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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Villarroel and the surname or paternal family name is Legaspi.
Cassy Legaspi
Legaspi in 2023
Born
Maria Cassandra Villarroel Legaspi

(2001-01-06) January 6, 2001 (age 24)[1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
NationalityFilipino
EducationReedley International School (2019) and continuing her college education in an undisclosed well known school[2]
OccupationActress
Years active2003–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2018–present)
Parents

Maria Cassandra "Cassy" Villarroel Legaspi (Tagalog: [ˈkasi lɛˈgaspɪ]) is an American-born Filipina actress, commercial model, host, endorser, brand ambassador, vlog content creator, and a showbiz royalty.[3] She is the daughter of Filipino actor, director, endorser, and brand ambassador, Zoren Legaspi and Filipina TV host, iconic actress, endorser, and brand ambassador, Carmina Villarroel, as well as the twin sister of Mavy Legaspi, who is also a Filipino actor, commercial model, host, endorser, brand ambassador, and a showbiz royalty. Cassy and Mavy are the great grandchildren of the 60's-70's famous actor, Lito Legaspi and niece and nephew (respectively) both to Zoren's brother, actors Brando Legaspi and Kier Legaspi.

Cassy (together with Mavy, alongside their mom and dad) started in the commercial world at age three years old via Nido Milk, their very first TVC and print ads. Followed by numerous endorsements such as Lactum 3+ 6+, Bench Cologne, Ascof, Payless Noodles, Lucky Me, Jollibee, Colgate Toothpaste, Personal Collection, Vaseline Shampoo, Quaker Oats, Chevrolet, WWF Philippines, Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, UFC Catsup, Johnsons Baby Powder, Breeze, Knorr Mix, Selecta Ice Cream, Palmolive Shampoo, Mac Cosmetics, Luxe Slim, Beautederm, Penshoppe, just to name a few.

Cassy Legaspi has gained recognition for her work in films such as Ako si Ninoy and When I Met You in Tokyo in year 2023 wherein she was nominated as New Movie Actress by Star Awards for Movies and Best Supporting Actress by FAP-Luna Awards. In years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, Eduk Circle Awards recognized their family as the Most Influential Endorser and elevated to Hall of Fame in year 2016 (winning this recognition title for four consecutive years). In 2021, Cassy Legaspi was a recipient of German Moreno Youth Achievement Awards. As early as three years old, she was a household favorites (alongside with her family) by seeing her guesting in various shows like, S-Files, Kris TV, KC Show, ASAP, Day Off, SiS, Lip Sync Battle, Pepito Manaloto, and co-hosting Studio 7, All Out Sundays, Eat Bulaga, and Tahanang Pinakamasaya. In dramas, she portrayed a remarkable acting in top-rated primetime teleseryes First Yaya, and First Lady. She also showcased her acting skills in Magpakailanman, Regal Studio Presents, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, plus a hosting chores with her mother and twin brother in the Filipino cooking talk show, Sarap, 'Di Ba?.[4]

Early life

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Maria Cassandra Villarroel Legaspi was born on January 6, 2001 in Los Angeles, California, USA along with her twin brother Mavy Legaspi. She is one of the twins of Zoren Legaspi and Carmina Villarroel. She moved to the Philippines with her family when she was three months old.

On June 2, 2019, she and her twin brother Mavy graduated from senior high school at Reedley International School in Pasig City and still continuing her college education in an undisclosed well known school.[2]

Career

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Cassy began her career in showbiz as a commercial model with his twin brother Mavy and a child star, appearing in many Philippine television shows.

In 2016, she starred in the Philippine television reality show Lip Sync Battle Philippines as a contestant.[5] In 2018, she later appeared in Studio 7[6] and co-hosted Sarap, 'Di Ba? along with his mother Carmina Villarroel and twin brother.[4] In the same year, Cassy and Mavy signed a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle), joining their parents in the entertainment industry, as well as GMA Network.[7]

In 2021, she made her first television debut and starred as Nina Acosta in First Yaya[8][9] and reprised this role in First Lady[10][9] (continuation of First Yaya).

She also made guest appearances in some of GMA Network's television shows such as All-Out Sundays, Eat Bulaga!, Regal Studio Presents,[11][12] Abot-Kamay na Pangarap,[13] Magpakailanman[14] and Tahanang Pinakamasaya.

She starred as Ingrid in the 2022 Filipino film, Ako Si Ninoy[15] and as Hannah in the 2023 romance drama film When I Met You in Tokyo.[16][17]

Personal life

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According to her Sparkle profile, her talents are acting, dancing, singing and hosting.

In 2025, Legaspi revealed that she had been diagnosed with hypothyroidism.[18]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2022 Ako si Ninoy Ingrid
2023 When I Met You in Tokyo Hannah

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network
2018 Lip Sync Battle Philippines Herself Contestant GMA Network
2018–2019 Studio 7 Performer / Co-host
2018–2024 Sarap, 'Di Ba? Co-host[4]
2020–2021 All-Out Sundays Performer / Co-host
2021 First Yaya Nina Acosta Main cast
2022 First Lady
2023–2024 Eat Bulaga! Herself Co-host
2023 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Jewel Mendoza Guest role
2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya Herself Co-host
It's Showtime Guest host Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, ALLTV, GMA Network, GTV

Anthologies

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Year Title Role Notes
2023 Regal Studio Presents Michelle Episode: My Father's Song
Magpakailanman Dalia Episode: Sana Muling Makapiling
2024 Regal Studio Presents Polly Episode: Fishing for Love

References

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  1. ^ Aquino, Maine (January 6, 2024). "Cassy Legaspi is a stunner in her 23rd birthday photos". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Twins Cassy and Mavy Legaspi graduate from senior high school". PEP.ph. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Aquino, Maine (August 8, 2019). "IN PHOTOS: Fun details you need to know about Cassy Legaspi". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Carmina Villarroel, makakasama ang kambal niyang anak sa bagong talk show na Sarap 'Di Ba?". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Ruiz, Maria (April 5, 2018). "WATCH: Andre Paras, Mavy & Cassy Legaspi at Sanya Lopez, patalbugan sa unang three-way battle ng 'Lip Sync Battle Philippines'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 26, 2021). "'First Yaya' stars Cassy Legaspi, Joaquin Domagoso share why they chose GMA Artist Center". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  7. ^ "Cassy and Mavy Legaspi sign contract with GMA Artist Center". PEP.ph. July 26, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  8. ^ Sun, Cherry (March 4, 2021). "KILALANIN: Sanya Lopez, Gabby Concepcion at iba pang bida ng 'First Yaya'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Cassy Legaspi says she's lucky to experience many firsts in 'First Yaya' and 'First Lady'". GMA Network. July 3, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  10. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 13, 2022). "IN PHOTOS: Meet the cast of GMA's highly-anticipated primetime series, 'First Lady'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  11. ^ Ruiz, Marah (January 28, 2023). "Touching father-daughter story, hatid ng 'Regal Studio Presents: My Father's Song'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  12. ^ Javier, Kristian Eric Brennt (June 20, 2024). "Cassy Legaspi at Michael Sager, sumailalim sa direksyon ni Zoren Legaspi sa 'Regal Studio Presents'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  13. ^ Chua, EJ Brennt (December 27, 2022). "Mavy at Cassy Legaspi, mapapanood sa 'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  14. ^ Ruiz, Marah Brennt (January 4, 2023). "Glydel Mercado at Cassy Legaspi, bibida sa '#MPK'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  15. ^ Javier, Kristian Eric (February 17, 2023). "Cassy Legaspi challenged by her role in 'Ako si Ninoy'". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  16. ^ "Cassy Legaspi on her first movie with Darren Espanto: 'Everything was so smooth-sailing'". GMA Network. November 23, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  17. ^ Almo, Nherz (October 18, 2023). "Vilma Santos, Cassy Legaspi react to inclusion of 'When I Met You in Tokyo' in MMFF 2023". GMA Network. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  18. ^ "Cassy Legaspi diagnosed with hypothyroidism". GMA Network. January 26, 2025. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
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