Claire Ruiz

Claire Ruiz Hartell (born 28 November 1997) is a Filipino-Australian actress, best known for her roles in the television series Be Careful with My Heart as Joey Acosta, Beki Boxer as Venus, A Love to Last as Gena, Maalaala Mo Kaya as Abe/Abegail Mesa and A Family Affair as Florabelle/Belle Ramirez. She is an actress and talent of ABS-CBN's Star Magic.

Early life and education Ruiz was born November 28, 1997, in Angeles City, Philippines, the Filipina actress and model. She attended Westfields International School, a private international school located in her hometown of Angeles City, Pampanga. The school heavily featured her as a prominent alumna, celebrating her transition from local campus activities to mainstream Philippine media stardom.

Career Ruiz entered the entertainment industry at age 12 by auditioning for the inaugural season of Pilipinas Got Talent in 2010. She later competed in TV5's talent search Star Factor. Her breakthrough acting role came when she was cast as Joey Acosta in the hit daytime television series Be Careful with My Heart.

In the 2022, drama series A Family Affair , portrayed Florabelle "Belle" Ramirez, a seductive and complex character tangled in the lives of the Estrella brothers.

In the 2024, political drama series Pamilya Sagrado , plays the supporting role of Shaira Agustin.

Personal life Ruiz is highly dedicated to an active lifestyle, frequently sharing snippets of her intense gym sessions, physical training routines, and muscle recovery therapies. Beyond acting, she has a deep personal love for performing, specifically singing and dancing, which initially helped jumpstart her path to show business.

Filmography +Key Denotes productions that have not yet been released Film

Television Year Title Role 2010 Pilipinas Got Talent Hannah Montana Star Factor Star Factor Hopeful 2011 Star Confessions: Hubad – The Rosanna Roces Confession Young Osang Hey It's Saberdey! Performer 2012 Kapitan Awesome Claire Net Pidol's Wonderland: Ang Wendy ng Weather Sunday Funday Performer 2012–2013 Be Careful with My Heart Joey Acosta 2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diploma Irma Maalaala Mo Kaya: Telebisyon Mylene Madam Chairman 2014 Beki Boxer Venus Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Angie's Friend Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stars Lina Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary Stephanie 2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bintana Jess Maalaala Mo Kaya: Banda Young Viviene Wansapanataym: Fat Patty Amanda 2015–2016 You're My Home Clarisse Velez-Fontanilla 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tommy Esguerra Story Jessica Wansapanataym: Candy's Crush Lovi Angara Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Filipino Flash Rachel The Greatest Love Shiela Magpahanggang Wakas Amanda Maalaala Mo Kaya: Luneta Park Young Lorena 2017 A Love to Last Gena Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bandila Gerona Ipaglaban Mo: Duda Reyna Hanggang Saan Atty. Joanne Dimalanta Coffee Break Mitch Love Connects: On/Offline Rita 2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bibliya Abegail Mesa Banana Sundae Various Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lambat Esther Ipaglaban Mo: Biyenan Lorraine Wansapanataym: Ikaw Ang Ghost-O Ko Angel of Death Ngayon at Kailanman Cathy Bermudez 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Portrait Young Gloria Manalang-Angara Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Young Catalina Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair Roselia The General's Daughter Tintin 2020 A Soldier's Heart Grace Valderama 2020–2021 Sunday Noontime Live! Performer 2022 Flower of Evil Susan Mirasol A Family Affair Florabelle Ramirez 2023 Ano'ng meron kay Abok? Emily Nag-aapoy na Damdamin young Isabel 2024 Pamilya Sagrado Shaira Agustin 2025 Rainbow Rumble Contestant

Web series Year Title Role2020 I Am U Steph Loving Emily Steff 2021 GV Boys Annabelle 2022 One Good Day Beatrice Marquez 2025 Til Debt Do Us Part Bettina

Accolades + Awards and Nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result Best Single Performance by an Actress 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television 2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bibliya