Aina Dumlao Explained

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Aina Dumlao
Birth Date:12 October 1984
Birth Place:Quezon City, Philippines

Aina Dumlao (born October 12, 1984) is a Filipino-American actress best known for her roles as Andie Lee in MacGyver (2016), Natalie in Ballers (2018), Gerlie Bernardo in Grey's Anatomy (2021), and Evie Dela Rosa in the limited series The Unusual Suspects (2021).[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Early life

Dumlao was born in Quezon City, Philippines where her mother Eufrosina still lives.[6]

Acting career

In 2015, Dumlao was cast in her first television role in the short-lived series State of Affairs (2015) produced by and starring Katherine Heigl. In 2017, Dumlao was cast in the CBS series MacGyver (2016) as Phoenix Foundation agent Andie Lee. Dumlao recurred from seasons 1-2 as the personal assistant of Patricia Thornton (Sandrine Holt), director of field operations for the DXS and the Phoenix Foundation. Dumlao also played Hank Azaria's on-screen wife in an episode of IFC's Brockmire (2017), followed by a recurring role in HBO's Ballers (2017) where she played Spencer (Dwayne Johnson) and Joe's (Rob Corddry) disgruntled, ax-wielding employee.

Dumlao played her first feature film lead role in the thriller Sanzaru (2020),[7] [8] [9] premiered at Slamdance in 2020.[10] [11]

Dumlao guest starred as Gerlie Bernardo[12] in the season 17 finale of Grey's Anatomy as the first Filipino-American nurse headlining the medical drama.[13]

Dumlao headlined The Unusual Suspects (2021).[14] Dumlao plays a nanny, Evie De La Rosa, who is a godmother of sorts for other Filipino domestic workers in the rich suburbs of Sydney.[15]

Filmography

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2015State of AffairsTour guideTV series
2016Last Man StandingAssistantTV series
2016-17MacGyverAndie LeeTV series
2017Me, Myself and IDoctorTV series
2017BrockmireLigayaTV series
2017BallersNatalieTV series
2018DiwaDiwaFilm
2020SanzaruEvelynFilm
2021The UpshawsMs. LeeTV series
2021Grey's AnatomyGerlie BernardoTV series
2021The Unusual SuspectsEvie Dela RosaTV series

Notes and References

  1. News: Frater. Patrick. September 29, 2020. 'Unusual Suspects,' Female-Led Australian Caper Series, Starts Production (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. September 29, 2020.
  2. Web site: Kiest. Jackie. November 18, 2020. SBS orders 'Copping it Black'; Yoson An, Alyssa Sutherland to lead 'New Gold Mountain'. November 18, 2020. if.com.au.
  3. News: Rugendyke. Louise. May 26, 2021. The 'hired help' steal the show in SBS's riotous heist comedy. May 26, 2021. The Sydney Morning Herald.
  4. News: Keast. Jackie. July 1, 2021. 'The Unusual Suspects', 'Wakefield', 'Fisk' and 'Iggy & Ace' bound for Series Mania. Inside Film Magazine. July 1, 2021.
  5. Web site: Garcia Reyes. Maritess. June 18, 2021. Hospital Playlist, Grey's Anatomy, Dr Romantic: 8 Intriguing Medical Dramas To Binge Watch. June 18, 2021. Tatler Philippines.
  6. Web site: Ramos. Christia Marie. 2021-06-21. 'You're enough:' Held back by industry standards, actress Aina Dumlao tells aspirants to 'go for it'. 2021-07-25. INQUIRER.net. en.
  7. Web site: Ramos. Dino-Ray. 2019-12-02. Slamdance Unveils Films In Narrative And Documentary Competition, Sets Return Of Russo Fellowship. 2021-07-09. Deadline. en-US.
  8. Web site: Fuster. Jeremy. 2019-12-02. Chernobyl, Bigfoot and Political Drag Queens Highlight Slamdance 2020 Lineup. 2021-07-09. TheWrap. en-US.
  9. Web site: McNary. Dave. 2019-12-02. Slamdance Film Festival Unveils 2020 Competition Lineup. 2021-07-09. Variety. en-US.
  10. Web site: 2020-01-27. Slamdance 2020: SANZARU Review. 2021-07-09. Film Pulse. en-US.
  11. Web site: 2020-08-23. Sanzaru Film Threat. 2021-07-09. en-US.
  12. Web site: Zukowski. Michaela. May 17, 2021. Grey's Anatomy: SEASON FINALE - Someone Saved My Life Tonight (6/3).
  13. News: Chavez. Yong. May 24, 2021. Fil-Am actress Aina Dumlao plays a nurse in Grey's Anatomy finale. Balitang America.
  14. Web site: Asilo. Rito P.. 2021-07-20. Aina Dumlao: 'Grey's Anatomy's' 1st PH nurse is a scene-stealer in 'Unusual Suspects' miniseries. 2021-07-19. INQUIRER.net. en.
  15. Web site: 'It's been life-changing' says Aina Dumlao of filming 'The Unusual Suspects'. 2021-07-25. Guide. en.

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