Iana Bernardez

Iana Celest Aquino Bernardez (born July 3, 1993) is a Filipino film producer and actress known for her production work on films such as Kiko Boksingero, Oda Sa Wala, Tia Madre, and Babae at Baril and for her critically acclaimed film acting debut in the 2018 film Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus. She also won Best Supporting Actress at the 2019 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival for the 2019 film Metamorphosis. She is the daughter of Filipina actress Angel Aquino.

Early life and education Iana Celest Aquino Bernardez was born on July 3, 1993, in Baguio City, Philippines, to actress Angel Aquino. Growing up with a mother in the entertainment industry, Bernardez was exposed to film production from a young age. with no initial plans to pursue acting. However, her career path shifted when she was given the script for Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus, where she started as a talent coordinator before ultimately landing a role in the film.

Career Production work Bernardez began her career in production, having become curious about her work through her interactions on the sets of projects where her mother acted. She continues to see herself primarily as a producer rather than an actress. Her early production work on films like films such as Kiko Boksingero and Babae at Baril received critical acclaim.

Acting work Bernardez made her acting debut in Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus, securing a major role despite initially joining the film as a talent coordinator. After the production team discovered she was the inspiration for the character, which was conceived as a younger version of Bernardez’s own mother, they encouraged her to audition.

In 2019, Bernardez won the Cinema One Originals Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Metamorphosis, an intersex coming-of-age film. The film faced controversy when the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) initially proposed an X rating, but after an appeal, the film was ultimately given an R-16 rating.

Personal life Bernardez is bisexual. She was in a three-year relationship with her female schoolmate.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2018 Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus Aileen 2018 Ma Cave Voice 2019 Metamorphosis Angel The Girl and the Gun Woman in Bus Tía Madré Hellcome Home Teresa LSS Cha 2022 Ngayon Kaya Anastasia Mahal Kita, Beksman Angel An Inconvenient Love Kookie 2023 Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung mga Kerida) Coco

Television Year Title Role 2019 Past, Present, Perfect Vivian 2021–2022 Marry Me, Marry You Patricia Francisco 2022 Miss Piggy 2023 Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen young Georgina Unbreak My Heart Jennifer "Jenny" Antonio / Jessica "Jessa" Antonio 2024 Pamilya Sagrado Melanie Salvacion ASAP Natin 'To Herself / Performer 2025–2026 Roja Mila Sebastian The Alibi young Rebecca Morales

Accolades + Awards and Nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result CineFilipino Film Festival 2018 Best Actress Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus Best Ensemble (shared with Nicco Manalo, Dylan Ray Talon, Soliman Cruz, Anthony Falcon) Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival 2019 Best Supporting Actress Metamorphosis Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2020 Best Supporting Actress PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2019 New Movie Actress of the Year Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus Singapore International Film Festival 2024 Best Performance - Southeast Asian Short Film Animal Lovers