Maxene Magalona

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Maxene Magalona
Born
Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona

(1986-11-23) November 23, 1986 (age 37)
Bacolod, Philippines
Alma mater Ateneo de Manila University (BA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • host
  • yoga instructor
Years active1992–present
Agent(s) Star Magic (1992–2000; 2014–present)
GMA Artist Center (2000–2014)
Spouse
Rob Mananquil
(m. 2018;sep. 2022)
Parent(s) Francis Magalona (father)
Pia Arroyo-Magalona (mother)
Relatives Enrique Magalona (great grandfather)
Pancho Magalona (grandfather)
Tita Duran (grandmother)
Saab Magalona (sister)
Frank Magalona (brother)
Elmo Magalona (brother)
Hiro Peralta (cousin)
Regine Velasquez (aunt)
Website maxene.ph

Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona (born November 23, 1986) is a Filipino actress, model, host and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN. [1] Being a former GMA talent under the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the My Lover, My Wife and Donna Vallejo on Daddy Di Do Du . Under ABS-CBN, she is best known for her portrayal as Alex Acosta on Doble Kara .

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Early life

Magalona was born in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines. Her father is the late Filipino rapper Francis Magalona and her grandparents are the late actors Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran. Pia Arroyo-Magalona is her mother and her sister is Saab who also joined showbiz in 2007, and her younger brother Elmo Magalona also joined showbiz three years later in Party Pilipinas , Pilyang Kerubin and also in Kaya ng Powers . She is also the niece, of second degree, to singer Regine Velasquez. She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in March 2010 with a Social Sciences bachelor's degree, although she didn't attend the graduation ceremonies due to personal reasons. [2]

Career

Starting career on ABS-CBN

Her first show as a child was the ABS-CBN kiddie show Ang TV followed by 5 and Up .

GMA Network (1998–2014)

Then in 1998, she transferred to GMA Network. she made her first appearance in Munting Anghel in 2000. Then 2001 second appearance in Daddy Di Do Du in which she worked with Vic Sotto. In 2004, the role of Alwina in Mulawin was originally given to her, but she had to turn down the offer as she was about to start college at the time. It was later given to Angel Locsin. [3] To date, her biggest break on television is when she was chosen to be one of Richard Gutierrez's leading ladies in major lead role Kamandag this is marks first primetime drama series on GMA Network. [4] After Kamandag, Maxene played Jessa, originally played by Sharon Cuneta, in Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin opposite Wendell Ramos and Angelika dela Cruz.

In 2009, Magalona joined the cast of SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti, opposite Marvin Agustin and Geoff Eigenmann. [5] Maxene also starred on Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin with JC Tiuseco, Glaiza de Castro and Patrick Garcia. [6]

In June 2010, she joined the cast of Sine Novela: Trudis Liit , with her co-stars Pauleen Luna, Mike Tan, Gina Alajar, and new Kapuso child actress Jillian Ward. Then in February 2011, she starred on GMA afternoon drama show, My Lover, My Wife opposite Adrian Alandy and Kapuso Actress Nadine Samonte.

In 2013, Magalona joined the GMA afternoon drama series Mga Basang Sisiw playing Vicky Sta. Maria, the main antagonist role and villain of the series, with the lead stars Renz Valerio, Bianca Umali and Miko Zarsadias.

Return to ABS-CBN (2014–present)

In the 3rd quarter of 2014, she signed an exclusive contract and returned to her home network after 16 years, ABS-CBN. and since then had a guest stint as one of the Hurado's on It's Showtime ; as a guest player in The Singing Bee ; as a special guest in Kris TV ; and starred in Maalaala Mo Kaya (Episode title: Nurse Cap), portraying the nurse rapper, Fatima Palma. Magalona's first major project as a Kapamilya Artist is being part of ABS-CBN's Primetime Soap Dream Dad together with Jana Casandra Agoncillo and Zanjoe Marudo.

In the first quarter of 2015, Magalona was one of the eight contestants of the first season of the Philippine edition of Your Face Sounds Familiar.

In November 2015, after 2 months of the pilot, Magalona joined the cast of Doble Kara as Alexandra "Alex" Acosta in season 2. She's a sweet and kind-hearted to the kids where she worked and she was raised by her older half-brother Sebastian "Seb" Acosta portrayed by Sam Milby. She met Kara Dela Rosa portrayed by Julia Montes (which Seb married Kara in season 4). At first, she likes Kara for her brother and keeps asking her brother to take Kara out. But, when she finds out that Kara's adopted mother Lucille Acosta-Dela Rosa portrayed by Carmina Villaroel was her half-sister from her father's side, the sweet and kind-hearted lady became evil to Kara and her family because she believes that Lucille's family is the reason why she grew without parents. Later on, she became the main antagonist of the series in season 4.

Personal life

In 2015, Magalona began dating musician Rob Mananquil. On February 14, 2017 (Valentine's Day), the two became engaged when the latter proposed to the former while vacationing in Tokyo. [7] Magalona and Mananquil married on January 11, 2018, at a ceremony in Boracay. [8] The two are currently based in the town of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, [9] where they are undergoing yoga teacher training. [1] [10] In October 2022, Magalona confirmed via her instagram posts that she was recently single and separated from Mananquil for months.

Filmography

Television

Digital Drama series

Drama Series
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2021—2022 Viral Scandal Audrey Versoza-Ramones
2020 Ipaglaban Mo: Himlayan Denise ABS-CBN
2018—2019 Playhouse Natalia Cortes-Smith
2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Tali
Ipaglaban Mo: Suspetsa Beth
2015—2017 Doble Kara Alexandra "Alex" Acosta
2015 Nathaniel Olivia Domingo
2014—2015 Dream Dad April Mae Pamintuan
2013 Mga Basang Sisiw Victoria "Vicky" Santa Maria [11] GMA Network
Indio Rosa Delos Santos
2012 Faithfully Stella Quillamor
2011 Pahiram ng Isang Ina Andrea Martinez-Perez
Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Dalisay
My Lover, My Wife Vivian Torres-Delgado
2010 Sine Novela: Trudis Liit Mercedes "Ched" Cristobal
2009—2010 Sana Ngayong Pasko Irene Dionisio
2009 Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Maureen Andrada / Dahlia Del Monte
2008 Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin Jessa Mallari
2007—2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Lily
2005 Saang Sulok ng Langit Gemma
2004 Hanggang Kailan Angela Villarama
2000 Munting Anghel Jonnah

Drama anthology

Drama Anthology
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Box Tess Alparce-Dado ABS-CBN
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Nurse Cap Nurse Fatima Palma
2012 Magpakailanman: The Maricel Apatan Story Maricel Apatan GMA Network
2009 Maynila Various
SRO Cinemaserye: GantiEloisa Barrientos
2003 Love to Love Season 1: Rich in Love Trina

Comedy

Comedy
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2015 Sabado Badoo Cameo Footage Featured GMA Network
2012 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento Angie
Spooky Valentine Presents: Manibela Jellie
2001—2007 Daddy Di Do Du Donna Vallejo
1995—1997 Ang TV Herself ABS-CBN

Others

Others
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2017 The Source with Pinky Webb Herself / Guest CNN Philippines
2016 Magandang Buhay ABS-CBN
2015LolaBasyang.comRosa / Rosamistika TV5
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 5) Herself Contestant with Edgar Allan Guzman ABS-CBN
Your Face Sounds Familiar 1 Herself Performer / Pop Icon
ASAP Herself Performer / Co-Host
2014 Kris TV Herself Special Guest
The Singing Bee Herself Guest Player
It's Showtime Herself / Special Guest Hurado
2013ConvergenceInterview Net 25
The Ryzza Mae Show Herself GMA Network
2012 IBilib
Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break Webi-Jock / Co-Host
2010 Tweetbiz Host Q
2010—2013 Party Pilipinas Guest / Performer GMA Network
2005 ASAP Fanatic ABS-CBN
Fam JamHost QTV 11
2004—2010 SOP Rules Herself / Performer GMA Network
2000Y2K: Yes 2 KidsHerself IBC 13
1998 5 and Up GMA Network

Movies

YearTitleRoleProduction company
2021 Love or Money Pregnant Girlfriend Star Cinema
2019 Eerie Sister Mia
2018 The Girl in the Orange Dress MarthaQuantum Films
2017 Unexpectedly Yours Georgina Star Cinema
2016 Love Me Tomorrow Jessica
2005Happily Ever AfterLaura Regal Entertainment
2004KuyaGrace
2002Singsing ni LolaVik
2002 Mano Po Young Elisa
2001Bahay ni LolaTintin

Awards and nominations

YearCriticsCategoryWorkAward
2004FHM Philippines100 Sexiest WomenRanked #23
2005Ranked #79
2008Ranked #48 [12]
2009Pure 'N Fresh Top Teen AwardsTop Teen ‘IT’ Girl: Pure 'N Fresh Role ModelNominated
FHM Philippines100 Sexiest WomenRanked #82 [13]
2013 61st FAMAS Awards Celebrity Skin of the NightWon
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Reality Competition Program Host Protege: The Battle For The Big Artista Break Nominated

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  13. FHM Philippines 2009: 100 Sexiest Women - Maxene Magalona