2020 has been really tough for most of us. One of the most affected industries is the entertainment scene. With the changes in the TV and movie production landscape in this new normal world, this has become a challenge for many young and promising artists. This 2021, film and TV projects resume their production shoots with health protocols in place. We have been seeing faces who are now ready to take the industry by storm. In this list, our editors have chosen 10 female stars who are to become the talk of the town in no time!

Here are the 10 promising young actresses to watch out for this 2021

Ysabel Ortega

The year 2021 is looking bright for Kapuso newbie Ysabel Ortega. She starred TV series The Gift as the younger sister of Alden Richards’ character. The 22-year-old actress now gears up for the biggest break in her career. She is chosen as Jamie Robinsons in the live adaptation of the well-loved Japanese anime television series Voltes V.

Karina Bautista

Karina Bautista started her career in Pinoy Big Brother: Otso. Since then, her popularity has grown exponentially. The 18-year-old actress already appeared in various TV and movie projects Hoy Love You (2021), The Four Bad Boys and Me (2020), and Sandugo (2019).

Sofia Pablo

Just recently, Sofia Pablo won the VP/Spotlight of the Year award at the 2nd VP Choice Awards. She bested other promising stars who graced the Village Pipol magazine Spotlight covers. Aside from being an active TV personality, she is now gaining more popularity through her YouTube channel and her TikTok videos with her onscreen love team, Allen Ansay.

Cassy Legaspi

2021 is the year of Cassy Legaspi. This 20-year-old star is now ready to conquer primetime TV with her first full-length acting project, First Yaya. Aside from being that, she has been gracing weekend television with All-Out Sundays and Sarap ‘Di Ba?, which both are enjoying high TV ratings.

Pauline Mendoza

Pauline Mendoza is now a bonafide lead actress as she stars in her first-ever lead role in a television series, Babawiin Ko Ang Lahat. After her phenomenal portrayal as the ghost twin sister of Bianca Umali in the top-rating series Kambal, Karibal, this 21-year-old actress is now ready to make her mark in the local entertainment scene.

Belle Mariano

Started as a child actress, Belle Mariano already knows how to play the game. Just recently, she starred in the Four Stars Before The Wedding, a prequel to the highly successful Star Cinema masterpiece, Four Sisters and a Wedding. She portrayed the role of Gabbie, the fourth Salazar sister which was originally played by Shain Magdayao. The 18-year-old is set to star in another digital series He’s Into Her, alongside onscreen partner Donny Pangilinan.

Francine Diaz

Francine Diaz won big at the 2nd VP Choice Awards. She won the Promising Female Star of the Year and Love Team of the Year with onscreen partner Kyle Echarri. The 17-year-old actress just signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. She sets to star in an inspirational drama Huwag Kang Mangamba.

Gillian Vicencio

Gillian Vicencio is a busy actress this 2021. She recently starred in the Four Stars Before The Wedding, a prequel to the highly successful Star Cinema masterpiece, Four Sisters and a Wedding. She portrayed the role of Alex, the third Salazar sister which was originally played by Angel Locsin. In fact, she was nominated for Movie Actress of the Year at the 2nd VP Choice Awards.

Liezel Lopez

Liezel Lopez is a former contestant in the sixth season of the reality television series, StarStruck. Since then, the 23-year-old actress already starred in various television series on GMA Network. Currently, she is starring in the afternoon series Babawiin Ko Ang Lahat, alongside Pauline Mendoza. Just recently, GMA Network announced that Liezel is chosen as Zandra, one of the main antagonists of the live adaptation of the well-loved Japanese anime television series Voltes V.

Althea Ablan

One of the Prima Donna sisters, Althea Ablan is proving that she is the star to watch for. She is now gaining more popularity through her YouTube channel and her TikTok videos.