Andrea Dennise "Andi" Lim Abaya (born January 8, 2002) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer and television personality. She made her debut on television as a housemate (contestant) of Pinoy Big Brother: Connect (2020) where she was dubbed as the "Cheerdance Sweetheart ng Parañaque" () and finished as the runner-up.
Early life Abaya was born on January 8, 2002, and was raised in Parañaque. She attended De La Salle Santiago Zobel School and San Beda Alabang in neighboring Muntinlupa, where she was part of the school's cheerdance team. Before entering Pinoy Big Brother, she was a freshman at De La Salle University in Manila. In 2026, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising Management from the said university. Abaya also appeared on various commercials and TV advertisements like Eskinol and Charmee.
Career In May 2021, Abaya was introduced as part of Dreamscape Entertainment's The Squad Plus, where she was nicknamed "Andi".
After competing in Pinoy Big Brother: Connect, Abaya landed her first ever showbusiness stint: a lead role in the film Caught in the Act (2021).
In July 2021, Abaya joined the cast of the television series Huwag Kang Mangamba as Mikay. Later that year, she was cast together with her love team Kobie Brown in iQiyi's first Filipino local original Saying Goodbye, which premiered in December 2021. They also starred in the series Love in 40 Days, which premiered in May 2022, and in the Netflix film The Entitled, which premiered in July 2022.
In June 2022, Star Magic released its first ever produced film Connected, where she starred with other Pinoy Big Brother: Connect ex-contestants.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotesRef2021 Caught In The ActElaineMain role2022ConnectedGabbie VeranoMain roleThe EntitledCaitlynSupporting role
Television +YearTitleRoleNotesRef2020–2021Pinoy Big Brother: ConnectHerselfContestant; credited as "Andrea Abaya"; finished as first runner-up2021Huwag Kang MangambaMikayGuest roleSaying GoodbyeJoni Canlas2022Love in 40 DaysCeline De VeraSupporting rolePIEnalo: Pera o BayongHerselfCelebrity playerPIE GalinganHerselfGuest co-host The Iron HeartMaia Supporting role2023 Teen ClashMandy Reyes Supporting role 2025 Incognito train passenger Guest role Love at First SpikeSinag BartolomeMaalaala Mo Kaya - "Medal"Trixia Anne ArellanoLead roleRainbow RumbleHerselfContestant2025–2026What Lies BeneathAlthea MelendezSupporting role2026Miss BehaveApril Javier
Discography SinglesYearTitleAlbum 2021Nariyan Ka Lang PalaCaught In The Act: Inner LoveTanging Hiling
Awards and nominations Year Award-giving body Category Nominated work Results Reference 2021 4th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards Most Impressive Teen Actress of The Year The Entitled 2021RAWR Awards 2021Favorite Newbie The Squad Plus
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