{{short description|Filipino actress and model (born 1988)}} {{Use Philippine English|date=March 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}} {{Philippine name|Go|Adarna|ph=married|Ramsay}} {{Infobox person | name = Ellen Adarna | other_names = Maria Elena | image = Ellen Adarna 2023.png | caption = Adarna in 2023 | birth_name = Ellen Meriam Go Adarna | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|4|2}}<ref name="april2">{{cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/derek-ramsay-has-a-funny-but-sweet-birthday-greeting-for-wife-ellen-adarna/99920/ |title=Derek Ramsay has a funny but sweet birthday greeting for wife Ellen Adarna |date=April 2, 2023 |access-date=January 26, 2026 |last=Hilario |first=Abbygael |publisher=GMA News |quote=Derek Ramsay is getting extra sweet for his spouse Ellen Adarna! The Celebrity mom is celebrating her 35th birthday on Sunday, April 2.}}</ref> | birth_place = Cebu City, Philippines | education = Saint Theresa's College of Cebu | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model}} | children = 2 | years_active = 2010–2023 (currently on hiatus) | agent = {{plainlist| * Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2010–2013) * Star Magic (2013–2018) }} | website = | spouse = {{marriage|Derek Ramsay|2021}} }}
'''Ellen Meriam Go Adarna-Ramsay''' (born April 2, 1988<ref name="april2"/>) is a Filipino former actress, model, and former internet celebrity.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/celeb/22876/newbie-from-cyberspace-to-showbiz-meet-the-real-ellen-adarna|title=NEWBIE: From cyberspace to showbiz, meet the real Ellen Adarna|date=September 13, 2010|access-date=March 4, 2016|newspaper=Philippine Entertainment Portal|archive-date=March 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306203311/http://www.pep.ph/celeb/22876/newbie-from-cyberspace-to-showbiz-meet-the-real-ellen-adarna|url-status=dead}}</ref> Her family owns various hotels, condominiums and Queensland and Madonna, a chain of motels in Cebu, Manila and Davao. They also own a temple in honor of her late grandmother (Temple Of Leah). A Gravure model, Adarna has appeared in various magazine covers in the Philippines, such as ''Candy'', ''FHM'', ''Esquire'', ''UNO'', ''Preview'', ''Speed'' and ''Women's Health''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.cosmo.ph/celebs/entertainment/what-we-learned-about-ellen-adarna-in-7-magazine-covers|title=What We Learned About Ellen Adarna In 7 Magazine Covers|author=Jacinda Lopez|magazine=Cosmopolitan Philippines|date=July 22, 2015|access-date=July 23, 2015|archive-date=July 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724070850/http://www.cosmo.ph/celebs/entertainment/what-we-learned-about-ellen-adarna-in-7-magazine-covers|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Early life== Adarna is the eldest of five siblings. She completed her primary and secondary education at the premier, all-girls' Catholic school Saint Theresa's College of Cebu. Adarna took up Business Administration, but dropped out in her sophomore year. As a teenager, she graced the covers of Candy magazine for 2005 and 2006. Adarna briefly worked as a secretary at her dad's company before leaving Cebu for Manila, to pursue a career in the limelight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/ellen-adarna-a717-20210227-lfrm|title=Ellen Adarna: Cynosure of all eyes|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029173551/https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/ellen-adarna-a717-20210227-lfrm|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Career== ===Career beginnings and GMA Network: 2010–2013=== Adarna made her acting debut through the Philippine television's longest-running gag show, ''Bubble Gang'', where she appeared as a regular until 2013. The series was well received from the public and garnered several awards, including Best Gag Television series.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/195140/lifestyle/video-bubble-gang-director-shares-passion-for-film-photography | title=Bubble Gang director shares passion for film photography | publisher=GMA News | date=July 3, 2010 | access-date=August 18, 2013 | author=Faustino, Pia | archive-date=April 21, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421131058/http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/195140/lifestyle/video-bubble-gang-director-shares-passion-for-film-photography | url-status=live }}</ref> Meanwhile, in the film industry, she made her first appearance by starring in ''Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote'' (2010), playing only a minor role. Her career then went into expansion after she became part of the cast of ''Captain Barbell'' (2011) opposite Richard Gutierrez and Jillian Ward.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.igma.tv/story/6300/GMA-Telebabad-powerhouse-in-2010|title=GMA Telebabad, powerhouse in 2010|website=www.igma.tv|access-date=March 29, 2017|archive-date=June 29, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629182714/http://www.igma.tv/story/6300/GMA-Telebabad-powerhouse-in-2010|url-status=live}}</ref> Shortly after ''Captain Barbell'', Adarna became part of ''Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown'' (2011). She starred as herself and one of the ''Castaways'' of the series. She also made a cameo in the teen-oriented comedy drama film, ''Tween Academy: Class of 2012'' (2011). The film was produced by GMA Films, and Adarna starred alongside Barbie Forteza, Bea Binene, Jake Vargas, and the likes.
She became part of the fantasy television series ''Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis'', in 2012, reuniting with her ''Tween Academy: Class of 2012'' co-stars Derrick Monasterio and Lexi Fernandez. Adarna once again played a minor role in the film ''Boy Pick-Up: The Movie'' (2012), as one of the bombshells. After ''Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis'', she played a celestial clairvoyant in the primetime historical-cultural epic drama television series ''Indio'' (2013), playing a supporting character named Dalikmata.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mb.com.ph/articles/389436/indio-premieres-tonight-on-gma-network#.UQIccB3Oksc |title='Indio' Premieres Tonight on GMA Network | the Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online |website=Manila Bulletin |access-date=March 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126005340/http://mb.com.ph/articles/389436/indio-premieres-tonight-on-gma-network#.UQIccB3Oksc |archive-date=January 26, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/11322/two-historians-were-tapped-to-ensure-the-accuracy-ofindio/1/1 |title=Two historians were tapped to ensure the accuracy of Indio | PEP.ph |access-date=February 4, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195152/http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/11322/two-historians-were-tapped-to-ensure-the-accuracy-ofindio/1/1 |archive-date=October 29, 2013 }}</ref> After portraying several supporting and minor roles in movies, Adarna played the title role in the indie film, ''Ang Tag-Araw ni Twinkle''. She continued to take on a supporting role in the horror-themed movie ''Basement'' (2014), a film starring Betong Sumaya.
===Transfer to ABS-CBN: 2013–14=== After being a GMA contract artist for 3 years, Adarna officially became a ''Kapamilya'' star after signing a contract with Star Magic in 2013. For her first ABS-CBN appearance, she became a contestant of the singing competition game show ''The Singing Bee'' (2014) and started as a performer on ''ASAP'' (2014–present). Being a new transferee, Adarna guested on several interview series including ''The Buzz'' (2014). She later on guested on Vice Ganda's talk show ''Gandang Gabi, Vice!'' (2014).
Adarna got her first ''Kapamilya'' teleserye while starring in the science fiction romance television series ''Moon of Desire'' (2014).<ref name="abscbnpr">{{cite web|url=http://abscbnpr.com/afternoon-tvs-most-desirable-series-moon-of-desire-preems-on-abs-cbn/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324114934/http://abscbnpr.com/afternoon-tvs-most-desirable-series-moon-of-desire-preems-on-abs-cbn/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 24, 2014|title=AFTERNOON TV'S MOST DESIRABLE SERIES "MOON OF DESIRE" PREEMS ON ABS-CBN|publisher=abscbnpr.com|access-date=April 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/01/31/14/first-look-ellen-adarna-drama-series-moon-desire |title=First look: Ellen Adarna, Meg Imperial in 'Moon of Desire' |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=January 31, 2014 |access-date=June 4, 2014 |archive-date=March 1, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301065641/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/01/31/14/first-look-ellen-adarna-drama-series-moon-desire |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="youtube">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVC49PUb-IY|title=MOON OF DESIRE Teaser|date=March 12, 2014|publisher=youtube.com|access-date=April 18, 2014|archive-date=March 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312172008/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVC49PUb-IY&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="youtube2">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxyF1X0hvR8|title=Meg Imperial on MOON OF DESIRE|date=March 12, 2014|publisher=youtube.com|access-date=April 18, 2014|archive-date=July 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710192458/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxyF1X0hvR8|url-status=live}}</ref> Adarna played the role of Tamara Herrera, the main antagonist. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block on March 31, 2014, and concluded on August 15, 2014, with a total of 97 episodes. In the series, Adarna starred alongside Meg Imperial, JC de Vera, and Dominic Roque. After ''Moon of Desire'', Adarna made her leading role in the comedy romantic movie ''My Illegal Wife''. The film was produced by Star Cinema.<ref name="StarCinema">[https://web.archive.org/web/20140603182855/http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/movies/my-illegal-wife "My Illegal Wife"]. ''Star Cinema''. Retrieved June 10, 2014.</ref> Adarna then starred in ''Beauty in a Bottle'' (2014) with Angelica Panganiban and Angeline Quinto.
===2015–present: Breakthrough with ''Pasión de Amor'' and hiatus === In June 2015, she became part of the critically acclaimed primetime drama ''Pasión de Amor'', a Philippine remake and adaptation of the 2003 Columbian erotic drama ''Pasión de Gavilanes''. She starred opposite leading men, Jake Cuenca, Ejay Falcon, and Joseph Marco. Adarna was paired up with Ejay Falcon and the two made headlines as Sari (Adarna) and Oscar (Falcon).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3T8coCD10g | title=PASION DE AMOR Full Trailer: Soon on ABS-CBN! | publisher=YouTube | work=ABSCBN Entertainment | date=May 18, 2015 | access-date=May 23, 2015 | author=ABSCBN Entertainment | archive-date=October 7, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007073933/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3T8coCD10g | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://abscbnpr.com/pasion-de-amor-heats-up-primetime-tv-beginning-monday/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522214103/http://abscbnpr.com/pasion-de-amor-heats-up-primetime-tv-beginning-monday/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=May 22, 2015|title=ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom – "PASION DE AMOR" HEATS UP PRIMETIME TV BEGINNING MONDAY|access-date=January 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chHLu0CHfeU | title=PASION DE AMOR: Samonte Brothers | publisher=YouTube | work=ABSCBN Entertainment | date=May 22, 2015 | access-date=May 25, 2015 | author=ABSCBN Entertainment | archive-date=August 5, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805140352/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chHLu0CHfeU | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJDLYgvWhQI | title=PASION DE AMOR: Elizondo Sisters | publisher=YouTube | work=ABSCBN Entertainment | date=May 22, 2015 | access-date=May 25, 2015 | author=ABSCBN Entertainment | archive-date=December 2, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202014422/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJDLYgvWhQI | url-status=live }}</ref> The series ended in February 2016. While doing ''Pasión de Amor'', Adarna was part of ''You're Still the One'', playing the role of Racquel, the woman who Jojo (Dennis Trillo) is engaged to.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/06/01/1460771/film-review-youre-still-one-what-makes-it-tick|title=Film review:You're Still the One, what makes it tick|date=June 1, 2015|work=The Philippine Star|access-date=June 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/94703-youre-still-the-one-review-maja-salvador/|title='You're Still the One' Review: Almost a love story|date=May 29, 2015|work=Rappler|access-date=June 24, 2015|archive-date=July 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710051302/http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/94703-youre-still-the-one-review-maja-salvador|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.filmpolicereviews.com/youre-still-the-one/|title=MOVIE REVIEW: You're Still the One|date=May 30, 2015|work=Filmpolice|access-date=June 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150624141027/http://www.filmpolicereviews.com/youre-still-the-one/|archive-date=June 24, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Adarna reunited with Ejay Falcon for a second series together, while starring in ''The Greatest Love'' (2016). She played the role of young Gloria who appears in flashbacks when adult Gloria (Sylvia Sanchez) remembers her past with Peter (Ejay Falcon), because of the effects of her Alzheimer's disease.<ref name="TGLUnconditional">{{cite news | url= http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/updates/3371516-abs-cbn-shows-unique-story-of-mothers-unconditional-love-in-the-greatest-love | title= ABS-CBN shows unique story of mother's unconditional love in "The Greatest Love" | publisher= ABS-CBN Corporation | date= July 15, 2016 | access-date= September 8, 2016 | archive-date= September 18, 2016 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160918181718/http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/updates/3371516-abs-cbn-shows-unique-story-of-mothers-unconditional-love-in-the-greatest-love | url-status= dead }}</ref><ref name="TGLdementia">{{cite news | url= http://www.malaya.com.ph/business-news/entertainment/%E2%80%98-greatest-love%E2%80%99-tackles-dementia-parents-and-children | title= 'The Greatest Love' tackles dementia of parents and children | publisher= Malaya | date= July 18, 2016 | access-date= September 8, 2016 | archive-date= September 16, 2016 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160916075316/http://www.malaya.com.ph/business-news/entertainment/%E2%80%98-greatest-love%E2%80%99-tackles-dementia-parents-and-children | url-status= dead }}</ref> Adarna then became part of ''Langit Lupa'', playing the role of Isa Sobrevista, the main antagonist. She is currently on hiatus since 2018.
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role |- | 2010 | ''Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote'' | Engkantada #2 / Aryanna |- | rowspan="2"|2011 | ''Tween Academy: Class of 2012'' | Cameo |- | ''My House Husband: Ikaw Na!'' | Bank Teller |- | 2012 | ''Boy Pick-Up: The Movie'' | Bombshell 2 |- | 2013 | ''Ang Tag-Araw ni Twinkle'' | Twinkle |- | rowspan="3"|2014 | ''Basement'' | The Victim |- | ''My Illegal Wife'' | Clarize |- | ''Beauty in a Bottle'' | Tanya Jacinto |- | 2015 | ''You're Still the One'' | Racquel |- | 2016 | ''Dukot'' | ATM Victim |- | 2017 | ''Moonlight Over Baler'' | Aurora / Rory |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | 2010 || ''Asar Talo Lahat Panalo!'' || Host |- | 2010–2013 || ''Bubble Gang'' || Various Roles |- | rowspan="2"|2011 || ''Captain Barbell: Ang Pagbabalik'' || Katrina "Kat" Lazatin / Fuega |- | ''Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown'' || Herself/"Castaway" |- | 2012 || ''Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis'' || Carla |- | 2013 || ''Indio'' || Dalikmata |- | 2013–2014 || ''Annaliza'' || Maria Diana "Ana" Ramirez |- | 2014 || ''Moon of Desire'' || Dra. Tamara "Tammy" Herrera |- | 2015–2023 || ''ASAP'' || Performer |- | 2015–2016 || ''Pasión de Amor'' || Sarita "Sari" Elizondo-Samonte |- | rowspan="2"|2016 || ''The Greatest Love'' || young Gloria Guerrero-Alegre |- | ''Banana Sundae'' || Guest |- | 2016–2017 || ''Langit Lupa'' || Isadora "Issa" Sobrevista |- | 2016–2018 ||''Home Sweetie Home'' || Tanya |- | rowspan="3"|2017 || ''Wildflower'' || young Esmeralda De Guzman-Ardiente |- | ''Wansapanataym: The Amazing Ving'' || Super Bing |- | ''Ipaglaban Mo: Bihag'' || Cherry |- | 2020 || ''Fit for Life'' || Guest |- | rowspan="2"|2021 || ''John en Ellen'' || Ellen Kulantong |- | ''Bawal na Game Show'' || Contestant |}
===Music videos=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Artist |- | 2014 | "Ikot" | The Oktaves |}
==FHM rankings== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |+ FHM Philippines |- ! Year ! Rank ! class="unsortable" | Note |- | 2011 || 10 || <ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2012/archives/2011/79 |title=FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2011 |magazine=FHM Philippines |access-date=June 11, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130415072805/http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2012/archives/2011/79 |archive-date=April 15, 2013 }}</ref> |- | 2012 || 6 || <ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2012/archives/2012/21 |title=FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2012 |magazine=FHM Philippines |access-date=June 11, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716060202/http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2012/archives/2012/21 |archive-date=July 16, 2012 }}</ref> |- | 2013 || 8 || <ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/rank/13 |title=FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2013 |magazine=FHM Philippines |access-date=June 11, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611235618/http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2013/rank/13 |archive-date=June 11, 2015 }}</ref> |- | 2014 || 7 || <ref>{{cite magazine |url= http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2014/ |title= FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2014 |magazine= FHM Philippines |access-date= June 11, 2015 |archive-date= July 9, 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150709203930/http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2014/ |url-status= live }}</ref> |- | 2015 || 3 || <ref>{{cite magazine |url= http://www.fhm.com.ph/daily-reads/news/fhm-100-sexiest-top-five-winners-2015 |title= FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2015 |magazine= FHM Philippines |access-date= June 23, 2015 |archive-date= June 23, 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150623141118/http://www.fhm.com.ph/daily-reads/news/fhm-100-sexiest-top-five-winners-2015 |url-status= live }}</ref> |- | 2016 || 11 || <ref>{{cite magazine |url= http://www.fhm.com.ph/100sexiestwomen2017/archives/2016/11 |title= FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World 2016 |magazine= FHM Philippines |access-date= June 8, 2017 }}</ref> |- | 2017 || 5 || |}
== Personal life == Ellen Adarna married Derek Ramsay on November 11, 2021. She has a son, Elias Modesto with John Lloyd Cruz.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Derek Ramsay, Ellen Adarna are now married|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/11/21/derek-ramsay-ellen-adarna-are-now-married|access-date=2021-11-11|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en|archive-date=November 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111143527/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/11/21/derek-ramsay-ellen-adarna-are-now-married|url-status=live}}</ref> Ramsey revealed on December 11, 2023, that Adarna had a miscarriage.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ellen Adarna suffered miscarriage – Derek Ramsey|url= https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/ellen-adarna-suffered-miscarriage-derek-ramsey/|accessdate=June 9, 2024 |publisher=Rappler|date=December 11, 2023}}</ref> Adarna gave birth to their daughter named Liana Del “Lili” in October 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Escuadro |first1=Kiko |title=Ellen Adarna, Derek Ramsay welcome baby |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/23/ellen-adarna-derek-ramsay-welcome-baby-1851 |access-date=October 24, 2024 |publisher=ABS-CBN|date=October 24, 2024}}</ref>
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|4347777}} * {{cite web |last= Dela Cruz |first= Ruth |url= https://www.ruthdelacruz.com/2015/03/ellen-adarna-secret-to-stay-fit-nutririte.html |title= Ellen Adarna for NutriRite Cereal Drink + Her Secrets to Getting Sexy, Fit Body |date= March 2, 2015 }}
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