Phylbert Angelli Escalante Ranollo-Co (born October 17, 1987), known professionally as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino actress. She is best known for her starring roles in romantic comedy and romance drama films, including One More Chance (2007), The Mistress (2012), Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013), A Second Chance (2015) and The Love Affair (2015). Alonzo's films have grossed ₱3.15 billion (more than US$50 million), making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars of all time.
In television, her most prolific roles include as Jacqueline "Jackie" Madrigal-Roxas on Maging Sino Ka Man (2006–2007) and its sequel Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik (2007–2008), the titular character on I Love Betty La Fea (2008–2009), as Angela "Gelai" Agustin / Angela Abella on Magkaribal (2010), and as Genevieve "Gen" Saavedra on A Beautiful Affair (2012–2013). She later starred on Start-Up PH (2022), the Philippine adaptation of the South Korean series of the same name, and on Widow's War (2024–2025).
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Early life
Bea Alonzo was born as Phylbert Angelli Escalante Ranollo on October 17, 1987 in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, is the daughter of Mary Anne Escalante Ranollo and Philip Fagestrom. Alonzo's father is British. Her parents are separated, and she has a younger brother on her maternal side.
Career
2002–2006: Early breakthrough
In 2002, Alonzo debuted as a teen actress in K2BU, and quickly rose to fame with John Lloyd Cruz through the romantic television series Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay and It Might Be You.
Bea Alonzo and Cruz then starred in a string of successful romantic films, such as My First Romance in 2003, Now That I Have You in 2004, All About Love and Close to You in 2006. She also portrayed Jinkee Pacquiao in the 2006 biographical film Pacquiao: The Movie.
In television, the pair appeared in star-studded series, such as Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin in 2005 and Maging Sino Ka Man from 2006 to 2007.
2007–2011: One More Chance and romantic leading lady
In 2007, Alonzo and Cruz starred in the romantic film One More Chance, directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana. The film was a critical and commercial success, as it grossed over ₱150 million and earned Alonzo the Box-Office Queen Award at the 38th Box Office Entertainment Awards. Her performance received multiple Best Actress nominations, including of those from FAMAS, Luna Awards, and Star Awards for Movies.
In 2008, Alonzo released her debut album The Real Me under Star Records. She also portrayed the titular role in the Philippine adaptation of I Love Betty La Fea.
In 2009, Alonzo starred in the romantic film And I Love You So opposite Derek Ramsay and Sam Milby.
In 2010, Alonzo reunited with Cruz in the romantic film Miss You like Crazy. The film earned ₱143 million and earned Alonzo the Movie Actress of the Year at the 42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards. She also headlined the revenge series Magkaribal alongside Gretchen Barretto, and appeared in the family drama film Sa ‘Yo Lamang.
In 2011, Alonzo starred in the comedy film Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! opposite Vic Sotto. She also led the action series Guns and Roses with Robin Padilla.
2012–2020: Established actress
In 2012, Alonzo starred in the Olivia Lamasan romantic drama film The Mistress, opposite Cruz. The film grossed over ₱260 million and her performance received critical acclaim. The pair also returned to television through A Beautiful Affair. Alonzo then appeared with Zanjoe Marudo in the romantic comedy ensemble film 24/7 in Love.
In 2013, Alonzo starred in two box-office hits: the family comedy drama film Four Sisters and a Wedding, which grossed ₱145 million; and the romantic drama film She's the One, which grossed ₱137 million.
In 2014, Alonzo portrayed a dual role in the hit television series Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon with Paulo Avelino.
In 2015, Alonzo starred in her two most successful films. She teamed up with Dawn Zulueta and Richard Gomez for The Love Affair. The film earned ₱320 million, making it the second Filipino film to surpass ₱300 million box-office gross. She then paired up with Cruz for A Second Chance, the sequel to the 2007 One More Chance. The film briefly became the highest grossing Filipino film of all time after earning ₱556 million.
In 2016, Alonzo starred in the romantic film How to Be Yours with Gerald Anderson.
In 2017, Alonzo starred in the romantic family drama series A Love to Last with Ian Veneracion.
In 2018, Alonzo starred in the romantic drama film Kasal with Ramsey and Avelino. The film achieved commercial success after grossing ₱200 million. She also paired up with Aga Muhlach in the romantic drama film First Love. The film grossed over ₱90 million.
In 2019, Alonzo starred in her first horror film Eerie with Charo Santos-Concio. The film earned ₱210 million. She closed the decade with the drama film Unbreakable with Angelica Panganiban. The film earned ₱120 million. She also started pursuing writing for film by enrolling in the writing workshop of Philippine screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and playwright Ricky Lee. Alonzo was also included in the lists of Variety and the International Film Festival & Awards Macao as among Asia's biggest stars poised for international stardom.
2021–present: Move to GMA Network
In 2021, Alonzo transferred to GMA Network as she signed an exclusive contract with the network after almost 19 years with ABS-CBN. Her first acting project with GMA Network is the 2022 television series Start-Up PH alongside Alden Richards, which is the Philippine adaptation of the 2020 Korean drama of the same name starring Bae Suzy and Nam Joo-hyuk.
In 2023, Alonzo starred alongside Dennis Trillo in the Viu original series Love Before Sunrise, a partnership with GMA Network. In 2024–2025, Alonzo starred in the hit murder series Widow's War alongside Carla Abellana.
Other ventures
Business
Alonzo has owned several businesses including Beati Farm in Iba, Zambales, and BASH Manila, a lifestyle brand which sells luggages, bags and travel essentials.
In 2019, she became a franchise owner of Dean and DeLuca, a cafe and bakery business in Quezon City.
Personal life
In 2022, Alonzo invested more than €500,000 (about ₱30 million) in an apartment in Madrid, Spain. As a result, she was given permanent resident privileges in the country, which extends to her mother. However, she clarified that she does not plan to obtain Spanish citizenship.
Alonzo was in a relationship with late actor Miko Palanca, her co-star on K2BU and It Might Be You, until 2008. Having met in 2002, Palanca had courted her for four years before becoming a couple. Alonzo later dated actors Jake Cuenca, Zanjoe Marudo, and Gerald Anderson. In an interview, she revealed that the breakup with Anderson in 2019 was due to him "ghosting" her, as well as allegations of infidelity involving actress Julia Barretto. She further stated that she felt hurt by his actions, particularly the gaslighting she experienced during their relationship.
On July 18, 2023, Alonzo announced her engagement to actor Dominic Roque. However, the couple confirmed the end of their relationship with a joint Instagram post on February 11, 2024.
It was later revealed in June 2025 that Alonzo was in a relationship with Vincent Co, the president of Puregold. On July 13, 2026, they were married in a civil ceremony at the Makati City Hall, officiated by Mayor Nancy Binay.
Legal issues
In May 2024, Alonzo filed three cyber libel complaints at the Quezon City Prosecutors Office against showbiz columnists and online hosts Cristy Fermin and Ogie Diaz, their co-hosts in their respective online programs and an online basher who is pretending to be close to her, involving “false, malicious, and damaging” reports of her alleged tax evasion.
The following month, Alonzo's former driver, Efren Torres Delos Reyes filed with the DOLE's National Labor Relations Commission a labor case against her for wrongful dismissal, abuse, maltreatment, harassment and lack of separation pay. Her lawyer, Joey Garcia alleged that the case is tainted with malice.
Health
In 2023, Alonzo revealed in her vlog on YouTube, that she had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hypothyroidism, which caused her to gain a little more weight.