Yen Santos

Lilieyen Santos (born November 20, 1992), professionally known as Yen Santos, is a Filipino actress who debuted on the reality show Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash 2010. She gained mainstream recognition in the Philippine television drama series Pure Love, an adaptation of the South Korean television drama series 49 Days.

Santos won the Best Actress award at the Gawad Urian Awards 2022 for the Filipino film A Faraway Land.

Personal life Santos was born and raised in Cabanatuan. In 2010, she was one of the Housemates on Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010, where she was evicted on Day 43.

She was in a relationship with A Faraway Land co-star Paolo Contis. They later broke up in 2024.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2017 Northern Lights: A Journey to Love Angel 2019 Two Love You Emma 2021 A Faraway Land Mahjoy Garðalið

Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Herself Housemate Shoutout! Host 2011 Gandang Gabi Vice Guest Wansapanataym Lucy Episode: "Darmo Adarna" Good Vibes Dayanara "Ara" Gonzales Main role Mutya Melinda Supporting role Maalaala Mo Kaya Arlyn Episode: "Sulat" 2011–2012 Growing Up Cassandra "Cassie" Soriano Main role Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Michelle Alvarez Supporting role 2012 E-Boy young Carla Mariano Special participation Oka2kat Kimana Guest Wansapanataym Doll House Yaya Episode: "Doll House"Maalaala Mo Kaya Lyn Episode: "Cellphone" Gemma Episode: "Lubid" Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada Samantha Diño Supporting role 2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Malou Episode: "Sanggol" Wansapanataym young Miss Laiz Episode: "Teacher's Pest" Maalaala Mo Kaya Joan Panopio Episode: "Telebisyon" Dugong Buhay young Isabel de Lara Special participation 2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya Kaye Mercado Episode: "Notebook" Pure Love Ysabel Espiritu / Danica Santos Main role Maalaala Mo Kaya Joanna Episode: "Liham" 2014–2015 Dream Dad Maribeth "Bebet" Morales Supporting role 2015 Oh My G! Anne Reyes / Sister Marie Paul Cepeda Supporting role Tonight with Boy Abunda Herself Guest 2015–2016 All of Me Lena Dimaculangan-Figueras Main role 2016 Ipaglaban Mo! Libay Episode: "OFW" Magpahanggang Wakas Clarissa "Issa" Ordoñez Supporting role 2017 It's Showtime Herself Guest (with Piolo Pascual) Banana Split Extra Scoop Herself / Guest Various roles Goin' Bulilit Herself Guest Wildflower Rosana "Ana" Navarro Supporting role Ipaglaban Mo! Zoe Vargas Episode: "Pasaway" Dok, Ricky Pedia Teacher Julia Main role 2018–2019 Halik Jacqueline "Jacky" Montefalco-Corpuz Main role 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rodelyn Episode: "Dyip" Ipaglaban Mo! Grace Episode: "Paninira" 2026 The Loyalty Game Diane Martinez

Microdramas Year Title Role Notes 2026 Twist of Fate Ginny Rodriguez

Awards and recognitions Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2022 45th Gawad Urian Awards Pinakamahusay na Aktres (Best Actress) A Faraway Land

Listicles Year Magazine Award 2011 Yes! Magazine Included in 100 Most Beautiful Stars Yes! Magazine Included in The Yes! List - The Next Big Thing