Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla is a Filipino singer, actress and model. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines, where she finished as first runner-up. Yasmien Kurdi graduated magna cum laude from Arellano University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in political science. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.

Sa Piling ni Nanay is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Omar Deroca, it stars Yasmien Kurdi, Katrina Halili and Mark Herras. It premiered on June 27, 2016 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing The Millionaire's Wife. The series concluded on January 27, 2017 with a total of 154 episodes. It was replaced by Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa in its timeslot.