Denise Irish Repulleza

Denise Irish Repulleza (born November 22, 2008, in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino actress, model, dancer, and beauty queen. She began her career in the entertainment and pageantry industry at a young age, gaining recognition through various national competitions and television appearances. In 2017, Irish gained public recognition after placing as 2nd Runner-Up in Robinsons Star Kids Season 4, which opened doors to several commercial and digital advertising opportunities. She was featured in a Father's Day commercial, Christmas season campaign, and Valentine's Day advertisement for Robinsons Townsville Mall Nationwide, with additional social media promotions and flyers for Handyman. In 2024, she starred in a TVC/digital advertisement for Johnsonville and Frabelle Philippines' J\&F Yummy Hotdogs, followed by a 2025 McDonald's Philippines commercial, further solidifying her presence in national advertising. Her television credits include guest appearances on EuroTV Philippines (2018), Bagong Pilipinas on PTV-4 (2019), and Pambansang Almusal on Net-25 (2019). She later appeared in TV dramas such as Wish Ko Lang (2024) and Black Rider: Ubusan ng Lahi (2024) on GMA-7, and in the ABS-CBN teleserye What Lies Beneath (2025). Her film credits include roles in Second Coming (2019) and Edjop: The Movie (2024), an independent film also released on Netflix. Apart from her entertainment career, Denise is a devoted animal welfare advocate. Since age six, she has independently rescued and cared for over 100 stray animals. She continues to house dozens of rescued cats and dogs, funding their care while pursuing her dream of establishing the largest shelter for abandoned animals in the Philippines. Denise's work on and off-screen reflects her passion, resilience, and deep sense of purpose-earning her admiration as both a performer and humanitarian.