Filipinos of Thailand Exclusive: Andrea Gatchalian – The Filipina Star Stealing Scenes on Netflix’s Wednesday
She only needed 30 seconds on screen to get the internet buzzing. Andrea Gatchalian, a Filipina actress born in Thailand, made her Netflix debut in Wednesday—and fans can’t stop talking about her.
Who is Andrea Gatchalian?
Andrea Gatchalian is a London-based Filipina actress who grew up in Bangkok. A true third culture kid, she spent her teenage years balancing her Filipino roots with her international upbringing, before heading to the UK to pursue her passion for performance.
She attended Bangkok Patana School, the original British international school in Thailand, where she first discovered her love for acting. School productions, drama classes, and a vibrant creative community gave her the confidence to step onto the stage—and later, to take on the world.
A graduate of the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, Andrea’s résumé already includes stage roles in Ikariaand Kyoto, which marked both her Royal Shakespeare Company and West End debut. The play was nominated for Best New Play at both the Broadway World Awards and the Olivier Awards, and Andrea’s performance in Kyoto received critical acclaim. She also co-founded her own theatre company, Orange Peel Productions, and has appeared in British television and film projects, steadily building a career that bridges cultures and continents.
The Role That Sparked Curiosity
In Wednesday Season 2, Episode 7, Andrea appeared as Sofia, Bruno’s ex-girlfriend. Though her role was brief, her performance left viewers intrigued. Who is Sofia really—and will she return in Season 3?
Almost instantly, social media lit up with speculation. Some fans called her “a scene-stealer,” while others admitted they were “hoping she pops up again with more storyline.”
Fan Reactions
🖤 “Lo Siento Ella es TAN hermosa #sophiawednesday”
🖤 “Are we not gonna talk abt How freakin GORGEOUS this Filipina girl is in Wednesday?”
🖤 “can we talk about sophia from wednesday… the way she had my jaw DROPPED to the floor.”
🖤 “She slayed her 30 seconds of screen time with her lethal face card.”
A Third Culture Perspective
Andrea has often shared how her upbringing gave her resilience and adaptability. Growing up Filipino in Thailand, and later studying in the UK, shaped her into an artist who moves seamlessly between worlds. That cultural fluency is part of what makes her performances so magnetic.
What We Know So Far
Netflix has not confirmed whether Andrea will return in Wednesday Season 3.
Her character, Sofia, was introduced as Bruno’s ex-girlfriend, hinting at deeper backstory potential.
Fans and entertainment blogs are already calling for “more Sofia” in future episodes.
What’s Next for Andrea?
Whether or not she returns to the eerie world of Nevermore, Andrea’s star is clearly on the rise. With her global background, her fearless approach to acting, and her growing fanbase, she’s on track to become one of the most exciting Filipina talents on the international stage.
From Bangkok to London—and now Netflix—Andrea Gatchalian is proof that the Filipinos of Thailand are making waves worldwide. ✨
Watch this space. Andrea Gatchalian is only just getting started—and if her Wednesday debut is anything to go by, the world is about to see a lot more of her.
