Sue Ramirez
Born
Sue Anna Garina Dodd

(1996-07-20) July 20, 1996
Parañaque, Philippines
NationalityFilipina American
Occupation(s)Actress, model and singer
Years active2010–present
Agent(s)Star Magic (2010–present)
TV5 Network (2020–2021)
Brightlight Productions (2020–2021)
Known forOka2kat, Annaliza, Pangako Sa'yo, Dolce Amore, La Luna Sangre, Hanggang Saan, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, A Soldier's Heart

Sue Anna Garina Dodd[1][2] (born July 20, 1996), professionally known as Sue Ramirez (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɾaˈmiɾɛs]), is a Filipino-American actress, model and singer. Her first major role was as supporting cast member on the ABS-CBN remake of the TV drama Mula sa Puso (2011). She appeared in the television dramas Angelito: Batang Ama (2011–12), Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto (2012), Annaliza (2013–2014), Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015), Dolce Amore (2016), La Luna Sangre (2017), Hanggang Saan (2017–18), FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2018) and A Soldier's Heart (2020). She was nominated in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies as New Movie Actress of the Year for the film Just the Way You Are.

Early life

Sue Anna Garina Dodd was born in Parañaque, Philippines. Her Filipino mother Concepcion Garina is from Sipalay City, Negros Occidental,[3] and her father James Peter Dodd was a White American retired senior officer of the US state department. Sue is the youngest among her siblings, with two sisters and two brothers; only she has dual Filipino and American citizenship. She attended high school at Sacred Heart School in Parañaque.[4] Ramirez's father died in 2013.[5]

Career

2010–2012: Early work

In 2010, Ramirez auditioned for Star Magic with the song "Angels Brought Me Here" by Guy Sebastian, and was accepted, with her first project with ABS-CBN being teen variety show Shoutout![6] She entered show business with the hopes of paying for her father's medical expenses.[7]

Ramirez began her acting career playing Nicole Matias in the ABS-CBN remake of Mula sa Puso. Her character is the only child of the antagonists Ysmael Matias and Selina Pereira-Matias, who goes against her parents and becomes associated with the protagonist, Olivia "Via" Pereira-Amarillo. The series premiered in March 2011 and ran for one season with ninety-eight episodes. Anna Larrucea was originally cast for her role. In the same year, Ramirez made her film debut with a minor role in Aswang, followed by a supporting role in ABS-CBN's drama television series Angelito: Batang Ama.[8]

Ramirez's lead role in ABS-CBN's 2012 remake of !Oka Tokat[9] is often cited as her second major role. She portrayed Luna, the clairvoyant haunted by her ability of foresight, who strives to hone and accept her ability while experiencing difficulties in belonging in the community. She was paired with Paul Salas as her first "love team" partner. The series premiered in February 2012 and ran for one season with fifteen episodes. In the same year, Ramirez reprised her role in the sequel to ABS-CBN's drama television series Angelito: Batang Ama, followed by a supporting role in an episode in ABS-CBN's anthology drama Maalaala Mo Kaya – Baul.

2013–2014: Further acting

In 2013, Ramirez starred as Luisa "Louie" Celerez in ABS-CBN's Annaliza, the remake of the television series of the same name produced by GMA Network. She was announced to be part of the supporting cast after ABS-CBN's announcement that they have received the rights to remake the television series from the original director, Gil C. Soriano.[10]

In 2014, Ramirez appeared in another episode in ABS-CBN's anthology drama Maalaala Mo Kaya – Panyo, followed by a supporting role in an episode in ABS-CBN's dramatization of actual cases brought and settled in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, as well as a special participation in ABS-CBN's comedy drama Dream Dad.

2015–2017: Breakthrough

In 2015, Ramirez starred as Michelle Gutierrez in a series of episodes in ABS-CBN's Wansapanataym, followed by a special participation in the Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita remake of the film of the same name. In the same year, Ramirez participated in the fourth batch of the fifth season of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal, hosted by Luis Manzano, where she was chosen to play in the May 13, 2015 episode and received ₱100,000. Ramirez once again appeared in two episodes in Maalaala Mo Kaya – Shattered Dreams and Maalaala Mo Kaya – Selfless Love and a supporting role in the afternoon drama series All of Me as Kristel Sebastian.

Ramirez gained further popularity after joining the second half (Book 2) of the teleserye Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015) as Joy "Ligaya" Miranda, the "third wheel" of the show's primary "love team" Yna Macaspac (Kathryn Bernardo) and Angelo Buenavista (Daniel Padilla).[7] In the same year, Sue Ramirez received her first nomination in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies as New Movie Actress of the Year for the film Just the Way You Are (2015).[11]

In 2016, Ramirez was given the role of Angel (Serena's biological sister played by Liza Soberano) in Dolce Amore and topbilled the viral story of Genesis, a Filipino artist who sold his paintings for a mother who suffered from severe illness in Maalaala Mo Kaya – Paru-paro. She also joined the longest-running musical variety show in the Philippines ASAP. In the same year, Ramirez was chosen to be the new Honorary Tourism Ambassador for Korea to the Philippines, replacing actress Jessy Mendiola.

Year after, Ramirez appeared as the Young Margaret Divinagracia played by Coney Reyes in 2017 Philippine fantasy drama My Dear Heart and as one of the celebrity contestants in the Philippine adaptation of Israeli reality show I Can Do That. In the same year, Ramirez had a reunion with the loveteam Kathniel in the horror-action fantasy drama television series La Luna Sangre.[8]

In the last quarter of 2017, Sue Ramirez led the cast of the horror movie The Debutantes together with Miles Ocampo, Michelle Vito, Jane de Leon and Chanel Morales. It was also announced that Ramirez will join the Main Cast of the Philippine television drama series Hanggang Saan with veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez and will be part of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos with Vic Sotto and Dawn Zulueta.

2018–present: Current projects

In 2018, she starred in a romantic movie with Jameson Blake titled Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi.[6]

She appeared in Ang Probinsyano as Marie, the happy-go-lucky granddaughter of an elderly couple who harbored the Vendetta.

In 2019, she portrayed a full-service sex worker in the film Cuddle Weather alongside RK Bagatsing.

In 2020, she joins A Soldier's Heart, the leading lady of Gerald Anderson.

In 2022, she portrayed Lexy Lucero, a woman in a relationship with a married man, in the Kapamilya teleserye The Broken Marriage Vow as main antagonist, which began airing in January 2022.[6]

In the same year, she appeared in The Iron Heart as Venus Magbanua, the leading lady of Richard Gutierrez who works with him previously in La Luna Sangre.

Personal life

She was in a relationship with actor Joao Constancia from 2017 to 2019.[12]

Since 2020, she has been dating actor and politician Javi Benitez, the son of politician Albee Benitez.[4][6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Production Notes
2011 Aswang Younger Stella Regal Films Film Debut
2015 Just the Way You Are Driana Sison Summit Media
Star Cinema
A Second Chance Marie Star Cinema Special Participation
2017 The Debutantes Kate Angeles Regal Films
IdeaFirst Company
Regal Multimedia
Lead Role
Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos Rihanna OctoArts Films
M-Zet Productions
APT Entertainment
2017 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
2018 Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi Norma Villanueva Cignal Entertainment
IdeaFirst Company
October Train Films
Lead Role
2019 Sunshine Family Shine Spring Films
Korean-Filipino Film
Lead Role and Directed by Kim Tai Sik
I'm Ellenya L. Spring Films Special Participation
Cuddle Weather Adela Johnson Regal Entertainment Lead Role
Dead Kids Janina Globe Studios Lead Role
2020 Love Lockdown Abby Dreamscape Entertainment Lead Role
Finding Agnes Cathy Duvera Mavx Productions
Netflix
Lead Role
TBA Kid Alpha One Lead Role
2021 Princess Dayareese Ally Star Cinema Special Participation
Mommy Issues Katya Regal Entertainment Lead Role
"Boyfriend No. 13" Kimverly "Kim" Santillan WETV Lead Role

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2011
Mula sa Puso Nicole Matias
Angelito: Batang Ama Rona Dimaano
2012
Oka2kat Luna
Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Rona Dimaano
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baunan Rachel
2012–present
ASAP Herself / Performer
2013–2014
Annaliza Luisa "Louie" Celerez
2014
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo Susan
Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Totoong Ako Corrine
Dream Dad Young Carmen
2015
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Young Cecilia Macaraig
Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala ng Ama Lita
Wansapanataym Presents: Remote ni Eric Michelle Gutierrez
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Entablado Liza
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Eye Glasses Mary
All of Me Kristel Sebastian
Pangako Sa 'Yo Joy "Ligaya" Miranda
2016
Dolce Amore Angela "Angel" Urtola
Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala ng Ama Lita
Ipaglaban Mo: Kidnap Diane Santiago
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paruparo Genesis
2017
My Dear Heart Young Margaret Divinagracia
La Luna Sangre Catleya
2017–2018
Hanggang Saan Anna Lamoste
2018
Ipaglaban Mo: Sakal Cristine Soriano
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Marie Espinosa
2019
Unlisted Herself
2020
A Soldier's Heart Lourdes "Lourd" Bacalso
2020–2021
Oh My Dad! Lenlen Balderama
TV5
2022
K-Love Val
The Broken Marriage Vow Alexis "Lexy" Lucero
2022–2023
The Iron Heart Venus Magbanua
2023
Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills Maureen Cabigting / Jill Corporal
TV5

Music video appearances

YearTitlePerformerDirectorRef.
2020 Masyado Pang Maaga Ben&Ben Jorel Lising [13]

Awards

Year Organization Recipient Category Result
2015 6th TV Craze Awards 2015 Herself Most Promising Actress of the Year Won
2016 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Just The Way You Are New Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Herself Pop Sweetheart of the Year Nominated
Herself Pop Love Teen with Ronnie Alonte Nominated
2017 Myx Music Awards 2017 Herself Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ Nominated
FHM Philippines 2017 Herself 100 Sexiest in the World rank 62 Won
YouTube Philippines Herself Top Trending Music Videos of 2017 Philippines for Your Love - Alamid (Cover) Rank 9 Won
2018 Wish Music Awards 2018 Your Love song cover Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle Won
Your Love song cover Silver Wishclusive Elite Circle Won
Your Love song cover Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year Nominated
Herself Wish Promising Artist of the Year Nominated
2019 Wish Music Awards 2019 While We Are Young song cover Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year Nominated
2020 Wish Music Awards 2020 Your Love song cover Gold Wishclusive Elite Circle Won
7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards Cuddle Weather Best Actress in Comedy or Musical Won

Discography

Major concerts

Date Title Venue Note
July 19, 2019
Rock Chic
Music Museum
first ever solo concert
July 8, 2017
4 of a Kind: The Unforgettable Concert
together with
Kristel Fulgar
Maris Racal
Loisa Andalio
October 2, 2016
Double Hearts Digital Concert
ABS-CBN Studio 3

Music

Label / Used for Album / Work Song / Title
Dolce Amore OST (original soundtrack) #ChooseAmore #ChooseLove
In Lab Na in Lab
Ako Sa'Yo
Ako Sa'Yo
One of the Lead Singers
"Salamat 2016 – Star Music All-Stars"
One of the Lead Singers
Ikaw Ang Sunshine Ko, Isang Pamilya Tayo

Magazine cover

Issue Magazine Notes
January 2016
Spotted Philippines
SQUARE ONE: Bold Moves, Greater Heights
July 2016
Mega Style Philippines
Sue Ramirez: Her Other Side
June 2017
Metro Magazine
Metro's 28th Year and Star Magic's 25th Anniversary
July 2017
Inside Showbiz Weekly
Girls on Fire
August 2017
Mega Magazine
Women to Watch
December 2017
Liwayway Magazine
Sue Ramirez
August 2018
Village Pipol Magazine
Special Digital Edition featuring Sue Ramirez
August 2018
Liwayway Magazine
Sue Ramirez
February 2019
Speed Magazine
Sue Ramirez

References

  1. "Sue Ramirez: Singing is a Childhood Dream". wish1075.com. Wish 107.5. January 30, 2017. Archived from the original on August 10, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  2. Amoyo, Aster (July 23, 2018). "Gary V natanggap agad ang birthday gift". The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Pilipino Star Ngayon. The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 23, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  3. Marinel R. Cruz (2012)Surviving nature’s wrath Philippine Daily Inquirer
  4. 1 2 Carla A., Cañet (September 24, 2021). "Negrense actress Sue Ramirez: Keeping a glowing career amid pandemic". SunStar Bacolod. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  5. "LOOK: Sue Ramirez remembers her late father on his birthday". Push ABS-CBN. April 17, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Tabanera, Lily Grace (June 19, 2021). "12 Must-Know Facts About 'The Broken Marriage Vow' Star Sue Ramirez". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  7. 1 2 "Why Sue Ramirez joined showbiz". ABS-CBN News. June 15, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  8. 1 2 ABS-CBN (January 18, 2020). "How Sue Ramirez won our hearts in Kapamilya teleseryes in the past decade".
  9. Fashionable bargain hunter
  10. "ABS-CBN remakes classic GMA soap opera". BusinessWorld. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  11. "32nd Star Awards for Movies nominees unveiled". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  12. Guno, Niña (September 6, 2019). "Sue Ramirez confirms split with Joao Constancia after 2 years". The Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  13. "Happy week-after-Valentine's Day, here's another MV from Ben&Ben that will make you feel things". Rappler. February 22, 2020. Archived from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
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