Megan Young
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Megan Lynne Young is a Filipina
-American
actress who is a member of Star Magic Batch 15
. She is best known for being a former celebrity housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2
(but the third one to be eliminated). Megan is an alumnus of ABS-CBN
's rival television
station GMA
's StarStruck
and also a member of GMA Artist Center. She was the first StarStruck alumna to transfer to another network. She is the newest VJ on the new Channel V Philippines
network. She is the older sister of Lauren Young
.
talent. She is the first StarStruck star ever to transfer to GMA's rival station, ABS-CBN, in a bid to change her image from a villain to a "nice girl".
Megan Young's first big showbiz break was with the talent reality search Star Struck. Her talent and personality landed her in the show's top six. But despite her good finish, Megan's acting career never took off. Projects came to her in trickles. Often she would be typecast as the antagonist, the bitch, the bad girl, something she found unpleasant.
She soon moved to ABS-CBN
following her sister, Lauren Young
, who was part of Star Magic Star Circle 13.
In 2009 she was one of four chosen to be a new Video Jockey for the relaunching of Channel [V] Philippines
.
Megan attended Trinity University of Asia School in Quezon City, a middle competency university with fellow actors Ahron Villena
, Kris Bernal
, Alfred Navarro, Che Tolentino, Charles Christianson, Kontin Roque, Sophia Montecarlo
, Erich Gonzales
, Alvin Aragon Marco Aytona, Eslove Briones, Shey Bustamante, and Joe Vargas. And, she is now studying Digital Film Making at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
.
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...
-American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actress who is a member of Star Magic Batch 15
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...
. She is best known for being a former celebrity housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 was the second celebrity edition of the Pinoy Big Brother franchise. It started on October 14, 2007 and ended twelve weeks later on January 5, 2008 at the Araneta Coliseum...
(but the third one to be eliminated). Megan is an alumnus of 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 ...
's rival television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
station GMA
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...
's StarStruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....
and also a member of GMA Artist Center. She was the first StarStruck alumna to transfer to another network. She is the newest VJ on the new Channel V Philippines
Channel V Philippines
Channel [V] Philippines is a 24-hour music-entertainment television network owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, a partnership with TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company as a new network provider starting on March 1, 2009....
network. She is the older sister of Lauren Young
Lauren Young
Lauren Anne Young is a Filipino-American actress who is part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic group. She is the younger sister of actress and TV host, Megan Young.- Biography :...
.
Career
She is a former GMA NetworkGMA 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...
talent. She is the first StarStruck star ever to transfer to GMA's rival station, ABS-CBN, in a bid to change her image from a villain to a "nice girl".
Megan Young's first big showbiz break was with the talent reality search Star Struck. Her talent and personality landed her in the show's top six. But despite her good finish, Megan's acting career never took off. Projects came to her in trickles. Often she would be typecast as the antagonist, the bitch, the bad girl, something she found unpleasant.
She soon moved to 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 ...
following her sister, Lauren Young
Lauren Young
Lauren Anne Young is a Filipino-American actress who is part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic group. She is the younger sister of actress and TV host, Megan Young.- Biography :...
, who was part of Star Magic Star Circle 13.
In 2009 she was one of four chosen to be a new Video Jockey for the relaunching of Channel [V] Philippines
Channel V Philippines
Channel [V] Philippines is a 24-hour music-entertainment television network owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, a partnership with TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company as a new network provider starting on March 1, 2009....
.
Megan attended Trinity University of Asia School in Quezon City, a middle competency university with fellow actors Ahron Villena
Ahron Villena
Ahron Villena is a Filipino actor. He is currently a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic.-Career:...
, Kris Bernal
Kris Bernal
Kristine Ann Tan Bernal, better known by her screen name Kris Bernal , is a Filipina actress who became known as one of the finalists of StarStruck.-Television:-Movies:-External links:**...
, Alfred Navarro, Che Tolentino, Charles Christianson, Kontin Roque, Sophia Montecarlo
Sophia Montecarlo
Swirtty Mae Nibley , better known by her screen name Sophia Montecarlo. Sophia used to be a contestant on the reality television Born Diva.-Biography:...
, Erich Gonzales
Erich Gonzales
Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco known as Erich Gonzales, is a Filipina actress and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists.-Biography:...
, Alvin Aragon Marco Aytona, Eslove Briones, Shey Bustamante, and Joe Vargas. And, she is now studying Digital Film Making at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde is a private Catholic college in the Malate district of Manila, Philippines. The main campus is along Taft Avenue, with two campuses along Pablo Ocampo Street and Arellano Avenue...
.
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011 | US Girls Us Girls (Philippine TV program) Us Girls is a weekly lifestyle magazine show in the Philippines hosted by Iya Villania, Cheska Garcia, and Angel Aquino, which airs every Sunday night on Studio 23.-External links:*... |
Host/Herself | Studio 23 Studio 23 Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23... |
| 2011 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:... : Hiyas Hiyas (TV series) Hiyas is an upcoming Philippine romantic-drama TV series aired by ABS-CBN. It is the 15th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series... |
Sapphire | 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 ... |
| 2011–present | Showtime | 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 ... |
| 2011 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:... : Mana Po Mana Po Mana Po is a Philippine romantic-drama Comedy TV series aired by ABS-CBN. It is the 14th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances series... |
Winnie | 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 ... |
| 2010 | M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop is a Philippine romantic comedy-drama series on ABS-CBN, starring Aga Muhlach and Ai Ai delas Alas.. On November 6, 2010 the ABS-CBN network confirmed that the show has been canceled due to the low rating comparing there other sit.com. The final episode has been aired last... |
Bea Cornejo | 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 ... |
| 2010 | 5 Star Specials 5 Star Specials 5 Star Specials is a weekly drama anthology aired every Wednesday evenings on TV5 from March 22, 2010 to September 1, 2010. This is featuring the talents of the station.-Ang Dalawa Kong Nanay:*Air Date: March 22, 2010... |
Various | TV5 |
| 2010 | Rubi Rubi (Philippine TV series) Rubi was a television series in the Philippines that is a remake of Televisa's Rubí and produced by ABS-CBN which premiered February 15, 2010.-Beginning:... |
Sophia Cardenas | 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 ... |
| 2010–present | Girlista | Host | Studio 23 Studio 23 Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23... |
| 2010 | V Countdown 2010 | VJ | Channel V International Channel V Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:... /Channel V Philippines |
| 2009–present | V Scene | VJ | Channel [V] Philippines Channel V Philippines Channel [V] Philippines is a 24-hour music-entertainment television network owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, a partnership with TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company as a new network provider starting on March 1, 2009.... |
| 2009–present | Bente Uno | VJ | Channel [V] Philippines Channel V Philippines Channel [V] Philippines is a 24-hour music-entertainment television network owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, a partnership with TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company as a new network provider starting on March 1, 2009.... |
| 2009–present | In Command | VJ | Channel [V] Philippines Channel V Philippines Channel [V] Philippines is a 24-hour music-entertainment television network owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, a partnership with TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company as a new network provider starting on March 1, 2009.... |
| 2009–present | Hits All You Can | VJ | Channel [V] Philippines Channel V Philippines Channel [V] Philippines is a 24-hour music-entertainment television network owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, a partnership with TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company as a new network provider starting on March 1, 2009.... |
| 2009–present | V'd Out | VJ | Channel [V] Philippines Channel V Philippines Channel [V] Philippines is a 24-hour music-entertainment television network owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, a partnership with TV Xtreme Broadcasting Company as a new network provider starting on March 1, 2009.... |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bench Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Ermie | 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 ... |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Young Etrona | 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 ... |
| 2008 | I Love Betty La Fea | Marcela Valencia | 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 ... |
| 2008 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition The first celebrity edition of Pinoy Big Brother, titled Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition is a special edition of the original show... |
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 ... |
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs: Luvin'Lyf Astigs 'Astigs' is ABS-CBN's weekly youth-oriented program running under the youth anthology series "Star Magic Presents" which started airing on January 12, 2008... |
Janine | 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 ... |
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv: Ur Lyf 2 Abt Ur Luv Abt Ur Luv was a weekly, youth-oriented program broadcast on ABS-CBN. The series began airing in November 2006 and ran through January 2008.-Cast and characters:*Shaina Magdayao as Neri*Carla Humphries as Brenda Smith*Valeen Montenegro as Gwen... |
Honey | 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 ... |
| 2007 | Kokey Kokey Kokey is an ABS-CBN fantaserye which was premiered on Primetime Bida August 6, 2007. It is a show that was greatly criticized because of its one-dimensionality and lack of educational value. Other sources of hostility include potentially harmful acts such as lying with no punishment or scolding... |
Shane | 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 ... |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Binibining tumalo sa Hari Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang "Lola Basyang" is the pen name of Severino Reyes, founder and editor of the Tagalog magazine Liwayway. From 1925, Reyes wrote a series of stories for children under the title Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang... |
Fairy | 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 | Asian Treasures Asian Treasures Asian Treasures is an action-adventure Philippine drama aired and produced by GMA Network starred by Angel Locsin and Robin Padilla, and was directed by Eric Quizon.This show is all about Asian History.... |
Anna | 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... |
| 2006 | Startalk Startalk Startalk TX is a long-running showbiz-oriented television talk show in the Philippines aired every Saturday afternoons by GMA Network and simulcast over Super Radyo DZBB. It is hosted by Butch Francisco, Joey de Leon, Ricky Lo and Lolit Solis.-History:... |
Herself | 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... |
| 2006 | Eat Bulaga | Herself | 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 | Art Angel: String Special Art Angel Art Angel was a 30-minute Philippine educational show for children aged 6–12 years old. It aims to promote art as accessible and doable and fun to do as well. The show airs every Saturday mornings on GMA Network.... |
Herself | 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 | Ganda Ng Lola Ko | QTV-11 | |
| 2005–2006 | Fans Kita | Herself/Host | QTV-11 |
| 2005 | Love To Love (Season 7): Love Ko Urok | Meg | 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 | All Star K! All Star K! All Star K! was a videoke game show in the Philippines.- Hosts :All Star K! started as K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge with Arnell Ignacio as host. When Ignacio transferred to rival station ABS-CBN in 2004 , the show was reformatted into a celebrity game show with Jaya and comedian Allan K... |
Herself | 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 | StarStruck : Season 2 StarStruck (Philippine TV series) StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television.... |
Herself | 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... |
Film
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2011 | Won't Last A Day Without You Won't Last A Day Without You Won't Last A Day Without You is a 2011 Filipino romantic comedy film starring Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson. It is produced and released by Star Cinema and Viva Films... |
Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... & Viva Films VIVA Films Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:... |
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| 2010 | Astro Mayabang | – | Cinema One Entry |
| 2010 | White House | Mikey Trinidad | Regal Films |
| 2010 | Sigwa | Dolly (young Dawn Zulueta) | Cinemalaya Entry |
| 2010 | Babe, I Love You Babe, I Love You Babe, I Love You is a 2010 Filipino romantic comedy film starring Anne Curtis and Sam Milby. It is produced by Star Cinema and VIVA Films-Production:... |
Gaita Borromeo | Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... & Viva Films VIVA Films Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:... |
| 2009 | Pangarap Kong Jackpot | Eula | Golden Lion Productions |
| 2009 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XI Shake, Rattle & Roll XI Shake, Rattle & Roll XI is a 2009 Filpino horror film in three acts from Regal Multimedia. It was an entry in the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival.- Ang Diablo:... |
Lucia | Regal Films |
| 2005 | Say That You Love Me | Anna | GMA Films GMA Films GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines.... |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Nagmamahal ng Tunay" | Piolo Pascual Piolo Pascual Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:... |