# Yassi Pressman

Yasmin Isabel Mae Poncardas-Pressman (born 11 May 1995) is a Filipino model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer. As a dancer, she was given a break in her career for portraying antagonistic roles before rising to prominence after portraying Alyana Arevalo in the hit series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.

## Early life

Pressman was born in British Hong Kong to a British father and a Filipino mother from Isabela. Her second name, Isabel, is a reference to her mother's home province. Pressman has four sisters: Abby, Cara, Siobhan and Issa.

## Career

Pressman is best known for her breakthrough role in Ang Probinsyano as Alyana R. Arevalo-Dalisay, she is known in the Philippine show business as a versatile actress, singer and dancer. Pressman regularly appears in TV series, variety shows, local blockbuster movies and multiple product endorsement advertisements.
She started appearing in TV commercials at the age of 6, her first being Colgate in 2001. In 2006, she was cast in the ABS-CBN drama series Gulong ng Palad as the young Luisa. In 2009, she became a regular GMA Network talent as one of the female dancers of SOP. She was dubbed as the "Princess of the Dance Floor" of Party Pilipinas. When SOP was replaced by Party Pilipinas, Pressman became a part of Sayaw Pilipinas.
In 2013, she signed a co-management contract with Viva Artists Agency. Pressman was also one of the top VJs at MTV and appeared in many online shorts.
In 2014, she was cast as Lorraine "Lory" Keet in the film Diary ng Panget with Andre Paras as her on-screen partner. Pressman also starred as Audrey Dela Cruz in the film Talk Back, and You're Dead with Nadine Lustre and James Reid.
In 2016, Pressman transferred to ABS-CBN as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7. She also became a regular performer in ASAP and joined the longest running teleserye on Philippine television, the teleserye adaptation of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.

## Personal life

On February 6, 2020, Her father, Ronnie, died at the age of 90 due to various complications from old age.
In July 2022, Pressman confirmed her relationship with businessman Jon Semira.

### Philanthropy

Pressman holds multiple charity projects every time she celebrates birthdays and holidays. Since 2023, Pressman returned to GMA Network.

## Filmography
### Television / Digital Series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2006 | Gulong ng Palad | Young Luisa | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Adik Sa'Yo | Lucinda Bartolome | GMA Network |
| 2009–10 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Valeria | GMA Network |
| 2009–10 | SOP | Herself / Co-Host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2010–13 | Party Pilipinas | Herself / Co-Host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Ilumina | Ayra | GMA Network |
| 2010 | I Laugh Sabado | Herself / Guest | Q |
| 2011 | Time of My Life | Terry | GMA Network |
| 2011–2012 | Tween Hearts | Eunice Fuentabella | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | Kate | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Makapiling Kang Muli | Vanessa | GMA Network |
| 2012–2013 | Cielo de Angelina | Rhoda | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: The Louise delos Reyes Story | Yuri | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Dormitoryo | Sophie | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Anna Karenina | Jenna Vera | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Genesis | Rina Romualdez / Pyra | GMA Network |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Herself / Co-Host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Young Yvette | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: One Last Chance | Mitch | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Hiram na Alaala | Wendy | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Wattpad Presents: Mr. Popular meets Ms. Nobody: Still In Love (Part 2) | Mandy Aguilar | TV5 |
| 2015 | Wattpad Presents: My Fiance Since Birth | Alexandra "Alex" Sanchez | TV5 |
| 2015 | Princess in the Palace | Perla | GMA Network |
| 2015 | ASAP | Herself / Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Born to Be a Star | Herself / Host | TV5 |
| 2016 | Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 | Herself / Celebrity housemate | ABS-CBN |
| 2016–2021 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Alyana Arevalo-Dalisay | ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel A2Z TV5 |
| 2022 | Rolling In It Philippines | Herself / Host | TV5 |
| 2023 | Kurdapya | Daphne Santillan / Kuring Bolocboloc | TV5 |
| 2023 | ASAP Natin 'To | Herself / Guest | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
| 2023 | 24 Oras | Herself / Chika in a Minute / Segment Host | GMA Network |
| 2023 | TiktoClock | Herself / Co-Host / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2023 | All Out Sundays | Herself / Performer / Guest | GMA Network |
| 2023—2024 | Black Rider | Vanessa "Bane" Bartolome /Vanessa Romero | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Forever Young | | GMA Network |
| 2024 | It's Showtime | Herself / Performer / Guest | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Caitlin |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Sol / Winged Horse |
| 2013 | Kaleidoscope World | Elsa |
| 2014 | Diary ng Panget | Lorraine "Lory" Keet |
| 2014 | Talk Back and You're Dead | Audrey dela Cruz |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Via Dela Vega |
| 2015 | Wang Fam | Elenita Sera |
| 2016 | Miracles Are Forever (To Love And To Live) | Leonor |
| 2016 | Girlfriend for Hire | Nami San Jose |
| 2016 | Camp Sawi | Jessica |
| 2018 | Ang Pambansang Third Wheel | Trina |
| 2018 | Para Sa Broken Hearted | Shalee |
| 2018 | Born Ready | Leona |
| 2019 | The Mall, The Merrier | Maria Clara / M.C. (Special Participation) |
| 2021 | Jesus Christ...Virgin People! | Elizabeth "Liza" Mercado |
| 2021 | More Than Blue | Cream |
| 2021 | Mang Jose | Gabriela Maginaw |
| 2023 | Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind | Kylie "Ningning" Eusebio |
| 2024 | The Guardian | Sandara |

## Discography
### Albums

List of albums, with selected details :
| Title | Album details |
| Yassi | Released: September 9, 2015 Label: Viva Records, Hyphen |

### Singles

List of singles, with selected details :
| Title | Year | Album |
| "Edge of the World" (with Josh Padilla) | 2015 | Philpop 2015 |
| "Hush" (featuring Nadine Lustre) | 2015 | Yassi |
| "Lala" | 2015 | Yassi |
| "Dahil Sa 'Yo" (with Andre Paras) | 2015 | Yassi and Girlfriend For Hire OST |
| "'Di Ko Alam" (with Andre Paras) | 2015 | Yassi and Diary ng Panget The Movie OST |
| "Katakot-Takot" (with Andre Paras and Alonzo Mulach) | 2015 | Wang Fam |
| "Dumadagundong" | 2016 | Philpop 2016 |
| "Sandaang Habambuhay" | 2017 | Non-album single |
| "Migraine" | 2018 | Non-album single |
| "Sa Wakas" | 2019 | Non-album single |
| "Sige Na Please" | 2019 | Non-album single |
| "Basta Kasama Kita" | 2019 | Non-album single |
| "Bukas Mo Na Sabihin" | 2020 | Non-album single |
| "Kaya Natin Ito" | 2020 | Non-album single |

## Publications

Publications :
| Year | Release | Publisher | Notes |
| 2019 | Say Yass To Happiness | Viva Books | Debut book |

## Awards and recognitions

Pressman has been recognized multiple times by the most prestigious and honourable award giving body in the Philippines. She has won three Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards for Best TV Supporting TV Actress for three straight years (2018-2020).
| Year | Award/Critics | Category | Result |
| 2013 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Kaleidoscope World – Official Entry | Nominated |
| 2014 | Star Cinema Awards | Favorite Movie Best Friend | Won |
| 2014 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Rank # 78 |
| 2015 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Rank # 57 |
| 2015 | PhilPop Awards | Best Music Video – "Edge of the World" (Yassi Pressman and Josh Padilla) | Won |
| 2016 | Anak TV Awards | Makabata Star | Won |
| 2016 | 29th Awit Awards | Best Dance Recording for "LALA" | Won |
| 2016 | PMPC Star Awards | Female Star of the Night | Won |
| 2016 | Push Awards | Popular Dance Cover for "Work" | Won |
| 2016 | Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars | Included |
| | Star Awards for Music 2016 | Best New Female Recording Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2017 | Zalora Style Awards | Most Stylish Female | Nominated |
| 2017 | 48th Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising TV Actress of the Year | Won |
| 2017 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Rank # 27 |
| 2017 | Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars | Included |
| 2017 | Push Awards | Push Dance Cover with Issa Pressman | Won |
| 2017 | 7th EdukCircle Awards | Best Actress – Television Series | Nominated |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| 2017 | 30th Awit Awards | Best Dance Recording for "Dumadagundong" | Won |
| 2017 | AnakTV Awards 2017 | Credible, Wholesome and Worth Emulating by the Youth | Won |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| 2020 | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards | Best TV Supporting Actress | Won |