About Iyah Mina
Born 1976. Iyah Mina is a Filipino television actor.
Iyah Mina is a Filipina actress, stand-up comedian, and LGBTQ+ advocate. She made Philippine cinema history in 2018 by becoming the first transgender woman to win the Best Actress award in the country's history.
Career
In 2009, Mina started working as a stand-up comic in Punchline, where she would eventually meet Vice Ganda. Vice Ganda would later on cast Mina as one of his jesters/sidekicks in the late-night comedy talk show Gandang Gabi, Vice!.
Filmography
Television Year Title Role Channel/Streaming platform
2019 Wagas: Throwback Pag-ibig Mama Ru GMA News TV 2020 My Single Lady iWantTFC
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Iyah Mina?
Filipino actress
When was Iyah Mina born?
Iyah Mina was born on 10 July 1976.
What is Iyah Mina's occupation?
Iyah Mina is a television actor.
What nationality is Iyah Mina?
Iyah Mina is Filipino.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Iyah Mina. https://biography.guide/iyah-mina/
MLA: "Iyah Mina." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/iyah-mina/.
Chicago: "Iyah Mina." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/iyah-mina/.
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