Cora Waddell
Coraleen Sarah Roberto Waddell, also known as Cora Waddell, is an American-born Filipino actress, fashion model, and video blogger.
Early life
Cora was born in Saipan, CNMI to Scott Waddell and Francy Roberto. Her family migrated to Orlando, Florida when she was eight. Her family's financial problems became worse when Cora's mother was involved in a vehicle accident, had to undergo emergency surgeries and was hospitalized for a month. The subsequent surgeries and long recovery depleted the family's finances and they were unable to pay the huge medical bills. Waddell was forced to quit college and moved to the Philippines to pursue modeling in 2010. Shortly thereafter, she clinched a modelling contract with Elite Manila Management and a five-year contract with Viva Entertainment. She then appeared in two Viva Films-produced movies ' and Talk Back and You're Dead. She made guest appearances on several episodes of TV5's remake of.On October 29, 2016, she was introduced as a regular housemate of the seventh regular season of ' and was dubbed “Dazzling Daughter ng Bulacan.” She became the Seventh Big Placer.
Youtube
Prior to creating her own channel, Cora first appeared on Wil Dasovich's ' vlog in September 2015. Ten months thereafter, she reunited with Wil and starred in the latter's ' vlog with Daniel Marsh, which went viral. The Baddest viral video eventually prompted the creation of #VlogSquad.On July 29, 2016, she posted her first vlog, aptly titled .
Filmography
Television
Film
Music video appearance
Cora starred in Jed Madela's Love Takes Time music video together with Tanner Mata. The music video peaked at #5 on Myx's Daily Top Ten. On June 22, 2017, Cora announced a cameo in Vini Uehara's music video.Awards and recognition
| Year | Award | Result |
| 2017 | United Filipino Organization's Batang Pinoy, Batang Saipan | Honoree |
| 2017 | YouTube Play Button | Silver Play Button |
| 2017 | 7th Big Placer |