Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina-Llana (Tagalog: [mɐkˈsin mɛˈdina]; born May 10, 1990) is a Filipina designer, actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Philippines 2016. She represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2016 and reached the top five. As an actor, she is best known for portraying Blaire Escudero in the Philippine TV series, Magandang Dilag.
Maxine Medina | |
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 Medina in 2017 | |
| Born | Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina May 10, 1990 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Alma mater | |
| Spouse |
Timmy Llana (m. 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Universe Philippines 2016 |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Major competition(s) |
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Early life and education
editMaria Mika Maxine Perez Medina was born on May 10, 1990[1] in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.[2][3] 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.[4][5] She is a commercial print ad model and a senior member of Professional Models Association of the Philippines.[6] Dianne Medina is her cousin.[7][8]
Pageantry
editBinibining Pilipinas 2016
editMedina entered and won Binibining Pilipinas 2016 on April 17, 2016, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City,[9][2] She also won the Miss Philippine Airlines award.[6][8]
Miss Universe 2016
editMedina represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2016, reaching the top six.[10][11][6][12][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
editIn 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
editFilm
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] |
Personal life
editMedina married Timmy Llana on October 3, 2023, in Antipolo City.[33] They have one child.[34]
References
edit- ^ "Maxine Medina's Dating History: Is She Engaged With Timmy Llana?". Ootakukart. April 7, 2022.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Bb Pilipinas 2016 coronation night". Rappler. April 18, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "PH bet Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6". Rappler. January 30, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Ranara, John Patrick (August 16, 2024). "Maxine Medina gives glimpse of her first child: 'Our little miracle'". Philstar Life. Retrieved August 17, 2024.