{{Short description|Filipino actress (born 2010)}} {{Philippine name|Elia|Ilano|ph=default}} {{Use Philippine English|date=March 2024}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}} {{Infobox person | name = Elia Ilano | image = Best Child Performer 38th Star Award for Movies.jpg | birth_name = Elia Maria Norelle Ilano | birth_place = Marikina, Philippines | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2010|3|24}} | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|television personality|singer|youth leader|humanitarian}} | years_active = 2015–present | agent = {{ubl|Viva Artists Agency (2015–2025)}} | notable_works = {{ubl|La Luna Sangre Ningning<ref>[https://newsko.com.ph/2017/07/25/child-actress-na-si-elia-ilano-mas-kilala-na-bilang-ningning-dahil-sa-la-luna-sangre/]. NewsKo (2017-07-25). Retrieved on 2024-03-28.</ref>}} }}
'''Elia Maria Norelle "Elia" Ilano''' (born 24 March 2010) is a Filipino TV, movie and theater actress<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mateo |first=Pilar |date=2024-04-24 |title=Maria Goretti: A Story of Faith, Sacrifice, and Forgiveness | url=https://www.showbiztwenty4seven.net/showbiz/maria-goretti-a-story-of-faith-sacrifice-and-forgiveness/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHQ7SES9A1poF8KYy6AMqkfo6z1PdPWfjtn3g8HpXCiS8xcJY5XxY68-I_Q_aem_AeG6KG8SIi9dvikUbc7L2LMH9x73v15Ax-WYK_BqKVhzzpsRYxRVeP3VnxhHvImee5M | access-date=2024-04-24 | website=Showbiz 24/7 |language=en}}</ref>, TV host<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nicasio |first=Nonie |date=2024-09-11 |title=Elia Ilano, kaabang-abang sa pelikulang Nanay Tatay |url=https://hatawtabloid.com/2024/09/11/elia-ilano-kaabang-abang-sa-pelikulang-nanay-tatay/#google_vignette | access-date=2025-12-28 | website=Hataw Tabloid |language=en}}</ref> and an international non-profit organization Youth Leader for State of Youth by KidsRights Foundation<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2026-01-18 |title= Chapter: State of Youth Manila Philippines |url=https://www.stateofyouth.org/volunteerinitiative/1RVTt000000008uOAA/state-of-youth-manila-philippines| access-date=2026-01-20 | website=State of Youth |language=en}}</ref> where she became the youngest chapter leader in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-01-08 |title=LIST: Elia Ilano pinakabatang lider sa buong mundo ng State of Youth organization |url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2021/01/08/elia-ilano-pinakabatang-lider-sa-buong-mundo-ng-state-of-youth-organization/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Police Files Tonite |language=en}}</ref> She is labelled as a "Future Super Actress"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Medina |first=Rogelio Constantino |date=2024-10-24 |title=Elia Ilano, future super actress |url=https://asianjournal.com/entertainment/my-p-e-p-people-events-places/isabelle-de-los-santos-24-miss-aura-intl-1st-runner-up-elia-ilano-future-super-actress/ |access-date=2025-02-05 |website=Asian Journal |language=en}}</ref> by the Filipino-American Community Newspaper, Asian Journal.
She began her acting career as a child actress and became known for her performances in a variety of television shows and movie genres. She rose to fame for playing the young Nadine Lustre in Ulan<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-01-08 |title=LIST: Ending the drought | url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/03/19/1902572/ending-drought | access-date=2024-03-28 |website=Philippine Star |language=en}}</ref> and as Ningning in La Luna Sangre.<ref>{{Cite web | last= | first= | date=2017-07-25 | title=LIST: Child actress na si Elia Ilano, mas kilala na bilang Ningning dahil sa La Luna Sangre |url=https://newsko.com.ph/2017/07/25/child-actress-na-si-elia-ilano-mas-kilala-na-bilang-ningning-dahil-sa-la-luna-sangre/ | access-date=2024-03-28 | website=NewsKo | language=en | archive-date=27 March 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327183958/https://newsko.com.ph/2017/07/25/child-actress-na-si-elia-ilano-mas-kilala-na-bilang-ningning-dahil-sa-la-luna-sangre/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
She has received numerous accolades, including a FAMAS Award<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/558431/kathryn-bernardo-piolo-pascual-alfred-vargas-lead-famas-2024-winners/amp|title=Kathryn Bernardo, Piolo Pascual, Alfred Vargas lead FAMAS 2024 winners |author=Inquirer|website=inquirer.net|date=May 26, 2024|access-date=May 26, 2024}}</ref>, a PMPC Star Awards for Movies<ref>{{Cite web|title=LIST: Star Awards 2023 winners|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/07/18/2281949/list-star-awards-2023-winners/|work=Philippines Star|date=18 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref>, a Campinas International Film Festival Best Actress award at Brazil,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://butoh.com.br/winners/|title=Campinas Film Festival Winners List |website=butoh.com.br|date=December 13, 2025|access-date=December 14, 2025}}</ref> an Amader International Short Film Festival Best Actress award at India<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2026/02/26/congrats-to-px-ilano-and-his-daughter-elia/|title=Amader International Short Film Festival 2026 in Kolkata, India|website=policefilestonite.net|date=February 26, 2026|access-date=February 26, 2026}}</ref> including two nominations from Aliw Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/642563/38th-aliw-awards-finalists-revealed-ahead-of-dec-15-ceremony/amp|title=38th Aliw Awards finalists revealed ahead of Dec. 15 ceremony |website=entertainment.inquirer.net|date=December 1, 2025|access-date=April 1, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/928970/atom-araullo-julie-anne-san-jose-zia-dantes-more-nominated-at-2024-aliw-awards/story/?amp|title=Aliw Awards Foundation has released the nominees for its 37th Annual Awards|website=gmanetwork.com|date=December 5, 2025|access-date=April 1, 2026}}</ref>
She is also a short story writer and poet whose works were published through The Department of Human and Family Development Studies' (DHFDS) Tsikiting Stories Samut Saring Kwento Volume 3.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020 |title=LIST: Tsikiting Stories Samut Saring Kwento Complete Ebook |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/704317732/Tsikiting-Stories-Samut-Saring-Kwento-complete-ebook |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Scribd |language=en}}</ref>
==Early life and background== Elia Maria Norelle Ilano was born on March 24, 2010,<ref>{{Cite web |title=FAMAS Best Child Actress Elia Ilano Magdadalaga Na |url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2025/03/11/famas-best-child-actress-elia-ilano-magdadalaga-na/ |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=policefilestonite.net}}</ref> in Marikina City, to Sheng Ilano and Paulo Xavier Ilano.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mother’s Day series: A salute to mothers from all walks of life |url=https://asianjournal.com/entertainment/my-p-e-p-people-events-places/mothers-day-series-a-salute-to-mothers-from-all-walks-of-life/|access-date=2025-12-11 |website=asianjournal.com}}</ref>
In April 2026, Ilano completed junior high school at NCD Integrated School Inc. with flying colors.<ref>{{cite web |title=Elia to Star in a New Film |url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2026/04/13/elia-to-star-in-a-new-film/ |publisher=policefilestonite.net |access-date=15 April 2026 |date=April 13, 2026}}</ref>
==Career== ===2015-2017: Early career and breakout=== She started with small roles in television series such as The 700 Club.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-02-24 |title=Viva Artists Agency Elia Ilano | url=https://www.vivaartistsagency.ph/artists/elia-ilano | access-date=2026-04-20 | website=Viva Artists Agency |language=en}}</ref>
In 2026, she made her primetime television debut as Gigi in Ang Probinsyano.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-12 |title=Elia Ilano profile | url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/elia-ilano/credits/3060422223/| access-date=2025-11-20 | website=TV Guide |language=en}}</ref>
In 2017, she was part of the main cast of Viva Cinema's (formerly Viva TV) very first original TV series, "Oh My Guardians!" as Ela (The White Guardian).<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.amirapress.com/tag/viva-tvs-1st-series-oh-my-guardians |title=VIVA TV's 1st Series: Oh My Guardians! | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110174512/http://www.amirapress.com/tag/viva-tvs-1st-series-oh-my-guardians | archive-date=2018-01-10}}</ref> Her notable performance as Young Ningning in the hit TV series La Luna Sangre marked her rise to fame allowing her to be a guest celebrity/performer in top-rated shows such as ASAP (TV program) and Gandang Gabi, Vice!.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baltan|first=Angela |date=2017-11-18 |title=Elia Ilano wins Bibo Award | url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2018/11/elia-ilano-wins-bibo-award/|access-date=2026-02-10 | website=Lionheart TV |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2017-12-12 |title=Elia Ilano Celebrity | url=https://www.goldposter.com/celebrity/8088965/|access-date=2026-03-05 | website=GoldPoster |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first= Maddie| date=2024-01-12 |title=As promised, Vice Ganda gives child actress Elia Ilano a gift| url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2017/08/promised-vice-ganda-gives-child-actress-elia-ilano-gift/|access-date=2026-04-08 | website=LionHeart TV |language=en}}</ref>
===2018-2021: Established child star=== During this period, she appeared in major films like the top-grosser film<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thescoopph.home.blog/2019/03/22/ulan-now-the-no-1-local-movie/?fbclid=IwZnRzaARY7ANleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeOecoX4fR1V3XwanwOFNQ9nkzFCklvxDT_KVPNDXdiQSEDxgQ4uiZGYkKSds_aem_EOkilUbwetRwaUG0334BSw|title=‘Ulan’ Now The No. 1 Local Movie|last=|first=|website=The Scoop PH|date=March 22, 2019 |language=en|access-date=April 8, 2025}}</ref> Ulan (film) (2019) and the award-winning thriller The Housemaid (2021). Elia played the young version of Nadine Lustre’s character<ref>{{Cite web |last=Topacio |first= Fernando| date=2019-03-19 |title=Ending the drought| url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/03/19/1902572/ending-drought/amp/| access-date=2026-04-01 | website=Philippine Star |language=en}}</ref> in Ulan which was screened at the San Diego Asian Film Festival in the United States<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/348280/nadine-lustre-wins-fans-praise-as-ulan-enters-san-diego-asian-film-festival|title=Nadine Lustre wins fans' praise as 'Ulan' enters San Diego Asian Film Festival|last=Biong|first=Ian|website=entertainment.inquirer.net|date=October 15, 2019 |language=en|access-date=February 12, 2020}}</ref> and premiered at the prestigious Copenhagen Asian Film Festival 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vivaentertainment.ph/viva-films-ulan-at-nuuk-ipapalabas-sa-copenhagen-asian-film-festival-2020/|title=VIVA films "ULAN" at "NUUK", ipapalabas sa Copenhagen Asian Film Festival 2020! {{!}} VIVA Entertainment|last=Francisco|first=Tricia|language=en-US|access-date=February 12, 2020}}{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>. While in The Housemaid (2021), which is the first Filipino film to be shown in the theaters of the United Arab Emirates and Europe since the pandemic started,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/09/07/kylie-verzosa-sizzles-in-her-first-major-film-the-housemaid/|title=Kylie Verzosa sizzles in her first major film 'The Housemaid'|author=Robert Requintina|website=Manila Bulletin|date=September 7, 2021|access-date=March 8, 2026}}</ref> she played the role of "Nami" that gained praises from the press and recognition from the viewing public.<ref>{{Cite web |last= Hawson|first= Fred|date=2021-09-11 |title=Review: 'The Housemaid' is a faithful adaptation of Korean original | url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/11/21/review-the-housemaid-is-faithful-to-korean-original|access-date=2026-04-01 | website=ABS-CBN.com |language=en}}</ref>
She was a mainstay in the daytime television show Sana Dalawa ang Puso as Tamarra "Tamtam" Tabayoyong where she was called as the active or maybe the brightest child star the public has come to endear with by one of the Philippines' leading celebrity, entertainment, and lifestyle digital media platforms, LionhearTV<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2018/11/elia-ilano-wins-bibo-award/|title=Elia Ilano wins Bibo Award|last=Baltan|first=Angela|website=LionhearTV|date=November 16, 2018 |language=en|access-date=April 12, 2026}}</ref>.
Elia won back-to-back "Bibo of the Year" awards which is the best child artist through the combined public vote, online presence and metrics from LionhearTV, Dailypedia, and PH Entertainment, and a pool of bloggers, PR practitioners, and brand partners at the LionheartTV RAWR Awards in 2018 and 2019 that solidified her status as a child star in the Philippine entertainment industry.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2018-11-16 |title=RAWR Awards Year 2018 Winners| url=https://www.nognoginthecity.com/2018/11/16/rawr-awards-year-2018-winners/| access-date=2026-04-12 | website=nognoginthecity.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-11-15 |title=Full List of Winners of the RAWR Awards 2019 | url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2019/11/full-list-of-winners-of-the-rawr-awards-2019/| access-date=2026-04-12 | website=lionheartv.net |language=en}}</ref>
===2022-2024: Award-winning years and theater musical and hosting breakthrough=== Elia took on more breakthrough and challenging roles, such as Young Lyra in the techno-horror film Deleter (2022).<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-02-24 |title=Viva Artists Agency Elia Ilano | url=https://www.vivaartistsagency.ph/artists/elia-ilano | access-date=2026-04-20 | website=Viva Artists Agency |language=en}}</ref>
Her role in Pinoy Ghost Tales (2023) earned her the Best Child Actress trophy at the 2024 FAMAS Awards<ref>{{Cite web |last= Garcilla|first= Bombo JB| date=2024-05-27 |title=72nd FAMAS Awards 2024, pinarangalan na ang mga nagwagi ngayon taon| url=https://dagupan.bomboradyo.com/72nd-famas-awards-2024-pinarangalan-na-ang-mga-nagwagi-ngayon-taon/|access-date=2026-04-03 | website= Bombo Radyo |language=en}}</ref>, Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards<ref>{{Cite web |last= Medina| first= Rogelio| date=2024-06-16 |title=Maraming salamat sa 2nd Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards at sa Asia’s Golden Globe Excellence Awards | url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2024/06/16/maraming-salamat-sa-2nd-gawad-dangal-filipino-awards-at-sa-asias-golden-globe-excellence-awards/| access-date=2026-04-11 | website= policefilestonite.net |language=en}}</ref> and 2nd Dangal ng Lahing Filipino Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2024/08/21/salamat-sa-2nd-dangal-ng-lahing-pilipino-award/|title=Salamat sa 2nd Dangal ng Lahing Pilipino Award |author=Oggie Medina|website=policefiles.net|date=August 21, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref>
In October 2023, she was nominated for the International Children's Peace Prize for her work as a youth leader focusing on Youth Development and Welfare with KidsRights Foundation. <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-10-30 |title=Elia Ilano - State of Youth Manila Philippines Chapter Leader | url=https://events.ringcentral.com/events/cfc-global-youth-conference-2025/registration | access-date=2026-04-25 | website=RingCentral |language=en}}</ref>
In November 2023, Elia portrayed the younger version of Nadine Lustre in the Amazon Prime Video miniseries Roadkillers. This role marked her third time, following Ulan (film) and Deleter, playing Nadine’s younger counterpart. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Elia Ilano Filmography | url=https://www.vivaartistsagency.ph/artists/elia-ilano|access-date=2026-03-08 | website=Viva Artists Agency |language=en}}</ref>
In 2024, her portrayal of "Malena" in SM Supermalls' 5th Sine Sindak Film Festival, Nanay Tatay movie, earned her two acting awards: Best Child Performer and Best Child Actress at the Rising Filipino Awards <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2025/03/11/famas-best-child-actress-elia-ilano-magdadalaga-na/|title=FAMAS Best Child Actress Elia Ilano Magdadalaga Na|author=Oggie Medina|website=policefilestonite.net|date=March 11, 2025|access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref> and the 13th OFW Gawad Parangal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2025/03/11/famas-best-child-actress-elia-ilano-magdadalaga-na/|title=FAMAS Best Child Actress Elia Ilano Magdadalaga Na|author=Oggie Medina|website=policefilestonite.net|date=March 11, 2025|access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>, respectively. In the same year, Elia joined the main hosting team of the Artsy Craftsy program on the People's Television Network.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2026-04-13 |title=Elia to Star in a New Film| url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2026/04/13/elia-to-star-in-a-new-film/| access-date=2026-04-20 | website=policefilestonite.net |language=en}}</ref> The show is an informative, Anak TV Seal Awards awardee <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-04-01 |title=Anak TV Grants Seals | url=https://anaktv.ph/anak-tv-grants-seals/| access-date=2025-08-08 | website=anaktv.ph |language=en}}</ref> series that focuses on arts, crafts, and educational trivia for young audiences.
For its November 2024 issue, Bisaya Magasin, published by Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, featured her as its cover girl, marking Elia’s first national magazine cover in the Philippines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bisaya Magazine - November 2024 | url=https://www.magzter.com/PH/Manila-Bulletin-Publishing-Company/Bisaya/Culture/1899788?srsltid=AfmBOooyPCnB7MOQUcxDcf8oaDR8w938rHm2wRofq-RPR4MFgUKizJNt| access-date=2024-11-01 | website=Magzter |language=en}}</ref>
She starred as the lead in Maria Goretti: The Musical by the National Mobile Theater Company of the Philippines, Philstagers Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mateo |first=Pilar |date=2026-04-24 |title=Maria Goretti: A Story of Faith, Sacrifice, and Forgiveness | url=https://www.showbiztwenty4seven.net/showbiz/maria-goretti-a-story-of-faith-sacrifice-and-forgiveness/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHQ7SES9A1poF8KYy6AMqkfo6z1PdPWfjtn3g8HpXCiS8xcJY5XxY68-I_Q_aem_AeG6KG8SIi9dvikUbc7L2LMH9x73v15Ax-WYK_BqKVhzzpsRYxRVeP3VnxhHvImee5M | access-date=2026-04-24 | website=Showbiz 24/7 |language=en}}</ref> This performance earned her a nomination for Best Child Performer (Female Category) at the 37th Aliw Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-12-05 |title=2024 Aliw Awards | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/928970/atom-araullo-julie-anne-san-jose-zia-dantes-more-nominated-at-2024-aliw-awards/story/?amp| access-date=2026-04-08 | website=gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref> US-based writer and producer, Barbara Oleynick, with nearly 25 years of productions in the United States and the Dominican Republic, brought The Miracle of Fatima: The Musical in the Philippines where Elia portrayed one of the lead roles, Lucia dos Santos.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-10-22 |title=‘The Miracle of Fatima’ Musical to be Staged this December | url=https://theaterfansmanila.com/the-miracle-of-fatima-musical-to-be-staged-this-december/| access-date=2026-04-18| website=theaterfansmanila.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= Almo| first= Nherz| date=2024-07-21 |title=Filipino talents to star in 'The Miracle of Fatima The Musical' | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/filipino-talents-to-star-in-the-miracle-of-fatima-the-musical/114361/?utm_source=SMT_GMAN&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=PSM_AYB&fbclid=IwRlRTSARXY1xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeIAXs3l3QN__MnJio4XMSWlmwCnhSqHeAMxjmntbcTZbcEFZy8GcdTkwVnwE_aem_8QnRba3NqfALNN77CBUp6A | access-date=2026-02-08 | website=gmanetwork.com |language=en}}</ref>
===2025-present: Transition to teen roles and international recognition in acting=== Now transitioning into teen actress territory, she starred as Theresita Agbayani in the Viva One series I Love You Since 1892 (2025).<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-06-08 |title=I Love You Since 1892 | url=https://watch.plex.tv/show/i-love-you-since-1892| access-date=2026-04-18 | website=PlexTV |language=en}}</ref>
She continued to receive acting awards in 2025 from multiple awarding giving bodies here in the Philippines for her role as Malena in Nanay Tatay. In total, she won three awards from prestigious organizations for the said movie: the 4th Primetime Media Choice Awards<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2025/03/11/famas-best-child-actress-elia-ilano-magdadalaga-na/|title=FAMAS Best Child Actress Elia Ilano Magdadalaga Na|author=Oggie Medina|website=policefilestonite.net|date=March 11, 2025|access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>, the World Icon of Excellence and Leadership Awards, and the 2025 Manila Film Critics Circle Awards.
In same year, her acting skills received international recognition by winning two Best Actress awards in international film festivals: first at the 5th Campinas International Film Festival held in Brazil<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-10-01 |title=5th Campinas International Film Festival | url=https://www.stage32.com/media/3964894503650732728| access-date=2026-04-08 | website=stage32.com |language=en}}</ref>, and second at the 2025 Amader International Short Film Festival in India<ref>{{Cite web |last= Medina| first= Rogelio| date=2025-02-26 |title=Elia Ilano Amader International Short Film Festival | url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2026/02/26/congrats-to-px-ilano-and-his-daughter-elia/| access-date=2026-03-08 | website=policefilestonite.net |language=en}}</ref>, for her lead role in Teresa (2025 film) who is a young girl from an underprivileged community who dreams of becoming an engineer.
In early 2026, she was named "Distinct Teenage Actress of the Year" by the Philippines Distinct Men and Women Excellence Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2026-02-11 |title=3rd Philippines Distinct Men and Women Excellence Awards | url=https://hatawtabloid.com/2026/02/11/3rd-philippines-distinct-men-women-of-excellence-awards-star-studded/| access-date=2026-03-18 | website=hatawtabloid.com |language=en}}</ref>
She is set to take the lead in an internationally-produced film "Violet" <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-02-24 |title=Elia to star in a new film |url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2026/04/13/elia-to-star-in-a-new-film/ |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=policefilestonite.net |language=en}}</ref> which is a powerful movie about a 15-year-old girl navigating a difficult domestic situation.
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | 2016 || ''Higanti'' || Young Jean |- | 2018 || ''Distance'' || Young Therese |- | rowspan="2" |2019 |''Ulan'' | Young Maya |- |''Mina-Anud'' |Grace |- | 2020 || ''You With Me'' || Chi Chi |- | 2021 || ''The Housemaid'' || Nami |- | rowspan="2" | 2022 || ''Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa sarili'' || Young Albina |- | ''Deleter'' ||Young Lyra |- | rowspan="2" | 2023 || ''Mary Cherry Chua'' || Student |- | ''Pinoy Ghost Tales'' || Lea |- | 2024 || ''Nanay Tatay'' || Malena |- | rowspan="3" | 2025 || Arapaap || Young Sarah |- | ''Magkapatid, Dreamers in Tandem'' || Christina delos Santos |- | ''Teresa (2025 film)'' || Teresa Agbayani |- | 2026 || ''Violet (short film)'' || Violet |- |}
===Television/web series=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | 2015 || ''The 700 Club'' || Young Amparo Magallanes |- | rowspan=3 | 2016 || ''Ang Probinsyano'' || Gigi |- | ''Langit Lupa''|| Young Corazon/Heart |- | ''The 700 Club'' || Young Teresa Pastera |- | rowspan=6 | 2017 || ''Maalala Mo Kaya: Mansanas at Juice'' || Young Kathy |- | ''Ipaglaban Mo: Lihim'' || Young Letlet |- | ''Gandang Gabi, Vice'' || Herself/Guest with La Luna Sangre Kids |- | ''La Luna Sangre'' || Young Ningning |- | ''ASAP'' || Herself/Guest Performer |- | ''Oh My Guardians''|| Ela |- | 2018 || ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso'' || Tamtam Tabayoyong |- | rowspan=4 | 2019 || ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rattle'' || Young Anna |- | ''Love You Two'' || Yumi Batungbakal |- | ''Ghost Adventures''|| Gab-Gab |- | ''Mars'' || Herself/Guest |- | 2020 || ''Unconditional'' || Young Agnes Martinez |- | 2022 || ''Abot-Kamay na Pangarap'' || Young Grace Villar |- | 2023 || ''Roadkillers'' || Young Stacey |- | rowspan=2 | 2024 || ''Rise and Shine Pilipinas''|| Herself/Guest |- | ''Chasing in the Wild'' || Sofia Camero |- | 2024–present || ''Artsy Craftsy'' || Herself/Host |- | 2025 || ''I Love You Since 1892'' || Theresita |}
===Theater=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Producer |- | 2024 || Maria Goretti The Musical <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2024/04/28/romm-burlat-sa-bolinao-mag-bday-elia-ilano-bilang-maria-goretti-sa-abril-29//|title=Elia Ilano Bilang Maria Goretti sa Abril 29|author=Oggie Medina|website=policefilestonite.net|date=April 28, 2024|access-date=May 16, 2024}}</ref>|| Maria Goretti || Philippine Stagers Foundation |- | 2024 || The Miracle of Fatima The Musical <ref>{{cite web|url=https://hatawtabloid.com/2024/07/11/elia-ilano-bibida-sa-miracle-of-fatima-musical-play/#google_vignette|title=Elia Ilano bibida sa Miracle of Fatima Musical Play |author=John Fontanilla|website=hatawtabloid.com|date=July 11, 2024|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://asianjournal.com/entertainment/my-p-e-p-people-events-places/the-miracle-of-fatima-the-musical-in-ph-pilipinas-dream-team-at-psbl-grand-opening-at-araneta-coliseum/|title=The Miracle Of Fatima The Musical In PH|author=Rogelio Constantino Medina|website=asianjournal.com|date=July 13, 2024|access-date=July 18, 2024}}</ref>||Lucia dos Santos || The Miracle of Fatima Foundation Inc. USA |- | 2026 || Rizal 3000 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2026/05/15/elia-ilano-to-star-in-violet/|title=Elia Ilano To Star in Violet|author=Oggie Medina|website=policefilestonite.net|date=May 15, 2026| access-date=May 19, 2026}}</ref>|| || Philippine Stagers Foundation |- |}
==Awards and honors== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Award ceremony !Year !Category !Nominee(s)/work(s) !Result !Ref |- | LionheartTV Rawr Awards | 2018 | Bibo of the Year | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite news|last1=Baltan|first1=Angela|title=Elia Ilano wins Bibo Award!|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2018/11/elia-ilano-wins-bibo-award/|work=Lionheartv|date=November 16, 2018|language=en}}</ref> |- | 9th OFW Gawad Parangal | rowspan="2" |2019 | Most Promising Child Actress | | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-02-24 |title=Viva Artists Agency Elia Ilano | url=https://www.vivaartistsagency.ph/artists/elia-ilano | access-date=2026-04-20 | website=Viva Artists Agency |language=en}}</ref> |- | LionheartTV Rawr Awards | Bibo of the Year | Ulan (film) | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Full List Of Winners of the RAWR Awards 2019|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2019/11/full-list-of-winners-of-the-rawr-awards-2019/|work=Lionheartv|date=November 15, 2019|language=en}}</ref> |- | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2021 | Best Child Performer | Ulan (film) | {{nom}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite news|last1=Requintina|first1=Robert|title=PMPC releases official list of nominees for 36th Star Awards for Movies|url= https://mb.com.ph/2021/03/18/pmpc-releases-official-list-of-nominees-for-36th-star-awards-for-movies/|work=Manila Bulletin|date=March 19, 2021|language=en}}</ref> |- | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | rowspan="2" |2023 | Best Child Performer | The Housemaid | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{Cite web|title=LIST: Star Awards 2023 winners|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/07/18/2281949/list-star-awards-2023-winners/|work=Philippines Star|date=18 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |- | International Children's Peace Prize | | Youth Development and Welfare Category | {{Nom}} | align="center"|<ref>{{Cite web|title=ELIA|url=https://www.kidsrights.org/persons/elia/|work=KidsRights Official Website|date=26 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |- | FAMAS Award | rowspan="8" | 2024 | Best Child Actress | Pinoy Ghost Tales | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/558431/kathryn-bernardo-piolo-pascual-alfred-vargas-lead-famas-2024-winners/amp|title=Kathryn Bernardo, Piolo Pascual, Alfred Vargas lead FAMAS 2024 winners |author=Inquirer|website=inquirer.net|date=May 26, 2024|access-date=May 26, 2024}}</ref> |- | Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards | Best Child Actress of the Year | Pinoy Ghost Tales | {{won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://philnews.ph/2024/06/04/gawad-dangal-filipino-awards-2024-complete-list-awardees//|title=Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards 2024 — Here's Complete List of Awardees |author=Van Garzon|website=philnews.ph|date=June 4, 2024|access-date=June 20, 2024}}</ref> |- | 2nd Dangal ng Lahing Filipino Awards | Most Outstanding Child Actress of the Year | Pinoy Ghost Tales | {{won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2024/08/21/salamat-sa-2nd-dangal-ng-lahing-pilipino-award/|title=Salamat sa 2nd Dangal ng Lahing Pilipino Award |author=Oggie Medina|website=policefiles.net|date=August 21, 2024|access-date=August 21, 2024}}</ref> |- | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Child Performer | Deleter | {{Nom}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/11/11/pmpc-reveals-nominees-for-39th-star-awards-for-movies?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1L7TIVuP9aE5Q-Q4ywF3z4vg1eLdXfa6pQZhxNK6fhAHqfbV78dkzogo4_aem__E6_vTV6D4ycKe-YzN-i4Q|title=PMPC reveals nominees for 39th Star Awards for Movies |website=manilabulletin.com.ph|date=November 11, 2024|access-date=November 12, 2024}}</ref> |- | Rising Filipino Awards | Best Child Performer | Nanay Tatay | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2025/03/11/famas-best-child-actress-elia-ilano-magdadalaga-na/|title=FAMAS Best Child Actress Elia Ilano Magdadalaga Na|author=Oggie Medina|website=policefilestonite.net|date=March 11, 2025|access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref> |- | 7th Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Educational Show Host | Artsy Craftsy | {{Nom}} | |- | 37th Aliw Awards | Best Child Performer (Female) | Maria Goretti the Musical | {{nom}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/587505/lea-salonga-dolly-de-leon-sb19-bini-among-nominees-at-37th-aliw-awards|title=Lea Salonga, Dolly de Leon, SB19, BINI among nominees at 37th Aliw Awards |website=inquirer.net|date=December 2, 2024|access-date=December 3, 2024}}</ref> |- | 13th OFW Gawad Parangal | Best Child Actress | Nanay Tatay | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2025/03/11/famas-best-child-actress-elia-ilano-magdadalaga-na/|title=FAMAS Best Child Actress Elia Ilano Magdadalaga Na|author=Oggie Medina|website=policefilestonite.net|date=March 11, 2025|access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref> |- | 4th Primetime Media Choice Awards | rowspan="15" | 2025 | Best Child Actress | Nanay Tatay | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2025/03/11/famas-best-child-actress-elia-ilano-magdadalaga-na/|title=FAMAS Best Child Actress Elia Ilano Magdadalaga Na|author=Oggie Medina|website=policefilestonite.net|date=March 11, 2025|access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref> |- | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Children Show Host | Artsy Craftsy | {{nom}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pinoyaksyonnews.com/janice-de-belen-julius-babao-and-i-witness-lead-top-honorees-at-the-38th-pmpc-star-awards-for-television/|title=38th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominees|author=Pinoy Askyon News|website=pinoyaksyonnews.com|date=February 1, 2025|access-date=February 2, 2025}}</ref> |- | Philippine Faces of Success 2025 (2nd Young Faces of Success) | Official Awardee | For outstanding contribution as a TV, Movie, Stage Actress and TV Host | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metrosundaily.com/the-6th-ph-faces-of-success-2025-a-celebration-of-filipino-achievement-and-charity/entertainment/?unapproved=1936&moderation-hash=2de7edcf77764f9080c12bf0b122fb3d#comment-1936|title=The 6th PH Faces of Success 2025: A Celebration of Filipino Achievement and Charity|author=Metro Sun Daily|website=metrosundaily.com|date=March 27, 2025|access-date=March 27, 2025}}</ref> |- | World Icon of Excellence and Leadership Awards | Best Child Actress | Nanay Tatay | {{Won}} | |- | Asia Pacific Topnotch Men and Women Achievers | Teen Actress of the Year | | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2025/08/03/elia-ilano-bibida-sa-pelikulang-teresa/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL8M2lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhw4WYdm3ilqdSYspEAnubzH9ad452KopbrzyR11eUGGkcYOhHKCopsYWs5w_aem_WVqqnIeRDjK1DQHLyB-6Zw#mdvng8uvy8w51m41lub|title=Elia Ilano Bibida sa Pelikulang “Teresa”|author=Tonite|website=policefilestonite.net|date=August 3, 2025|access-date=August 12, 2025}}</ref> |- | 2025 Gawad Parangal sa mga Natatanging Propesyonal | Gawad Parangal sa Natatanging Propesyonal sa Larangan ng Sining at Pagtatanghal | | {{Won}} | |- | Asia Diamond Elite Awards 2025 | Cultural Beacon Award for Transformative Roles in Film, Stage, and Youth Television | | {{Won}} | |- | Manila Film Critics Circle Awards | Breakthrough Performance Award | Nanay Tatay | {{Won}} | |- | 3rd Dangal ng Lahing Filipino Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award for Best Child Actress | | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2025/11/19/thanks-to-the-3rd-dangal-ng-lahing-filipino-awards-25/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOPrjBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeAN13A3bcNPpr8o4T_DMjJ7juy2afkzg-JGuUN1RhvYPYyzuoOQCcs56b1P0_aem_AEb7kBpaqCF1XwRI2ITAiw#mibhvxega4hnevvsf8k|title=Thanks to the 3rd Dangal ng Lahing Filipino Awards '25|author=Tonite|website=policefilestonite.net|date=November 19, 2025|access-date=November 23, 2025}}</ref> |- | 2025 Net Makabata Award | Star Awardee | Artsy Craftsy | {{Nom}} | |- | 8th Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Educational and Youth Oriented Show Hosts (with Joseph Ancheta and Nicollo Cholo) | Artsy Craftsy | {{Nom}} | |- | 38th Aliw Awards | Best New Artist (Female) | | {{nom}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2025/12/3/38th-aliw-awards-releases-full-list-of-finalists-for-theater-concerts-1353|title=38th Aliw Awards releases full list of finalists for theater, concerts |website=abs-cbn.com|date=December 3, 2025|access-date=December 12, 2024}}</ref> |- | 5th Campinas International Film Festival (Brazil) | Best Actress | Teresa (2025 film) | {{won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://butoh.com.br/winners/|title=Campinas Film Festival Winners List |website=butoh.com.br|date=December 13, 2025|access-date=December 14, 2025}}</ref> |- | Philippine Fashion Trends 2025 | Asia's Most Iconic Award-Winning Young Actress of the Year | | {{won}} | |- | 7th VP Choice Awards | Female Face of the Year (Teen Category) | | {{nominated}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pipolmgzn.com/pipols-face-of-the-year-batch-1-teen-nominees-announced|title=PIPOL’s Face of the Year Batch 1 Teen Nominees Announced|website=pipolmgzn.com|date=August 12, 2025|access-date=April 1, 2026}}</ref> |- | 3rd Philippines Distinct Men and Women of Excellence Awards | rowspan="3" |2026 | Distinct Teenage Actress of the Year | | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hatawtabloid.com/2026/02/11/3rd-philippines-distinct-men-women-of-excellence-awards-star-studded/#google_vignette|title=3rd Philippines Distinct Men & Women of Excellence Awards star studded |website=hatawatabloid.com|date=February 11, 2026|access-date=February 12, 2026}}</ref> |- | 1st PAFTA Awards | Best Child Actress | Nanay Tatay | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2026/02/19/manila-hotel-to-host-first-ever-pafta-awards-night-on-feb-21|title=Manila Hotel to host first-ever PAFTA Awards Night on Feb. 21|website=mb.com.ph|date=February 19, 2026|access-date=February 22, 2026}}</ref> |- | Amader International Short Film Festival 2026 (Kolkata, India) | Best Actress | Teresa (2025 film) | {{Won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.policefilestonite.net/2026/02/26/congrats-to-px-ilano-and-his-daughter-elia/|title=Amader International Short Film Festival 2026 in Kolkata, India|website=policefilestonite.net|date=February 26, 2026|access-date=February 26, 2026}}</ref> |- |}
==References== {{reflist}}
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