VENI, VIDI, VICI: Blythe came, saw, and conquered
Anndrew Blythe Daguio Gorostiza, known respectably as Andrea Brillantes, is a young Filipina actress at Star Magic. She appeared in television series such as portraying different roles, endorsed well-known brands, and became the youngest CEO among Filipino celebrities.
VENI, VIDI, VICI: Blythe came, saw, and conquered
Veni, Vidi, Vici is a popular Greek saying by Julius Caesar — one of history’s most famous figures. A Latin phrase that generally refers to a swift, conclusive victory. Julius Caesar summed up his triumph in three words: “Veni, Vidi, Vici.”
VENI: Blythe came
Andrea started creating a name in the Philippine entertainment industry at a very young age. Blythe obviously has the charm, the beauty, and the extraordinary skills for a child. Using these traits in her career in acting and television commercials when she was only seven years old. Later, she appeared in one of the prominent children-friendly comedy TV shows called Goin’ Bulilit.
Aside from commercials, she made an appearance in some ABS-CBN drama series, played the part of Princess in Eboy, young Jackie in Budoy, young Celyn in Ina Kapatid Anak, and young Veronica in Kahit Puso’y Masugatan. All of these became Blythe’s stepping stone in reaching her well-deserved breakthrough. Became the lead actress in Annaliza, a primetime series, as the titular character in 2013. She also plays the role of Marga in Kadenang Ginto, the antagonist in the story.
VIDI: Blythe saw
At a very young age, Blythe witnessed different stories, heartbreaks, and experiences that challenges her youth. She saw different characters, on and off camera – her journey was surrounded by internet bashers, issues, and controversies. Who would’ve thought that the young actress would be experiencing things like these? Hate. Trauma. Bitterness.
All coming from those who are older than her, bashes from aged people from the internet. Instead of inspiring the child, they made her experience nothing but pain. These tested Blythe’s independence, her beautiful thinking, and an obstacle to her realness.
VICI: Blythe conquered
Despite these riddles, a queen still has to rise. Blythe carries herself wearing her invisible crown. Indeed, you could be your own hero, a knight with no cape, only a beautiful soul. Blythe for Brilliant Skin, Met, Belo Beauty, GCash, Deonat, Blythe Cosmetics, and other uncountable endorsements.
Andrea becomes the new face of H&M – the multinational clothing company that focuses on fast-fashion clothing for men, women, teenagers, and children. Chosen for being stylish, real, and divided – that’s how suitable she is.
She finally launched her own business and makeup brand. The loud and proud CEO of A.B.G. Trading Inc. Including Lucky Beauty Cosmetics – a brand not only for the same generation as her, not only for her followers and fans but produced for everyone.
Achieved her dream house after ten years.
You were my longest (10 years) and most difficult dream to come true. You have always been at the back of my mind since [I] was young pushing me to work harder.
After all her heartbreaks, she still managed to prioritize her inner peace; beginning with loving herself, focusing on her aspirations, being inspired, becoming an inspiration, and finally finding people who are healthy for her beautiful soul – people who will definitely protect and love her wholeheartedly. Treated well as she deserves. A story equipped with life lessons sculptured her into the determined woman she is today. A tale full of defeats ended with triumphs.
VENI. VIDI. VICI. A Greek term. She came, she saw, and she conquered.
