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Elle Villanueva opens up about business and friendship with Ysabel Ortega and Sophia Senoron

By Karen Juliane Crucillo
Published March 25, 2026 7:18 PM PHT

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Elle Villanueva, Ysabel Ortega, Sophia Senoron friendship


Elle Villanueva recently shared her business journey with fellow celebrities Ysabel Ortega and Sophia Senoron.

Elle Villanueva, Ysabel Ortega, and Sophia Senoron are truly friendship goals, as their business continues to grow and recently celebrated its third year.

In an Instagram post, the Apoy sa Dugo actress shared throwback photos, getting sentimental as she looked back at the beginning of her business journey and friendship with Ysabel and Sophia.

One of the photos revealed that their friendship began during their 2023 GMA series Voltes V: Legacy.

As they grew closer, the trio began planning a business together, with a goal of launching a nail salon.

Elle shared that their casual bonding eventually turned into business meetings, complete with endless calls and even furniture shopping as they built their venture from scratch.

At the end of her carousel, she posted photos documenting their journey—from opening day to TV promo guestings for their business.

Elle celebrated both their business and friendship in the last photo.

“3 years and counting, we're still here. Business & friendship stronger than ever,” she said.

“Proud of my sestras & our baby biz growing,” Elle wrote in the caption.

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Elle, Ysabel, and Sophia launched their own franchise of Nailandia, a nail spa, located at Il Terrazzo in Quezon City in September 2023.

Catch Elle Villanueva in Apoy sa Dugo every Monday to Friday at 4:05 p.m. on GMA Afternoon Prime. You can also watch her in Makiling every Monday to Friday at 5:45 p.m. on GTV.

Meanwhile, check out other celebrities who are also business partners here: