{{Short description|Filipina actress}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}} {{Use Philippine English|date=December 2022}} {{Philippine name|Fernandez|Alvarez|Cordingley|ph=married}} {{Infobox person | name = Lexi Fernandez | birth_date = | birth_place = Manila, Philippines | death_date = | birth_name = Lexi Fernandez Alvarez | other_names = | occupation = Actress | years_active = 2010–2015 | agent = GMA Artist Center (2010–2015) | parents = Maritoni Fernandez (mother) | relatives = Antony Moynihan, 3rd Baron Moynihan (grandfather) | spouse = {{marriage|Harry Cordingley|2023}} }}
'''Lexi Fernandez Alvarez-Cordingley''' is a Filipino former actress. She is best known for her role as Leslie "Les" Fernan on the 2010 television drama series ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'',<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Lexi Fernandez has the showbiz family name, but she intends to make her own mark in the business |url=https://id.summitmedia.com.ph?d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pep.ph%2Flifestyle%2F23367%2Flexi-fernandez-has-the-showbiz-family-name-butshe-intends-to-make-her-own-mark-in-the-business |access-date=May 3, 2025 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |language=en}}</ref> as well as for portraying Chloe in the 2011 teen comedy film ''Tween Academy: Class of 2012''.
==Career== Fernandez began her acting career under GMA Network, following in the footsteps of her mother, Maritoni, who is of English and Irish descent. Fernandez became a regular presence on several of the network's television programs. In 2010, she played Stephanie Martinez in the television drama fantasy series ''Ilumina.'' In September 2010, she played Leslie "Les" Fernan in the drama romance ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideEntertainment.htm?f=2010%2Fseptember%2F15%2Fentertainment1.isx&d=2010%2Fseptember%2F15 |title=Inside Entertainment |work=The Manila Standard |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714045520/http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideEntertainment.htm?f=2010%2Fseptember%2F15%2Fentertainment1.isx&d=2010%2Fseptember%2F15 |archivedate=July 14, 2011 }} Retrieved August 16, 2016</ref> In 2011, she played Mystica Del Castillo in the drama ''Nita Negrita''<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Ruel |date=April 15, 2013 |title=Lexi Fernandez on relationship with Jake Vargas: “Okey naman po kami ni Jake. We’re friends and we can work naman anytime.” |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/38255/lexi-fernandez-on-relationship-with-jake-vargas-okey-naman-po-kami-ni-jake-were-friends-and-we-can-w |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |language=en |archive-date=July 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716124909/https://www.pep.ph/news/38255/lexi-fernandez-on-relationship-with-jake-vargas-okey-naman-po-kami-ni-jake-were-friends-and-we-can-w |url-status=live }}</ref> and Danielle in the drama fantasy ''Iglot''. In August 2011, Fernandez joined the main cast as Chloe in the teen comedy film ''Tween Academy: Class of 2012'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Camposano |first=Jerni May |date=September 18, 2011 |title=Face allure Lexi Fernandez |url=http://www.philstar.com/allure/728055/face-allure-lexi-fernandez |work=The Philippine Star}} Retrieved August 16, 2016</ref> and in November 2011, she played Janine in the horror anthology ''The Road''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Road: An invitation from Lexi Fernandez |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/19469/the-road-an-invitation-from-lexi-fernandez/evideo |access-date=May 3, 2025 |website=GMA Network |language=en-US}}</ref> Fernandez originally played the role of Erika in the television sitcom ''Pepito Manaloto''<ref>{{Citation |title=Pepito Manaloto: Sorry, strict ang parents ko! {{!}} Full Episode 95 |date=March 10, 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Bw7XFscQUU |access-date=June 7, 2021 |language=en}}</ref> in December 2011; she was eventually replaced by Bea Binene.
In 2012, Fernandez played Queenie Delos Santos in the television drama fantasy series ''Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis'',<ref name=":1" /> Shirley Custoya in the drama comedy romance ''Together Forever'', and Giselle Sarmiento in the drama fantasy ''Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2012 |title=Scenes at the star-studded GMA Trade Launch |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/969/scenes-at-the-star-studded-gma-trade-launch/photo?amp |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> In 2013, she played Margarita Domiguez in the drama fantasy ''Kakambal ni Eliana''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2013 |title=Behind the scenes: ‘Kakambal ni Eliana’ pictorial |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/1081/behind-the-scenes-kakambal-ni-eliana-pictorial/photo?amp |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> In 2014, she appeared as Rose in the drama romance ''My Destiny,'' and in 2015, as Clara Salcedo in the romantic comedy ''Because of You''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Franco |first=Bernie |date=November 22, 2023 |title=Former Kapuso actress Lexi Fernandez is now married |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/177318/lexi-fernandez-wedding-a717-20231122?s=1un8m7u4lscoh9b80crvt6s4a0 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 17, 2020 |title=#CelebrityThrowback: 'Tween Hearts' star Lexi Fernandez, where is she now? |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/12189/where-is-tween-hearts-star-lexi-fernandez-now/photo?amp |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> Fernandez retired from show business in 2015, having suffered from anxiety and depression for two years prior.<ref>{{cite web |last=Eusebio |first=Aaron Brennt |date=July 9, 2019 |title=Do you still remember former 'Tween Hearts' star Lexi Fernandez? |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/10985/in-photos-do-you-still-remember-former-tween-hearts-star-lexi-fernandez/photo/133443/showbiz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711044111/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/10985/in-photos-do-you-still-remember-former-tween-hearts-star-lexi-fernandez/photo/133443/showbiz |archive-date=July 11, 2019 |accessdate=July 11, 2019 |website=GMA News}}</ref>
==Personal life== She is the daughter of Maritoni Fernandez, a Filipina actress.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Cara Emmeline |date=February 17, 2020 |title=LOOK: Maritoni Fernandez's tearful send-off to daughter Lexi Fernandez |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/family/59580/look-maritoni-fernandezs-tearful-send-off-to-daughter-lexi-fernandez/story |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127044809/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/family/59580/look-maritoni-fernandezs-tearful-send-off-to-daughter-lexi-fernandez/story |archive-date=January 27, 2022 |access-date=January 27, 2022 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref> In 2019, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development and Education from the University of Asia and the Pacific.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sun |first=Cherry |date=August 5, 2019 |title=LOOK: Lexi Fernandez graduates from college |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/53511/look-lexi-fernandez-graduates-from-college/story?amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807074854/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/53511/look-lexi-fernandez-graduates-from-college/story?amp |archive-date=August 7, 2019 |access-date=May 3, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> On November 19, 2023, she married her partner, Charles Harry Cordingley at the Church of St Cyriac and St Julitta in Newton St Cyres, Devon, England.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tuazon |first=Nikko |date=November 22, 2023 |title=Lexi Fernandez stunning in minimalist wedding gown, DIY bridal make-up |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/fashion/177326/lexi-fernandez-wedding-gown-a721-20231122 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231122150029/https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/fashion/177326/lexi-fernandez-wedding-gown-a721-20231122 |archive-date=November 22, 2023 |access-date=November 22, 2023 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |language=en}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Film=== {|class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role |- ! scope="row" rowspan="4" | 2011 | ''Babang Luksa'' | Celine |- | ''Tween Academy: Class of 2012'' | Chloe |- | ''The Road'' | Janine |- | ''My House Husband: Ikaw Na!'' | Mimay |- ! scope="row" rowspan="3" | 2012 | ''Just One Summer'' | Shaina |- | ''Sossy Problems'' | Stef |- | ''Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako'' | Cameo |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! Scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- ! scope="row" | 2010–2012 | ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' | Leslie "Les" Fernan | |- ! scope="row" | 2010 | ''Ilumina'' | Stephanie Martinez | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="3" | 2011 | ''Nita Negrita'' | Mystica "Misty" Del Castillo | |- | ''Time of My Life'' | Jessica | |- | ''Iglot'' | Danielle | |- ! scope="row" | 2011–2012 | ''Pepito Manaloto'' | Erika | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2012 | ''Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis'' | Queenie Delos Santos | |- | ''Together Forever'' | Shirley Custoya | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2012–2013 | ''Magdalena: Anghel sa Putikan'' | Fatima "Timay" Natividad | |- | ''Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa'' | Giselle Sarmiento | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="3" | 2013 | ''Kakambal ni Eliana'' | Margarita "Marga" Dominguez | |- | ''Magpakailanman'' | Shiela May Niangar |Episode: "Flowers of Hope" |- | ''Maynila'' | Mikkie |Episode: "Playful Hearts" |- ! scope="row" | 2014 | ''My Destiny'' | Rose | |- ! scope="row" | 2015 | ''Because of You'' | Clara Salcedo | |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Award-Giving Body ! scope="col" | Award / Nomination / Category ! scope="col" | Nominated work ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" | {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- ! scope="row" | 2012 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | ''The Road'' | {{nom}} | |}
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