Young Tessie is Tessie in the earlier part of her life, growing up in Olongapo City under an abusive and neglectful mother. Feeling isolated and resentful, she seeks escape by working as a nightclub hostess, where she meets an American soldier and begins a relationship that leads to her pregnancy.
Laura James has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Signature works include Batang PX, Got 2 Believe, Good Midnight. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
