series was produced in 2021 in response to the film's success. The duology introduced Kurdi to an international audience, which also praised her acting and performance.

At the same time, she appeared in Las Hermanas as Dorothy Manansala, ending the trend that began with 2014's Rhodora X.

Start-Up PH & The Missing Husband (2022 - 2023)

By 2022, Kurdi was cast in the Philippine adaptation of the 2020 Korean series Start-Up as Katrina "Ina" Diaz, the Philippine counterpart of Won In-jae, originally portrayed by Kang Han-na. Due to the Justice for Love duology becoming a phenomenal success, the series quickly became the most anticipated Philippine television series of 2022.

Other projects during this year include the short film The Final Moments, the conclusion of the Justice for Love duology, and as Rebecca de Guzman in the 2022 film Godzilla: The Kaiju Invasion, later becoming a recurring character in the Reiwa series. By 2023, she is cast as Millie Rosales in the series The Missing Husband.

2024 - present: Hiatus

Following the conclusion of The Missing Husband, Kurdi announced that she is pregnant with her second child[3], which resulted in her prioritizing her personal life more than her acting career, with The Missing Husband serving as her last appearance until mid-2024.

Selected filmography

Due to her long filmography, this section will focus specifically on select roles that is well-known only. For the full list, click here.
* denotes an entry film for Metro Manila Film Festival.
Year Title Role Notes
2003 – 2004 StarStruck Herself First appearance
2004 Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita Senyang First & second appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival entry
So Happy Together Raphie
2005 Encantadia Mira One of her well-known roles. Later portrayed by Kate Valdez in the 2016 remake
Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5 Laila Third appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival entry

While credited in the film, incorrectly spelled as "Yasmien Curdi"[note 1]
2007 Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! Dahlia Fourth appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival entry
2010 – 2011 Grazilda Cindy First antagonist role
2014 Rhodora X Angela Ferrer-Aquino Started a trend in her career: portraying a character that experiences a series of unfortunate events
2014 — 2015 Yagit Dolores "Dolor" Macabuhay-Guison Remake of the popular 1983 series of the same name

Longest appearance on record, with 203 episodes in total
2016 — 2017 Sa Piling ni Nanay Ysabel Salvacion-de Guzman
2018 Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka Althea "Thea" Balagtas-Angeles
2019 Hiram na Anak Miren Alonta-Sandejo
Beautiful Justice Alicia "Alice" Santos-Vida First role portraying a character named Alicia[note 2]
2020 #JusticeForLove: End of the World Alicia Salvacion Adapted from The Last War and inspired by the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event

Fifth appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival entry
2021 Justice for Love Presents: The Obsession Prequel to the 2020 film #JusticeForLove: End of the World produced by Toho and GMA Pictures
2021 — 2022 Las Hermanas Dorothy Manansala End of trend: portraying a character that experiences a series of unfortunate events
2022 Start-Up PH Katrina "Ina" Diaz Philippine adaptation of the 2020 Korean series of the same name


Return to antagonist roles not seen since 2010's Grazilda

Originally portrayed by Kang Han-na in the original series

Godzilla: The Kaiju Invasion Rebecca de Guzman First appearance in the mainstream Reiwa series
2023 The Missing Husband[4] Millie Rosales[5]

Songs

Main article: Yasmien Kurdi/Songs

As a singer, Yasmien Kurdi released two studio albums. Her first album, In the Name of Love, was released in 2005 and attained platinum status, while in 2007, her second album, Love Is All I Need, reached gold status.

In the Name of Love
No.TitleLength
1."I Know"3:13
2."In the Name of Love"4:40
3."Enjoy & Ride"4:06
4."Mamahalin"3:49
5."Patuloy Pa Rin"3:49
6."Umaambisyon"3:56
7."Kunwari Lang Ba"3:54
8."Sa Akin Lang Sana"3:58
9."Ikaw Pa Rin Sa Akin" (featuring Ghost 13)4:04
10."Manunumbalik Lamang"3:45
Love Is All I Need
No.TitleLength
1."Kisapmata"4:41
2."Give Me a Sign"2:52
3."Love Is All I Need"3:47
4."Even If"4:15
5."Take It or Leave It"3:49
6."Wishing Well"3:15
7."One Day"3:36
8."Hayaan Mo Na"3:19
9."Goodbye"4:00
10."Candlelight Romance"2:51
11."Take It or Leave It (I Know Mix)"3:49
12."Love Is All I Need (Acoustic)"3:40
Las Hermanas: Official Soundtrack
No.TitleLength
1."Hanap Rin Ba?"2:12

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2004 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality Click Nominated
2005 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Female Singer N/A Won
2006 IFM Pinoy Music Awards Breakthrough Singer of the Year N/A Won
Song of the Year In the Name of Love Won
MYX Music Awards Favorite New Artist N/A Won
Philippine Association of the Record Industry Platinum Record Award In the Name of Love Won
2007 Philippine Association of the Record Industry Gold Record Award Love Is All I Need Won
2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actress Magpakailanman: Nalunod na Pag-asa: The Cebu Ship Collision Nominated
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka Won
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actress Tadhana Won
Best Drama Actress Hiram na Anak Nominated
2021 37th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actress of the Year #JusticeForLove: End of the World Nominated
44th Japan Academy Film Prize Actress of the Year #JusticeForLove: End of the World Won
Gintong Parangal 2021 Most Inspiring Filipino Actress of the Year N/A Won[6]
3rd Dangal ng Lahi Awards Most Remarkable Actress of the Year N/A Won[7]
2022 5th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards Asia's Valuable and Significant TV Actress of the Year N/A Won[8]
Crystal International Women's Awards 2022 Remarkable Lead Actress of Her Generation N/A Won[9]
Maharlikang Filipino Awards 2022 Maharlikang Parangal sa Larangan ng Musika, Sine at Telebisyon N/A Won[10]
Gawad Pilipino 2022 Icon Awards Iconic Artist of the Year N/A Won[11]
2nd Diamond Excellence Awards Outstanding TV Actress of the Year N/A Won[12]
Brand Asia Awards Top Actress of the Year N/A Won[13]
2023 7th GEMS Awards 2023 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Start-Up PH Nominated[14]
35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Justice for Love Presents: The Obsession Nominated
3rd Southeast Asian Achievement Awards Best Actress 2022 N/A Won[15][16]
Crystal International Women's Awards 2023 Outstanding Women of Inspiration with Significant Achievement in Philippine TV and Film N/A Won[17][18]
10th Philippine Social Media Awards 2023 Most Outstanding Female Celebrity & Performing Artist N/A Won[17][18]

Links

Trivia

  • In most of her personal posts and videos[19][20][21], she could be heard or seen frequently using the word pangga[note 3], which means "dear" or "love" in English, and is used in various languages across the Western Visayas region, particularly Hiligaynon, Aklanon, Capiznon, and Kinaray-a, suggesting that she also has some kind of descent from the region[note 4].
  • Most notable works that redefined her acting career include Encantadia in 2005, Grazilda in 2010, Rhodora X in 2014, and #JusticeForLove: End of the World in 2020.
  • Due to a trend in her career, all of her appearances starting from Rhodora X in 2014 until Las Hermanas in 2021 features Kurdi portraying the exact same character over and over, one that experiences a series of unfortunate events, just different names and backstory in each appearance.
  • In one of her videos, it is revealed that she is actually suffering from asthma, as she takes an inhaler with her most of the time.

Notes

  1. ↑ Vlcsnap-2021-10-14-22h38m14s108
  2. ↑ While her full name is Alicia in Beautiful Justice, she is always referred to simply as Alice, both in-universe and all external sources. Thus, #JusticeForLove: End of the World is the first instance her character is actually referred to as Alicia.
  3. ↑ In some languages however, such as Hiligaynon, the word for "dear" or "love" is actually Palangga.
  4. ↑ Western Visayas consists of six provinces (Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental) and two highly urbanized cities (Bacolod and Iloilo City).

References

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  1. ↑ Yasmien Kurdi breathes a sigh of relief after finishing home quarantine with family
  2. ↑ NAGPOSITIVE KAMING LAHAT 😞 (OUR COVID EXPERIENCE) | Yasmien Kurdi
  3. ↑ Yasmien Kurdi is pregnant with baby number 2!
  4. ↑ Yasmien Kurdi at Nadine Samonte, muling magsasama sa 'The Missing Husband'
  5. ↑ IN PHOTOS: Kilalanin ang cast ng mystery drama series na 'The Missing Husband'
  6. ↑ Yasmien Kurdi, hinirang na 'Most Inspiring Filipino Actress of the Year' sa Gintong Parangal
  7. ↑ Yasmien Kurdi, kinilala sa ikatlong Dangal ng Lahi Awards
  8. ↑ "Asia’s Valuable and Significant TV Actress of the Year"
  9. ↑ " REMARKABLE LEAD ACTRESS OF HER GENERATION "
  10. ↑ Image from Facebook
  11. ↑ Image from Facebook
  12. ↑ OUTSTANDING TV ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
  13. ↑ Yasmien Kurdi, kinilala bilang 'Top Actress of the Year' sa Brand Asia Awards
  14. ↑ Image from Facebook
  15. ↑ “BEST ACTRESS 2022”
  16. ↑ Yasmien Kurdi wins 'Best Actress 2022' at the 3rd Southeast Asian Achievement Awards
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "One night, two recognitions from two different award giving bodies."
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Yasmien Kurdi honored with two awards in one night: 'I am truly grateful and humbled'
  19. ↑ Yasmien Kurdi on Twitter: Thank you Pangga!
  20. ↑ FATHER'S DAY PANGGA! | Yasmien Kurdi
  21. ↑ PAANO BA MANLIGAW SI PANGGA SA AKIN? MOTHER'S DAY ❤️😜 | Yasmien Kurdi


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