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Maxene Magalona 
Born Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona
November 23, 1986
Manila, PhilippinesOther names Maxene Magalona, Maxx Occupation Actress Years active 1992–present Website 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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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]
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".
Television
Drama Series
Year Title Role Channel 2011 Encantadia: The Second Saga TBA 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 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 Movies
Year Title Role 2010 Rekrut Jamir's wife 2005 Happily Ever After Laura -|
2004 Kuya Grace -|
BEAUTIFUL LIFE -|
2002 Singsing ni Lola Vik 2002 Mano Po 1: My Family Young Elisa 2001 Bahay ni Lola Various role 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 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
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
Categories:- 1986 births
- Living people
- Magalona family
- Ateneo de Manila University alumni
- Filipino actors
- Filipino child actors
- Filipino film actors
- Filipino Roman Catholics
- Filipino television actors
- GMA Artist Center
- People from Manila
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