Andrea Brillantes has already achieved so much at 21.
Starting her career as a child actress in “Goin’ Bulilit,” Andrea has amassed an impressive array of milestones over the years.
Her most recent recognition is being recognized and ranked number one in the Top 100 Most Beautiful Faces list of 2024 by TC Candler and Independent Critics.
Andrea admitted it came as a surprise.
“Last last year kasi, napabilang na din ako pero from what I can remember, top 16 ata. Noon palang super happy na ako. It was such an honor talaga na mapili ‘yung face ko. So nung nalaman ko na top 1 ako (2024 list)…random Tuesday ata ‘yun…tiningnan ko agad ‘yung sarili ko sa mirror, tapos sabi ko ‘Top 1 ka?’” Andrea shared with a smile.
TC Candler, a renowned organization, is celebrated for its annual publication of the globally recognized 100 Most Beautiful Faces list. It honors individuals who embody natural beauty and an impactful presence, with the Independent Critics playing a key role in selecting the honorees.
Andrea expressed her gratitude over the acclaim.
“Thankful lang ako, pero siyempre hindi ko siya pinapapasok sa ulo ko na Top 1 ako. Ang saya niya pagbiruan lalo na with my friends… happy lang talaga ako, ang saya lang niya!”
“Hindi lang kasi dapat pretty ka, dapat pretty din ‘yung atittude mo. Nandun talaga ang kagandahan, kapag ang heart mo ay pretty,” she added.
She also revealed a lesser-known fact about herself—a passion that many are not aware of.
“Hindi alam ng mga tao sakin, mahilig ako sa music. Lumaki talaga ako sa music. Naka-rely din ang mood ko sa music. Kung may heart ako, 80% dun music… I aspire to be a musician one day. Isa sa first kong pangarap ay maging Pop Star,” she revealed.
Asked what to expect from her in days to come, she said, “Makikita niyo din ako sa TV—anytime soon. Marami rin po ako magiging releases for Lucky Beauty na super excited ako. At marami pa pong iba.”
To those not in the know, Lucky Beauty is Andrea’s very own makeup brand.
She established it in 2023 and it is now among more popular makeup products among young women.
Earning the title of the youngest celebrity CEO in the industry, Andrea related, “Happy pero may pressure kasi nga youngest. Ang hirap din niya, to be honest, na bagets ako pero CEO ako. Kasi alam mo ‘yung gusto mo maging boss pero lahat ng nakakasama ko sa office, mas nakakatanda. Kaya kailangan marespeto pa din ako, but I have to stand my ground kapag nagiging boss ako. Pero buti nalang, very blessed ako sa mga nakakapartner ko sa business ko.”
In the same interview, Andrea also addressed questions about her love life, revealing that she’s not actively focused on dating.
“Meron naman po talaga (suitors), pero hindi kasi ako nakaka-focus dun, lalo na last year. Talagang inaamin ko na sorry, pero I don’t really date or hindi ganyan ‘yung hinahanap ko,” she said.
When asked if she’s ready to date, she smiled and shared her thoughts on healing and self-discovery.
“Nung nagdadasal ako kay Lord, sabi ko, actually I think nakakapag-heal ako — not 100% because I know nobody is 100% healed. I think ang laki na ng growth ko from last year. But at the same time, what if I’m just being isolated? Baka lumalayo lang ako pero hindi pa ako nakakapag-heal. So sabi ko, ‘Lord, I don’t know, maybe I can? Kung may darating or what, I’m open to it. I also want to be intentional about it.’”