Alessandra De Rossi

Alessandra de Rossi (born Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone; July 19, 1984) is a Filipino actress and director. Known for her dramatic and comedic performances in independent film and television, she made her screen debut in the comedy series !Oka Tokat (1997–1998). Her breakthrough came when she played Valentina in the series Darna, which led to her landing various supporting and antagonist roles in television. For her work, de Rossi has received accolades from various award-giving bodies, including an ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, three FAMAS Awards, three Gawad Urian Awards, three PMPC Star Awards for Movies and a QCinema International Film Festival Award.

Early life Alessandra de Rossi was born Alessandra Tiotangco Schiavone on July 19, 1984, in London, England. Her father, Luigi Schiavone, is Italian from Martano, and her mother, Nenita Schiavone, is Filipina. She has an older sister, Assunta, and a younger sister, Margarita. Her family moved back to Italy when she was young, and she grew up in Italy with her parents. Both Alessandra and Assunta appeared together on Philippine television during their childhood, as their mother brought them into television shows while they were growing up.

Career

In 2017, De Rossi co-starred in the romantic comedy film Kita Kita, starring alongside comedian Empoy Marquez. The film eventually became the highest-grossing Filipino independent film of all time, earning ₱300 million (approximately US$5.88 million) within three weeks of its release. Due to the movie's popularity, Philippine entertainment media sources dubbed their pairing as "AlEmpoy".

After her successful portrayal in Kita Kita, De Rossi pledged not to accept antagonist roles anymore in either television and feature films. De Rossi returned to Viva when she signed exclusive contract with Viva Artists Agency and made her film production business co-ventured by Viva Films named AWOO, acronym of "A World of Our Own"; her first movie Magic Kingdom was produced & released by Viva Films in 1997.

She and Marquez returned as a love team in the 2023 film, Walang KaParis, produced by Viva Films.

Other ventures

Director De Rossi directed, co-produced, and starred her first feature film, My Amanda, a romantic drama co-starring Piolo Pascual which was released in 2021. The film was released in Netflix.

She directed her second film, Everyone knows, Every Juan, a family film which was released in October 2025.

Business De Rossi founded her own company, A World of Our Own (AWOO Production), and she is the CEO since 2021 AWOO Production has a film outfit production and a music record label, AWOO Music Records, which is a sub-label of Lilly Star Records. Hya and Alfa were the first two artists to join AWOO Records in 2021.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Sources 1997 Magic Kingdom 1998 Mystrio (Uno...Dos...Tres Pilyos!) Juliet 2001 Hubog Nikka Azucena Lily 2002 Small Voices Melinda Pakisabi na lang...Mahal ko siya Icee 2003 Mano Po 2: My Home Ingrid Homecoming Abigael Edades The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files Helen Message Sent 2004 Astigmatism Rio Spirit of the Glass Myra 2005 The Maid Rosa Dimaano Kutob Mayen 2006 Barcelona Clarissa 2007 Hide & Seek Dolor Buntag 2008 One Night Only Angela 2009 Independencia Stranger Manila Aleria Pinoy Sunday Celia 2010 Romeo at Juliet Angel Presa Dalaw Trina 2011 Busong Ka Oryang Oryang 2012 Sta. Niña Madel Mater Dolorosa Fatima Baybayin Alba 2013 Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) Amalia Liars Eloisa The Mango Tree Maria Woman of the Ruins 2014 Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig Mace Mauban: Ang Resiko Lota 2015 Bambanti Belyn Kid Kulafu Dionisia Pacquiao Water Lemon 2016 A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery Caesaria Belarmino Sakaling Hindi Makarating Cielo Echorsis Girl Vatuh 2017 Kita Kita Lea 12 Erika 2018 Through Night and Day Jen 2019 Lucid Ann Unforgettable 2020 Watch List Maria 2021 My Amanda Amanda (Fream) Directorial debut, also writer Everyone Knows Every JuanRaquel Sevilla

Television/digital series Year Title Role

1997–1998 !Oka Tokat Teresa

1997–2001 2016–2019 ASAP Herself / Co-host / Performer 1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya Girlfriend Episode: "Tula" 1998–1999 Cyberkada Herself — Host 2000–2003 Click Ian Rufino 2000 Kakabakaba (Episode: The Feast) 2001–2002 Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol 2001 Sayang Pinagpala, Isa Pang Awit ni Bernadette Michelle 2002–2003 Kung Mawawala Ka Paloma Montemayor 2003 Kool Ka Lang Maji Magdangal

Maalaala Mo Kaya Nancy Navalta Episode: "Ribbon" 24 Oras Herself Chika Minute Anchor Hanggang Kailan Jennifer Villarama

Darna Valentina Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia

Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Now and Forever: Linlang Brenda Villarreal MMS: My Music Station / MMS: Music Mo Sikat Herself – Host

Magpakailanman Liza Dela Cruz Episode: "The Liza Dela Cruz Story" Super Twins Nickelina Paredes Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "CD Player" 2007–2008 Sine Novela: Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig Luming

E.S.P. Madel / Maybel Episode: "The New Friend" Kamandag Eleanor