Max Collins (actress)

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Collins in 2018
Born
Isabelle Abiera Collins

California, U.S.
Other namesIsabelle Abiera
Citizenship United States
Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2003–present
Spouse
​
​
(m. 2017;sep. 2023)​
Children1
Relatives Megan Young (cousin)
Lauren Young (cousin)
Modeling information
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Hair color Brown
Eye colorBrown
Agency Star Magic (2006–2010)
Sparkle (2011–present)

Isabelle Abiera Collins, professionally known as Max Collins, is an American-Filipino actress and model. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.

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Early life

Collins was born in California. [1] Her mother is a Filipino who is from Kalibo, Aklan. Her father is an American of Irish-Italian descent. Her parents met in Los Angeles when her mother was working at Bloomingdale's. Her parents separated when she was four years old. Her mother remarried when she was 9. She has a younger half-brother. [2]

Collins used to live in Vallejo, California. When she was 10, her family moved to Kalibo, Aklan. For four years she lived in Boracay and attended Brent School Boracay. [3]

Career

2006–2010: Early years in ABS–CBN

Collins started doing commercials when she was 10. She has also appeared in magazines like Meg, Candy, Mega, People and Seventeen. According to her, she was discovered by a talent scout when she accidentally walked into a shop while a shoot was ongoing. After a year she was brought to ABS-CBN, Tried out a VTR with Star Magic, and got a call back after a month. Eventually she qualified for Star Magic Batch 15. [4]

Collins was just 13 when she was launched as a Star Magic Batch 15 member. Under her stage name Isabelle Abiera, she did small roles in ABS-CBN's Star Magic Presents: Astigs and Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 She also had a short hosting stint in Channel V. However, her entertainment career was put on a hold when she left for the United States. [5]

Collins made a comeback into the Philippine entertainment industry as one of the regular hosts of the defunct noontime program Wowowee , at the same time she appeared as Veronica in the afternoon TV series Rosalka . [5] She played a planted gate crasher in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 . When Rosalka ended, she went on to play Christy in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna .

2011–present: Transfer to GMA Network

In 2010, when her contract with Star Magic ended, Collins left for the United States to figure things out. A year after, she returned to the Philippines to relaunch her entertainment career. She changed her agent to Perry Lansigan's PPL Entertainment, Inc., changed her stage name to Max Collins, and finally signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network. [6]

In 2012, she starred as a supporting role in her first afternoon series project under GMA Network, The Good Daughter and plays as Bea's (Kylie Padilla) best friend and a secret lover of Darwin. She also appeared in some episodes of Maynila . She also starred in Primetime TV series Pahiram ng Sandali with Dingdong Dantes, alongside Lorna Tolentino and Boyet de Leon.

In March 2015, Collins appeared as a cover girl for FHM Philippines 15th Anniversary issue, which co-headline with Online babes Tricia Santos and PBA courtside reporter Rizza Diaz. [7] Collins was included on the top 10 of the 2015 FHM 100 Sexiest Woman, Collins was on the ninth spot.

Personal life

Collins is a cousin of actresses Lauren Young and Megan Young. [8] She is close friends with actress Jessy Mendiola. [2] Collins was baptized as a Born-again Christian in October 2015. [9] In May 2017, Collins announced, through Instagram, her engagement to fiancé Pancho Magno. [10] They were married in a Christian ceremony at the Manila Marriot Hotel on December 11, 2017. [11] They have a son, Skye Anakin, who was born on July 6, 2020. He was named after the characters of the Star Wars franchise. [12] [13] In May 2023, Collins officially confirmed her split with Pancho Magno. [14] In April 2024, Collins said that she and Magno were considering to file for divorce. [15]

Filmography

Film

Acting Role
YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2013Bamboo FlowersDolores [16]
2016Remembering AdaAda Tanglao [17] [18] [19]
2018 Citizen Jake Mandy [20]
Rainbow's Sunset Young Sylvia
2023 Firefly Abby

Television

Acting Role
YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2007 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 Fiona [2] [5]
2008Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...skul Lyf Kimberly [5]
Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin lyf Ice [5]
Your Song Presents: ImposiblePaige's Friend
Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay NagmahalBallet Dancer
Maalaala Mo Kaya NenengEpisode: "Notebook"
2010 Midnight DJ SashaGuest, Episode: "Monster Valentine"
Wowowee HerselfHost [5]
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Houseguest
Rosalka Veronica Dominguez [5]
Your Song Daisy's sisterEpisode: "Catch Me I'm Falling"
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna Christy
2012 The Good Daughter Ziri Claustro-Reyes
Maynila MegEpisode: "Star Collision"
Alexa
Coffee Prince Arlene Manahan
2012–16 Bubble Gang Various characters [21] [22]
2012–13 Party Pilipinas HerselfHost / Performer
Pahiram ng Sandali Cindy Reyes
2013 Magpakailanman BeccaEpisode: "Bayarang Adonis"
With a Smile Patricia Vincencio
Wagas RaquelStory: "Partner"
2013–15 Sunday All Stars HerselfHost / Performer [21] [22]
2014 Innamorata Esperanza Cunanan / Evangeline / Clara [22] [23]
MagpakailanmanMaximaEpisode: "Yaya Luningning"
Ilustrado Consuelo Ortiga
2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Amanda Realonda-Vasquez [21] [24]
MaynilaJulieEpisode: "Once a Princess"
CaitlinEpisode: "My Imported GF"
Juan Tamad Marie Guiguinto
Day Off HerselfGuest
2016MagpakailanmanMalenEpisode: "Crime of Passion"
Encantadia Amihan I [25]
2016–17 Someone to Watch Over Me Irene Montenegro-Fernando [25]
2016MagpakailanmanRachelEpisode: "Ang Sundalong Magiting"
2017 Legally Blind Darlene Santos-AguirreGuest
Dear Uge JanetEpisode: "Plastikan"
Road Trip HerselfGuest
Meant to Be Miss Onay Wiz
Wish Ko Lang AileenEpisode: "Si Aileen at si Alexa"
2018 The One That Got Away Darlene "Darcy" Sibuyan-Sandoval
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Bella Episode: "Beauty and the Beast"
Contessa Perfida LedesmaGuest
2019 Bihag Jessica "Jessie" Medina-Alejandro
Alex and Amie Bing Lopez
2020 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday young Amy Malatamban
2021 To Have & To Hold Dominique "Dom" Ramirez
2022 Happy ToGetHer Summer
2023 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap IzzySpecial Participation
Voltes V: Legacy Rozalia
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Elizabeth "Elize / Puso" de Dios
Almost Paradise Ann VillegasSeason 2 [26]
2024 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law
My Guardian Alien Venus

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Footnotes
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  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tomines, Nica (August 24, 2010). "Isabelle Abiera sets Career over Love Life as she turns 18". Philippine Entertainment Portal. News. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
  6. ↑ Garcia, Rose (September 3, 2011). "Max Collins: The Actress Formerly Known as Isabelle Abiera Relaunches her Career with New Manager and Network". Philippine Entertainment Portal. News. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
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  8. ↑ "Max Collins Names Dingdong Dantes as Most Handsome Guy in Local Showbiz". GMA News. July 27, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
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  10. ↑ "Max Collins engaged to Pancho Magno". GMA News. GMA News and Public Affairs. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
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  12. ↑ "JUST IN: Max Collins Gives Birth to a Baby Boy".
  13. ↑ "Kapuso Stars Max Collins, Pancho Magno Welcome Baby Boy". The Manila Times . July 8, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Max Collins finally confirms 'amicable' split with Pancho Magno". GMA Integrated News . May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Max Collins, Pancho Magno, pinag-uusapan na ang mag-file ng divorce". GMA Integrated News (in Filipino). April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
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  19. ↑ "About The Film". The Black Book. Remembering Ada. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  20. ↑ Escobar, Miguel (February 2, 2018). "Everything We Know So Far About Max Collins' Character in 'Citizen Jake'". Esquire Philippines. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
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  24. ↑ "Max Collins is Happy to Work with Empress Schuck Again". GMA News. January 29, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
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