# Bea Alonzo

Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), known professionally as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino actress, singer and Youtuber. She is best known for playing dramatic roles in romantic drama films. Her notable films include The Mistress (2012), A Second Chance (2015) and The Love Affair (2015). Alonzo's films have grossed ₱3.15 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars of all time.

## Early life and education

Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom, born on October 17, 1987 in Cainta, Rizal, is the daughter of Philip Fagestrom and Mary Anne Ranollo. Alonzo's father is British. Her parents are separated, and she has a younger brother on her maternal side. Completing her elementary education in 2001 at the Jose Abad Santos Memorial School in Quezon City, she attended The Fisher Valley College in Taguig, Ususan Elementary School in Ususan and Colegio de Santa Ana in Taguig.

## Career

In June 2008, Alonzo released her debut album The Real Me under Star Records. It was also in mid-2008 when it was announced that she would play the leading character Betty Pengson in the TV sitcom Yo Soy Betty La Fea, which originated from Colombia. The Philippines' version was entitled I Love Betty La Fea. The show premiered in September 2008 at the primetime slot; it ran for eight consecutive months.
In December 2011, Alonzo renewed her contract with ABS-CBN. She was set to do two movies under Star Cinema and a reunion drama, The Mistress, with her on-screen partner, John Lloyd Cruz. Alonzo starred in the 2014 international hit TV drama Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon (Tomorrow Belongs To Me), opposite Paulo Avelino and Albert Martinez.
In 2019, Alonzo appeared in the horror film Eerie and the dramatic film Unbreakable. She also started pursuing writing for film in 2019 by enrolling in the writing workshop of Philippine screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and playwright Ricky Lee. This year, she was also included in the list of Variety.com and the International Film Festival & Awards Macao as among Asia's biggest stars poised for international stardom.
In 2021, Alonzo transferred to GMA Network as she signed an exclusive contract with the network after almost 19 years with ABS-CBN. Her first acting project with GMA Network is the 2022 television series Start-Up PH alongside Alden Richards, which is the Philippine adaptation of the 2020 Korean drama of the same name starring Bae Suzy and Nam Joo-hyuk.
In 2022, Alonzo starred alongside Dennis Trillo in the VIU original series Love Before Sunrise, a partnership with GMA Network. In 2024-2025, Alonzo starred in the hit murder series "Widow's War" alongside Carla Abellana.

## Personal life

In 2022, Alonzo invested more than €500,000 (about ₱30 million) in an apartment in Madrid, Spain. As a result, she was given permanent resident privileges in the country, which extends to her mother. However, she clarified that she does not plan to obtain Spanish citizenship.
Alonzo was previously in a relationship with actor and former onscreen partner Gerald Anderson, which ended in 2019. In an interview, Alonzo revealed that the breakup was due to Anderson "ghosting" her, as well as allegations of infidelity involving actress Julia Barretto. She further stated that she felt hurt by his actions, particularly the gaslighting she experienced during their relationship.
On July 18, 2023, Alonzo announced her engagement to actor Dominic Roque. However, the couple confirmed the end of their relationship with a joint Instagram post on February 11, 2024.

### Legal issues

In May 2024, Alonzo filed three cyber libel complaints at the Quezon City Prosecutors Office against showbiz columnists and online hosts Cristy Fermin and Ogie Diaz, their co-hosts in their respective online programs and an online basher who is pretending to be close to her, involving “false, malicious, and damaging” reports of her alleged tax evasion.
The following month, Alonzo's former driver, Efren Torres Delos Reyes filed with the DOLE's National Labor Relations Commission a labor case against her for wrongful dismissal, abuse, maltreatment, harassment and lack of separation pay. Her lawyer, Joey Garcia alleged that the case is tainted with malice.

## Awards and nominations
### Film

| Year | Work | Association | Category | Result |
| 2005 | Now That I Have You | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Nominated |
| 2008 | One More Chance | Fil-am Visionary Awards | Outstanding Performance (Actress) | Won |
| 2008 | One More Chance | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2008 | One More Chance | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Nominated |
| 2009 | One More Chance | Luna Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2010 | And I Love You So | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Miss You Like Crazy | Box Office Entertainment Awards | Film Actress of the Year | Won |
| 2011 | Miss You Like Crazy | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2011 | Sa 'Yo Lamang | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Sa 'Yo Lamang | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | The Mistress | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Drama) | Nominated |
| 2013 | The Mistress | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | The Mistress | Yahoo! OMG! Awards | Actress of the Year | Nominated |
| 2013 | The Mistress | Box Office Entertainment Awards | Box Office Queen | Won |
| 2013 | The Mistress | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2013 | The Mistress | Luna Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2014 | Four Sisters and a Wedding | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Musical or Comedy) | Nominated |
| 2014 | Four Sisters and a Wedding | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2014 | Four Sisters and a Wedding | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Nominated |
| 2015 | A Second Chance | Box Office Entertainment Awards | Phenomenal Box-Office Star of 2016 | Won |
| 2015 | A Second Chance | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Won |
| 2015 | A Second Chance | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | The Love Affair | Luna Awards | Best Actress | Won |
| 2015 | The Love Affair | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2019 | Unbreakable | | | |

### Television

| Year | Work | Association | Category | Result |
| 2003 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Nominated |
| 2004 | It Might Be You | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Nominated |
| 2005 | Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 2006 | Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Nominated |
| 2007 | Maging Sino Ka Man | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Nominated |
| 2009 | I Love Betty La Fea | MTRCB TV Awards | Best Actress | Won |
| 2011 | Magkaribal | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Nominated |
| 2013 | A Beautiful Affair | Yahoo OMG! Awards | Actress of the Year | Nominated |
| 2014 | A Beautiful Affair | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Program | Nominated |
| 2015 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best TV Actress | Won |
| 2017 | A Love to Last | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Nominated |
| 2022 | Start-Up PH | Golden Globe Royal Achievement Awards 2022 | Best TV Actress of the Year | Won |
| 2022 | Start-Up PH | VP Choice Awards 2022 | TV Actress of the Year | Nominated |

### Other awards

| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
| 2006 | — | ANAK TV Seal Awards | Top 10 Most Well Liked Female Personality | Included |
| 2016 | — | ANAK TV Seal Awards | AnakTV Makabata Award | Included |
| 2017 | — | ANAK TV Seal Awards | Makabata Star Award | Won |
| 2018 | — | People of the Year Awards | People of the Year | Included |
| 2018 | — | People of the Year Awards | Volvo "Ironmark" Award | Won |
| 2024 | — | GMA Gala 2024 | Hall of Fame Awardee | Won |