Elijah Alejo

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ong and the surname or paternal family name is Alejo.

Elijah Christian Ong Alejo (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɔŋ ʔɐˈlɛho]; born November 13, 2004) is a Filipino actress. She is known for both her antagonist role in Prima Donnas as Brianna and her protagonist role in Underage as Chynna.^[1][2]

Elijah Alejo
Born	Elijah Christian Ong Alejo (2004-11-13) November 13, 2004 (age 19) Manila, Philippines
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2010–present
Agents	Sparkle (2010–present) TV5 (2010–2013)
Known for	Brianna Elaine Fajardo-Dimaculangan / Claveria in Prima Donnas Chynna Serrano in Underage
Height	1.56 m (5 ft 1 in)

Early life and career

She studied senior high school in Manila Central University, under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand.^[3] She finished senior high school.^[4] She currently studies bachelor's degree in medical technology in the same school.^[5]

In April 2020, she wrote her first Wattpad novel titled "Unexpectedly In Love".^[6]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network	Ref.
2024	Forever Young		GMA Network
	Abot-Kamay na Pangarap	Carla Madrigal
2023	Lovers & Liars	Mayette
	Black Rider	Young Vanessa
	Wish Ko Lang!: Nanay Na Binugbog	Nene
	Underage	Serena "Chynna" Serrano
2022	Tadhana: Isabella	Nadine Reyes / Nadine Bermudez
	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Papa Pig	Pippa		[7]
	Magpakailanman: My Father's Killer	Pem
	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tammy Tamad	Tammy
2021	I Can See You: The Lookout	Christine Penuliar		[8]
2020	Magpakailanman: The Abandoned Sisters	Mylene
	Dear Uge: Teacher Pet	Nona
2019	Stories for the Soul: Uhaw na Tubig	Tintin
2019–2022	Prima Donnas	Brianna Elaine Fajardo-Dimaculangan		[9]
2018	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Beauty and the Beast	Alice's Friend
2017	Super Ma'am	Young Minerva
	Wagas: Ang Wagas na Pag-ibig ni Arnel Cowley para kay Isabel Granada	Young Isabel Granada	GMA News TV
	Tadhana: Mag-inang Biktima	Teen Emilia	GMA Network
	Meant to Be	Granddaughter of Lola Madj
	Tadhana: Justice for the Battered Child: The Linda Cagalitan Story	Christel
	Legally Blind	Young Grace
2016	Ika-6 na Utos	Young Emma
	Conan, My Beautician	Young Ava
2015	Marimar	Young Marimar
	Once Upon a Kiss	Young Athena Almario
2014	Sa Puso ni Dok	Angela		[10]
	Innamorata	Young Esper / Evangeline
2013	My Husband's Lover	Hannah Soriano		[11]
2011–2012	Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit	Samantha
2011	Munting Heredera	Abigail
2010	Pidol's Wonderland	Baby V	TV5	[12]
	Kaya ng Powers	Amferia Amfon 'Amfi' Heneres	GMA Network	[13]

Online series

Year	Title	Role	Network
2023	In My Dreams	Stephanie	GMA Network

Film

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2010	Super Inday and the Golden Bibe	Nameless Girl	[14]
	Shake, Rattle and Roll 12	Abigail	[15]
	Rosario	Trinidad
2012	My Cactus Heart	Young Sandy
	I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila!	Young Tracy
2016	Working Beks	Sasa
	Imagine You & Me	Gina	[16]
2017	Selda 1430
2020	Death of Nintendo	Shiara	[17]
	Magikland	Mara Marapara	[18]

Accolades

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2011	27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Child Performer of the Year (Shake, Rattle and Roll XII “Mamanyika”)	Elijah Alejo	Nominated	[19]

References

1. "Elijah in a Dozen". Philippine Star. June 19, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
2. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (October 11, 2019). "IN PHOTOS: Kilalanin si Elijah Alejo, kontrabida ng 'Prima Donnas'". GMA Network. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
3. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (11 October 2021). "'Prima Donnas' star Elijah Alejo places second in a quiz bee while on lock-in taping". GMA Network. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
4. Mariano, Dianne (August 16, 2023). "Kapuso teen star Elijah Alejo graduates from senior high school". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
5. "Elijah Alejo shares glimpse into her life as a medtech student". GMA Integrated News. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
6. Eusebio, Aaron Brenn (April 30, 2020). "'Prima Donnas' star Elijah Alejo writes first Wattpad novel while in quarantine". GMA Network.
7. Acar, Aedrianne (June 10, 2022). "'Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko' presents Papa Pig!". GMA Network. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
8. Donato, Jerry (April 22, 2021). "Elijah Alejo takes a breather from Prima Donnas, joins I Can See You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
9. "Meet the newest 'Prima Donnas' of showbiz". The Manila Times. August 19, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
10. "'Sa Puso ni Dok' premiers today on GMA-7". SunStar Philippines. August 23, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
11. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (May 19, 2020). "Elijah Alejo, inalala ang kanyang karakter sa 'My Husband's Lover'". GMA Network. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
12. Carballo, Bibsy M. (30 April 2010). "Pidol's Wonderland poses challenges to all". Philippine Star. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
13. "Marian Rivera's Endless Love nears end, Super Inday and the Magic Bibe halfway done". PEP. October 12, 2010. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
14. Sancon, Allan (December 21, 2010). "Marian Rivera to Dingdong Dantes: "Thank you, dahil kung wala ka dito di ako mag-i-i-smile."". PEP. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
15. Ching, Mark Angelo (December 26, 2010). "PEP REVIEW: New tricks bring remarkable scares to Shake Rattle and Roll XII". PEP. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
16. "LOOK: Meet the cast of AlDub's first solo movie 'Imagine You and Me'". GMANetwork.com. GMA Network. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
17. Limos, Mario Alvaro (February 16, 2020). "Nostalgic Filipino Film Death of Nintendo Debuts at Berlinale 2020". Esquire. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
18. Wang, Nickie (December 27, 2020). "Kids are heroes in magical family movie". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
19. Reyes, William R. (April 28, 2011). "Sa 'Yo Lamang and Sigwa lead nominations at the 27th Star Awards for Movies". PEP. Retrieved August 7, 2020.

External links

• Elijah Alejo at IMDb
• Sparkle Profile