Elisse Joson

Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco (born January 6, 1996), professionally known as Elisse Joson, is a Filipino actress, model and dancer. Personal life Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco was born in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines. She is the only daughter of an anesthesiologist and single mother, Christine Joson-Diuco, and an estranged father. She attended Bataan Montessori School during her elementary school years. At a young age of 7, Joson attended various acting and singing workshops where she was deemed to be shy. Joson's family later migrated from the Philippines to the United States and lived there for a few years. She attended Inderkum High School during her high school years in Sacramento, California. While living there, she experienced bullying for not being able to speak English fluently. This experience, however, allowed her to gain confidence in herself. Upon moving back to Manila, she used this newly found confidence and fully pursued her passion for acting. At 16, she then became one of ABS-CBN network's pool of Star Magic artists and she enrolled in Quezon City Science High School finishing with honors. She is currently studying AB Fashion Design and Merchandising at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Her interest for fashion is influenced by the works of Alexander McQueen. Elisse was in a relationship with her screen partner McCoy de Leon from 2017 to January 2023. They had a child together named Felize de Leon which they introduced on Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10.