Assunta Tiotangco Schiavone-Ledesma, (born February 19, 1983) better known by her stage name Assunta de Rossi, is a Filipino actress. Her sister Alessandra De Rossi is also an actress. Both sisters have won the Best Actress award at the Metro Manila Film Festival.

Assunta De Rossi
Years active1995–present
Spouse
Julio Ledesma IV
(m. 2002)
Children1
RelativesAlessandra De Rossi (sister)

As a young actress she was well known for the films Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2 (1997), Hubog (2001), Azucena' (2001), Red Diaries (2001), and Bahid (2002). She also starred in ensemble comedies such as Jologs (2002), Pinay Pie (2003). She returned to television in 2011 with roles in the remakes of Mula sa Puso and Maria la del Barrio.

Early and personal life

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De Rossi was born in Lecce, Italy, to Nenita Schiavone, a Filipina, and Italian Luigi Schiavone. Her siblings include Alessandra De Rossi, Margherita and Isabel.[1]

In 2002, she married in a civil wedding Congressman Julio A. Ledesma IV in San Carlos, Negros Occidental. On March 15, 2004, their Catholic marriage was solemnized at the Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati. Ledesma is the son of Conchita Arenas Ledesma. His children from previous marriage include Cristina Julieta Victoria and Julio Carlos Tomas.[2]

On October 24, 2020, after suffering from myoma and endometriosis, she gave birth to Giulia Fiorentina 'Fiore' Alessandra Schiavone Ledesma.[3]

Filmography

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Film

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  • Sa Kabilugan ng Buwan (1997)
  • Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako Wala ng Bawian (1997)
  • Ibulong Mo sa Diyos 2 (1997)
  • Sige Subukan Mo (1998)
  • Hangga't Kaya Kong Lumaban (1998)
  • Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo (1999)
  • Kanang kanay: Ituro Mo, Itutumba Ko (1999)
  • Ikaw Lamang (1999)
  • Tugatog (2000)
  • Baliktaran: Si Ace at Daisy (2001)
  • Red Diaries (2001)
  • Sisid (2001)
  • Hubog (2001)
  • Kilabot at Kembot (2002)
  • Jologs (2002)
  • Bahid (2002)
  • Pinay Pie (2003)
  • Mourning Girls (2006)
  • Beauty in a Bottle (2014)
  • Crazy Beautiful You (2015) Carmela
  • The Super Parental Guardians (2016) Maria Felicidad "Marife" Delos Santos
  • Tres (segment "Amats") as Shelly Roxas

Television

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Year Title Role Network Notes
1995 That's Entertainment Herself
credited as Assunta Schiavone
GMA Network
Ober Da Bakod Herself
Bubble Gang Herself
1998 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Guest host ABS-CBN
Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay GMA Network
1999 Pintados Maya/Muyumi
Beh Bote Nga
2000 Kakabakaba (Episode: The Dormitory) Alex
2003 Hawak Ko ang Langit Lorena
2003–2004 Buttercup Sharon ABS-CBN
2004 Maid in Heaven Sharon
2005–2006 Vietnam Rose Adriana
2007 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Isindra
2008 Camera Café Puri Q
2009 Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta Sabrina ABS-CBN
Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's: Nasaan Ka Maruja? Stefanie Miranda
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bulaklak Nellie
Lovers in Paris Eunice Gatus
2010 Showtime Judge
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Funeral Parlor Mabel
2011 Mula sa Puso Criselda Pereira†
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Palengke Gamay
Wansapanataym: John Tamad Vivian
2011–2012 Maria la del Barrio Sandra Hernandez
2012 Wansapanataym: Hungry Birds Lora San Miguel
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cards Josie Yamson
Wansapanataym: The Amazing Gelliescope Mrs. Tuazon
2012–2013 Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Belen Salvacion
Be Careful With My Heart Katrina "Ina" Ruiz
2013 Kidlat young Dulce TV5
Wansapanataym: No Read, No Write, Nomar Tanya ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamison Young Tessa
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Picture Frame Grace
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dos Por Dos Ellen
Wansapanataym: Si Lulu at si Lily Liit Alyson Mendoza
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Palayan Saling
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol Erlinda "Erly" Ravelo-Torres
2015–2016 You're My Home Jackie Cabanero
2016 Ipaglaban Mo: Kahati Lorraine
Karelasyon Caring GMA Network
Wagas Tess
Dear Uge Chacha Alimurong
Magkaibang Mundo Amanda Santos-Sandoval
2017–2018 Impostora Katrina "Trina" Saavedra

Awards

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Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
2001 Metro Manila Film Festival[4] Best Actress Hubog Won

References

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  1. ^ Sun, Cherry Elaine Joyce (November 3, 2020). "The beautiful sisters of Assunta and Alessandra de Rossi". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Salterio, Leah (March 16, 2004). "Wedding reunites Assunta with family". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  3. ^ Geli, Bianca (May 10, 2020). "Assunta de Rossi celebrates wedding anniversary with Baby Fiore". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2001". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
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