Loisa Andalio

Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio (Tagalog: ['loɪsa an'daljɔ]; born April 21, 1999), better known as Loisa Andalio, is a Filipino actress, dancer and singer. She was first seen on Philippine TV in April 2014 as a housemate of the fifth regular season of Pinoy Big Brother, Pinoy Big Brother: All In, where she was dubbed as the "Talented Darling ng Parañaque".^[1] She starred in television shows such as Past, Present, Perfect? (2019), Unloving U (2021), Love in 40 Days (2022), and Pira-Pirasong Paraiso (2023), as well as films James and Pat and Dave (2020), and Friendly Fire (2024).

Andalio started out as a member of a sing and dance girl group called 3G, formed in 2013.^[2]

In 2014, Andalio became one of the 18 contestants on Pinoy Big Brother: All In, the fifth regular season and the eleventh overall installment of Pinoy Big Brother. The season featured a combination of celebrities and non-celebrities vying for the title of PBB Big Winner.^[3][4] She was evicted on August 23, 2014, just missing out on a spot in the Big 4.^[5][6]

After leaving the Big Brother house, Andalio appeared in the afternoon soap opera Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita in 2015, starring alongside fellow ex-housemates Joshua Garcia and Jane Oineza, along with Vina Morales, Denise Laurel, and Christian Vasquez.^[7][8] She made her film debut in a supporting role as Mia in the movie Crazy Beautiful You. She later appeared in the comedy film Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad, starring Vice Ganda, where she portrayed the character Velle.^[9][10]

In 2016, Andalio became a member of the all-female dance group GirlTrends, which frequently performed on the Philippine television show It's Showtime until 2017. She was also part of the group BFF5, along with Maris Racal, Kira Balinger, Ylona Garcia, and Andrea Brillantes, which performed on the Sunday variety program ASAP.^[11][12] Andalio also appeared in the primetime television drama My Dear Heart as Agatha Estanislao, the sibling of Bela Padilla's character.^[13][14]

In honor of Star Magic's 25th anniversary, Andalio, along with Julia Barretto, Liza Soberano, Kathryn Bernardo, Janella Salvador, Maris Racal, Sofia Andres, Sue Ramirez, Alexa Ilacad, Ylona Garcia, Andrea Brillantes, and Kira Balinger, was featured on the cover of the June 2017 issue of Metro Magazine as one of the "twelve hottest" young stars under Star Magic.^[15][16] She later became part of the cast of the primetime series The Good Son in the role of Hazel.^[17][18]

In 2018, Andalio released the single "Sasamahan Kita".^[19][20] Andalio also appeared in supporting roles in Be My Lady and The General's Daughter.

After years in supporting roles, Andalio starred in several web series on iWantTFC, such as Past, Present, Perfect? (2019), Unloving U (2021), and The Goodbye Girl (2022). She also played one of the main characters in her first starring film, James and Pat and Dave, a sequel to the hit movie Vince and Kath and James.

Andalio signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN in February 2022.^[21] In 2023, she starred in the afternoon drama series Pira-Pirasong Paraiso, alongside Charlie Dizon, Alexa Ilacad, and Elisse Joson.

Andalio was born to parents Leonardo Q. Andalio and Sandie F. Andalio.^[22] She is currently in a relationship with actor and former onscreen partner Ronnie Alonte since 2016.^[23]

• Loisa Andalio on Instagram