Adrianna So
Filipina actress
Adrianna So (born Malak So Shdifat , (1992-05-07 ) May 7, 1992) is a Filipina actress known for her role as Pearl in Gameboys .
Personal life
So was born Malak So Shdifat in Zarqa governorate, Jordan and moved to the Philippines at age five.[ 1]
She attended high school at Hijas De Jesus and graduated at La Consolacion College , Manila with a Mass Communications degree, major in Advertising.[ 2]
Career
So started her television career in 2012 when she joined TV5 's now-defunct reality show Artista Academy . She became part of the Final 6 and went on to appear in various drama series on TV5.[ 3] In 2017, she signed with The IdeaFirst Company and changed her screen name to Adrianna So, stating that it is close to her heart.[ 4] In 2020, she was cast as quirky and supportive Pearl Gatdula in the Filipino Boys' Love (BL) web series Gameboys starring Kokoy De Santos and Elijah Canlas .
Filmography
Series
Year
Title
Role
Type
Network
Ref.
2022
#PaThirsty
Pearl Gatdula
Main Role
Vivamax Plus
Gameboys 2
Support Role
KTX & Vivamax Plus
2021
The Sexth Sense
Adrianna
Co-Host
YouTube
[ 5]
Love Vs. Stars
Era
Support Role
CignalPlay
Paano ang Pangako?
Andi
Supporting Role / Antagonist
TV5
2020
Pearl Next Door
Pearl Gatdula
Main Role
YouTube
[ 6]
Gameboys
Support Role
YouTube & Netflix
[ 7]
I Am U
Grace
Support Role
iWant TFC
[ 8]
2018
AMO
Michelle
Support Role
TV5
[ 9]
2016
#ParangNormal Activity
Samantha
Main Role
Forever Sucks
Sasha
Main Role
[ 10]
Tasya Fantasya
Leina
Support Role
2015
The Baker King
Celine Lee
Support Role
[ 11]
Wattpad Presents: I’m in love with a Dota Player
Alyssa
Support Role
[ 11]
2014
Wattpad Presents: DyepNi
Janine
Main Role
[ 3]
2013–14
Madam Chairman
Clarisse
Support Role
2013
Misibis Bay
Didi
Main Role
[ 12]
Never Say Goodbye
Valerie
Main Role
[ 3]
2012
Enchanted Garden : Paraiso sa Eden
Lucy
Main Role
[ 3]
Film
Movies
Year
Title
Role
Film Company
Director
Notes
2023
Ten Little Mistresses
Because
Amazon Prime Video
Jun Lana
2021
Gameboys: The Movie
Pearl Gatdula
The IdeaFirst Company and October Train Films
Ivan Andrew Payawal
2019
Love Is Love
(Support role)
Five 2 Seven Entertainment & RKB Productions
G.B. Sampedro
[ 13]
2018
Die Beautiful
Migs' girlfriend (as Malak So)
The IdeaFirst Company & Octobertrain Films
Jun Robles Lana
[ 14]
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi (The Girl Allergic to WiFi)
Margaux
The IdeaFirst Company & Octobertrain Films
Jun Robles Lana
[ 15]
Distance
(Support role)
The IdeaFirst Company
Perci Intalan
[ 16]
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony
Year
Category
Nominee(s)/work(s)
Result
Ref.
Seattle Film Festival
2021
Best Actress - TV/Web Series
"Pearl Next Door"
Nominated
[ 17]
References
^ Olea, Jerry (July 4, 2020). "Adrianna So considers role in Gameboys as game changer: "It changed my life in so many ways." " . pep.ph . Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2020 .
^ "ADRIANNA So & KYLE Velino LIVE! on 2NYTwithAllanD | AdriannaKyleX2WAD | GameboysTheSeries" . YouTube . 12 September 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020 .
^ a b c d Carballo, Bibsy (March 25, 2015). "Malak So Shdifat impresses" . The Philippine Star . Archived from the original on October 31, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2020 .
^ Sibonga, Glen (August 26, 2017). "Malak So to Adrianna So" . Tempo . Archived from the original on October 4, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017 .
^ "THE SEXTH SENSE: A brand new way to talk about sex based on real-life experiences / April 10 / Saturday / 10PM MNL / on the IdeaFirst FB page and YT channel" . Retrieved August 17, 2021 .
^ "From the makers of #GameboysTheSeries Because we all love PEARL, now it's her turn to find love..." August 5, 2020. Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2020 .
^ Chua, Zsarlene (July 21, 2020). "Pinoy web series on gay romance finds an audience during the pandemic" . BusinessWorld . Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2020 .
^ Wang, Nickie (February 21, 2020). "Julia Barretto tormented by one unfortunate event" . Manila Standard . Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
^ Ray, Shiladitya (April 25, 2019). "AMO Season 2: Premiere Date, Cast, Trailer, Recap, News" . Rappler . Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2019 .
^ Estrella, Fiel (September 14, 2017). "Sink Your Teeth" . The Philippine Star . Archived from the original on September 12, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2020 .
^ a b Anarcon, James Patrick (April 27, 2015). "Mark Neumann and Shaira Mae to topbill Philippine adaptation of The Baker King" . Philippine Entertainment Portal . Archived from the original on October 15, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2020 .
^ Pumaloy, Rey (May 23, 2013). "TV5 talent Malak So Shdifat on doing daring roles: "Open ako sa mga ganito, mga small, sexy lang naman, e. Hindi ko pa kaya yung sobra-sobra." " . Philippine Entertainment Portal . Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2020 .
^ Cruz, Oggs (December 11, 2019). " 'Love is Love' review: A very pleasant surprise" . Rappler . Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2019 .
^ Villeza, DJ (December 27, 2016). "DIE BEAUTIFUL (2016)" . Rappler . Archived from the original on January 3, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2016 .
^ "The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi Netflix" . August 6, 2020. Archived from the original on September 3, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2020 .
^ Cruz, Marinel (July 27, 2018). "Why Iza Calzado is apprehensive about playing a mother" . Philippine Daily Inquirer . Archived from the original on July 27, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2020 .
^ "Congratulations BEST ACTRESS nominee Adrianna So and BEST TV / WEB SERIES nominee Pearl Next Door at the Seattle Film Festival! You make us all very proud!" . youtube.com . Retrieved 2021-08-17 .