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. A former talent of the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayals of Donna Vallejo on Daddy Di Do Du (2001–2007) and Vivian Salvador on My Lover, My Wife. After transferring to ABS-CBN, Magalona became known for her portrayal of Alex Acosta on Doble Kara (2015–2017).

Early life Magalona was born in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines to rapper Francis Magalona and Pia Arroyo-Magalona. Her grandparents are actors Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran, while her great-grandfather was former senator Enrique Magalona. She has five siblings, including actors Saab, Frank, Elmo, and Arkin. She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2010 with a Social Sciences degree.

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. 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. 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. Maxene also starred on Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin with JC Tiuseco, Glaiza de Castro and Patrick Garcia.

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 Villarroel 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. Magalona and Mananquil married on January 11, 2018, at a ceremony in Boracay. The two briefly lived in the town of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, where they underwent yoga teacher training. In October 2022, Magalona announced via her Instagram post that she and Mananquil are separated. Magalona is currently in relationship with Geoff Gonzalez, who is a DJ and videographer; their relationship was first hinted in 2023 until her confirmation in mid-2025.

Filmography Television Drama series Year Title Role 2000 Munting Anghel Jonnah 2004 Hanggang Kailan Angela Villarama 2005 Saang Sulok ng Langit Gemma 2007–2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Lily 2008 Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin Jessa Mallari 2009 Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Maureen Andrada / Dahlia Del Monte 2009–2010 Sana Ngayong Pasko Irene Dionisio 2010 Sine Novela: Trudis Liit Mercedes "Ched" Cristobal 2011 My Lover, My Wife Vivian Torres-Delgado Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Dalisay Pahiram ng Isang Ina Andrea Martinez-Perez 2012 Faithfully Stella Quillamor 2013 Indio Rosa Delos Santos Mga Basang Sisiw Victoria "Vicky" Santa Maria 2014–2015 Dream Dad April Mae Pamintuan 2015 Nathaniel Olivia Domingo 2015–2017 Doble Kara Alexandra "Alex" Acosta 2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Suspetsa Beth Ipaglaban Mo: Tali Faith 2018–2019 Playhouse Natalia Cortes-Smith 2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Nanay Lenny 2020 Ipaglaban Mo: Himlayan Denise 2021–2022 Viral Scandal Audrey Versoza-Ramones

Drama anthology Year Title Role 2003 Love to Love Season 1: Rich in Love Trina 2009 SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Eloisa Barrientos Maynila Various 2012 Magpakailanman: The Maricel Apatan Story Maricel Apatan 2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Nurse Cap Nurse Fatima Palma 2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Box Tess Alparce-Dado

Comedy Year Title Role 1995–1997 Ang TV Herself 2001–2007 Daddy Di Do Du Donna Vallejo 2012 Spooky Valentine Presents: Manibela Jellie Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento Angie 2015 Sabado Badoo Cameo Footage Featured

Others Year Title Role 1998 5 and Up Herself 2000 Y2K: Yes 2 Kids 2004–2010 SOP Rules Herself / Performer 2005 Fam Jam Host ASAP Fanatic Guest / Performer 2010–2013 Party Pilipinas 2010 Tweetbiz Host 2012 Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break Webi-Jock / Co-host iBilib Herself 2013 The Ryzza Mae Show Convergence Interview 2014 It's Showtime Herself / Special Guest Hurado The Singing Bee Herself Guest Player Kris TV Herself Special Guest 2015 ASAP Herself Performer / Co-host Your Face Sounds Familiar 1 Herself Performer / Pop Icon Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 5) Herself Contestant with Edgar Allan Guzman LolaBasyang.com Rosa / Rosamistika 2016 Magandang Buhay Herself / Guest 2017 The Source with Pinky Webb 2024–2025 It's Showtime

Film Year Title Role 2001 Bahay ni Lola Tintin 2002 Singsing ni Lola Vik Mano Po Young Elisa 2004 Kuya Grace 2005 Happily Ever After Laura 2016 Love Me Tomorrow Jessica 2017 Unexpectedly Yours Georgina 2018 The Girl in the Orange Dress Martha 2019 Eerie Sister Mia 2021 Love or Money Pregnant Girlfriend

Awards and nominations Year Critics Category Work Award 2004 FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women 2005 2008 2009 Pure 'N Fresh Top Teen Awards Top Teen ‘IT’ Girl: Pure 'N Fresh Role Model FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women 2013 61st FAMAS Awards Celebrity Skin of the Night 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Reality Competition Program Host Protege: The Battle For The Big Artista Break