Biography
Who is Jackie Rice?
Early life and background
Jackie Rice was born Jacqueline Sobreo Rice in Dinalupihan. She grew up in Olongapo City within the province of Zambales. Her parents include an American father and a Filipino mother.
During her youth, she attended St. Anne Academy located in Olongapo City. Her entry into the entertainment industry began when she joined the GMA Network reality search competition titled StarStruck. She eventually emerged as the Ultimate Female Survivor during the show's third season.
Television career beginnings
Following her success on the reality program, she appeared in Love to Love. Her work with the GMA Network continued with roles in Fantastikids and Princess Charming. She later secured a role in the show Fantastic Man.
Her television career expanded with appearances in Dyesebel and Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang. She also played a supporting role in the remake of Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin, where she acted as the younger sister of Maxene Magalona. Later that year, she took on the role of Helga in the series Darna, which starred Marian Rivera.
Acting roles and magazine features
In 2010, she starred in the fantaserye Panday Kids. She then landed lead roles in programs such as Dear Friend Presents: Tisay and Ilumina, where she portrayed a dark sorceress. The men's magazine FHM listed her at number 23 on their 25 Sexiest Women of the Decade list.
She also ventured into film, working as a costar to Manny Pacquiao in the independent movie Sa Ngalan ng Busabos. Also, she was part of the cast for the Metro Manila Film Festival entry titled Ang Darling Kong Aswang. She appeared as a cover girl for Maxim magazine in 2009 and FHM twice between 2010 and 2012.
Later projects and character work
In 2017, she joined the cast of My Love from the Star, which was the Philippine adaptation of a Korean drama. The following year, she played the antagonist Ava in the series Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka. She described this character as a cold-blooded murderer.
She later took on the role of Tiffy in the 2019 show TODA One I Love. She noted that this character was quite different from her previous work, as Tiffy was portrayed as flirtatious and comical rather than dark. She remained a contract artist for the GMA Artist Center until 2022.
Personal life and relationships
During her early career, she was in a relationship with Gian Carlos, who had been a fellow contestant on StarStruck season three. She was also romantically linked to actor Biboy Ramirez. Around 2010, she began dating a partner outside of the entertainment industry.
Birthday and age
Jackie Rice was born on April 27, 1990, which makes Jackie 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Jackie shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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