Summary
Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina-Llana (Tagalog: [ˈmɐksin mɛˈdina]; born May 10, 1990) is a Filipina designer, actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2016.[3][2] She represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2016 and finished as a top 6 finalist.[4][5] She is best known for portraying Blaire Escudero, a scheming designer and Gigi’s (Herlene Budol) antagonist in Magandang Dilag.
Maxine Medina | |
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 Medina in 2017 | |
| Born | Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina May 10, 1990[1] Quezon City, Philippines[2] |
| Alma mater | |
| Spouse |
Timmy Llana (m. 2023) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Universe Philippines 2016 |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Major competition(s) |
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Early life and education edit
Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina was born in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.[6] She obtained a bachelor's degree in interior design from the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and the Philippine School of Interior Design. She works as an interior designer.[7][8] She is a commercial print ad model and a senior member of Professional Models Association of the Philippines.[9] Dianne Medina is her cousin.[10][11]
Pageantry edit
Binibining Pilipinas 2016 edit
Medina entered and won Binibining Pilipinas 2016 on April 17, 2016 held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City,[3][2] She also won the Miss Philippine Airlines award.[9][11]
Miss Universe 2016 edit
Medina represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2016, reaching the top six.[4][12][9][13]
At the national costume competition, Medina wore a Rhett Eala creation that was inspired by the vinta, a traditional boat from Mindanao, matched with a head piece made to resemble a large piece of coral found in the country's reefs.[14][15] The whole ensemble is said to have cost more than P1 million to make as it was also adorned with south sea pearls.[16]
At the preliminary competition, Medina debuted her alta walk which involved rolling the shoulders in perfect sync with the gliding of hips.[17] She wore a green and white striped bikini at the preliminary swimsuit competition and sashayed in a flowing green gown with a fringe skirt by Rhett Eala at the preliminary evening gown competition.[18][19]
At the coronation, Medina advanced into the top 13.[20] She wore a green and white striped bikini at the top 13 swimsuit competition which let her advance to top 9.[21][22] She wore a silver-red evening gown crafted by Rhett Eala at the top nine evening gown competition and was able to advance into the top six.[23][24]
Acting career edit
In 2018, she made her television debut in Hanggang Saan as Atty. Georgette Sandiego.[25] She later played Isay in Los Bastardos which ran from October 2018 to September 2019. She was paired with Jake Cuenca in the series.[26]
In 2020, she transferred to both TV5 Network via Brightlight Productions's Sunday 'Kada and GMA Network for First Yaya as Lorraine.[27]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Production company | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Beauty in a Bottle | Atty. Peaches | Quantum Films, Skylight Films, ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. | [28] |
| 2017 | Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted | Lisette | OctoArts Films, T-Rex Entertainment | [29] |
| 2018 | Kusina Kings | Baby Girl | Star Cinema | [30] |
| 2019 | Hello, Love, Goodbye | Tanya Alezar | [31] | |
| 2022 | The Buy Bust Queen | Thalia Estevez | Pinoyflix Films, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency | [32] |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2020 | ASAP | Herself / co-host / Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2017–2018 | Hanggang Saan | Georgette Sandiego | |
| 2018 | It's Showtime | Miss Q and A Guest Judge | |
| Swak na Swak | Herself / Guest Co-Host | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Abogada | Trina Sandejas | ||
| 2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Francesca Elizabeth "Isay" Navarro-Esperanza / Francesca Elizabeth "Isay" Navarro-Cardinal | |
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Dinukot | Cecil | |
| 2020 | Beauty Queens | Daisy De Veyra | iWant |
| 2020–2021 | Sunday 'Kada | Herself | TV5 |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Lorraine Prado | GMA Network |
| Magpakailanman: Mahal Kita, Mahal Mo Siya | Anne | ||
| Magpakailanman: A Girl Named Hipon: The Herlene Budol Story | Gellie | ||
| Regal Studio Presents: Karinderya Queens | Dayanara | ||
| 2022 | First Lady | Lorraine Prado-Reyes | |
| Tadhana: Tayong Dalawa | Pearl | ||
| 2023 | Magandang Dilag | Blaire Escudero |
Personal life edit
Medina married Timmy Llana on October 3, 2023, in Antipolo City.[33]
References edit
- ^ "Maxine Medina's Dating History: Is She Engaged With Timmy Llana?". Ootakukart. April 7, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Binibining Pilipinas 2016: Maxine Medina crowned Miss Universe Philippines". CNN Philippines. April 18, 2016. Archived from the original on July 10, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ a b "FULL LIST: Winners, Bb Pilipinas 2016 coronation night". Rappler. April 18, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ a b Garcia, Pia (January 30, 2017). "Maxine Medina bows out of Miss Universe after reaching Top 6". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "PH bet Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6". Rappler. January 30, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Martinez, Carmela (June 30, 2020). "Reasons why Filipinos should still love Maxine". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ Sampayan, Anj (February 2, 2017). "Maxine Medina's works as interior designer". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "9 fun facts: Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina". Rappler. April 19, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c Tan, Lara (July 28, 2016). "Know more about Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on December 13, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ Adina, Armin (January 22, 2017). "Maxine a stronger woman after the bashing, says kin". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- ^ a b Dabu, Bianca Rose (April 22, 2016). "Get to know Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2016 Maxine Medina". GMA News Online. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ Sun, Cherry (January 30, 2017). "Ilang celebrities, proud pa rin sa Top 6 finish ni Maxine Medina | GMA Entertainment". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ Tan, Lara (January 30, 2017). "Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ "LOOK: Maxine Medina's national costume for Miss Universe". ABS-CBN News. January 27, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Bartolome, Jessica (January 26, 2017). "Maxine Medina wears vinta-inspired gown for National Costume Show". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "LOOK: Maxine Medina's Miss Universe national costume". Rappler. January 26, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "From 'Pilapil Walk' to 'Lava Walk': A look at signature walks of PH beauty queens". ABS-CBN News. December 14, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (January 26, 2017). "WATCH: Maxine Medina sizzles at Miss U preliminary competition". Inquirer Lifestyle. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "LOOK: Radiant Maxine shines in Miss Universe preliminaries". ABS-CBN News. January 26, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "PH's Maxine Medina makes it to Top 13". CNN Philippines. January 30, 2017. Archived from the original on August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe 2016 Top 13 in swimsuit competition". Rappler. January 30, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "PH bet Maxine Medina in Miss Universe 2016 Top 9". Rappler. January 30, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Legaspi, John (May 10, 2021). "MISS UNIVERSE: All the evening gowns Filipina beauty queens wore from 2010 to 2019". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Tan, Lara (January 30, 2017). "Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (March 18, 2018). "Maxine Medina's winning stint in Hanggang Saan". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (October 4, 2018). "Mga karakter na kukumpleto sa nalalapit na pagbubukas ng storya ng "Los Bastardos"". ABS-CBN Entertainment (in Filipino). Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 1, 2020). "Maxine Medina transfers to GMA-7; joins cast of First Yaya". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ Salterio, Leah (November 1, 2017). "No sexy roles as Maxine Medina signs multi-picture movie deal". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "'Spirit of the Glass' gets a sequel". The Manila Times. October 12, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ Dave, Kimberly Kathreen Khaye (July 3, 2018). "Empoy is Maxine Medina's 'boyfriend' in 'Kusina Kings'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ Rule, Karla (August 2, 2019). "The evolution of the OFW in "Hello, Love, Goodbye"". Philstar. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ PINOYFLIX (December 16, 2022). Jeric Raval Christian Vasquez and Phoebe Walker Ending Scene. YouTube (in Filipino and English). Google LLC. Event occurs at 1:57.
- ^ "Maxine Medina, Timmy Llama get married". ABS-CBN News. October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
