Rhian Denise Ramos Howell (; born October 3, 1990) is a Filipino actress, model, singer, host and race car driver. She starred in the drama fantasy series Encantadia Chronicles: Sanggre as the main antagonist Kera Mitena.
Early life Rhian Denise Ramos Howell on October 3, 1990. Her parents are Gareth Howell and Clara (née Ramos). Her sibling is Nadine Ramos Howell. When her parents separated, her father married a Thai woman. She is a niece of Ida Ramos and Ronnie Henares.
Career Ramos started working in commercials including McDonald's Philippines McJelly Trio. Her first television series was Captain Barbell in 2006, and a year later she was part of Lupin. She has played the lead role in My Only Love.
In 2007, Ramos had her film debut in The Promise in which she won her first Golden Screen Award for Breakthrough Performance by an Actress. She also starred in the horror film Ouija. In 2008, Ramos was chosen to host Pinoy Idol Extra, the daily update edition of Pinoy Idol. Ramos also starred in two Philippine dramas, Codename: Asero, and in LaLola, a remake of the 2007 Argentine television comedy telenovela of the same name.Rhian Ramos plays a man who became a woman in La Lola pep.ph By the end of the year, Ramos finished two feature films, My Monster Mom and I.T.A.L.Y.. LaLola ended in February 2009. She starred in the suspense-thriller film Sundo that came out the following month. In 2009, she starred in two Philippine dramas: Zorro and Stairway to Heaven.
Ramos released her debut dance-music album Audition Dance Battle under Universal Records in partnership with Bellhaus Entertainment. Ramos starred in the fantasy film Ang Panday. She is the muse of the B-Meg Llamados for the 2011–2012 season of the Philippine Basketball Association.
In 2015, Ramos played the lead role in the television series The Rich Man's Daughter as Jade Tanchingco, alongside Glaiza de Castro who played Ramos' love interest.
In 2018, it was announced that Ramos would be the lead in the Manila-set independent film Empty by Design starring alongside Australian actor Chris Pang and Canadian actor Osric Chau.
Personal life Ramos dated Mark Herras in 2007. Between 2008 and 2009, she dated JC de Vera and later KC Montero and race car driver Jason Choachuy.
Actor and multi-level marketing businessman Sam Verzosa announced in August 2022, that he has been dating Ramos. In March 2026, Ramos said they had broken up months prior.
Filmography Acting performances in television dramas Year Title Role 2006–2007 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Leah Lazaro 2007 Lupin Avril Legarda 2007–2008 Sine Novela: My Only Love Cindy Moreno 2008 Codename: Asero Claire Morales 2008–2009 LaLola Lolita "Lola" Padilla 2009 Zorro Lolita Pulido Stairway to Heaven Jodi Reyes / Jenna Cruz 2010 Ilumina Romana Sebastian Bantatay English Bulldog 2011 Beauty Queen Herself/Pageant Host Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Leah Lazaro-Magtanggol 2013 Indio Magayon Genesis Raquel Hernandez 2014 My Destiny Joy Dela Rosa 2015 The Rich Man's Daughter Jade Tanchingco Dangwa Sheryl "She" Cruz 2016 Sinungaling Mong Puso Clara Pamintuan 2017 My Love from the Star Rachel Andrada 2018 The One That Got Away Sophia Elizabeth "Zoe" Velasquez 2020–2021 Love of My Life Kelly Generoso 2022 Artikulo 247 Mary Jane "MJ" Ortega-Borromeo 2023 Royal Blood Margaret Royales-Castor 2024 Pulang Araw Filipina "Fina" Dela Cruz Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Mia Cruz 2025–2026 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Kera Mitena 2026 Taskforce Firewall Tasha
Anthology Year Title Role Notes 2006 Maynila: Heart Beat Mia 2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Sharay 2010 Dear Friend: Almost a Love Story Hannah 2014 Wagas Anniversary Special Monica Magpakailanman: Life After Death Jane Sison Magpakailanman: Ang Biyudang Nakaitim Rebecca "Bega"2015 Magpakailanman: PO2 Ephraim Mejia Story May Wagas: Nati & Dolfo Love Story Nati 2016 Magpakailanman: Ang Kakambal Kong Ahas Melissa 2020 I Can See You: Truly. Madly. DeadlyAbby Lopez 2022 Happy ToGetHer Teacher Katrina "Joyful" Hernandez 2023 Magpakailanman: Ang Hiling sa Diyos Vangie Uy-Cuaki
Comedy Year Title Role Notes 2006–2007 Daddy Di Do Du Aileen Supporting cast 2006; 2017; 2025 Bubble Gang Herself / Various Guest 2009 Show Me Da Manny Claudia 2010 Kaya ng Powers Hillary Jackson Powers Main role Pepito Manaloto Ara Crisostomo Guest role 2011 Spooky Nights: Snow White Lady and the Seven Ghost Snow 2013 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Ara Crisostomo Guest role 2015 Sabado Badoo Cameo featured footage Vampire ang Daddy Ko Vivi Guest 2016–2017 Tsuperhero Espie / Espirikitik Supporting cast 2022 Running Man Philippines Herself Guest
Hosting Year Title Notes 2006–2010 SOP Performer / Co-host 2008 Pinoy Idol Extra Host 2010 Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge 2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Performer / Co-host 2011 In the Limelight Main host Manny Many Prizes Co-host 2013–2015 Sunday All Stars Performer / Co-host 2015–2018 Taste Buddies Main host 2021 Wowowin Guest co-host 2021–present All-Out Sundays Performer / Main host 2022–2023 TiktoClock Guest co-host 2025 Where in Manila Main host
Television film Year Title Role 2017 Love is... Chloe
Acting performances in film Year Title Role 2007 The Promise Monique Ouija Ruth 2008 My Monster Mom Young Esmeralda Fajardo I.T.A.L.Y. Phoebe Villaroso 2009 Sundo Isabel Ang Panday Emelita 2011 My Valentine Girls Aia The Road Lara Ang Panday 2 Emelita2012 My Kontrabida Girl Isabel Reyes Sosy Problems Lizzie Consunji 2015 Silong Valerie 2016 Saving Sally Sally 2017 Fallback Michelle 2018 The Trigonal Annie Casa TresKung Paano Siya NawalaShana2019Empty by DesignSamantha2023Ikaw at AkoMarga2024Bounty ManDetective CarmenWhen the World Met Miss ProbinsyanaMargeHuwag Mo 'Kong Iwan Lara 2025SinagtalaPaola 2026I Fell, It’s FineChicks
Modelling Year Month Magazine Role 2004 May Candy Magazine Cover Girl2006 September Women's Journal Magazine October Candy Magazine 2007 February Seventeen-Mini Magazine April Total Girl Magazine May MEG Magazine June S Magazine November Chalk Magazine 2008 October Cosmopolitan Magazine December Preview Magazine Mega Magazine 2009 January Mega Magazine November Health Today Magazine 2010 March METRO Magazine Speed Magazine September UNO Magazine October MEG Magazine 2011 January Gadgets Magazine April METRO Magazine 2012 January Blush Magazine August Total Fitness Magazine September Speed Magazine 2013 February Zen Health Magazine March Rogue Magazine2015 January UNO Magazine February BRAND Magazine August SPEED Magazine 2016 July FHM Magazine
Bibliography Year Title Writer 2015 "Love Wins" featuring Rhian Ramos and Glaiza de Castro Cess Dalmas in collaboration with E.G. Studio Archives
Discography Singles Year Title Record label 2009 "You" Universal Records-GMA Records 2017 "Hear Me ft. DJ Luane and Mecha" Homeworkz Entertainment Services 2019 "Napagod ft. Brisom" Rhian Ramos "Body Crashes ft. Brisom" Rhian Ramos
Videography Year Title Artist 2009 You Rhian Ramos 2013 Fall Asleep Jars of Clay 2019 Napagod Rhian Ramos ft. Brisom Body Crashes Rhian Ramos ft. Brisom
Awards Year Award giving body Category Work Result 2007 Golden Screen Awards Breakthrough Performance by an Actress The Promise 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV Best New Female TV Personality Captain Barbell FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #20 2008 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Ouija 5th Golden Screen Awards Breakthrough Performance by an Actress FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #24 Asia Supermodel Contest Miss Vitality 2009 YES Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Women Primetime Ladies Category FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #12 35th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Ang Panday 2010 Asian Model Awardee (Korea) YES Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars #23 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #17 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year Ang Panday 58th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actress 2011 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #20 2012 FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World (Philippines) #55 60th FAMAS Awards Best Actress The Road 2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Game Show Host Manny Many Prizes 2015 GMA Blogger's Style Camp People's Choice Award with Glaiza de Castro The Rich Man's Daughter Female Super Stunner Judging with Glaiza de Castro 2016 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actress of the Year Silong Pep List Year 3 Award Best PEPTalk Episode with Luis Alandy and Glaiza de Castro The Rich Man's Daughter 64th FAMAS Awards Best Actress Silong 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival Female Celebrity of the Night Saving Sally
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External links
GMA Network profile