Meet Lindsay de Vera, the former child actress who is making a showbiz comeback after clearing her name in pregnancy rumors involving Dingdong Dantes.

As the story of Lindsay de Vera goes, it proves once more that the Philippine entertainment industry is a minefield of mischief and misinformation, not to menrtion scandals and controversies.

Luckily for her, the explosion that resulted from the unfounded rumor linking her to A-list celebrity Dingdong Dantes has done more to improve her chances as an aspiring actress than outright killing them.

Although the scuttlebutt has spawned negative reaction, ironically it served as her ticket to the trending charts.

As Lindsay reenters the showbiz scene after shaking off the malicious media buzz, here’s looking deeper into this young personality who continues to dream of becoming a star someday.

NAME, AGE, HOMETOWN

Starting out as a child actress, the former Kapuso actress, born Lindt de Vera Johnston on January 26, 2000, under the astrological sign Aquarius. has always embraced life under the spotlight.

Lindsay, 24, is a millennial dragon baby born in the municipality of Manaoag, in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines.

FAMILY

Not much information is available regarding Lindsay’s family, save for the fact that she is the child of a Filipina mother of Spanish descent, and a Scottish father.

Talking

EDUCATION

Lindsay once aspired to become a doctor.

“I come from a family of doctors, kaya gusto ko pong maging pediatrician,” she revealed shortly after graduating from high school in 2016.

“Pero dahil sa nangyayari ngayon sa showbiz career ko, I want to grab this opportunity.

“Baka po kasi hindi na dumating ang mga offers na ganito. I can always go back to school anytime.”

at the press launch of Alyas Robin Hood on September 27, 2016, Lindsay related her desire to visit the United Kingdom.

“My dad is in Japan working as a computer analyst,” she said.

“But I really would love to see the country where his roots are. I want to connect with his homeland.”