Yassi Pressman


Yasmin Isabel "Yassi" Yasto-Pressman is a Filipino British model, actress, television personality, singer and dancer.

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

2006–2016

In 2006, she was cast in the ABS-CBN drama series Gulong ng Palad as the young Luisa before transferring to GMA Network three years later in 2009 to become one of the female dancers of SOP. Pressman was known as the "Princess of the Dance Floor" of Party Pilipinas. When SOP was replaced by Party Pilipinas, Pressman became a part of Sayaw Pilipinas together with Mark Herras, Sef Cadayona, Rocco Nacino, Steven Silva, Mayton Eugenio, Diva Montelaba and Wynwyn Marquez.
In 2013, Pressman signed a contract with Viva Entertainment.
In 2014, she was cast as Lorraine "Lory" Keet in the film Diary ng Panget with her partner Andre Paras. Pressman also starred as Audrey Dela Cruz in the film Talk Back, and You're Dead.
In 2015, Pressman returned and signed a contract once again with ABS-CBN then became a regular performer in ASAP.

2016–present

In 2016, she starred in the TV adaptation of the late Fernando Poe Jr. film FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Alyana Arevalo-Dalisay, the love interest of Ricardo Dalisay portrayed by her leading man Coco Martin. Pressman had good chemistry with Martin, creating all-time high records of ratings in all episodes.
Before the latter, that same year, Pressman also joined the reality show .
In 2017, Pressman danced on ASAP with Maja Salvador in the Full Circle.
Pressman is a former VJ of MTV Pinoy and can be seen in shows like MTV Shoutout, MTV Halo Halo, MTV The OPM Show, MTV Senti, and Yandre's Playlist.

Filmography

Television

Drama and comedy

Film

Discography

Awards and recognitions

In 2014, Pressman was included in FHMs 100 Sexiest Woman for the first time at the 78th spot, tied with Louise delos Reyes which was won by Marian Rivera that year. In 2015, Pressman came 57th. She had a name conflict with other FHM models, Ayissa Coo and Isabelle Benitez using the same nickname, "Yassi". She also appeared in Candy Magazine in August 2015 for Summit Media's 20th anniversary with Julie Anne San Jose for Preview and Nadine Lustre for Men's Health Philippines as its featured babes.
YearAward/CriticsCategoryResult'
2013Metro Manila Film FestivalKaleidoscope World – Official Entry
2014Star Cinema AwardsFavorite Movie Best Friend
2014FHM Philippines100 Sexiest Woman
2015FHM Philippines100 Sexiest Woman
2015PhilPop AwardsBest Music Video – "Edge of the World"
2016Anak TV AwardsMakabata Star
201629th Awit AwardsBest Dance Recording for "LALA"
2016PMPC Star AwardsFemale Star of the Night
2016Push AwardsPopular Dance Cover for "Work"
2016Yes! Magazine100 Most Beautiful Stars
Star Awards for Music 2016Best New Female Recording Artist of the Year
2017Zalora Style AwardsMost Stylish Female
201748th Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Promising TV Actress of the Year
2017FHM Philippines100 Sexiest Women
2017Yes! Magazine100 Most Beautiful Stars
2017Push AwardsPush Dance Cover with Issa Pressman
20177th EdukCircle AwardsBest Actress – Television Series
201731st PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama Supporting Actress
201730th Awit AwardsBest Dance Recording for "Dumadagundong"
2017AnakTV Awards 2017Credible, Wholesome and Worth Emulating by the Youth

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