Maureen Wroblewitz

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In this article, the surname is Wroblewitz (German patronymic surname), and her middle name is Pojas (Philippine matronymic surname).

Maureen Wroblewitz
Wroblewitz appears for Yamaha Motor Company in 2019
Born
Maureen Christa Pojas Wroblewitz[5]

(1998-06-22) June 22, 1998 (age 25)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
NationalityFilipino-German
Other namesMaureen Wrob
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2017–present
Known forWinner of Asia's Next Top Model (season 5)
(Runner-Up) of Miss Universe Philippines 2021
Modeling information
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Agency
Beauty pageant titleholder
Major
competition(s)		Miss Universe Philippines 2021
(1st Runner-Up)

Maureen Christa Pojas Wroblewitz (English: /wroʊblɛwɪts/; Tagalog: [ˈmaʊɾin ɾɔˈbɔlwits]; German: [vɹɔˈblɛvɪts]; born June 22, 1998), also known as Maureen Wrob, is a Filipino actress, beauty queen, and model best known for winning the fifth season of Asia's Next Top Model. She represented the Philippines in the competition and became the first Filipina to win.[6][7]

Early life[edit]

Maureen Christa Pojas Wroblewitz was born on June 22, 1998, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[8] She is the third of four daughters of a Filipino mother, Mariefe Pojas Wroblewitz,[9] and a German father, Matt Wroblewitz.[5][10][11] She lived in Riyadh for 12 years before relocating to Germany after her mother died.[10][11] When she was 15 years old, she was scouted by a modeling agent on Instagram, and moved to the Philippines to pursue a modeling career.[12][10] Before her participation on Asia's Next Top Model in 2017, she was a part-time model and student.[13]

Career[edit]

Asia's Next Top Model[edit]

After auditioning for Asia's Next Top Model, Wroblewitz was chosen as one of the 14 finalists on the show's fifth season.[14][15] During her run on the show, Wroblewitz received the highest score of the week three times and landed in the bottom two twice. She was one of the top three contestants for the cycle's final show, alongside contestants Minh Tu Nguyen from Vietnam and Shikin Gomez from Malaysia. Wroblewitz was crowned the winner of the competition during the final episode.[6][16] She was the first representative from the Philippines to win the contest.[17] As the winner of the competition, she received a Subaru Impreza, a cover and fashion spread in the July issue of Nylon Singapore,[16] and a chance to obtain a modeling contract with Storm Model Management in London.[18]

2017–present[edit]

Wroblewitz has appeared on the Filipino shows Tonight with Boy Abunda, News5, Rated K, and CNN Philippines.[19] She is the face and ambassador of Asus and Palmolive.[20][21] She is also an ambassador for the ICanServe Foundation, which helps cancer survivors.[20] In September 2018, Wroblewitz appeared on season 6 of Asia's Next Top Model as Subaru Ambassador. A week later, she became a co-host of the Filipino variety show Eat Bulaga!.[22] In 2019, Yamaha Motor Philippines announced that Wroblewitz was become as ambassador for Yamaha Mio i125.[23]

In 2021, she signed a contract with Star Magic as Maureen Wrob.[24][25]

Representing Pangasinan, Wroblewitz was announced as one of the Top 28 delegates that will compete for the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 crown on September 30, 2021, in Bohol.[26][27] She placed first runner-up to Beatrice Luigi Gomez.[28]

In June 2023, she was announced as ambassador for Levi's 501 Jeans – 150th Anniversary Campaign.[29]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Ref.
2021 Runaway Hannah [30][31]

Television[edit]

Year Title Notes Ref.
2017 Asia's Next Top Model (season 5) Contestant [6]
Rated K Guest [32]
Tonight with Boy Abunda [33][34]
The Source [19]
Headstart with Karen Davila [35]
Mars [36]
2018 Sunday PinaSaya [37]
Asia's Next Top Model (season 6)
Eat Bulaga! Co-host (2018–2019) [38]
2021 Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Contestant [39]

Music videos[edit]

Year Artist(s) Title Ref.
2018 Juan Karlos Labajo Buwan [40]

Personal life[edit]

On May 30, 2017, Wroblewitz was in a relationship with singer Juan Karlos Labajo until they broke up on June 10, 2022.[41][42][43]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Maureen Wroblewitz". www.stormmodels.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  2. ^ See you soon! Our German x Filipina beauty Archived December 25, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. Published August 30, 2016.
  3. ^ Our newest face and baby girl, Maureen Archived December 25, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. Published October 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "How Maureen Wroblebitz feels now that she's part of Star Magic". ABS-CBN News. June 20, 2021. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Maureen Wroblewitz: A steel magnolia that blooms". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on August 21, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c "Maureen Wroblewitz is first Pinay to win 'Asia's Next Top Model'". ABS-CBN News. June 29, 2017. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  7. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (July 3, 2017). "Supermodel and TV host Tyra Banks reacts to Maureen Wroblewitz win in 'Asia's Next Top Model'". GMA Network Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  8. ^ Usop, Rezie Den Hannah (July 1, 2017). "Filipinos top everything". The Palawan Times. Archived from the original on March 10, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2018 – via Wayback Machine.
  9. ^ "IN PHOTOS: Pia Wurtzbach, Maureen Wroblewitz lead ICanServe fashion show". Rappler. Archived from the original on August 1, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2018 – via Wayback Machine.
  10. ^ a b c Vitangcol, Ysabel (June 24, 2017). "Maureen Wroblewitz wants the top". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 24, 2017.. inquirer.net. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  11. ^ a b Lo, Ricky (July 8, 2017). "Maureen Wroblewitz: Mother knows best". Philstar Global Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  12. ^ "Maureen Wroblewitz Philippines, Teenage Dream". ASNTM.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  13. ^ "Pinay wins Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 5". Philippines News Network. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  14. ^ "Meet the PH contestants on 'Asia's Next Top Model' cycle 5". Rappler. March 2, 2017. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  15. ^ "Models". ASNTM.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  16. ^ a b Maureen Wroblewitz’s ‘AsNTM’ Win Is ‘Sweet Vengeance’ For All Filipina Runners-Up Archived June 29, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  17. ^ "Wroblewitz is PH's first 'Asia's Next Top Model' winner". CNN Philippines. CNN Philippines Staff. Archived from the original on October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  18. ^ Chan, Lydia. "A recap of Asia's Next Top Model: Finale Read on to find out who was crowned this season's Top Model". Elle Malaysia. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  19. ^ a b Cabato, Regine. ""Top Model" winner Wroblewitz: Ignore the bullies, focus on the positive". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  20. ^ a b "Maureen Wroblewitz is breaking barriers". Business Mirror. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  21. ^ Macandog, Nadine (February 21, 2018). "INTERVIEW: Maureen Wroblewitz on her ASUS notebook, her current favorites and more! | ClickTheCity People". Clickthecity.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  22. ^ "Asia's Next Top Model 2017 winner Maureen Wroblewitz joins Eat Bulaga | Showbiz". GMA News. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  23. ^ "New Yamaha PH Chief to Keep Pressure On Despite Mio's Success". Carmudi Philippines. July 28, 2019. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  24. ^ "Black Pen Day: Over 40 artists to sign with Star Magic, ABS-CBN at grand event". ABS-CBN News. June 16, 2021. Archived from the original on July 16, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  25. ^ "Over 40 artists to sign with Star Magic, ABS-CBN on Black Pen Day | Star Cinema". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  26. ^ Requintina, Robert (September 2, 2021). "Miss Universe Philippines 2021 The Final 30: The complete list". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  27. ^ "Miss Universe PH 2021 to be held in Bohol on Sept. 30". ABS-CBN News. September 24, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  28. ^ Paje, Ana Catalina (September 30, 2021). "Cebu City's Beatrice Luigi Gomez crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2021". Yahoo! News. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  29. ^ "What Went Down Levi's® 150th Anniversary". NYLON MANILA. June 9, 2023. Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  30. ^ "Maureen Wroblewitz, Kit Thompson to star in film 'Runaway'". Manila Bulletin. August 14, 2021. Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  31. ^ "Debut movie ni Maureen Wroblewitz, ipalalabas bago ang Miss Universe Philippines 2021". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  32. ^ "Maureen Wroblewitz, ibinahagi ang naranasang pambu-bully" [Maureen Wroblewitz, shares her experience of being bullied]. ABS-CBN News (in Filipino). July 4, 2017. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017.
  33. ^ Why Maureen Wroblewitz almost gave up on 'Asia's Next Top Model' Archived July 14, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. ABS-CBN News. Published on July 7, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  34. ^ PHOTOS: Maureen Wroblewitz on Tonight With Boy Abunda Archived August 6, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  35. ^ WATCH: Maureen Wroblewitz' message to Tyra Banks Archived July 15, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. ABS-CBN News. Published on July 14, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  36. ^ "Alamin ang recipe ni Maureen Wroblewitz ng kanyang Prima Pasta". GMA Network. Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  37. ^ Rodriguez, Bea (July 25, 2018). "WATCH: 'Asia's Next Top Model' winner Maureen Wroblewitz, rumampa sa 'Sunday PinaSaya!'" (in Tagalog). GMA Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 20, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  38. ^ Created With Frontrow Entertainment. "Asia's Next Top Model 5 winner Maureen Wroblewitz officially joins Eat Bulaga!". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  39. ^ KAELA MALIG, GMA News. "Miss Universe Philippines 2021 names Top 5 finalists". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  40. ^ "JK Labajo, katambal sa bagong music video si Asia's Next Top Model winner Maureen Wroblewitz". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  41. ^ "Check out these photos of Maureen and JK's solid relationship!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  42. ^ "Maureen Wrob on relationship with Juan Karlos Labajo: 'He knows everything about me;". Push. Archived from the original on August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  43. ^ Javier, Humility (June 10, 2022). "Juan Karlos Labajo confirms breakup with Maureen Wroblewitz: 'Hanggang sa muli'". Star Cinema. ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 11, 2022.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Asia's Next Top Model
2017 (season 5) 		Succeeded by
Thailand Dana Slosar
Preceded by
Bella Ysmael
(Parañaque)
 Miss Universe Philippines
(1st Runner Up)
2021 		Succeeded by
Annabelle McDonnell
(Misamis Oriental)
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