Francinne Roy Rifol (born October 18, 2001), better known by her stage name Rans Rifol is a Filipino singer and actress. She was a former member of Filipino idol group MNL48.

Rans Rifol
Born
Francinne Roy Rifol

(2001-10-18) October 18, 2001 (age 24)
Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines
GenresP-Pop, teen pop, Bubblegum pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active2016–present
Labels
Formerly ofMNL48

Career

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Career beginnings

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Rifol started appearing in television commercials when she was 11.[1]

Singing

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Rifol became a member of the girl group MNL48 in 2018.[1]

Acting

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In 2016, Rifol appeared in the film Patintero: Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo.[1]

Her appearance in the drama film Kun Maupay Man It Panahon[2][3][4] won her the Best Supporting Actress award in the 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival.[1]

Discography

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MNL48

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Year No. Album title Role Notes Ref(s)
2018 2 "Pag-ibig Fortune Cookie" A-side Also sang "First Rabbit" [5]
2019 3 "365 Araw ng Eroplanong Papel" A-side Centered "Bingo!" [6]
4 "Ikaw ang Melody" A-side Ranked 9th in 2019 General Election, also sang "So Long" [7]
2020 5 "High Tension" A-side Also sang "Green Flash" [8]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2020 Ipaglaban Mo! Movie actress Episode: "Ungol"
2022 A Family Affair Colleen de Jesus Supporting Role
The Goodbye Girl Guest Role
2023 Dirty Linen Stella Baldonado Recurring Role
The SPG Show: Saktong Pang-Gabi Herself / Host [9]
ASAP Natin 'To Herself Co-host / Performer
2023–2024 Senior High Ria Cristobal Recurring Role
2024 High Street Ria Cristobal Supporting Role
2025 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Envelope (part 2)"
Rainbow Rumble Herself Contestant [10]
2025–2026 Roja Claire Alegre [11][12]
2026 Love Is Never Gone
Miss Behave Daphne Baldemor

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2016 Patintero: Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo Lilay [1]
2017 Batibat [13]
2021 Kun Maupay Man It Panahon Andrea [2][3][4][14]

Awards and nominations

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cruz, Marinel (December 31, 2021). "Surprise Win for Rans Rifol at MMFF". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Srinivasan, Ravi. "Whether the Weather is Fine - TIFF". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Kun Maupay Man It panahon - Locarno Film Festival". Locarno Film Festival. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  4. 1 2 Liwag, Jason (August 2, 2021). "Balancing Comedy and Tragedy with Carlo Francisco Manatad". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  5. 【MV Full】Pag-ibig Fortune Cookie / MNL48, 24 November 2018, retrieved 2022-11-22
  6. "WATCH: MNL48 debuts new music video '365 Araw ng Eroplanong Papel'". ABS-CBN News. April 5, 2019.
  7. "Aly itinanghal na 2019 Center Girl ng Mnl48, Sheki nalaglag sa rank 4". INQUIRER.net. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  8. 【MV Full】High Tension / MNL48, 19 February 2020, retrieved 2022-11-22
  9. "Negi, Alora Sasam lead new shows of PIE Channel". ABS-CBN News. April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  10. "Rainbow Rumble: Luis, napaisip dahil sa sagot ni Rans". ABS-CBN. 2025-10-11. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  11. "Bakbakang Donny-Kyle inaabangan, co-stars sa aksyon serye ipinakilala". journalnews.com.ph (in Tagalog). September 1, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  12. "TV Updates: Kapuso at Kapamilya shows, sunud-sunod magpapaalam". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). February 26, 2026. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  13. "Meet Rans Rifol, MMFF 2021's Best Supporting Actress". Metro Magazine.
  14. Dumaual, Miguel (December 23, 2021). "Who is Rans Rifol? This Newbie Actress has Charo Santos' Approval". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  15. "LIST: Nominees of 70th FAMAS Awards". CNN Philippines. July 22, 2022. Archived from the original on July 23, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
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