Cassy Legaspi

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Villaroel and the surname or paternal family name is Legaspi.
Cassy Legaspi
Legaspi in 2023
Born
Maria Cassandra Villarroel Legaspi

(2001-01-06) January 6, 2001 (age 23)[1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
NationalityFilipino
EducationReedley International School (2019)[2]
OccupationActress
Years active2004–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2018–present)
Parents

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 Villaroel, as well as the twin sister of Mavy Legaspi, who is also an actor.

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

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Maria 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 Villaroel. 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

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Cassy 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 Villaroel 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

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According to her Sparkle profile, her talents are acting, dancing, singing and hosting.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2022 Ako si Ninoy Ingrid
2023 When I Met You in Tokyo Hannah

Television

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b Aquino, Maine (January 6, 2024). "Cassy Legaspi is a stunner in her 23rd birthday photos". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Twins Cassy and Mavy Legaspi graduate from senior high school". PEP.ph. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Aquino, Maine (August 8, 2019). "IN PHOTOS: Fun details you need to know about Cassy Legaspi". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Carmina Villaroel, makakasama ang kambal niyang anak sa bagong talk show na Sarap 'Di Ba?". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Cassy and Mavy Legaspi sign contract with GMA Artist Center". PEP.ph. July 26, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Chua, EJ Brennt (December 27, 2022). "Mavy at Cassy Legaspi, mapapanood sa 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  14. ^ Ruiz, Marah Brennt (January 4, 2023). "Glydel Mercado at Cassy Legaspi, bibida sa '#MPK'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  15. ^ Javier, Kristian Eric (February 17, 2023). "Cassy Legaspi challenged by her role in 'Ako si Ninoy'". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  16. ^ "Cassy Legaspi on her first movie with Darren Espanto: 'Everything was so smooth-sailing'". GMA Network. November 23, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  17. ^ 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.
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