Samantha Richelle
Samantha Richelle is a Brunei-born Filipina actress, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. She is also the daughter of Prince Jefri Bolkiah, the youngest son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.
Acting career
In 2020, Richelle debuted as Detective Kai Mendoza in the TV series Almost Paradise. In a YouTube interview with the film critic Manny the Movie Guy, she said, "It was something I was really interested because, growing up, I've never seen a show the Philippines in this light. You get to see the beautiful landscapes and beaches that we have here." She is also scheduled to star in the currently-in-production short film The Cassandra Project, according to her IMDb page, where she has also received many credits for writing and directing.Fashion designing
Richelle trained at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, and has worked as a fashion designer.Personal life
Richelle is the daughter of Prince Jefri Bolkiah, the brother of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and his non-royal wife, Puan Fatimah binti Abdullah. She has a younger sister named Karraminah Clarisse.Born in Brunei, she attended high school in Los Angeles before moving to London, then returning to Los Angeles, and finally settling in the Philippines, where she currently resides. She frequently attends the Brunei Royal family's functions as well.
Richelle disclosed her interest in tattoo art and the fact that she had at least nine tattoos on her body in 2015. She acknowledges that she has a slight tattoo addiction, but she doesn't regret it because tattoos have become a significant aspect of who she is.