Sue Anna Garina Dodd known professionally as Sue Ramirez, is a Filipino actress. Her first major role was as a supporting cast member on the ABS-CBN remake of the TV drama Mula sa Puso (2011). She appeared in the television dramas Angelito: Batang Ama (2011–12), Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto (2012), Annaliza (2013–14), Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015), Dolce Amore (2016), La Luna Sangre (2017), Hanggang Saan (2017–18), FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2018) and A Soldier's Heart (2020). She was nominated in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies for New Movie Actress of the Year for the film Just the Way You Are (2015).
Early life Sue Anna Garina Dodd was born in Parañaque, Philippines. Her Filipino mother, Concepcion Garina, is from Sipalay, Negros Occidental,Marinel R. Cruz (2012)Surviving nature’s wrath Philippine Daily Inquirer and her father, James Peter Dodd, is a retired senior officer of the United States Department of State. Sue is the youngest among her siblings, with two sisters and two brothers; only she has dual Filipino and American citizenship. She attended high school at Sacred Heart School in Parañaque. Ramirez's father died in 2013, while her mother died in 2026.
Career 2010–2012: Early work In 2010, Ramirez auditioned for Star Magic with the song "Angels Brought Me Here" by Guy Sebastian, and was accepted, with her first project with ABS-CBN being teen variety show Shoutout! She entered show business with the hopes of paying for her father's medical expenses.
Ramirez began her acting career playing Nicole Matias in the ABS-CBN remake of Mula sa Puso. Her character is the only child of the antagonists Ysmael Matias and Selina Pereira-Matias, who goes against her parents and becomes associated with the protagonist, Olivia "Via" Pereira-Amarillo. The series premiered in March 2011 and ran for one season with ninety-eight episodes. Anna Larrucea was originally cast for her role. In the same year, Ramirez made her film debut with a minor role in Aswang, followed by a supporting role in ABS-CBN's drama television series Angelito: Batang Ama.
Ramirez's lead role in ABS-CBN's 2012 remake of !Oka TokatFashionable bargain hunter is often cited as her second major role. She portrayed Luna, the clairvoyant haunted by her ability of foresight, who strives to hone and accept her ability while experiencing difficulties in belonging in the community. She was paired with Paul Salas as her first "love team" partner. The series premiered in February 2012 and ran for one season with fifteen episodes. In the same year, Ramirez reprised her role in the sequel to ABS-CBN's drama television series Angelito: Batang Ama, followed by a supporting role in an episode in ABS-CBN's anthology drama Maalaala Mo Kaya – Baul.
2013–2014: Further acting In 2013, Ramirez starred as Luisa "Louie" Celerez in ABS-CBN's Annaliza, the remake of the television series of the same name produced by GMA Network. She was announced to be part of the supporting cast after ABS-CBN's announcement that they have received the rights to remake the television series from the original director, Gil C. Soriano.
In 2014, Ramirez appeared in another episode in ABS-CBN's anthology drama Maalaala Mo Kaya – Panyo, followed by a supporting role in an episode in ABS-CBN's dramatization of actual cases brought and settled in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, as well as a special participation in ABS-CBN's comedy drama Dream Dad.
2015–2017: Breakthrough In 2015, Ramirez starred as Michelle Gutierrez in a series of episodes in ABS-CBN's Wansapanataym, followed by a special participation in the Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita remake of the film of the same name. In the same year, Ramirez participated in the fourth batch of the fifth season of Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal, hosted by Luis Manzano, where she was chosen to play in the May 13, 2015 episode and received ₱100,000. Ramirez once again appeared in two episodes in Maalaala Mo Kaya – Shattered Dreams and Maalaala Mo Kaya – Selfless Love and a supporting role in the afternoon drama series All of Me as Kristel Sebastian.
Ramirez gained further popularity after joining the second half (Book 2) of the teleserye Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015) as Joy "Ligaya" Miranda, the "third wheel" of the show's primary "love team" Yna Macaspac (Kathryn Bernardo) and Angelo Buenavista (Daniel Padilla). In the same year, Sue Ramirez received her first nomination in the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies as New Movie Actress of the Year for the film Just the Way You Are (2015).
In 2016, Ramirez was given the role of Angel (Serena's biological sister played by Liza Soberano) in Dolce Amore and topbilled the viral story of Genesis, a Filipino artist who sold his paintings for a mother who suffered from severe illness in Maalaala Mo Kaya – Paru-paro. She also joined the longest-running musical variety show in the Philippines ASAP. In the same year, Ramirez was chosen to be the new Honorary Tourism Ambassador for Korea to the Philippines, replacing actress Jessy Mendiola.
Year after, Ramirez appeared as the Young Margaret Divinagracia played by Coney Reyes in 2017 Philippine fantasy drama My Dear Heart and as one of the celebrity contestants in the Philippine adaptation of Israeli reality show I Can Do That. In the same year, Ramirez had a reunion with the loveteam Kathniel in the horror-action fantasy drama television series La Luna Sangre.
In the last quarter of 2017, Sue Ramirez led the cast of the horror movie The Debutantes together with Miles Ocampo, Michelle Vito, Jane de Leon and Chanel Morales. She joined the Main Cast of the Philippine television drama series Hanggang Saan with veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez became part of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos with Vic Sotto and Dawn Zulueta.
2018–present: Current projects In 2018, she starred in a romantic movie with Jameson Blake titled Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi.
She appeared in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Marie, the happy-go-lucky granddaughter of an elderly couple who harbored the Vendetta.
In 2019, she portrayed a full-service sex worker in the film Cuddle Weather alongside RK Bagatsing.
In 2020, she joined A Soldier's Heart, the leading lady of Gerald Anderson.
From January 24 to June 24, 2022, she portrayed Lexy Lucero, a woman in a relationship with a married man in The Broken Marriage Vow as main antagonist.
In the same year, she appeared in The Iron Heart as Venus Magbanua, the leading lady of Richard Gutierrez who works with him previously in La Luna Sangre.
From October 20, 2025 to April 1, 2026, she portrayed Mel Barrera-Montenegro in What Lies Beneath.
Personal life Ramirez previously had a relationship with actor and dancer Joao Constancia from 2017 to 2019. She dated actor and politician Javi Benitez from 2019 to 2024.
Currently, she is in a relationship with actor Dominic Roque.
Filmography Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2011 Aswang Younger Stella 2015 Just the Way You Are Driana Sison A Second Chance Marie 2017 The Debutantes Kate Angeles Meant to Beh: Ika-something na Utos Rihanna Biglang-awa 2018 Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi Norma Villanueva 2019 Sunshine Family Shine I'm Ellenya L. Cuddle Weather Adela Johnson Dead Kids Janina 2020Love Lockdown Abby Finding Agnes Cathy Duvera 2021 Princess Dayareese Ally Mommy Issues Katya Boyfriend No. 13 Kimverly "Kim" Santillan 2023 Rewind Vivian Pastrana 2024 How To Slay A Nepo Baby Ada The Kingdom Dayang Lualhati Nandula 2025 In Between Lasting Moments Flower Girl Ena One Hit Wonder Lorina 2026 Project Baby Sandy
Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 2011 Mula sa Puso Nicole Matias Angelito: Batang Ama Rona Dimaano2012Oka2kat Luna Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Rona Dimaano Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baunan Rachel 2012–present ASAP Herself / Performer 2013–2014 Annaliza Luisa "Louie" Celerez 2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Panyo Susan Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Totoong Ako Corrine Dream Dad Young Carmen2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Young Cecilia Macaraig Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Contestant/Herself - One of the Lucky Stars No. 9 Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala ng Ama Lita Wansapanataym Presents: Remote ni Eric Michelle Gutierrez Maalaala Mo Kaya: Entablado Liza Maalaala Mo Kaya: Eye Glasses Mary All of Me Kristel Sebastian Pangako Sa 'Yo Joy "Ligaya" Miranda 2016 Dolce Amore Angela "Angel" Urtola Ipaglaban Mo: Kidnap Diane Santiago Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paruparo Genesis 2017 My Dear Heart Young Margaret Divinagracia La Luna Sangre Catleya 2017–2018 Hanggang Saan Anna Lamoste 2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Sakal Cristine Soriano FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Marie Espinosa 2019 Unlisted Herself 2020 A Soldier's Heart Lourdes "Lourd" Bacalso 2020–2021 Oh My Dad! Lenlen Balderama2022 K-Love Val The Broken Marriage Vow Alexis "Lexy" Lucero 2022–2023 The Iron Heart Venus Magbanua 2023–2024 Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills Maureen Cabigting / Jill Corporal 2024 It's Showtime Herself / Performer 2025–2026 What Lies Beneath Amelia Grace "Mel" Barrera-Montenegro 2026 Sigabo Tekla
Music video appearances Year Title Performer Director 2020 Masyado Pang Maaga Ben&Ben Jorel Lising
Theater Year Title Role 2024 Little Shop of Horrors (Manila) Audrey 2026 The Effect Connie Hall
Awards and nominations Year Award Ceremony Notable Work Category Result 2015 6th TV Craze Awards Most Promising Actress of the Year 2016 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Just The Way You Are New Movie Actress of the Year ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards rowspan=4 Pop Sweetheart of the Year Pop Love Teen with Ronnie Alonte 2017 Myx Music Awards 2017 Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ FHM Philippines 2017 100 Sexiest in the World YouTube PhilippinesYour Love (song cover) Top Trending Music Videos of 2017 Philippines 2018 Wish 107.5 Music Awards Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle Silver Wishclusive Elite Circle Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year Wish Promising Artist of the Year 2019 While We Are Young (song cover) Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year 2020 Your Love (song cover) Gold Wishclusive Elite Circle 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards Cuddle Weather Best Actress in Comedy or Musical 2024 Anak TV Seal Awards Net Makabata Star 15th Gawad Buhay Awards Little Shop of Horrors (Manila) Female Lead Performance in a Musical (3rd Quarter Citation) 2025 15th Gawad Buhay Awards Little Shop of Horrors (Manila) Female Lead Performance in a Musical
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Major concerts Date Title Venue Note Ref first ever solo concert together with Kristel FulgarMaris RacalLoisa Andalio
Music Year Song Label Note Ref2016 First single 1M subscribers for Star Music YouTube channel 2017 ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2017 2018 2020 Star Magic artists support of solidarity to the network amidst franchise renewal issue
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