Maxene Magalona
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| Born | Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona November 23, 1986 Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Maxene Magalona, Maxx |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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| http://maxenemagalona.tumblr.com/ | |
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.
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[edit] Personal life
Maxene was born in Manila, 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 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.[1]
[edit] 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 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.[2] To date, her biggest break on television is when she was chosen to be one of Richard Gutierrez's leading ladies in Kamandag.[3] 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.[4] Maxene also starred on Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Man Ang Lahat Sa Akin with JC Tiuseco, Glaiza de Castro and Patrick Garcia.[5]
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".
[edit] Television
[edit] Drama Series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2012 | Spooky Valentine Presents: Manibela | Jellie | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Pahiram ng Isang Ina | Andrea Martinez | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell | Dalisay | GMA Network |
| 2011 | My Lover, My Wife | Vivian Torres-Delgado | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Trudis Liit | Mercedes "Ched" Cristobal | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Irene Dionisio | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Maynila | Various | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Maureen Andrada | GMA Network |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso | Eloisa Barrientos | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin | Jessa Mallari | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Kamandag | Lily | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Saang Sulok ng Langit | Gemma | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Hanggang Kailan | Angela | GMA Network |
[edit] Others
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 2010 | Tweetbiz | Host | QTV 11 |
| 2010–present | Party Pilipinas | Guest/performer | GMA Network |
| 2007–2010 | SOP Rules | herself/performer | GMA Network |
| 2005 | ASAP Fanatic | Guest / Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Love to Love Season 1: Rich in Love | Trina | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Fam Jam | Host | QTV 11 |
| 2001–2007 | Daddy Di Do Du | Donna | GMA Network |
| 2000 | Y2K: Yes 2 Kids | herself | IBC Network |
| 1995 | 5 and Up | herself | TV5, GMA Network |
| 1992 | Ang TV | herself | ABS-CBN |
[edit] Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Rekrut | Jamir's wife |
| 2005 | Happily Ever After | Laura |
| 2004 | Kuya | Grace |
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| 2002 | Singsing ni Lola | Vik |
| 2002 | Mano Po 1: My Family | Young Elisa |
| 2001 | Bahay ni Lola | Various role |
[edit] Awards & nominations
| Year | Critics | Category | Award |
| 2009 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Ranked #82[6] |
| 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[7] |
| 2005 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Ranked #79 |
| 2004 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Women | Ranked #23 |
[edit] References
- ^ (Tagalog) Chika Minute: Maxene Magalona, nagtapos na sa college
- ^ Maxene Magalona had a hand in Angel Locsin's success
- ^ Maxene Magalona at Jewel Mische, bagong leading ladies ni Richard Gutierrez!
- ^ Geoff Eigenmann and Maxene Magalona take on mature roles in SRO Cinemaserye
- ^ Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat sa Akin will premiere on June 22
- ^ FHM Philippines 2009: 100 Sexiest Women - Maxene Magalona
- ^ FHM Philippines 2008: 100 Sexiest Women - Maxene Magalona
[edit] External links
- Maxene Magalona at iGMA.tv
- Maxene Magalona at her Multiply Account
- Maxene Magalona at the Internet Movie Database
- Maxene Magalona at Am I Annoying
