Maureen Francisco
Maureen Francisco | |
|---|---|
| Born | near Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | TV reporter, actor, public figure |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Website | http://www.maureenfrancisco.com |
Maureen Francisco is a TV reporter, actor, and public figure. She is known for her role on the reality show Solitary 3.0.[1]
Personal life
Maureen Francisco was born into poverty near Manila, Philippines and lived in a small home with 15 relatives. She moved to the United States with her family at the age of 5. She attended Pacific Lutheran University and received a bachelor's degree in Journalism in 1999.
Career
After she graduated, she went on to be a TV reporter around the US.[2] Her desire to be in the public eye landed her roles in commercials, as a spokesperson and a media host. CBS's Power of 10, hosted by Drew Carey, premiered in 2007, with Maureen as their first contestant.[3] As her first role in a movie, Maureen was cast in 2008 as a lead for the horror movie Eyes in the Dark.[4] Then in 2009, Maureen was contestant #5 on Fox Reality Channel's Solitary 3.0.[5] Maureen went on to become one of the founding members of The World Bikini Football League.[6] She is currently a side line reporter for bikini football. Due to her humble beginnings, Maureen also serves as media director for the non-profit Child United to help children in poverty.[7]
References
- ^ "Interview with Maureen of Fox Reality's Solitary 3.0". Reality Wanted. 2009-01-31.
- ^ "Commentary: Double zero (or, pick on someone your own size!)". Northwest Asian Weekly. 2010-01-21.
- ^ "TWBSL - Maureen Francisco biography". The World Bikini Sports League. Retrieved 2010-04-22.
- ^ "An Eye for Directing". The Issaquah Press. February 2, 2010.
- ^ "Solitary 3.0 no match for Federal Way resident". Federal Way Mirror. 2009-01-13.
- ^ "Bikini football blitzes the Northwest". Bellevue Reporter. 2009-08-24.
- ^ "Bellevue resident uses vacation to give back". Bellevue Reporter. 2009-07-06.