Maxene Magalona

Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona (born November 23, 1986) is a Filipino actress, model, host and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN.[1] Being a former GMA talent under the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the My Lover, My Wife and Donna Vallejo on Daddy Di Do Du. Under ABS-CBN, she is best known for her portrayal as Alex Acosta on Doble Kara.

Maxene Magalona
Born
Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona

(1986-11-23) November 23, 1986
Bacolod, Philippines
Alma materAteneo de Manila University (BA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • host
  • yoga instructor
Years active1992–present
Agents
Spouse
Rob Mananquil
(m. 2018; sep. 2022)
Parent(s)Francis Magalona (father)
Pia Arroyo-Magalona (mother)
RelativesEnrique Magalona (great grandfather)
Pancho Magalona (grandfather)
Tita Duran (grandmother)
Saab Magalona (sister)
Frank Magalona (brother)
Elmo Magalona (brother)
Arkin Magalona (brother)
Clara Magalona (sister)
Hiro Peralta (cousin)
Regine Velasquez (aunt)
Websitemaxene.ph

Early life

Magalona was born in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Province, 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 her younger brother Elmo Magalona also joined showbiz three years later in Party Pilipinas, Pilyang Kerubin and also in Kaya ng Powers. She is also the niece, of second degree, to singer Regine Velasquez. She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in March 2010 with a Social Sciences bachelor's degree, although she didn't attend the graduation ceremonies for personal reasons.[2]

Career

Starting career on ABS-CBN

Her first show as a child was the ABS-CBN kiddie show Ang TV followed by 5 and Up.

GMA Network (1998–2014)

Then in 1998, she transferred to GMA Network. she made her first appearance in Munting Anghel in 2000. Then 2001 second 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.[3] To date, her biggest break on television is when she was chosen to be one of Richard Gutierrez's leading ladies in major lead role Kamandag this is marks first primetime drama series on GMA Network.[4] 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, Magalona joined the cast of SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti, opposite Marvin Agustin and Geoff Eigenmann.[5] Maxene also starred on Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin with JC Tiuseco, Glaiza de Castro and Patrick Garcia.[6]

In June 2010, she joined the cast of Sine Novela: Trudis Liit, with her co-stars Pauleen Luna, Mike Tan, Gina Alajar, and new Kapuso child actress Jillian Ward. Then in February 2011, she starred on GMA afternoon drama show, My Lover, My Wife opposite Adrian Alandy and Kapuso Actress Nadine Samonte.

In 2013, Magalona joined the GMA afternoon drama series Mga Basang Sisiw playing Vicky Sta. Maria, the main antagonist role and villain of the series, with the lead stars Renz Valerio, Bianca Umali and Miko Zarsadias.

Return to ABS-CBN (2014–present)

In the 3rd quarter of 2014, she signed an exclusive contract and returned to her home network after 16 years, ABS-CBN. and since then had a guest stint as one of the Hurado's on It's Showtime; as a guest player in The Singing Bee; as a special guest in Kris TV; and starred in Maalaala Mo Kaya (Episode title: Nurse Cap), portraying the nurse rapper, Fatima Palma. Magalona's first major project as a Kapamilya Artist is being part of ABS-CBN's Primetime Soap Dream Dad together with Jana Casandra Agoncillo and Zanjoe Marudo.

In the first quarter of 2015, Magalona was one of the eight contestants of the first season of the Philippine edition of Your Face Sounds Familiar.

In November 2015, after 2 months of the pilot, Magalona joined the cast of Doble Kara as Alexandra "Alex" Acosta in season 2. She's a sweet and kind-hearted to the kids where she worked and she was raised by her older half-brother Sebastian "Seb" Acosta portrayed by Sam Milby. She met Kara Dela Rosa portrayed by Julia Montes (which Seb married Kara in season 4). At first, she likes Kara for her brother and keeps asking her brother to take Kara out. But, when she finds out that Kara's adopted mother Lucille Acosta-Dela Rosa portrayed by Carmina Villaroel was her half-sister from her father's side, the sweet and kind-hearted lady became evil to Kara and her family because she believes that Lucille's family is the reason why she grew without parents. Later on, she became the main antagonist of the series in season 4.

Personal life

In 2015, Magalona began dating musician Rob Mananquil. On February 14, 2017 (Valentine's Day), the two became engaged when the latter proposed to the former while vacationing in Tokyo.[7] Magalona and Mananquil married on January 11, 2018, at a ceremony in Boracay.[8] The two are currently based in the town of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia,[9] where they are undergoing yoga teacher training.[1][10] In October 2022, Magalona confirmed via her instagram posts that she was recently single and separated from Mananquil for months.

Filmography

Digital Drama series

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2000Munting AnghelJonnahGMA Network
2004Hanggang KailanAngela Villarama
2005Saang Sulok ng LangitGemma
2007–2008Carlo J. Caparas' KamandagLily
2008Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging AkinJessa Mallari
2009Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa AkinMaureen Andrada / Dahlia Del Monte
2009–2010Sana Ngayong PaskoIrene Dionisio
2010Sine Novela: Trudis LiitMercedes "Ched" Cristobal
2011My Lover, My WifeVivian Torres-Delgado
Mars Ravelo's Captain BarbellDalisay
Pahiram ng Isang InaAndrea Martinez-Perez
2012FaithfullyStella Quillamor
2013IndioRosa Delos Santos
Mga Basang SisiwVictoria "Vicky" Santa Maria [11]
2014–2015Dream DadApril Mae PamintuanABS-CBN
2015NathanielOlivia Domingo
2015–2017Doble KaraAlexandra "Alex" Acosta
2017Ipaglaban Mo: SuspetsaBeth
Ipaglaban Mo: TaliFaith
2018–2019PlayhouseNatalia Cortes-Smith
2020Ipaglaban Mo: HimlayanDenise
2021–2022Viral ScandalAudrey Versoza-RamonesKapamilya Channel / A2Z
TV5 / Jeepney TV

Drama anthology

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2003Love to Love Season 1: Rich in LoveTrinaGMA Network
2009SRO Cinemaserye: GantiEloisa Barrientos
MaynilaVarious
2012Magpakailanman: The Maricel Apatan StoryMaricel Apatan
2014Maalaala Mo Kaya: Nurse CapNurse Fatima PalmaABS-CBN
2015Maalaala Mo Kaya: BoxTess Alparce-Dado

Comedy

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1995–1997Ang TVHerselfABS-CBN
2001–2007Daddy Di Do DuDonna VallejoGMA Network
2012Spooky Valentine Presents: ManibelaJellie
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na KwentoAngie
2015Sabado BadooCameo Footage Featured

Others

YearTitleRoleNetwork
19985 and UpHerselfGMA Network
2000Y2K: Yes 2 KidsIBC 13
2004–2010SOP RulesHerself / PerformerGMA Network
2005Fam JamHostQTV 11
ASAP FanaticGuest / PerformerABS-CBN
2010–2013Party PilipinasGMA Network
2010TweetbizHostQ
2012Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista BreakWebi-Jock / Co-hostGMA Network
iBilibHerself
2013The Ryzza Mae Show
ConvergenceInterviewNet 25
2014It's ShowtimeHerself / Special Guest HuradoABS-CBN
The Singing BeeHerself Guest Player
Kris TVHerself Special Guest
2015ASAPHerself Performer / Co-host
Your Face Sounds Familiar 1Herself Performer / Pop Icon
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 5)Herself Contestant with Edgar Allan Guzman
LolaBasyang.comRosa / RosamistikaTV5
2016Magandang BuhayHerself / GuestABS-CBN
2017The Source with Pinky WebbCNN Philippines

Film

YearTitleRoleProduction company
2001Bahay ni LolaTintinRegal Entertainment
2002Singsing ni LolaVik
Mano PoYoung Elisa
2004KuyaGrace
2005Happily Ever AfterLaura
2016Love Me TomorrowJessicaStar Cinema
2017Unexpectedly YoursGeorgina
2018The Girl in the Orange DressMarthaQuantum Films
2019EerieSister MiaStar Cinema
2021Love or MoneyPregnant Girlfriend

Awards and nominations

YearCriticsCategoryWorkAward
2004FHM Philippines100 Sexiest WomenRanked #23
2005Ranked #79
2008Ranked #48[12]
2009Pure 'N Fresh Top Teen AwardsTop Teen ‘IT’ Girl: Pure 'N Fresh Role ModelNominated
FHM Philippines100 Sexiest WomenRanked #82[13]
201361st FAMAS AwardsCelebrity Skin of the NightWon
27th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Reality Competition Program HostProtege: The Battle For The Big Artista BreakNominated

References

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