Maja Salvador

In this Philippine name  for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Andres, the birth surname or paternal family name is Salvador, and the marital name is Ortega.

Maja Salvador
Salvador in 2012
Born	Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (1988-10-05) October 5, 1988 (age 36) [1] Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines
Occupations	Singer actress dancer model producer
Years active	2003–present
Agent	Star Magic (2003–2021) Crown Artist Management (2021–present)
Spouse	Rambo Nuñez Ortega ​ (m. 2023)​
Children	Maria Reanna Salvador Nuñez Ortega (daughter)
Parents	Ross Rival (father) Thelma Andres (mother)
Relatives	Lou Salvador (grandfather) Lou Salvador Jr. (uncle) Phillip Salvador (uncle) Alona Alegre (half-aunt) Jon Hernandez (half-brother) Janella Salvador (niece) Jude Salvador Paterson (great-nephew) Stanley Pringle (distant cousin) Neile Adams (distant cousin) Chad McQueen (distant cousin) Steven R. McQueen (distant cousin)
Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instrument	Vocals
Labels	Ivory Music and Video

Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress and television personality. Known for portraying strong female leads in revenge dramas in film and television, she has been described as one of the best actresses of her generation.She is known as the Revenge Drama Queen and the OG Queen of the Dancefloor.Maja is also the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Dance Exchange Ambassador. ^[2] Her accolades include an Asia Contents Award, a FAMAS Award, a Gawad Urian Award, a Luna Award and a PMPC Star Awards for Movies, including nominations from Asian Television Awards and Asian Academy Creative Awards. ^[a]

Dubbed as the "Majestic Superstar" by the media, ^[b] Salvador made her acting debut at age 14 on television in a minor role for ItMight Be You (2003), earning her a nomination for Best New TV Personality at the PMPC Star Awards for Television. After playing supporting roles in various films and television shows, she got her first leading role in Nagsimula sa Puso (2009). She gained wider recognition for her roles in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (2011) and Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012). She has since garnered subsequent success and awards for her lead roles in The Legal Wife (2014), Bridges of Love (2015) and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2016). She cemented a superstardom status after playing the lead in the revenge drama Wildflower (2017), followed by the acclaimed gothic horror The Killer Bride (2019).

Salvador's first big screen appearance was in a supporting role for the film Sukob (2006), which earned her acting awards from the Box Office Entertainment Awards and Star Awards for Movies, including nominations from the FAMAS Awards and Gawad Pasado Awards. Her other notable films include One More Chance (2007), Thelma (2011) for which she won Best Actress at the Gawad Urian and Luna Awards, 24/7 in Love (2012) and I'm Drunk, I Love You (2017) for which she earned Best Actress nominations from the FAMAS Awards and Star Awards for Movies. As a recording artist, she has released two studio albums Believe (2014) and Maja in Love (2015), both were certified Platinum by PARI. Salvador launched her own management company, Crown Artist Management, in 2021, home to artists such as John Lloyd Cruz, Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Miles Ocampo. ^[15]

Early life

Maja Ross Andres Salvador was born in Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, on October 5, 1988. ^[16] Her father, Ross Rival, is of Spanish German ancestry. Salvador is a member of a family of actors which includes her father, uncle Phillip Salvador, ^[17] and half-brother Jon Hernandez.

Acting career

2003–2009: Beginnings and breakthrough

Salvador started her career in show business lightly. She played a minor role in It Might Be You (2003–2004), a series starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. ^[18] For the series Salvador garnered her first nomination for Best New Female TV Personality. After It Might Be You, Salvador then started appearing in ASAP (2003–2020). She then started pairing up with other teen actors such as Rayver Cruz, John Wayne Sace, and Hero Angeles for the now defunct teenage television series Nginiig (2004–2006). Salvador, along with Cruz, Sace and Angeles, were all hosts of the series.

She then reunited with co-stars Rayver Cruz and John Wayne Sace for another teen-oriented television series. Salvador became part of the cast of Spirits (2004–2005), portraying the role of Gabby, an overachiever kid whose sunny ways ensures she is liked by everyone she meets. ^[19] Salvador starred in several episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya , a drama anthology series, and gained a nomination for Best Single Performance by an Actress for an episode entitled Regalo (2006). In 2006, Salvador made her film debut in the horror themed movie Sukob . She was nominated and won several awards for the movie, including Best Supporting Actress award. The film is considered one of the most scariest horror Filipino films made of all times. It topbilled actress Kris Aquino and Claudine Barretto.

After the success of her first film, Sukob, Salvador then starred in the Philippine comedy film First Day High (2006), opposite Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Geoff Eigenmann and Jason Abalos. ^[20] Shortly afterwards, she then became part of the cast of Sa Piling Mo (2006) playing the role of Marisa. Salvador gained even more fame after starring in the prime time series Pangarap na Bituin (2007). ^{[21] [22]} The series is the 2nd highest Musical Prime Time series after Sharon Cuneta's Bituing Walang Ningning . She then gained even more popularity after starring in One More Chance (2007), reuniting with It Might Be You co-stars John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. Salvador received a nomination for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year. Salvador then starred in Susan Roces's Pataying Sa Sindak Si Barbara (2008), alongside Kris Aquino, Jodi Sta. Maria and veteran actress, Susan Roces. ^[23]

After portraying several supporting roles in movies and television series, Salvador got her first leading role in Nagsimula sa Puso (2009–2010). ^{[22] [24]} The series revolves around a teacher named Celina who falls in love with her own student. This is the first partnership of love-team Maja Salvador and Coco Martin. Salvador stars opposite Nikki Gil, Jason Abalos and Jaclyn Jose. While also doing this series, she was also, at the time, also starring in the child-themed series May Bukas Pa (2009–2010), with child actor Zaijian Jaranilla. ^[25] Salvador became a well known name after playing the roles of "Celina Fernandez" and "Stella Rodrigo".

2009–2014: Rising star

Salvador experienced career expansion after playing several minor and supporting roles. She became the leading lady of Sam Milby during the 11th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. She, along with Milby, starred in the series entitled Impostor (2010). ^[26] Shortly after, Salvador got another leading role in the miniseries of Wansapanataym entitled Inday sa Balitaw (2010). ^[27] Salvador played the title role in the inspirational family drama film, Thelma (2011). ^[28] She received 2 awards for the category of Best Actress for the film. Besides that, Salvador was also nominated twice.

She then became part of the cast in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (2011). ^[29] Reuniting with her Nagsimula sa Puso leading man, Coco Martin, Salvador also starred with Andi Eigenmann, Martin del Rosario and veteran actress Lorna Tolentino. The series made Salvador's profile grow even more. After the successful finale of Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Salvador joined the cast of My Binondo Girl (2011–2012) as an antagonist, reuniting for her First Day High co-star Kim Chiu. ^[30] She played the role of Amber Dionisio, a rival of Jade (Chiu). Salvador then starred in the film My Cactus Heart (2012) with Xian Lim and Matteo Guidicelli, who she once starred with in the comedy-romance television series My Binondo Girl. ^[31]

Shortly after My Cactus Heart, Salvador then became part of the cast in the anthology comedy film 24/7 in Love (2012). ^[32] For her part in the film, Salvador was paired up with actor, Diether Ocampo. Their part in the film is about an officer worker (Salvador) and her boss (Ocampo) who then fall in love. The film involved showing some nude scenes including Diether Ocampo's posterior showing with Salvador in the room. She then returned to television and starred in another installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series. Salvador was once again the starring role and the series was entitled Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin (2012). ^[26] She starred alongside Jason Abalos and Patrick Garcia.

Salvador then paired up with Kim Chiu, Xian Lim and Enchong Dee in the critically acclaimed prime time television series Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–2013). ^{[33] [34]} Portraying the role of Margaux Marasigan, she plays the main anti-heroine of the series. The series scored a great beginner rating of 25.8%, while the finale episode showed great appreciation from viewers garnering a 42.9% final episode. Following her successful portrayal in the series, Salvador received two nominations for Best Drama Actress for her role as Margaux. After Ina, Kapatid, Anak, Salvador did another comedy film and collaborated with Paulo Avelino and Jake Cuenca in Status: It's Complicated (2013), a remake of the 1979 comedy Salawahan.

Salvador performing in a concert in Toronto 2014

In 2014, Salvador became part of the highly controversial prime time television series, The Legal Wife , starring alongside veteran actress Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales and JC de Vera. She plays main antagonist of the series being the mistress of Adrian (Rosales) and rival to Monica (Locsin). ^[35] For her involvement in The Legal Wife, Salvador got nominated for Best Drama Actress. Towards the end of the year, Salvador starred in the daytime television series, Give Love on Christmas (2014–2015). She did the second installment of the series and it was titled The Gift of Life.

2014–2019: Critical success and recognition

After Give Love on Christmas , Salvador's first project of 2015 was the critically acclaimed drama Bridges of Love , which showed in Latin countries including Peru. Salvador plays the lead role, Mia, who is torn between two lovers, Gael and Carlos, who are fighting for her love and are unknowingly biological brothers. She stars with Jericho Rosales, Paulo Avelino, Carmina Villarroel and veteran actor Edu Manzano. The series started off with a great beginning with a 21.9% in ratings and ended off with a 26.9% finale. For her portrayal as Mia, she got nominated once for Best Drama Actress, while winning the award three times in 2015–2016. While filming Bridges of Love, Salvador also starred in the movie You're Still the One (2015), opposite Richard Yap, Ellen Adarna and Dennis Trillo. The story focuses on the life of Elisse (Salvador) and how she is torn by choosing the right man who came at the wrong time or the wrong man who came at the right time.

Salvador then reunited with her Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin on-screen partner Coco Martin for a new project. She starred in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2015–2016) opposite Susan Roces, Bela Padilla, John Prats, Arjo Atayde, Jaime Fabregas, Albert Martinez, Eddie Garcia and Agot Isidro. The series is one of the most highly rated television series ever produced by ABS-CBN by getting a 41.6% on its pilot episode. Salvador portrayed the role of SPO1 Glen Corpuz who is Cardo's (Martin) childhood best friend and police partner who secretly admires him. However, in August 2016, Salvador departed from the series with her contract ending. Her character was replaced by Yassi Pressman. She reprises her role for the comedy television series Home Sweetie Home (2016) as Glen Corpuz.

After her character's departure from Ang Probinsyano, Salvador plays the lead protagonist of the series in Wildflower (2017 – February 2018). In the series, she portrays the strong willed and vengeful Lily Cruz. The series occupied the pre-primetime slot, which is before ABS-CBN's flagship news show TV Patrol from February 2017 – February 2018. The series enjoys high ratings with 20.1% for its pilot episode ^[36] and peaking at 35.2%. ^[37] The series, specifically the confrontation scenes of her character and Emilia Ardiente (played by her co-actress Aiko Melendez) is popular in social media and had been a subject of several memes. ^[38]

In 2017, Salvador played the role of Caridad Sonia "Carson" Herrera in JP Habac's critically acclaimed independent film I'm Drunk, I Love You . ^[39] Salvador's nuanced performance as the film's hopeless-romantic female lead led to nominations at the 2018 FAMAS Awards and the 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, and won her the best actress award at the 5th Urduja Film Festival Heritage Films Awards.

In 2019, Salvador returned to TV with two projects, first was being a judge in World of Dance Philippines , before returning to teleserye via The Killer Bride , where she portrayed Camila Dela Torre and co-starred with her niece Janella Salvador. The tale stems from a woman named Camila dela Torre, who in 1999—right before her wedding day, "killed" their mayor and was found by her fiancé in a matching bloody wedding dress and veil. During her murder trial, Camila begs to the court that she is wrongfully accused, but is eventually shunned by her own rich, prominent family and fiancé Vito dela Cuesta who testifies against her. Resulting in Camila's life imprisonment, she eventually gives birth to a beautiful baby girl in prison. Days later, a sudden freak fire encompasses the entire prison facility. Crying, desperate and unable to locate her newborn daughter, her last words exact revenge on every person who falsely accused her, all whilst her body burned in the flames. Also, she was occasionally a guest co-host on It's Showtime when many of the hosts of the show are absent.

2020–present: Professional expansion

In 2020, after ABS-CBN was shut down on free TV, along with its franchise being denied by 70 congressmen, Salvador joined the Brightlight Productions/Cornerstone Studios-produced show Sunday Noontime Live! , which is aired on TV5 via a blocktime agreement. However, after three months, the show aired its final episode.

In 2021, after 18 years under Star Magic, Salvador left Star Magic to establish her own talent agency called Crown Artist Management. ^[40] She starred as Niña in Niña Niño . On the first story, Niña was a girl who do not believe in miracles. She thrived somebody's essentials to benefit her and her Lola Belen (Ruby Ruiz) whom born by her mother named Gloria (Lilet) then leaved for a reason due to poor living. After eight years, she returned to Brgy. Consolacion along with his second child Niño (Noel Comia Jr.). Gloria revealed she was beaten by her own husband and she is trying to get away. After sunset, Lola Belen went missing after a long hunting despite that she had died on collision. Meanwhile in Belen's demise in the family, they are convince to start acted as con-artist for their potential income to the siblings, after that when Niño had a stomachache, Niña had caught by the tanods of the stealing property and both were run out quickly and they jump on a truck which brings them to Sitio Santa Ynez where they live a new life until an unexpected event changes everything. ^[41] While Niña and Niño escaped through the remote area of Sta. Ynez, they had to find ways in receiving true faith for themselves and connected to healing rituals while they found Ka Iking, they had discovered happy thought for earning big income and return on basic act. This little town was ruled by Kapitana Pinang (Dudz Teraña) who was very strict and interested on making more and more money. Later on they met Isay (Moi Bien). It premiered on April 5, 2021 on TV5's Todo Max Primetime Singko line up replacing Paano ang Pangako? .

On October 2, she officially joined the Eat Bulaga! to host the new segment DC 2021. ^[42] She returned to ABS-CBN in the action TV series The Iron Heart starring Richard Gutierrez.

Other ventures

Music career

In December 2013, it was announced that Salvador had signed a recording contract with Ivory Music & Video. While recording the album, Salvador worked with award-winning arranger and producer, Jonathan Ong. By March 2014, she revealed through her Instagram account that the title will be Believe along with its track listing which contains mainly original composition and two cover songs. ^[43] The carrier single, "Dahan-Dahan", was released on March 6 while the album was released nationwide on March 25. The album also features collaborations with rapper Abra and Project Pinas. Salvador also co-wrote a song titled "Buong Gabi". ^[44] She released her first single from the said album, also titled "Dahan Dahan".

In June 2014, the album was eventually certified gold for selling over 7,500 copies nationwide and Salvador appeared on ASAP to receive a Gold Record award. She also staged her first major sold-out concert entitled "MAJ: The Legal Performer" on July 12 at the Music Museum. ^[45] On September 14, 2014 she released her second single called "Halikana" featuring Abra. The same month, the music reached at no. 7 in the Top 10 Philippine pop music chart.^{[ citation needed ]}

On March 15, 2015, during an interview with Myx, she revealed details on her second album and that its carrier single will be released by the end of the month. ^[46] On April 9, 2015, a photo was uploaded on Salvador's Facebook page showing herself on set to film a music video for the carrier single titled, "Bakit Ganito Ang Pag Ibig", with actor JC De Vera. ^{[47] [ non-primary source needed ]} The single was digitally released on April 17. ^[48] Her second album, titled Maja in Love, was released on April 30. It features collaborations with Sam Milby and Rayver Cruz. ^[49] In November, she staged her second major concert at the Mall of Asia Arena, dubbed as Majasty. She then again staged her third concert at the Music Museum, dubbed as #OnlyMaja.^{[ citation needed ]}

In 2017, it was announced that Salvador will team up with Thai popstar with Tor+Saksit for a new single. ^[50] The song, Falling into You, was released on February 9, 2018.

Personal life

In April 2022, Salvador got engaged to her non-celebrity boyfriend, Rambo Nuñez Ortega. ^[51]

The couple married on July 31, 2023 in Apurva Kempinski, Bali, Indonesia. ^[52] On December 1, 2023, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child. On June 1, 2024, Salvador announced the birth of her first child, a daughter named Maria, in Canada on an Instagram post. ^{[53] [54]}

Advocacy and issues

In 2013, Salvador joined the PETA campaign to free Mali the Elephant from captivity in Manila Zoo and have her transferred to Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary where she can be given better treatment and care. Until her death in 2023, Mali was the only captive elephant in the Philippines and the zoo was considered by celebrities and netizens to not have adequate knowledge or resources to properly care for her. ^[55]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Producer	Notes
2006	Sukob [22]	Joya	Star Cinema	Golden Screen Award for Breakthrough Performance by an Actress [22] Star Award for Movies for New Movie Actress of the Year [22] Nominated — FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress [22] Nominated – Gawad PASADO Award for Best Supporting Actress [22]
	First Day High [56]	Precious Princess Jewel "Pré" Samartino
2007	My Kuya's Wedding [57]	Kat	Regal Films
	One More Chance [22] [58]	Trisha	Star Cinema	Nominated – Star Award for Movies for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year
2008	Kelly! Kelly! (Ang Hit na Musical)	Kelly
2009	Villa Estrella [59]	Giselle/Andrea
	Shake, Rattle & Roll XI [60]	Claire	Regal Films	Segment: "Diablo"
2010	Cinco [61]	Rose	Star Cinema	Segment: "Mata"
	Father Jejemon [62]	Isabel	RVQ Productions
2011	Thelma [28]	Thelma	Time Horizon Pictures Abracadabra Underground Logic Star Cinema	Also producer Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Actress [63] [64] [65] Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress [66] Nominated – Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) Nominated – Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year [67]
2012	My Cactus Heart [31]	Sandy	Skylight Films
	24/7 in Love [32]	Barbara Alcaraz	Star Cinema
2013	Status: It's Complicated [68]	Rina	Regal Films
2015	You're Still The One	Elise	Star Cinema, Regal Films
2016	Tatay Kong Sexy	Monette	Largavista Entertainment
2017	I'm Drunk, I Love You [69]	Caridad Sonia "Carson" Herrera	Tuko Film Productions, Buchi Boy Entertainment
2018	To Love Some Buddy	Faith Buan	Black Sheep Productions [70]
2019	The Mall, The Merrier	Cameo role only	Star Cinema, Viva Films [71]
2021	Arisaka	Mariano	TEN17P

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2003–2004	It Might Be You	Cara Victorino		[18]
2003–2020, 2024–present	ASAP	Herself	Host / Performer
2004–2005	Spirits	Gabby		[19]
2004	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Miriam Defensor-Santiago Story	Teen Miriam Defensor
2004–2010	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Various roles	13 episodes Nominated – Star Award for Television for Best Single Performance by an Actress (for Episode: "Regalo")	[22]
2005–2006	Nginiig	Herself/host
2005	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Diary (Amnesia)	Nayni Versoza
2006	Your Song Presents: Akin Ka Na Lang	Kate
	Sa Piling Mo	Marisa
	Your Song Presents: Sayang Ang Lahat	Charmaine
	Komiks Presents: Momay	Momay
	Love Spell Presents: Home Switch Home	Shine
	Star Magic Presents: Sabihin Mo Lang	Celine
	Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko	Merrydith Ambing
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Regalo	April
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cap (Tanan)	Lyn
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Posas (Sapatos)	Angel
2007	Love Spell Presents: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes Ko 'Day!	Dianne
	Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao	Marie
	Pangarap na Bituin	Kimmy Bautista/Ruby Gomez		[72] [22]
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pocketbook
2008	Sineserye Presents: Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara	Agnes		[23]
	Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako ay Nagmahal	Andrea Rivera	5 episodes
	Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom	Melody		[73]
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Journal	Jasmine
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boardgame (Six Days)	Myra
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Runaway (Leather Shoes)	Liza
2009	Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja?	Leila		[74]
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair	Bernadeth
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Storybook	Judy
2009–2010	May Bukas Pa	Stella Rodrigo		[25]
	Nagsimula sa Puso	Celina Fernandez		[22] [24]
2010	Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You	Teacher Glenda Corpuz	2 episodes
	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor	Mariz Florencio / Devin Ventura		[26] [75]
	Wansapanataym	Inday	Episode: "Inday sa Balitaw"	[76]
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dancing Shoes	Elena
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosas	Bing
2011	Your Song Presents: Kim	Romelyn	Episode: "Best Friends Forever"
	Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin	Kaye "Krista" Villanueva		[29]
2011–2012	My Binondo Girl	Amber Dionisio		[30]
2012	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin	Janine Del Castillo		[26]
	Toda Max	Darling	Episode: "Darling"
2012–2013	Ina, Kapatid, Anak	Margaux Marasigan		[63] [34]
2014	The Legal Wife	Nicole Esquivel		[77]
2014–2015	Give Love on Christmas: The Gift of Life	Melissa Francisco	10 episodes
2015	Bridges of Love	Mia Sandoval		[78]
2015–2016	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	SP01 Glenda "Glen" Corpuz
2016	Home Sweetie Home	Glenda "Glen" Corpuz	Crossover character – 2 episodes
2017–2018	Wildflower	Lily Cruz / Ivy Aguas		[79]
2019	World of Dance Philippines	Herself/Judge
	Hinahanap-Hanap Kita	Helen
2019–2020	The Killer Bride	Camila Dela Torre / Alba Almeda		[80]
2020–2021	Sunday Noontime Live!	Herself	Main host / Performer	[81]
2021–2022	Niña Niño	Niña
2021	POPinoy		Judge
	Eat Bulaga!	Herself		[82]
2022	Oh My Korona!	Lavinia
	The Iron Heart	Cassandra	Special participation (Guest Cast)
2023–2024	Open 24/7	Mikaela/Mike
	Emojination	Herself	Host
2025	Athena	TBA

Discography

Year	Album title	Recording label	Certification
2014	Believe	Ivory Music and Video	Platinum
2015	Maja in Love

Single
Year	Song title	Album	Recording label
2014	Dahan-Dahan	Believe	Ivory Music and Video
	Halika Na
2015	Bakit Ganito Ang Pag-Ibig	Maja in Love
	Love Me, Kill Me
2017	Huling Gabi	I'm Drunk, I Love You Official Soundtrack
2018	Falling into You (with Tor+Saksit)		Ivory Music and Video
2024	Sugal

Believe soundtracks

^[83]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Kilig"
2.	"Halika Na" (featuring Abra)
3.	"Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig"
4.	"Dahan-Dahan"
5.	"Urong-Sulong"
6.	"Buong Gabi" (featuring Project Pina)
7.	"Kilig" (instrumental)
8.	"Dahan-Dahan" (instrumental)

Maja in Love soundtracks

^[84]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Bakit Ganito Ang Pag-Ibig"
2.	"Habulan"
3.	"Nakawin Ang Sandali" (featuring Sam Milby)
4.	"Hiling" (featuring Rayver Cruz)
5.	"Love Me, Kill Me"
6.	"Buong Gabi" (featuring Project Pina)
7.	"Bakit Ganito Ang Pag-Ibig" (club music)
8.	"Bakit Ganito Ang Pag-Ibig" (instrumental)

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
Year	Award giving body	Category	Nominated work	Result	Source
2004	18th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best New Female TV Personality	It Might Be You	Nominated
2006	20th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Single Performance by an Actress	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Regalo	Nominated
	YES! Magazine Reader's Choice Award	Next Big Female Star	—	Won
	37th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards	Most Promising Female Star	Sukob	Won	[8]
2007	55th FAMAS Awards	German Moreno Youth Achievement Award	—	Won
		Best Supporting Actress	Sukob	Nominated
	Gawad PASADO Awards 2007	Best Supporting Actress		Nominated	[6] [7]
	23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies	New Movie Actress of the Year		Won	[9]
	4th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards	Breakthrough Performance by an Actress		Won	[10]
	Google	Google's Most Searched Female Actress	—	Won
2008	24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Supporting Actress of the Year	One More Chance	Nominated
		Celebrity Fab of the Night	—	Won
2009	Anak TV Seal Awards	Most Admired Female TV Personality	—	Won
	Star Magic Ball 2009	Best Dressed Couple with Rayver Cruz	Herself	Won	[85]
2012	30th Luna Awards	Best Actress	Thelma	Won
	35th Gawad Urian			Won	[86]
	28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Actress of the Year		Nominated
	9th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards	Best Actress in a Leading Role (Drama)		Nominated	[87]
	Star Magic Ball 2012	O+ Star of the Night Award with Enchong Dee	Herself	Won	[88]
2013	Star Magic Ball 2013	Best Dressed Female Star of the Night	Herself	Won	[89]
	Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series	Ina Kapatid Anak	Nominated
	27th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Drama Actress		Nominated
2014	28th PMPC Star Awards for TV		The Legal Wife	Nominated
	10th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards	Pop Song	"Dahan-Dahan"	Won
		Pop Music Video		Nominated
		Pop Female Artist	"Believe"	Nominated
	6th PMPC Star Awards for Music	Dance Album of the Year		Won
2015	46th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards	Promising Female Singer		Won
		Promising Performer of the Year		Won
	10th Myx Music Awards	Favorite New Artist		Nominated
		Favorite Myx Celebrity VJ	—	Nominated
	Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Program	Bridges of Love	Nominated
	29th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Drama Actress		Won
2016	47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards	Most Promising Female Concert Performer	Majasty	Won
		Female Face of the Night	—	Won
	HAU's Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards	Best Actress in a TV Series	Bridges of Love	Won
2017	7th EdukCircle Awards	Best Actress – TV Series	Wildflower	Nominated
	31st PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Drama Actress		Nominated
	3rd RAWR Awards 2017	Actress of the Year		Won	[90]
		Ultimate Bida		Won
	8th TV Series Craze Awards 2017	Lead Actress of the Year		Won	[91]
	3rd Illumine Innovation Awards for Television [92]	Most Innovative TV Actress		Won	[93]
2007–2010 | 2012–2018	YES! Magazine	100 Most Beautiful Stars	—	Included
2018	34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Best Actress	I'm Drunk I Love You	Nominated
	66th FAMAS Awards	Best Actress		Nominated
	Metro Society	Metro Society Most Influential People on Social Media	—	Included
	2nd GEMS Awards (Guild Of Educators, Mentors And Students)	Best Actress in a TV Series	Wildflower	Won	[94]
	1st Batarisan Media Awards (Bulacan State University)	Best Female TV Personality		Won	[95] [ non-primary source needed ] [96]
	3rd Golden Laurel Awards 2018 (LPU Batangas)	Best TV Actress		Won	[97]
	4th Platinum Stallion Media Awards (Trinity University of Asia)	Best TV Actress		Won	[98]
	49th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards	TV Actress of the Year		Won	[99]
	16th Gawad Tanglaw Awards	Best Actress in a Drama Series		Won	[100]
	5th LPU Manila UmalohokJuan Media Awards 2018	TV Actress of the Year		Won	[97]
	17th Kabantugan Awards (Mindanao State University)	Best TV Actress		Won	[101]
	4th Alta Media Icon Awards (University of Perpetual Help System- Dalta)	Best Actress for TV		Won	[102] [ non-primary source needed ]
	5th Urduja Film Festival Heritage Films Awards	Best Actress	I'm Drunk I Love You	Won	[103]
	Asian Academy Creative Awards [104] (AAA's 2018)	National Winner (Philippines): Best Actress in a Leading Role	Wildflower	Won	[105] [ non-primary source needed ] [106]
		Best Actress in a Leading Role		Nominated	[107]
	23rd Asian Television Awards 2018	Best Actress in a Leading Role		Nominated	[108] [109]
2019	Push Awards 2018	Push Female TV Performance of the Year		Won	[110]
	1st Asia Contents Awards	Best Actress		Won	[111]
2020	Film Development Council of the Philippines - Ambassadors Night 2020	Honoree - Best Actress Awardee for 1st Asia Contents Awards		Won	[112]
2021	2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards	National Winner (Philippines): Best Actress in a Leading Role	Niña Niño	Won	[113]
		Best Actress in a Leading Role		Nominated
	Adobo Video Fest by Facebook Watch	Best Dance Cover by Independent Creators Category Awards	Maja x D'Grind (J.LO's Super Bowl Halftime Show Dance Cover)	Won	[114]
		Best Entertainment Lifestyle Video by Independent Creators Category Community Engagement	Speaking Ilocana Only Challenge	Won	[114]
	7th RAWR Awards	Actress of the Year	Niña Niño	Won	[115]
		Favorite Bida		Won	[115]

FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women

Year	Rank
2017	No. 15
2016	No. 23
2015	No. 18
2014	No. 21
2013	No. 14
2012	No. 58
2011	No. 36
2010	No. 15
2009	No. 18
2008	No. 21
2007	No. 17
2006	No. 47

Notes

1. Multiple sources: ^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]}
2. Multiple sources: ^{[11] [12] [13] [14]}

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External links

• Maja Salvador on Twitter
• Maja Salvador at IMDb