Valeen Montenegro

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Valeen Montenegro
Born
Valeen Margarita Montenegro Vicente

(1990-06-10) June 10, 1990 (age 35)
Alma mater De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • model
Years active2006–present
Agents
Spouse
Riel Manuel
​
(m. 2024)​
Parent Iñaki Vicente (father)
Relatives Mario Montenegro (grandfather) [1]
Letty Alonzo (grandmother)

Valeen Montenegro Vicente-Manuel (born June 10, 1990) is a Filipino actress, comedian and model.

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Career

Montenegro started her acting career as one of the new talents launched by ABS-CBN's talent management arm Star Magic in 2006. [2] Her first acting role was in a one-episode stint in the comedy fantasy series Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko , playing a younger version of Gloria Romero's character Maria.

In 2007, Montenegro appeared in Ysabella and played a ghost in her first feature film Hide and Seek. [3]

In 2008, she transferred as a non-exclusive talent in the Kapatid Network and was seen on TV5's teen drama series HushHush and sketch comedy show Lokomoko .

In 2015, she moved to GMA-7 after signing an exclusive contract and usually plays either villain or comedic roles in many of the network's teleseryes and is regularly seen in Bubble Gang .

Montenegro appeared on the cover of the July 2015 issue of FHM Philippines . [4] She appeared again on the cover of the magazine's November 2017 issue, this time with her Bubble Gang co-stars Kim Domingo, Chariz Solomon, Jackie Rice, Denise Barbacena, Arra San Agustin, Lovely Abella and Arny Ross. [5]

Personal life

Montenegro is the granddaughter of actors Mario Montenegro and Letty Alonzo. [2] [6] [4] Her father, Iñaki Vicente, was a footballer for the Philippine national team. [7] [8] [9]

Montenegro obtained her degree in fashion design and merchandising from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in 2013. [10]

In 2024, she married her fiancé, Riel Manuel. [11]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2006 Komiks Presents : Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko young Maria
2006 Crazy for You Luna
Your Song Presents : Half Crazy
Star Magic Presents : Abt Ur Luv Gwen [3]
2007Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2
Ysabella Lima Amarillo [3]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Camille's sisterEpisode: "Barko" [12]
2008Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf Ella
Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay NagmahalMao
Maalaala Mo KayaSaraEpisode: "Hair Clip" [13]
HushHush Roxy
2008–2009 Lokomoko Herself (various roles)
2009Your Song Presents: Underage Ana Marie Zuriaga
2009–2010 Lokomoko High Herself
2010 My Darling Aswang
Hapi TogetherElizabeth
2010–2013 Lokomoko U Herself (various roles)
2010 Pidol's Wonderland Alicia
2010–2011 P.O.5 Herself (host)
2011 Midnight DJ BeckyEpisode: "Atake ng Kapre"
2012 The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto Ashley Villanueva
Kapitan Awesome Georgina
Artista Academy Herself (host)
2013 Jeepney Jackpot: Pera o Para! [14]
Tropa Mo Ko Unli Herself
2015No Harm, No FoulDidi [15]
Happy Truck ng Bayan Herself (host)
2015–2019 Sunday PinaSaya Herself (various roles) [16]
2015–2023 Bubble Gang [17]
2015 Princess in the Palace Gwen Dizon [16]
2016 Juan Tamad Mayumi
Poor Señorita Piper Villon [18]
Karelasyon MaritaEpisode: "Kulam" [19]
Dear Uge AnneEpisode: "Face Your Problem"
Tsuperhero Jennifer
Karelasyon BelaEpisode: "Kasunduan"
2017 Dear Uge JennyEpisode: "User-friendly"
Encantadia Bathalumang Haliya
2017—2018 My Korean Jagiya Cindy / CinnamonSupporting cast / antagonist
2018 Sherlock Jr. Mylene / Audrey Velasco
Pepito Manaloto Valeen
My Special Tatay young Via
2019—2020 Beautiful Justice Miranda "Lady M" Samonte / Red LotusSupporting cast / antagonist
2021 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Galatea
To Have & to Hold Sofia Carlos
2022 Running Man Philippines Herself (guest)
2024 Love. Die. Repeat. Chloe ExekielSupporting cast / main antagonist

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2007 Hide and Seek Ella Cabuena [3]
2009 Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo Rubylyn Alba
2015 My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Cielo [20]
2016Every Room is a PlanetYannie
2017 Mang Kepweng Returns Rachelle
The Write MomentJoyce

References

  1. ↑ Lo, Ricky (June 21, 2018). "Valeen: I hope I'm giving justice to Montenegro name". Philstar. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Santos, Manila P. (January 6, 2009). "Valeen Montenegro Enjoys Juggling College and Showbiz". Showbuzz. ABS-CBN.com. Archived from the original on April 29, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Erece, Dinno (October 5, 2007). "Star Magic Talent Valeen Montenegro Plays a Ghost in her First Movie". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on June 7, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Remember her? Valeen Montenegro makes FHM debut". ABS-CBN News. June 29, 2015. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  5. ↑ Bigtas, Jannielyn Ann (October 26, 2017). "Bubble Gang girls come together for November FHM cover". GMA News. GMA News. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  6. ↑ Gonzales, Gelo (June 29, 2015). "Valeen Montenegro Is FHM's July 2015 Cover Girl!". Summit Media. FHM Philippines. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  7. ↑ de Calma, Archie (January 21, 2008). "Aldred Gatchalian and Valeen Montenegro keep Cupid out of their 'Working Team'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Iñaki Vicente". Kaya FC Academy. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  9. ↑ Garcia, Ma. Angelica (January 12, 2020). "Valeen Montenegro's dad Iñaki Vicente passes away". GMA News. Archived from the original on May 19, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  10. ↑ Donato, Jerry (February 15, 2013). "Valeen is a very Happy Kapatid". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Valeen Montenegro marries non-showbiz fiancé". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Barko (Asian Cruise)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Hair Clip (Frame-up)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  14. ↑ Gorgonio, Sol (February 8, 2013). "Bukod sa Starlet, Cesar Nagparamdam din kay Valeen Montenegro?!". The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Pilipino Star Ngayon. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  15. ↑ "TV5 Dribbles Basketball and Comedy in 'No Harm No Foul'". Manila Standard . Showbitz. July 5, 2015. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  16. 1 2 Jimenez, Joyce (January 21, 2016). "Valeen Montenegro's Camp Denies Involvement in Ciara-Jojo Marital Problem". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Valeen Montenegro, Ipinakilala na sa Publiko ang Long-time Boyfriend". GMA News (in Filipino). September 29, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Valeen Montenegro Denies Causing Separation of Joe Oconer and Ciara Sotto". GMA News. March 20, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  19. ↑ "'Kulam,' Susunod sa 'Karelasyon'". GMA Network. July 5, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  20. ↑ Red, Isah V. (December 27, 2015). "'My Bebe Love: #Kilig Pa More' Tops Opening Day Gross". Manila Standard . Simply Red. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
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