Alessie Allanes: 

Posting her way into the spotlight

Written by:
Krisha Marie de Jesus

Back then, she imagined herself becoming an actor, yet fate had other plans. Today, Alessie has carved out her own name online, where her café and lifestyle content have made her one of the most relatable voices on social media.

What started as casual date nights with her boyfriend, trying new cafés, rating meals, and deciding whether they’d return, soon evolved into something bigger. “One day I thought, what if I post this on TikTok?” she recalls. At first, she kept things simple, posting slides and carousel clips without speaking. But that experiment grew into a niche: authentic storytelling about food, lifestyle, and the joy of discovery.

Unlike many creators chasing trends, Alessie’s choices are rooted in curiosity. She looks for cafés around BGC or Makati, checks menus, and decides based on her preferences. “If I see a place with lots of options, I’ll go, ” she says. For her, discovery beats hype every time. That sense of honesty extends to her sponsored content. Whether it’s food or makeup, Alessie makes sure her captions reflect her real experience.

“I’m not scared to say if I didn’t like something,” she insists. 

“If I pretend, I’ll lose my credibility.”

It’s this refusal to sugarcoat that keeps her audience engaged and brands respectful of her voice. A creator who knows her worth but never loses her playful honesty.

She believes confidence comes from doing what you love. Her advice to her younger self is simple: “Don’t be afraid to be cringe.” A reminder we can all take to heart. All the pageants and contests built her courage, and today, modeling makes her feel most secure.

Off-camera, however, she’s a homebody who loves wearing her oldest, comfiest clothes.

“Behind the cute outfits and pink blush, I’m just someone who enjoys my own company.”

Even her insecurities have become part of her story. Standing 5’3” tall, Alessie knew runway modeling wasn’t built for her. 

But instead of giving up, she redirected her path toward print modeling.

Today, she proudly represents local brand Alisonbel, proving that her presence in the industry is undeniable.

“At least I’m still under the umbrella of being a model,” she says, proving that limitations can be reframed into opportunities, and that confidence often comes from choosing to stand tall in your own lane.

Alessie Allanes has proven that authenticity, persistence, and even a touch of “cringe” can open doors you never thought possible. She didn’t chase the camera; the camera found her, one post at a time.

The spotlight doesn’t always come from a stage or a runway; sometimes, it finds you in the everyday act of sharing your life.