LJ Reyes

Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes (born December 25, 1987 in Quezon City, Philippines), known professionally as LJ Reyes, is a Filipina actress. She is best known as one of the Final Four in the 2nd season of the widely acclaimed GMA reality TV show, StarStruck.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Pujeda and the surname or paternal family name is Reyes.
L. J. Reyes
Born
Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes

(1987-12-25) December 25, 1987
Quezon City, Philippines
Other namesL. J. Reyes, Flora
OccupationActress, dancer, model, comedian
Years active2004-present
AgentGMA Artist Center (2004–present)
Known forMarge in D' Originals
Senyora Angeli in Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa
Flora in Yagit
Kate in Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko
Lourdes in Aso ni San Roque
Zaira in Time of My Life
Partner(s)Paulo Avelino (2009–2013)[1]
Paolo Contis (2016–present)[2][1]
ChildrenEthan Akio (son)[1]
Summer Ayana (daughter)

Life and career

LJ Reyes currently resides in Fairview, Quezon City. She spent her high school days at St. Stephen's High School. In 2004, she auditioned for the second season of StarStruck where she ended up as First Princess. Her first show was "Now and Forever: Mukha", where she worked with StarStruck runners-up and winners Ryza Cenon, CJ Muere and Mike Tan. Aside from acting, she is also a good dancer, performing with Cenon, Mark Herras, Marky Cielo among others. She is involved mostly in supporting roles in GMA Network shows. She had her biggest break in her first villain role in Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan then, playing one of the leading ladies to JC de Vera in Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita. LJ had another break by joining the cast of Una Kang Naging Akin, another Filipino soap opera. Reyes was given many praises by critics for her outstanding role in Una Kang Naging Akin which made her rise to fame. She posed for the local FHM magazine in December 2009 where she was also the cover girl.[3]

In 2010, she formed a trio called SH3, with Ryza Cenon and Chynna Ortaleza, and they performed on the Sunday variety show SOP Rules until the group disbanded because of plagiarism issues. She won the 2010 Cinemalaya Best Supporting Actress for her role in the indie movie The Leaving.

LJ was baptized in August 2015 as a Born Again Christian.[4]

Personal life

She had a previous relationship with Paulo Avelino, fellow GMA artist who was a contestant in the 4th season of StarStruck and she currently on relationship with Paolo Contis since 2016. On July 24, 2010, she gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes. On January 4, 2019, she gave birth to her daughter Summer Ayana Reyes Contis.

Filmography

Drama television shows
YearTitleRole(s)Network(s)
2018The CureKatrina ContesGMA Network
Sherlock Jr.Meryl
2017Tadhana: Yaya AbogadaChona
3 Days of SummerHerself
D' OriginalsMarjorie "Marge" Pineda-Tolentino
Wish Ko Lang: Miss PulisSPO3 Rowena Jacosalem
Pinulot Ka Lang sa LupaAngeli "Geli" Martinez-Esquivel
2016Dear Uge: My Millenial MomRita
Dear Uge: Single Teacher meets Single DadLuisa
Poor SeñoritaAngie Batumbakal
KarelasyonClaire
Alamat: Alamat ng SagingJuana (Voice Only)
Wagas (Courageous Caitie Story)Feliz LucasGMA News TV
2015-2016MariMarInocencia Corcuera-ArcegaGMA Network
2015Karelasyon#PanchoLJRyzaMelissa
Magpakailanman: Under1RoofHeidi
2014-2015YagitFlorentina "Flora" Fabro Trinidad-Macabuhay
2013Prinsesa ng Buhay KoKate Napoleon
Bayan KoAtty. Karen CanlasGMA News TV
Wagas (Coach Rio Dela Cruz and Nicole Wuthrich Story)Nicole Wuthrich
2012Aso ni San RoqueLourdes / Lualhati SalvadorGMA Network
The Good DaughterFrances Reyes
2011The Time of My LifeZaira Marquez
2010Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?Katrina Evangelista
2009All My LifeMaricar
ZorroSandy
Totoy BatoGilette Molina
2008Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging AkinLiway Mallari
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin KitaJoanna Marie "Joey" Salcedo
2007–2008Zaido: Pulis PangkalawakanAmazonang Lila / Debbie
2007Fantastic ManBinhi (Season 2)
LupinElaine
Magic KamisonMisty
2006-2007Makita Ka Lang MuliVianne
2006I Luv NYPonyang
2005Now And Forever: MukhaMelody

Movies
YearTitleRoleStudio
2015Haunted MansionVeronica LobregatRegal Entertainment
2013She's The OneAliceStar Cinema
2012Tiktik: The Aswang ChroniclesHildaReality Entertainment, Agosto Dos Pictures, GMA Films
Intoy Shokoy ng Kalye MarinoDorayCinemalaya
2010The LeavingGraceCinemalaya
2007Pi7ong TagpoTanyaC Features
2006Manay Po!GinaRegal Entertainment
Puso 3ErikaGMA Films
2005LovestruckSophiaGMA Films

Awards and nominations
Year Organization/Critics Category Work Result
201639th Gawad Urian AwardsBest ActressAng Anino sa Likod ng BuwanWon
2013ENPRESS Golden Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama)Intoy Shokoy ng Kalye MarinoNominated
2010Cinemalaya 2010Best Supporting ActressThe Leaving
2008FHM PhilippinesRank #89
2007FHM PhilippinesRank #45
2006FHM PhilippinesRank #65
2005StarStruck 2First Princess
2005StarStruck 24 Pre-Recognition Award

References
  1. Here’s Paulo Avelino’s Heartbreaking Reason Why He Did Not Attend His Son’s Batman-Inspired 7th Birthday Party. Published on 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
  2. Paolo Contis opens up about relationship with LJ Reyes. GMA Network. Published on 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
  3. "LJ Reyes, nagpasexy na!". GMA Network.
  4. "19 Celebrities Who Changed Religions". Retrieved 6 August 2017.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Yasmien Kurdi		 StarStruck
Runner-up
2004 (season 2)		 Succeeded by
Iwa Moto
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