
Aya Fernandez
Biography
Aya Fernandez is a Filipino actress, host, and social entrepreneur. She is best known for portraying the volleyball team captain, Jana Ramos in an independent LGBT coming-of-age sports film, Rookie. She was crowned Miss Teen Earth 2015 and went on to become the Dreamgirl of the Year International in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while representing the country as Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2018.
Known For & Full Filmography14 Titles

Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes • as Karen
When the CEO of a dating app unknowingly befriends someone out for revenge, old wounds resurface—threatening her company, family, friendships, love life, and even her dream of finding “someone, someday.”

Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Agatha Cortez
Witness the lives of two opposing women, which triggers the great controversy between their two opposing families as they are entangled in a web of lies, mysteries, secrets, intrigues, betrayals, conspiracies, and shocking revelations.

Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Ella Monticello
A simple, middle-class family is rocked by a scandal when the eldest daughter is caught in a viral sex video. They seek justice as rich people continue to dominate and manipulate the truth to protect their image.

Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Sabrina Dominguez
Two well-established families get embroiled in a complicated struggle rooted in grief, anger, and a passionate desire for revenge. The husbands and wives set their elaborate plans in motion as they fight for their loved ones and their own desires.

Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Dawn Punzalan
A competent secretary and a narcissistic boss fall in love while uncovering a traumatic past that causes them to question whether their feelings are real or the result of a shared trauma.

Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Ashley Santillan
Anna, an elementary school teacher, discovers that her student Grace is a victim of abuse. Driven by maternal instinct, Anna abducts Grace to protect her and assumes the role of a mother. As they bond amid threats from the authorities and Grace's abusive mother, Anna confronts her painful past, realizing that she needs healing as much as Grace does.

Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Ashley Santillan
Saving Grace: The Untold Story is the extended television version of the acclaimed Filipino series Saving Grace, originally a 14-episode drama. This 78-episode adaptation, airing on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, and streaming on iWantTFC, features new emotional scenes and deeper character explorations, enhancing the gripping tale of sacrifice and motherhood for a broader audience.

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Young Ana Ricardo
A historical drama focusing on Manuel L. Quezon years after the Philippine Revolution during the American occupation. When his fight for independence from the United States is put to the test, Quezon finds himself playing the brutal game of politics to outmaneuver his rivals — including Leonard Wood, Sergio Osmeña, and Joven Hernando. In Quezon’s relentless quest for power, he ultimately faces off with Emilio Aguinaldo in the 1935 presidential elections, using charm and favoritism as both weapons and currency, in a campaign that ultimately changes the face of Philippine politics and history.

Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Cess
Short, sweet, and bite-sized love stories.

Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Rebecca "Becca" Lazaro
An inheritance from the late matriarch of the Estrellas intertwines the life of Cherry Red with Dave, Paco, Seb, and Drew. Amid the romance that arose between her and two of the four brothers, Cherry's past unravels and exposes deeply buried secrets.

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A girl accidentally misspells a letter and addresses it to Satan instead of Santa. The naughty Satan goes out of his way and bonds with the kid by introducing himself as Santa, in an attempt to corrupt her young mind and lead her to the bad side. But it would prove to be a hard task as the girl has only love and kindness in her heart.

Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Self
YSpeak 2.0 is a youth-led talk and civic dialogue platform that amplifies the voices of young Filipinos in today’s complex political and social climate. It creates a space where lived experiences meet critical, evidence-based conversations. Each episode brings together students, advocates, and emerging leaders to discuss pressing issues—from governance and media literacy to mental health and civic engagement. Through dynamic panels and interactive segments, the show challenges assumptions, fosters intellectual humility, and encourages meaningful participation. More than a talk show, YSpeak 2.0 turns dialogue into action—empowering the youth to not just stay informed, but to actively shape the nation’s future.

Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Jana Ramos
An awkward 6-footer teen is forced to learn and play volleyball half-heartedly when the Catholic school she transferred to did not have a basketball team. Everything changes when she meets their star player.

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
As peace talks unfold, a disillusioned jihadist militant group ravages Basilan, leaving innocent civilians vulnerable to abuse and abduction. Yet even in captivity, a Claretian missionary remains unwavering in his faith, offering hope to his fellow hostages.