Ivana Alawi

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Ivana Alawi
Born
Mariam Sayed Sameer Marbella Al-Alawi [1]

(1996-12-25) December 25, 1996 (age 27) [2]
Philippines
Occupations
Years active2011–present
Agent(s) GMA Artist Center (2015–2017)
Star Magic (since 2018)
Title Chief executive officer of Ivana Skin
Relatives Mona Alawi [3] (sister)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2020–present
Labels Star Music
YouTube information
Channels Ivana Alawi
Years active2018–present
Genre Vlogging
Subscribers16.6 million
Total views1.3 billion
Associated actsMona Louise Rey
YouTube Silver Play Button 2.svg100,000 subscribers2018
YouTube Gold Play Button 2.svg1,000,000 subscribers2019
YouTube Diamond Play Button.svg10,000,000 subscribers2020
Last updated: July 7, 2023

Mariam Sayed Sameer Marbella Al-Alawi (born December 25, 1996), known professionally as Ivana Alawi (Tagalog: [ɪˈbanɐɐˈlaʊɪ] ), is a Filipino actress, model, and YouTuber. She is also the CEO of her own skincare brand called Ivana Skin. [4] [5]

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Regarded as one of the biggest social media influencers of her time, Alawi is the most subscribed Filipino celebrity on YouTube, [6] having been honored by Google as the "Top YouTube Content Creator" in the Philippines for two consecutive years. [7] In 2019, she won "Best New Female TV Personality" at the PMPC Star Awards for Television. [8] In 2021, Alawi was ranked fourth on the "100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World" list by TC Candler. [9] [10]

Career

Television

Alawi appeared on the sixth season of GMA-7's StarStruck , which aired in 2015, where she placed among the top 22 contestants. She was later signed by GMA Artist Center. [3] [11]

In 2018, Alawi appeared as Rina in ABS-CBN's Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi . [2] A year later she appeared as Amor in Ang Probinsyano , [12] [11] made her film debut in the film Open and was later cast in the Metro Manila Film Festival entry 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! , and appeared as Lolita in Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa , [13] [14] for which she was awarded Best New Female Personality in the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television. [15]

YouTube

Alawi launched a self-titled YouTube channel in 2019. Her channel currently is one of the most subscribed in YouTube Philippines. [16]

Personal life

Alawi was raised in Bahrain to a Filipino mother and a Moroccan father. [17] The third of four children, she eventually inherited all of her father's money after his death in 2018. [18] Her youngest sibling is former child actress Mona Alawi. [3]

On January 3, 2024, she confirmed that she is in a relationship with a non-showbiz person. [19]

Albee Benitez on February 12, 2024 publicly apologized to Alawi over speculations that they were having an affair after Ogie Diaz revealed on YouTube they were spotted at Tokyo airport. "I went there on a business trip as stated in my official travel order. I apologize to Ms. Alawi, there is no truth to any and all the rumors spreading and I am setting the record straight to avoid further hurt and damage to them," Benitez said. [20]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2019 Open Monique [21]
3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! Stacey JimenezGuest [22]
2020SitsitJoyceSegment: "Aswang" [23]
2022 Partners in Crime Barbara Nicole Rose AlbanoLead role [24]
2024The Super Praybeyt BenjaminLead role Star Cinema and Viva Films

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesNetworkSource
2011 Tween Hearts AlexaCredited as "Mariel Rey" [2]
2015 StarStruck HerselfTop 22
Credited as "Mariam Al-Alawi"		 [25]
2016 Magpakailanman Young LourdesEpisode: "Ang Lolo kong Prosti"
Credited as "Mariam Al-Alawi"		 [2]
KCEpisode: "The Rape Video Scandal"
Credited as "Mariam Al-Alawi"		 [2]
Juan Happy Love Story AvaCameo role [2]
Once Again JoanRecurring Cast / Antagonist [2]
2018 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi RinaSupporting Cast / Antagonist [11]
2018–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano MadonnaGuest Cast / Antagonist [11]
2019 Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa Lolita Del RioMain Cast / Antagonist [12] [14] [13]
2022 A Family Affair Cherry Red Magwayen-EstrellaMain Cast / Protagonist
2022–present ASAP Natin 'To HerselfMain Performer
2023–present FPJ's Batang Quiapo Samantha Montenegro-Macaraig / Samantha "Bubbles" Fortun-ZaballaMain Cast / Protagonist

Music videos

YearTitleArtist(s)RoleSource
2021"Inferno" Sub Urban and Bella Poarch Herself [26]

Awards and nominations

YearWorkAwardCategoryResultSource
2019 Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female Personality Won [15]
2022 A Family Affair Gawad Pilipino Icon AwardsBest ActressWon [27]
2022 Partners in Crime 48th Gabi Ng Parangal: Metro Manila Film Festival Best ActressNominated [28]

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