Yasmien Kurdi

Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla (; born January 25, 1989) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines, where she finished as first runner-up. Kurdi graduated magna cum laude from Arellano University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in political science.

She is known for the roles of Mira in the hit fantasy series Encantadia, Salve Dizon de Leon in the remake of Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita and Shayne Rodrigo in the hit remake Saan Darating ang Umaga?, a role originally played by Maricel Soriano. She was also known in Rhodora X as Angela, Dolores in the hit afternoon drama series Yagit and Ysabel in the hit Sa Piling ni Nanay which extended many times due to high ratings.

As a singer, Kurdi released two studio albums. Her first album, In the Name of Love was released in 2006 and attained platinum status while in 2007, her second album, Love Is All I Need, reached gold status.

Early life Yasmien Yuson Kurdi was born to a Muslim father, Mohammad Kurdi, and Miriam Ong-Yuson, who is a member of Iglesia ni Cristo. She is of Lebanese and Chinese Filipino (maternal) descent. She spent most of her early life in Kuwait because of her father's work there, and was there with her family during the Gulf War. She was a member of the junior choir in her church before joining StarStruck.

She studied elementary in Jabriya Indian School, high school in Angelicum College and graduated magna cum laude with a degree of political science in Arellano University.

Career 2003–2006: Starstruck, career beginnings, and In The Name of Love Her early career included modeling for Candy, Seventeen, and MOD magazine. She was one of the finalists in ABS-CBN's ASAP Pond's Soft Skin Search, but lost to the Jaboom twins.

2007–2011: Breakthrough and Love Is All I Need In May 2007, after her success in the Bakekang series as "Charming", Kurdi starred in Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso with JC de Vera. She played Jenna, a maid who has an eye on her employer's grandson. In its press conference, GMA Network crowned her as its GMA Drama Princess. On September 10, 2007, Kurdi starred again with JC de Vera in Pasan Ko ang Daigdig, which originally starred Sharon Cuneta in 1987. After their huge success as a loveteam in Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso, GMA cast them both in Sine Novela.

Alleged bullying of her eldest daughter at Colegio San Agustin – Makati came to light on December 10, 2024, when Kurdi claimed on Instagram that seven of Ayesha's classmates ganged her up on by blocking her exit from a room. They even refused her food, while other students harassed her through videography, causing her paranoia and anxiety sufferings. The incident was met with widespread comment on Philippine social media, denouncing the gaslighting and online hate group against the Kurdi-Soldevilla family for years. Kurdi also posted Ayesha's cut-up Polaroid photo on her desk. On December 17, lawyers representing the Colegio released a statement denying Kurdi's accusations.

Health In early 2014, Kurdi was diagnosed with a cyst on her vocal folds, which explained hoarseness in her voice. She was scheduled for surgery in July 2014 to remove the cyst. According to her doctor, there was no guarantee that her voice would fully recover after the operation.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2004 Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita Senyang So Happy Together Raphie 2005 Lovestruck Jojo Happily Ever After Jenny Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 Leila 2006 Pitong Dalagita Mayo 2007 Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! Dahlia 2008 Loving You Lane Cruz

Television Year Title Role 2003–2004 StarStruck Herself 2004 Stage 1: Live! Stage 1: The StarStruck Playhouse Click Leilani Click Barkada Hunt Herself 2004–2010 SOP Rules 2004–2006 SOP Gigsters 2004–2005 Joyride Rene / Irene 2005 Encantadia Mira Love To Love (Season 6): Wish Upon A Jar Neneng 2005–2007 Hokus Pokus Jackie 2006 Bleach Rukia Kuchiki Now and Forever: Tinig Victoria / Ikay 2006–2007 Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Charming Maisog / Lokresha / Karisma 2007 Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso Jenna 2007–2008 Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Lupe Velez 2008 Bleach: Season 2 Rukia Kuchiki Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Salve Dizon Carlo J. Caparas' Tasya Fantasya Tasya 2008–2009 Sine Novela: Saan Darating ang Umaga? Shayne Rodrigo 2009 SRO Cinemaserye: Suspetsa Leonor Dear Friend: Madrasta Princess / Shiela Gomez All My Life Princess 2010 Pilyang Kerubin Hannah 2010–2011 Grazilda 2006IFM Pinoy Music AwardsBreakthrough Singer of the Year Song of the YearIn the Name of LoveMYX Music AwardsFavorite New Artist Philippine Association of the Record IndustryPlatinum Record Award In the Name of Love 2007Philippine Association of the Record IndustryGold Record AwardLove Is All I Need201428th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Single Performance by an ActressMagpakailanman: Nalunod na Pag-asa: The Cebu Ship Collision 201832nd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama ActressHindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka 201933rd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Single Performance by an Actress Tadhana Best Drama Actress Hiram na Anak