Sue Ramirez

Early life Sue Anna Garina Dodd was born in Parañaque, Philippines. Her Filipino mother, Concepcion Garina, is from Sipalay, Negros Occidental, and her father, James Peter Dodd, is a retired senior officer of the United States Department of State. Sue is the youngest among her siblings, with two sisters and two brothers; only she has dual Filipino and American citizenship. She attended high school at Sacred Heart School in Parañaque. Ramirez's father died in 2013, while her mother died in 2026.

Career 2010–2012: Early work In 2010, Ramirez auditioned for Star Magic with the song "Angels Brought Me Here" by Guy Sebastian, and was accepted, with her first project with ABS-CBN being teen variety show Shoutout! She entered show business with the hopes of paying for her father's medical expenses.

Ramirez began her acting career playing Nicole Matias in the ABS-CBN remake of Mula sa Puso. Her character is the only child of the antagonists Ysmael Matias and Selina Pereira-Matias, who goes against her parents and becomes associated with the protagonist, Olivia "Via" Pereira-Amarillo. The series premiered in March 2011 and ran for one season with ninety-eight episodes. Anna Larrucea was originally cast for her role. In the same year, Ramirez made her film debut with a minor role in Aswang, followed by a supporting role in ABS-CBN's drama television series Angelito: Batang Ama.

Ramirez's lead role in ABS-CBN's 2012 remake of !Oka Tokat is often cited as her second major role. She portrayed Luna, the clairvoyant haunted by her ability of foresight, who strives to hone and accept her ability while experiencing difficulties in belonging in the community. She was paired with Paul Salas as her first "love team" partner. The series premiered in February 2012 and ran for one season with fifteen episodes. In the same year, Ramirez reprised her role in the sequel to ABS-CBN's drama television series Angelito: Batang Ama, followed by a supporting role in an episode in ABS-CBN's anthology drama Maalaala Mo Kaya – Baul.

2013–2014: Further acting In 2013, Ramirez starred as Luisa "Louie" Celerez in ABS-CBN's Annaliza, the remake of the television series of the same name produced by GMA Network. She was announced to be part of the supporting cast after ABS-CBN's announcement that they have received the rights to remake the television series from the original director, Gil C. Soriano.

In 2014, Ramirez appeared in another episode in ABS-CBN's anthology drama Maalaala Mo Kaya – Panyo, followed by a supporting role in an episode in ABS-CBN's dramatization of actual cases brought and settled in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, as well as a special participation in ABS-CBN's comedy drama Dream Dad.

2015–2017: Breakthrough In 2015, Ramirez starred as Michelle Gutierrez in a series of episodes in ABS-CBN's Wansapanataym, followed by a special participation in the Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita remake of the film of the same name. In the same year, Ramirez participated in the fourth batch of the fifth season of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal, hosted by Luis Manzano, where she was chosen to play in the May 13, 2015 episode and received ₱100,000. Ramirez once again appeared in two episodes in Maalaala Mo Kaya – Shattered Dreams and Maalaala Mo Kaya – Selfless Love and a supporting role in the afternoon drama series All of Me as Kristel Sebastian.

Ramirez gained further popularity after joining the second half (Book 2) of the teleserye Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015) as Joy "Ligaya" Miranda, the "third wheel" of the show's primary "love team" Yna Macaspac (Kathryn Bernardo) and Angelo Buenavista (Daniel Padilla).

In 2016, Ramirez was given the role of Angel (Serena's biological sister played by Liza Soberano) in Dolce Amore and topbilled the viral story of Genesis, a Filipino artist who sold his paintings for a mother who suffered from severe illness in Maalaala Mo Kaya – Paru-paro. She also joined the longest-running musical variety show in the Philippines ASAP. In the same year, Ramirez was chosen to be the new Honorary Tourism Ambassador for Korea to the Philippines, replacing actress Jessy Mendiola.

Year after, Ramirez appeared as the Young Margaret Divinagracia played by Coney Reyes in 2017 Philippine fantasy drama My Dear Heart and as one of the celebrity contestants in the Philippine adaptation of Israeli reality show I Can Do That. In the same year, Ramirez had a reunion with the loveteam Kathniel in the horror-action fantasy drama television series La Luna Sangre. She dated actor and politician Javi Benitez from 2019 to 2024.

Currently, she is in a relationship with actor Dominic Roque.

Filmography

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Film Year Title Role Notes 2011 Aswang Younger Stella Film debut 2015 Just the Way You Are Driana Sison 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movie - New Actress of the Year, Nominee A Second Chance MarieSpecial Participation 2017 The Debutantes Kate Angeles Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos Rihanna Biglang-awa 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry 2018 Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi Norma Villanueva 2019 Sunshine Family Shine I'm Ellenya L. Special Participation Cuddle Weather Adela Johnson Dead Kids Janina 2020Love Lockdown Abby Finding Agnes Cathy Duvera 2021 Princess Dayareese Ally Special Participation Mommy Issues Katya Boyfriend No. 13 Kimverly "Kim" Santillan 2023 Rewind Vivian Pastrana Special Participation 2024 How To Slay A Nepo Baby Ada The Kingdom Dayang Lualhati Nandula 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry 2025 In Between Lasting Moments Flower Girl Ena One Hit Wonder Lorina 2026 Project Baby Sandy Main role

Television

Music video appearances Year Title Performer Director 2020 Masyado Pang Maaga Ben&Ben Jorel Lising

Theater Year Title Role 2024 Little Shop of Horrors (Manila) Audrey

Awards and nominations

Discography

Major concerts Date Title Venue Note Ref first ever solo concert together with Kristel FulgarMaris RacalLoisa Andalio

Music

Magazine cover Issue Magazine Notes