Maxene Magalona
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Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona (born November 23, 1986 in Manila
, Philippines
) is a Filipina
actress born to a prominent showbiz family. She is known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the GMA's soap My Lover, My Wife
.
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 recently her younger brother Elmo Magalona
also joined showbiz this year in Party Pilipinas, Pilyang Kerubin
and also in Kaya ng Powers. She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University
on March 2010 with a Social Sciences
bachelor's degree
, although she didn't attend the graduation ceremonies due to personal reasons.
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
. To date, her biggest break on television
is when she was chosen to be one of Richard Gutierrez
's leading ladies in Kamandag
. 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, Maxene joins the cast of SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso, opposite Marvin Agustin
and Geoff Eigenmann
.
Maxene also starred on Sine Novela
: Kung Aagawin Mo Man Ang Lahat Sa Akin with JC Tiuseco
, Glaiza de Castro
and Patrick Garcia
.
In 2010, she recently joined with the cast of Sine Novela Presents: Trudis Liit, with her co-stars Pauline Luna, Mike Tan, Gina Alajar, & new child actress Jillian Ward. As of February 2011, she is joining the cast of the GMA 7 afternoon drama show, "My Lover, My Wife
".
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
) is a Filipina
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actress born to a prominent showbiz family. She is known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the GMA's soap My Lover, My Wife
My Lover, My Wife
My Lover, My Wife was a television drama series developed by GMA Network starring Nadine Samonte, Luis Alandy, and Maxene Magalona . The show premiered on February 28, 2011 replacing Koreana...
.
Personal life
Maxene was born in Manila, Philippines. Her father is the late Filipino rapper Francis MagalonaFrancis Magalona
Francis Michael Durango Magalona , also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, MC The Mouth and The Man From Manila, was a Filipino rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He was the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to cross over to the mainstream...
and her grandparents are the late actors Pancho Magalona
Pancho Magalona
Enrique "Pancho" Magalona, Jr. — was a Philippine actor from the 1940s to the 1970s.-Early life:Born Enrique Gayoso Magalona, Jr. on 1921 in the southern Philippine province of Negros Occidental and was the son of Philippine Senator Enrique B. Magalona, Sr.-Personal life:Pancho and his real life...
and Tita Duran
Tita Duran
Teresita "Tita Durán" Durango was a Filipina film actress who began as a child actress. She was the first ever successful child star of Philippine cinema.Actor Pancho Magalona was her husband...
. Pia Arroyo-Magalona is her mother and her sister is Saab
Saab Magalona
Maria Isabella Simone Arroyo Magalona or known as Saab Magalona is a Filipina actress who started in the TV5 youth-oriented drama series Lipgloss...
who also joined showbiz in 2007, and recently her younger brother Elmo Magalona
Elmo Magalona
Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona, better known as simply Elmo Magalona is a Filipino actor and singer. He is the sixth child of Francis Magalona.-Personal life:...
also joined showbiz this year in Party Pilipinas, Pilyang Kerubin
Pilyang Kerubin
Pilyang Kerubin is a Philippine television drama series created by GMA Network. The season premiere was aired on June 7, 2010...
and also in Kaya ng Powers. She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
on March 2010 with a Social Sciences
Social sciences
Social science is the field of study concerned with society. "Social science" is commonly used as an umbrella term to refer to a plurality of fields outside of the natural sciences usually exclusive of the administrative or managerial sciences...
bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
, although she didn't attend the graduation ceremonies due to personal reasons.
Career
Maxene's first show as a child was the ABS-CBN kiddie show "Ang TV," followed by 5 & Up. Then in 2001, she made her appearance in Daddy Di Do DuDaddy Di Do Du
Daddy Di Do Du was a Filipino sitcom produced by M-Zet Productions, Inc. that aired on GMA Network every Sunday evenings. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block and was one of the must successful original Pinoy sitcoms of recent history.-Plot:...
in which she worked with Vic Sotto. In 2004, the role of Alwina in Mulawin
Mulawin
Mulawin is a speculative fiction Television drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.It was originally aired...
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
Angel Locsin
Angel Locsin is a Filipina television and film actress and commercial model. Aside from this, she is also a film producer and fashion designer....
. To date, her biggest break on television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
is when she was chosen to be one of Richard Gutierrez
Richard Gutiérrez
Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez, popularly known as Richard Gutierrez , is a television actor and commercial model who works in Filipino productions.-Biography:Gutierrez is the son of Eduardo P...
's leading ladies in Kamandag
Kamandag
Kamandag, also known as Venom in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from November 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008. Based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, it starred Richard Gutierrez.-Origin:...
. After Kamandag, Maxene played Jessa, originally played by Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
, in Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...
: Una Kang Naging Akin
Una Kang Naging Akin
"Una Kang Naging Akin" or When You Were Mine is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona...
opposite Wendell Ramos
Wendell Ramos
Wendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:...
and Angelika dela Cruz.
In 2009, Maxene joins the cast of SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso, opposite Marvin Agustin
Marvin Agustín
Marvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...
and Geoff Eigenmann
Geoff Eigenmann
Geoff Eigenmann is a Filipino actor notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann showbiz clan. He started out with GMA Network as part of a joint drama series with TAPE Productions and later was part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic and starred in their shows...
.
Maxene also starred on Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...
: Kung Aagawin Mo Man Ang Lahat Sa Akin with JC Tiuseco
JC Tiuseco
John Carlo "JC" Barreras Tiuseco is an actor, basketball player, TV host,& model and is a Chinese Filipino.He became a household name, when he made the selection for the final 16 castaways and more so after being hailed as the "Sole Survivor" in the very first season of the Philippine version of...
, Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza de Castro
Glaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...
and Patrick Garcia
Patrick Garcia
Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...
.
In 2010, she recently joined with the cast of Sine Novela Presents: Trudis Liit, with her co-stars Pauline Luna, Mike Tan, Gina Alajar, & new child actress Jillian Ward. As of February 2011, she is joining the cast of the GMA 7 afternoon drama show, "My Lover, My Wife
My Lover, My Wife
My Lover, My Wife was a television drama series developed by GMA Network starring Nadine Samonte, Luis Alandy, and Maxene Magalona . The show premiered on February 28, 2011 replacing Koreana...
".
Drama Series
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 2011 | Encantadia: The Second Saga | TBA | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | Pahiram ng Isang Ina Pahiram ng Isang Ina Pahiram ng Isang Ina or Bond of Love is a Philippine drama series created and developed by GMA Network, starring Bea Binene and Jake Vargas with Carmina Villaroel... |
Andrea Martinez | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell | Dalisay | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | My Lover, My Wife My Lover, My Wife My Lover, My Wife was a television drama series developed by GMA Network starring Nadine Samonte, Luis Alandy, and Maxene Magalona . The show premiered on February 28, 2011 replacing Koreana... |
Vivian Torres-Delgado | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Sine Novela Sine Novela Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series... : Trudis Liit Trudis Liit Trudis Liit is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network, and part of that station's Sine Novela series. Trudis Liit marks the 21st and final installment of the Sine Novela series based on the works by Mars Ravelo... |
Mercedes "Ched" Cristobal | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009 | Sana Ngayong Pasko Sana Ngayong Pasko Sana Ngayong Pasko is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Susan Roces as a grandmother suffering with dementia, under the direction of Mike Tuviera. Since the show is a Christmas special, it will only last until January 8, 2010... |
Irene Dionisio | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009 | Maynila Maynila (TV series) Maynila is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since 1999. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every... |
Various | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009 | Sine Novela Sine Novela Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series... : Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin is an Philippine drama on GMA Network. The original movie was released back in 1987 and was directed by the legendary actor-director Eddie Garcia who also directed Sinasamba Kita... |
Maureen Andrada | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso | Eloisa Barrientos | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2008 | Sine Novela Sine Novela Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series... : Una Kang Naging Akin Una Kang Naging Akin "Una Kang Naging Akin" or When You Were Mine is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona... |
Jessa Mallari | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2007–2008 | Kamandag Kamandag Kamandag, also known as Venom in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from November 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008. Based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, it starred Richard Gutierrez.-Origin:... |
Lily | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2005 | Saang Sulok ng Langit Saang Sulok ng Langit Saang Sulok Ng Langit is a Philippine television series produced by TAPE, Inc. and aired over GMA Network. Directed by Ruel Bayani, this drama series is a touching tale of love and betrayal. The Drama series also became one of the highest Rated TV series in the Philippines... |
Gemma | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2004 | Hanggang Kailan Hanggang Kailan Hanggang Kailan or Circle of Hearts is a drama series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Jose Javier Reyes and Mark Reyes.- Synopsis :... |
Angela | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Others
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 2010 | Tweetbiz | Host | QTV 11 |
| 2010–present | Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk... |
Guest/performer | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2007–2010 | SOP Rules | herself/performer | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2005 | ASAP Fanatic ASAP Fanatic ASAP Fanatic is the first variety show for teens aired every Sunday afternoon after ASAP Mania on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It showcases the hottest teen stars of the network, which features production numbers like Full Circle including the winners of the Star Circle Quest, TV Idol, Star Circle... |
Guest / Performer | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2003 | Love to Love Season 1: Rich in Love | Trina | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2005 | Fam Jam | Host | QTV 11 |
| 2001–2007 | Daddy Di Do Du Daddy Di Do Du Daddy Di Do Du was a Filipino sitcom produced by M-Zet Productions, Inc. that aired on GMA Network every Sunday evenings. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block and was one of the must successful original Pinoy sitcoms of recent history.-Plot:... |
Donna | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2000 | Y2K: Yes 2 Kids | herself | IBC Network Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation is a Philippine VHF television network of the Government Communications Group headed by the Press Secretary. Its studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol Hills, Diliman, Quezon City and its transmitter is located at the Coca Cola plant,... |
| 1995 | 5 and Up 5 and Up 5 and Up is a tele-magazine television show for preteens, which aired in the Philippines from May 1992 to July 2002. The program was produced by Probe Productions, Inc... |
herself | TV5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... , GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 1992 | Ang TV Ang TV Ang TV also known as ATV is a "gag-variety" show for kids in the Philippines. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor "Kaluskos Musmos" and its foreign counterpart "The Mickey Mouse Club"... |
herself | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | |||||||
| 2010 | Rekrut | Jamir's wife | |||||||
| 2005 | Happily Ever After | -> | 2004 | Kuya | -> | -> | 2002 | Singsing ni Lola | Vik |
| 2002 | Mano Po 1: My Family | Young Elisa | |||||||
| 2001 | Bahay ni Lola | Various role | |||||||
Awards & nominations
| Year | Critics | Category | Award |
| 2009 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Ranked #82 |
| 2009 | Pure 'N Fresh Top Teen Awards | Top Teen ‘IT’ Girl: Pure 'N Fresh Role Model | Nominated |
| 2008 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Ranked #48 |
| 2005 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Ranked #79 |
| 2004 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Ranked #23 |
External links
- Maxene Magalona at iGMA.tv
- Maxene Magalona at her Multiply Account
- Maxene Magalona at Am I AnnoyingAmIAnnoying.comAmIAnnoying.com is a website that allows users to vote on celebrities based on their annoyance factors. It has more than 20,000 profiles of public figures and is the largest on-going celebrity polling site on the Internet....