Hiyasmin Manguray Neri-Soyao (born July 17, 1988) is a former Filipino actress, host and musician.
Career Neri was introduced via Star Magic batch 15. Her first regular TV appearance was in ABS-CBN's The Wedding, where she played a pregnant teenager and cousin to Anne Curtis's character Candice. Before signing up with Star Magic, Neri appeared in the indie films Xenoa and UPCAT.
In 2010, Hiyasmin was also part in a comedy educational sitcom, K-High, exclusively aired on Knowledge Channel. This was Hiyasmin's 1st educational show with a bonus sitcom.
In 2013, Neri started appearing as one of the presenters of O Shopping, a Home TV Shopping program by ACJ, a joint venture between ABS-CBN Corporation and CJ Korea.
The Pin-Ups When The Pin-up Girls broke up in 2013, Neri was approached by the band's founder Mondo C. Castro to join The Pin-Ups. Neri sang and played the guitars for the short-lived indie band.
Personal life Neri holds a Bachelor of Science in Clothing Technology degree from the University of the Philippines and completed her Masters in Business Administration at Ateneo Graduate School of Business. Neri married businessman Patt Soyao on May 25, 2019. Together, they have two children: a daughter named Heather Kaia (b. 2022) and a son named Hans Patrick (b. 2024).
Filmography
Television Year Title Role Notes Source 2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Neneng Episode: "Notebook" 2009 The Wedding Sophia 2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Michelle Episode: "Tattoo" 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Viel Episode: "Kalapati" 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Viel Episode: "Makinilya" 2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Brittany 2010 Midnight DJ Maureen Episode: "Lihim ng Tukador" 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Cecile Episode: "Diploma" 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Mercy Episode: "Kuliglig" 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Passbook" 2010 Your Song Presents: Andi Abbie Episode: "Opposites Attract" 2010 Imortal Taong Lobo 2010 K-High Aya 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Pilita Episode: "TV" 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Christine Mata Episode: "Tap Dancing Shoes" 2011 Nasaan Ka, Elisa? Romina 2011 Your Song Presents: Kim Jackie Episode: "Awit Kay Inay" 2011 Guns and Roses Kitchie 2012 Mundo Man ay Magunaw Diana 2012 Oka2kat Young Aming Guest, 1 episode 2012 Angelito: Batang Ama Martina 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Journal" 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Ella Episode: "Bahay" 2013 Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Young Maria 2013 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Abby 2013 Maria Mercedes Jane 2013–2020 O Shopping Herself/host 2014 Pure Love Felicity 2015 Bridges of Love Priscilla Angeles 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Lyda Episode: "Family Pictures" 2017 Pusong Ligaw Andrea Extended Cast
Film Year Title Role Notes Source 2007 Xenoa Jane 2008 UPCAT Jane Credited as "Yas Neri". 2010 Sa 'yo Lamang 2011 Bulong 2011 Rakenrol Jane 2014 Ligaw Mary-Ann 2015 The Love Affair Gelai
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