Adrianna So Explained

Adrianna So
Birth Name:Malak So Shdifat
Birth Date:7 May 1992
Birth Place:Zarqa, Jordan
Nationality:Filipino
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2012–present
Known For:Pearl in Gameboys
Alma Mater:La Consolacion College Manila

Adrianna So (born Malak So Shdifat, 7 May 1992) is a Filipina actress known for her role as Pearl in Gameboys.

Personal life

So was born Malak So Shdifat in Zarqa governorate, Jordan and moved to the Philippines at age five.[1]

She attended high school at Hijas De Jesus and graduated at La Consolacion College, Manila with a Mass Communications degree, major in Advertising.[2]

Career

So started her television career in 2012 when she joined TV5's now-defunct reality show Artista Academy. She became part of the Final 6 and went on to appear in various drama series on TV5.[3] In 2017, she signed with The IdeaFirst Company and changed her screen name to Adrianna So, stating that it is close to her heart.[4] In 2020, she was cast as quirky and supportive Pearl Gatdula in the Filipino Boys' Love (BL) web series Gameboys starring Kokoy De Santos and Elijah Canlas.

Filmography

Series

Year Title Role Type Network
2022
  1. PaThirsty
Pearl GatdulaMain RoleVivamax Plus
Gameboys 2Support RoleKTX & Vivamax Plus
2021The Sexth SenseAdriannaCo-HostYouTube[5]
Love Vs. StarsEraSupport RoleCignalPlay
Paano ang Pangako?AndiSupporting Role / AntagonistTV5
2020Pearl Next DoorPearl GatdulaMain RoleYouTube[6]
GameboysSupport RoleYouTube & Netflix[7]
I Am UGraceSupport RoleiWant TFC[8]
2018AMOMichelleSupport RoleTV5[9]
2016
  1. ParangNormal Activity
SamanthaMain Role
Forever SucksSashaMain Role[10]
Tasya FantasyaLeinaSupport Role
2015The Baker KingCeline LeeSupport Role[11]
Wattpad Presents: I’m in love with a Dota PlayerAlyssaSupport Role
2014Wattpad Presents: DyepNiJanineMain Role
2013–14Madam ChairmanClarisseSupport Role
2013Misibis BayDidiMain Role[12]
Never Say GoodbyeValerieMain Role
2012Enchanted Garden

Paraiso sa Eden

LucyMain Role

Film

Movies
YearTitleRoleFilm CompanyDirectorNotes
2023Ten Little MistressesBecauseAmazon Prime VideoJun Lana
2021Pearl GatdulaThe IdeaFirst Company and October Train FilmsIvan Andrew Payawal
2019Love Is Love(Support role)Five 2 Seven Entertainment & RKB ProductionsG.B. Sampedro[13]
2018Die BeautifulMigs' girlfriend (as Malak So)The IdeaFirst Company & Octobertrain FilmsJun Robles Lana[14]
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi (The Girl Allergic to WiFi)MargauxThe IdeaFirst Company & Octobertrain FilmsJun Robles Lana[15]
Distance(Support role)The IdeaFirst CompanyPerci Intalan[16]

Notes and References

  1. News: Olea . Jerry . July 4, 2020 . Adrianna So considers role in Gameboys as game changer: "It changed my life in so many ways." . pep.ph . live . July 4, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200726161020/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/152457/adrianna-so-gameboys-a4113-20200704 . July 26, 2020.
  2. Web site: 12 September 2020. ADRIANNA So & KYLE Velino LIVE! on 2NYTwithAllanD AdriannaKyleX2WAD GameboysTheSeries. September 13, 2020. YouTube.
  3. Web site: Carballo . Bibsy . March 25, 2015 . Malak So Shdifat impresses . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181031170913/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/03/25/1437150/malak-so-shdifat-impresses . October 31, 2018 . September 1, 2020 . The Philippine Star.
  4. News: Sibonga . Glen . August 26, 2017 . Malak So to Adrianna So . Tempo . live . August 26, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171004180505/http://tempo.com.ph/2017/08/26/malak-so-is-now-adrianna-so/ . October 4, 2017.
  5. News: THE SEXTH SENSE: A brand new way to talk about sex based on real-life experiences / April 10 / Saturday / 10PM MNL / on the IdeaFirst FB page and YT channel . August 17, 2021.
  6. News: August 5, 2020 . From the makers of #GameboysTheSeries Because we all love PEARL, now it's her turn to find love... . live . August 29, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200903192233/https://www.youtube.com/post/UgzZuhp-HTjm6T8KjW14AaABCQ . September 3, 2020.
  7. News: Chua . Zsarlene . July 21, 2020 . Pinoy web series on gay romance finds an audience during the pandemic . . live . August 10, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200903192222/https://www.bworldonline.com/pinoy-web-series-on-gay-romance-finds-an-audience-during-the-pandemic/ . September 3, 2020.
  8. Web site: Wang . Nickie . February 21, 2020 . Julia Barretto tormented by one unfortunate event . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200903192221/https://www.manilastandard.net/mobile/article/317866 . September 3, 2020 . September 2, 2020 . Manila Standard.
  9. News: Ray . Shiladitya . April 25, 2019 . AMO Season 2: Premiere Date, Cast, Trailer, Recap, News . . live . April 25, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200903192213/https://www.thecinemaholic.com/amo-latest-news-plot-wiki-imdb-reviews/ . September 3, 2020.
  10. Web site: Estrella . Fiel . September 14, 2017 . Sink Your Teeth . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180912040227/https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/young-star/2017/09/14/1739135/sink-your-teeth . September 12, 2018 . September 1, 2020 . The Philippine Star.
  11. Web site: Anarcon . James Patrick . April 27, 2015 . Mark Neumann and Shaira Mae to topbill Philippine adaptation of The Baker King . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181015224954/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/17556/mark-neumann-and-shaira-mae-to-topbill-philippine-adaptation-of-the-baker-king . October 15, 2018 . September 1, 2020 . Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  12. Web site: Pumaloy . Rey . May 23, 2013 . TV5 talent Malak So Shdifat on doing daring roles: "Open ako sa mga ganito, mga small, sexy lang naman, e. Hindi ko pa kaya yung sobra-sobra." . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200903192215/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/38762/tv5-talent-malak-so-shdifat-on-doing-daring-roles-open-ako-sa-mga-ganito-mga-small-sexy-lang-naman-e . September 3, 2020 . September 1, 2020 . Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  13. News: Cruz . Oggs . December 11, 2019 . 'Love is Love' review: A very pleasant surprise . . live . December 11, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200903192222/https://rappler.com/entertainment/movies/love-is-love-review/ . September 3, 2020.
  14. News: Villeza . DJ . December 27, 2016 . DIE BEAUTIFUL (2016) . . live . December 27, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170103190824/http://www.filmpolicereviews.com/news/die-beautiful . January 3, 2017.
  15. News: August 6, 2020 . The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi Netflix . live . August 30, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200903192223/https://www.netflix.com/title/81144912 . September 3, 2020.
  16. News: Cruz . Marinel . July 27, 2018 . Why Iza Calzado is apprehensive about playing a mother . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180727105455/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/285571/iza-calzado-apprehensive-playing-mother . July 27, 2018 . September 2, 2020 . Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  17. Web site: Congratulations BEST ACTRESS nominee Adrianna So and BEST TV / WEB SERIES nominee Pearl Next Door at the Seattle Film Festival! You make us all very proud!. 2021-08-17. youtube.com. en.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Adrianna So".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2025, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.