Yassi Pressman

Yasmin Isabel "Yassi" Yasto-Pressman (born 11 May 1995)[2] is a Filipino British model, actress, television personality, singer and dancer.

Yassi Pressman
Born
Yasmin Isabel Yasto Pressman

(1995-05-11) 11 May 1995
NationalityFilipino, British
OccupationActress, model, dancer, singer, VJ, host
Years active2006–present
Agent
  • Star Magic (2006–2007)
  • GMA Artist Center (2009–2015)
  • ABS-CBN Entertainment (2006–2009; 2015–present)
  • Viva Artists Agency (2013–present)
  • TV5 (2015–2016)
Parent(s)
  • Ronald Pressman (father)
  • Belcy Dalloran Yasto (mother)
[1]
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop
LabelsViva Records
Associated actsPop Girls

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.[2]

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 Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7.

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.[3]

Filmography

Television

Drama and comedy

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2006Gulong ng PaladYoung LuisaABS-CBN
2009–2010SOPHerselfGMA Network
2010–2013Party PilipinasHerself
2010IluminaAyra
I Laugh SabadoHerselfQ
2011Time of My LifeTerryGMA Network
2011–2012Tween HeartsEunice Fuentabella
2012Luna BlancaKate
Makapiling Kang MuliVanessa
2012–2013Cielo de AngelinaRhoda
2013 Magpakailanman: The Louise delos Reyes StoryYuri
DormitoryoSophie
2013–2015Sunday All StarsCo-Host / Performer
2014Paraiso Ko'y IkawYoung Yvette
2015Wattpad Presents : Mr. Popular meets Ms. Nobody: Still In Love (Part 2)Mandy AguilarTV5
Wattpad Presents: My Fiance Since BirthAlexandra "Alex" Sanchez
Princess in the PalacePerlaGMA Network
ASAPPerformerABS-CBN
2016Born to Be a StarHostTV5
Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7Celebrity housemateABS-CBN
2016–presentFPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoAlyana Arevalo-Dalisay
2020 The Tapes Alice Lagaac iWant

Film

Film
Year Title Role
2011Tween Academy: Class of 2012Caitlin
2012Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si AkoSol / Winged Horse
2013Kaleidoscope World (film)Elsa
2014Diary ng PangetLorraine "Lory" Keet
Talk Back and You're DeadAudrey dela Cruz
2015Felix ManaloVia Dela Vega
Wang FamElenita Sera
2016 Miracles Are Forever (To Love And To Live) Leonor
Girlfriend for HireNami San Jose
Camp SawiJessica
2018 Ang Pambansang Third Wheel Trina
Para Sa Broken Hearted Shalee
Born Ready Leona
2019 The Mall, The Merrier Maria Clara / M.C. (Special Participation)

Discography

Discography
YearReleaseProducerNotes
2015 Yassi (Viva Records, 2015) Debut album
2017 "Isang Daang Habangbuhay" (Viva Records, 2017) Single

Awards and recognitions

In 2014, Pressman was included in FHM's 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
2013 Metro Manila Film Festival Kaleidoscope World – Official Entry Nominated
2014 Star Cinema Awards Favorite Movie Best Friend Won
FHM Philippines100 Sexiest WomanRank # 78
2015Rank # 57
PhilPop Awards Best Music Video – "Edge of the World" (Yassi Pressman and Josh Padilla) Won
2016 Anak TV Awards Makabata Star Won
29th Awit Awards Best Dance Recording for "LALA" Won
PMPC Star Awards Female Star of the Night Won
Push Awards Popular Dance Cover for "Work" Won
Yes! Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars Included
Star Awards for Music 2016 Best New Female Recording Artist of the Year Nominated
2017 Zalora Style Awards Most Stylish Female Nominated
48th Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising TV Actress of the Year Won
FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women Rank # 27
Yes! Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars Included
Push Awards Push Dance Cover with Issa Pressman Won
7th EdukCircle Awards Best Actress – Television Series Nominated
31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actress Nominated
30th Awit Awards Best Dance Recording for "Dumadagundong" Won
AnakTV Awards 2017 Credible, Wholesome and Worth Emulating by the Youth Won

References

  1. "Father of Yassi Pressman passes away at 90". ABS-CBN News. 6 February 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  2. Lastrilla, Gary Ann (23 July 2016). "Get to know Yassi Pressman's family". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  3. Yassi Pressman. gmanetwork.com
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