Elle Villanueva (born February 18, 1996) is a Filipino actress, dancer, model and endorser who is currently signed under GMA Network's talent agency Sparkle.
Villanueva dreamed of pursuing an acting career, but she finished her studies first[1] at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, earning her bachelor's degree in Tourism[2] and graduated from BS Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management courses.
[4] After signing a contract with GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle) in 2020, Villanueva finally made her acting debut in a Magpakailanman episode.
[5] aside from Magpakailanman, she has also appeared in more of GMA's anthologies such as Dear Uge, My Fantastic Pag-ibig, Tadhana, and Regal Studio Presents.
In 2022, Villanueva gained recognition when she portrayed the role of Eden and being paired with Derrick Monasterio in Return to Paradise.