Annika Co
Annika Co is a Filipino child actress. She became known to the public in 2023 after appearing on the variety show It's Showtime. Following her television appearance, she began a career in film and is currently managed by Viva Artists Agency.
Career
Early work
Co's parents, Adrian and An Co, initially enrolled her in acting workshops under Star Magic to help build her confidence. She also appeared in videos on her family's YouTube channel and was featured in a vlog by broadcaster Bernadette Sembrano.Television breakthrough
In July 2023, Co participated in "Mini Ms. U", a segment for young girls on the ABS-CBN program It's Showtime. During the competition, she performed an improvised acting skit with host Vice Ganda. In the scene, she comforted the host who was pretending to have stage fright.Her dialogue in the skit, where she stated that one should be "the best version of yourself", received significant attention on social media. The performance drew an emotional reaction from co-host Anne Curtis, who praised the child's kindness. Co was named the daily winner of the segment by judges Janice de Belen, Gladys Reyes, and Niño Muhlach.
Acting career
Following her appearance on It's Showtime, Co signed a management contract with Viva Artists Agency on August 8, 2023. By 2025, she began appearing in film projects. She was cast in the film Sunshine, directed by Antoinette Jadaone and starring Maris Racal.In August 2025, Co starred in the short film Blooming!, which was an entry in the SineKabataan film festival. In this project, she played the role of Nena, a Grade 5 student.