Andrea Del Rosario: Movies & Box Office

Andrea Anne Villanueva Del Rosario, born on November 27, 1977 in Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines, is a multifaceted Filipino public figure whose career spans entertainment, beauty pageantry, and local politics. She first captured national attention as a member of the popular girl group Viva Hot Babes and as part of Star Magic Batch 3, launching a music career in 1996 that showcased her vocal talent across pop and dance‑pop genres. Her early forays into television include a praised antagonistic role as Mimi Sandoval in the 2006 remake of the primetime soap Gulong ng Palad, cementing her reputation as a versatile actress. Beyond acting, Andrea earned a notable placement as the 4th Runner‑up in Miss Philippines Earth 2001, where she also won the “Miss Close Up Killer Smile” award, highlighting her poise and charisma in the pageant circuit.** **In 2016, driven by a desire to serve her community, she transitioned into public service, winning the vice‑mayoral race in Calatagan, Batangas. Serving from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2019, Andrea worked under Mayor Peter Oliver M. Palacio, focusing on local development and civic engagement. Simultaneously, she expanded her entrepreneurial portfolio as co‑owner of Longganisa Sorpresa, a restaurant celebrating Filipino longganisa dishes, merging her passion for food with business acumen. Throughout her varied pursuits, she has maintained a strong connection to her Filipino roots, embodying the dynamic spirit of modern Filipino talent while balancing the demands of entertainment, politics, and entrepreneurship.