Yasmien Kurdi
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'Yasmien Yuson Kurdi is a Filipina-Chinese-Lebanese award
Award
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-winning Filipina
Filipino people
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 singer, songwriter
Songwriter
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 and actress. She was one of the Final Four in the first season
StarStruck (Season 1)
The first season of StarStruck premiered on October 27, 2003. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Joyce Bernal, and Ida Henares representing it. The show was co-hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione.-Overview:...

 of StarStruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....

, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

 in the Philippines where she finished first runner up. She bagged the title of the Philippines' Pop Sweetheart and known for the roles of Mira in the hit fantasy series Encantadia
Encantadia
Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...

, Salve Dizon de Leon in the remake of Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...

, Shayne Rodrigo
Shayne Rodrigo
Shayne Rodrigo is a fictional and protagonist of Sine Novela's elevent installment's Saan Darating Ang Umaga? created by Fanny Garcia and Viva Films she is the biological daughter of Ruben Rodrigo and Lorrie Rodrigo .The original character played by Maricel Soriano.In 2008 remake series the...

 in the hit remake Saan Darating Ang Umaga? a role originated by Maricel Soriano
Maricel Soriano
Maricel Soriano , is a critically acclaimed Filipina film and television actress.-Biography:...

.

Early life

Yasmien Kurdi grew up in Kuwait, and was there with her family during the Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...

. Kurdi is a devout member of the Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo also known as INC, is the largest entirely indigenous Christian religious organization that originated from the Philippines and the largest independent church in Asia. Due to a number of similarities, some Protestant writers describe the INC's doctrines as restorationist in...

 and was a member of the junior choir in her church before her StarStruck rise to fame. She studied elementary in Jabriya Indian School
Jabriya Indian School
Pre-dating the Iraq invasion of Kuwait, Jabriya Indian School was earlier known as The New Indian School, registered in Hawally. The New Indian School moved to the present building in 1979 from the Bedouin-style building in Khaitan .During the school's peak days it boasted a student population in...

, Angelicum College
Angelicum College
Angelicum , formerly known as Angelicum School Quezon City, a Filipino Dominican institution is known in the Philippine academe for its successful formation of the Non-graded System of education in 1972. Founded by Rev. Fr. Rogelio B. Alarcón who became its first Rector...

 during high school and currently taking up Nursing
Nursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....

 at New Era University
New Era University
New Era University is a private, non-sectarian educational institution established by Iglesia Ni Cristo. It is located along Central Avenue, New Era, Quezon City.-History:...

. Her early career included modeling for Candy
Candy (magazine)
Candy is a magazine which is dedicated to the Filipino youth. It is published by Summit Media, publisher of Yes! Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Total Girl, and others. The magazine is manned by editor-in-chief Mia Fausto....

, Seventeen
Seventeen (magazine)
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, and MOD magazine. She was also one of the finalists in ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

's ASAP
ASAP (variety show)
ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...

 Pond's Soft Skin Search wherein she lost over the Jaboom Twins. In 2009, Kurdi starred in an ad promoting vegetarianism for PETA ASIA-PACIFIC.

In May 2007 after her success in Bakekang
Bakekang
Bakekang was a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. It aired internationally with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which made Bakekang a success to viewers abroad....

series as "Charming", Yasmien starred in Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso
Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso
"Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso" or Of Love and Lies is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. Its pilot aired on May 21, 2007, and is the second instalment of Sine Novela, a series of remake of films...

with JC de Vera
JC de Vera
John Carlo de Vera, better known by his screen name J.C. de Vera , is a Filipino actor and model.-Biography and career:...

. Yasmien plays as Jenna, a maid who has an eye on her employer's grandson. On its press conference, GMA Network crown her as its GMA Drama Princess. On September 10, 2007 Yasmien will star again with JC de Vera
JC de Vera
John Carlo de Vera, better known by his screen name J.C. de Vera , is a Filipino actor and model.-Biography and career:...

 in Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig
Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig
Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig is a Philippine drama that airs on GMA Network. This is the fourth instalment of Sine Novela...

, which originally stars Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....

 in 1987. After their huge success as loveteam in Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso, GMA trusted them both to star in Sine Novela.

The network gave them an adaptation of another Sharon Cuneta movie entitled Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...

. The series crushed its rival My Girl. On the last quarter of 2008, she led the remake of Saan Darating Ang Umaga? which garnered primetime ratings though it is on afternoon. The Sine Novela is a top rater and the all time highest Sine Novela in National TV Ratings, never beaten by Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?
Sine Novela Presents: Gilda Olvidado's Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? is an Philippine suspense drama aired on GMA Network. This is the first starring roles of StarStruck Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal. This is a revival of a Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion movie from the mid 80's...

which held the Mega Manila only.

She then appeared on Dear Friend: Madrasta
Dear Friend: Madrasta
Madrasta is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is the fourth installment of Dear Friend.-Plot:"Madrasta" tells the story of two women whose lives are intertwined by shades of intrigue, personal ambitions and resentment....

which topped the week-end daytime ratings. After the said stint, she starred on SRO Cinemaserye for the suspense drama Suspetsa.

In 2010, Yasmien was picked up on the GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

 fairy tale television series Grazilda
Grazilda
Grazilda is a Filipino fantasy series based on Drizella, the stepsister of Cinderella. It premiered on GMA Network on September 13, 2010 and on GMA Pinoy TV on September 15, 2010. The series features an alternative history of La petite Pantoufle de Verre in the point of view of Cinderella's...

as the villainous for the first time,
co-starred by Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...

 and Ms. Cherie Gil
Cherie Gil
Cherie Gil is a Filipino actress of Swiss German American, Spanish, and Filipino descent.-Biography:Cherie Gil is the daughter of Filipino actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil and sister to actors Mark Gil and Michael De Mesa .She was formerly married to Rony Rogoff, an internationally-renowned...

.

In 2011 Yasmien joined the epic
Epic
-Comics:* Epic Comics, an imprint of Marvel Comics* Epic Illustrated, a 1980s anthology series published by Marvel Comics-Gaming:* Epic , a 1992 computer game* Epic , a series of wargames...

 series Amaya
Amaya
Amaya can refer to:* Amaya , a professional Middle Eastern dancer* Amaya o los vascos en el siglo VIII, a novel by Francisco Navarro-Villoslada** Amaya , a 1920 opera by Jesús Guridi based in the novel...

for a multi episode guest arc playing Apila.

Kurdi a strict vegetarian and is also part of People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia-Pacific’s television commercial to promote vegetarianism. On November 9, 2007 Kurdi posed inside a cage while holding a sign that said: "Liberate your diet. Go vegetarian."

Television shows

Year Title Role Network
2011 Amaya
Amaya
Amaya can refer to:* Amaya , a professional Middle Eastern dancer* Amaya o los vascos en el siglo VIII, a novel by Francisco Navarro-Villoslada** Amaya , a 1920 opera by Jesús Guridi based in the novel...

Apila GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

2010 Grazilda
Grazilda
Grazilda is a Filipino fantasy series based on Drizella, the stepsister of Cinderella. It premiered on GMA Network on September 13, 2010 and on GMA Pinoy TV on September 15, 2010. The series features an alternative history of La petite Pantoufle de Verre in the point of view of Cinderella's...

Cindy
2009 SRO Cinermaserye: Suspetsa Leonor
Dear Friend: Madrasta
Dear Friend
Dear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...

Princess/Shiela Gomez
2008 Bleach: Season 2
Bleach (manga)
is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Noriaki "Tite" Kubo. Bleach follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a —a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki...

Rukia Kuchiki (Voice only)
Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...

:Saan Darating Ang Umaga?
Shayne Rodrigo
Shayne Rodrigo
Shayne Rodrigo is a fictional and protagonist of Sine Novela's elevent installment's Saan Darating Ang Umaga? created by Fanny Garcia and Viva Films she is the biological daughter of Ruben Rodrigo and Lorrie Rodrigo .The original character played by Maricel Soriano.In 2008 remake series the...

Dear Friend
Dear Friend
Dear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...

Cathy Gonzales
2007 Tasya Fantasya
Tasya Fantasya
Tasya Fantasya is an fantasy-romance Philippine drama produced by GMA Network starring Yasmien Kurdi . Yasmien reprises Kris Aquino's role in 1994 "Tasya Fantasya" film...

Tasya
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...

Salve Dizon de Leon
Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...

:Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig
Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig
Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig is a Philippine drama that airs on GMA Network. This is the fourth instalment of Sine Novela...

Lupe Velez
2006 Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...

:Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso
Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso
"Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso" or Of Love and Lies is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. Its pilot aired on May 21, 2007, and is the second instalment of Sine Novela, a series of remake of films...

Jenna
Bitoy's Funniest Videos
Bitoy's Funniest Videos
Bitoy's Funniest Videos is a Philippine comedy show aired every Saturday night on GMA Network hosted by Michael V. , dubbed as the Master of Disguises...

Kikay Yasmien (herself)
Bleach
Bleach (manga)
is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Noriaki "Tite" Kubo. Bleach follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a —a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki...

Rukia Kuchiki
Rukia Kuchiki
Rukia is 4foot 8 . is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Bleach created by Tite Kubo. In the series, Rukia is a Soul Reaper in charge of slaying evil spirits known as Hollows...

 (Voice only)
Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang
Bakekang
Bakekang was a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. It aired internationally with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which made Bakekang a success to viewers abroad....

Charming/Lukring/Karisma
2005–2007 Hokus Pokus Jackie
2005 Now and Forever: Tinig
Now and Forever (TV series)
Now and Forever is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. This daytime drama series features different stories every season and showcased some of the network's prime talents. It was launched March 14, 2005 with Mukha as their initial offering and ended November 24, 2006 with Dangal...

Victoria/Ikay
Encantadia
Encantadia
Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...

Mira
Love To Love (Season 6): Wish Upon A Jar Neneng
2004 Joyride
Joyride (TV Series)
Joyride is the story of young people on a journey of self-discovery, friendship and love as they go through teenage life on their way to young adulthood. Directed by Mac Alejandre, Joyride is a fresh, touching, sometimes heartbreaking and often amusing look at teenage life...

Rene/Irene
Click: Barkada Hunt!
Click (Philippine TV series)
Click was a teen/youth dramedy show produced and aired in the Philippines from 1999 to 2004 that was platform to the launch of current top young actors...

Leilani
Click
Click (Philippine TV series)
Click was a teen/youth dramedy show produced and aired in the Philippines from 1999 to 2004 that was platform to the launch of current top young actors...

Leilani
SOP Gigsters
SOP Gigsters
SOP Gigsters was a musical variety show in the Philippines which featured production numbers from GMA Network's young stars and ran texting promos where viewers had a chance to win gadgets and cash prizes by subscribing through Fanatxt. It also featured guest performers...

Herself/Performer
2004–2010 SOP Rules Herself/Performer
2004 Stage 1: Live! Herself/Performer
Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse Herself/Performer
2003 StarStruck
StarStruck (Season 1)
The first season of StarStruck premiered on October 27, 2003. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Joyce Bernal, and Ida Henares representing it. The show was co-hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione.-Overview:...

Survivor/First Princess

Films

Bleach: Memories of Nobody
Bleach: Memories of Nobody
Bleach: Memories of Nobody is a 2006 animated film adaptation of the anime and manga series Bleach. Directed by Noriyuki Abe and written by Masashi Sogo, the film was first released in Japanese theaters on December 16, 2006. The DVD was released in Japan on September 5, 2007...

 
Rukia Kuchiki
Rukia Kuchiki
Rukia is 4foot 8 . is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Bleach created by Tite Kubo. In the series, Rukia is a Soul Reaper in charge of slaying evil spirits known as Hollows...

 (voice)
2008 Loving You
Loving You (2008 film)
Loving You is a melodramatic love story produced and distributed by Regal Films.It was released on 20 August 2008.-Cast:* Yasmien Kurdi as Lane Cruz*J.C...

Lane Cruz
2007 Bahay Kubo
Bahay Kubo (film)
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! is a 2007 Regal Productions movie starring Maricel Soriano and Eric Quizon. The movie is one of the official entries of the Metro Manila Film Festival.-Main Cast:Maricel Soriano as Eden...

Dahlia
2006 Pitong Dalagita Mayo
2005 Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5
Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5
Shake, Rattle & Roll VII is a 2005 horror film- released in the Philippines. This is the seventh installment from its series Shake, Rattle & Roll...

 
Laila
2005 Lovestruck Jojo
2005 Happily Ever After Jenny
2004 Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Aishite Imasu 1941 is a drama, romance, and war movie released in Philippines in 2004 and is a story of love, betrayal and honor in wartime set in the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines during World War II...

Senyang
2004 So Happy Together Raphie

Discography

In 2005 Yasmien release her first debut album which is entitled In the Name of Love under GMA Records
GMA Records
GMA Records, created in the last quarter of 2003, is a records company that releases music albums, and many of the albums have been platinum and gold record award albums. In 2005 GMA Records released a film titled "Let the Love Begin" on DVD and VCD, and when that was such a success they succeeded...

. She bug her first single "I Know" (which was used as a Filipino soundtrack of Korean teledrama "Sweet 18
Sweet 18
Sweet 18 is a South Korean television series produced by KBS in 2004. The story strongly focuses on both personal and clan-level relationships between Jung-sook, a member of Papyeong's Yun clan, and Hyuk-joon, a member of Andong's Kwon clan...

", aired of course by GMA) followed by "In the Name of Love" and "Umaambisyon" in the same year. In 2007 she release again her second album called Love Is All I Need
Love Is All I Need
Love Is All I Need the second solo album of Yasmien Kurdi after her successful debut album, In the Name of Love. This was the self title of Yasmien's composition.-Track list:# Kisapmata# Give Me A Sign# Love Is All I Need# Even If# Take It Or Leave It...

with her singles "Candlelight Romance", "Goodbye", "Kisapmata", "One Day", "Take It or Leave It", "Even If" and "Love Is All I Need".

Studio Albums
  • In the Name of Love (2005)
  • Love Is All I Need
    Love Is All I Need
    Love Is All I Need the second solo album of Yasmien Kurdi after her successful debut album, In the Name of Love. This was the self title of Yasmien's composition.-Track list:# Kisapmata# Give Me A Sign# Love Is All I Need# Even If# Take It Or Leave It...

    (2007)

Awards & recognitions

Year Film Award/Critics Award
2009 PEP Forum Awards Best Afternoon Drama Actress
2009 FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 53
2009 Kapuso Tag Awards Kapuso Fan-Fave Female Nominee
2008 Belo Awards Best in Costume
2008 FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 33
2008 Kapuso Poll Question Prettiest Female Kapuso
2008 PEP Forum Awards Most Promising Young Actress
2008 Yes! Magazine Most Curvilicious
2007 FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 26
2007 SOP Music Video Awards 2007 Best Editing for "Candlelight Romance"
2007 SOP Music Video Awards 2007 Best Texter’s Choice Award for "Candlelight Romance"
2007 GMA Records
GMA Records
GMA Records, created in the last quarter of 2003, is a records company that releases music albums, and many of the albums have been platinum and gold record award albums. In 2005 GMA Records released a film titled "Let the Love Begin" on DVD and VCD, and when that was such a success they succeeded...

 
Gold Record Award Love Is All I Need
2007 Ang PINAKA-idol kong StarStruck survivor Rank 3
2006 FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 75
2006 36th Annual Guillermo Mendoza Award Most Promising Female Singer
2006 Myx Music Awards 2006
Myx Music Awards 2006
The 1st Myx Music Awards was held on June 6, 2006 at Onstage Greenbelt, Makati City.-Favorite Music Video:* "The Day You Said Goodnight" by Hale* "Mang Jose" by Parokya Ni Edgar* "You'll Be Safe Here" by Rivermaya* "Gemini" by Spongecola...

 
Best New Artist
2006 Ifm Pinoy Music Awards 2006 Song of the Year for "In the Name of Love"
2006 Ifm Pinoy Music Awards 2006 Breakthrough Singer of the Year
2006 GMA Records
GMA Records
GMA Records, created in the last quarter of 2003, is a records company that releases music albums, and many of the albums have been platinum and gold record award albums. In 2005 GMA Records released a film titled "Let the Love Begin" on DVD and VCD, and when that was such a success they succeeded...

 
Platinum Record Award From the album In the Name of Love
2005 SOP Music Awards Song of the Year for "I Know"
2005 FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 48
2004 FHM Philippines Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World Rank 10
2003 StarStruck Experts Choice For Acting

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