Maxine Medina
Medina in 2017
Born
Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina

(1990-05-10) May 10, 1990
Quezon City, Philippines
Alma mater
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Universe Philippines 2016
Years active2014–present
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)
  • Binibining Pilipinas 2016
  • (winner – Miss Universe Philippines 2016)
  • (Miss Philippine Airlines)
  • Miss Universe 2016
  • (Top 6)

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.[1][2] She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2016 pageant and finished as a Top 6 finalist.[3][4] She is best known for portraying the antagonist role of Blaire Escudero, a scheming designer and Gigi’s arch-enemy in Magandang Dilag.

Early life and education

Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina was born in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.[5] 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.[6][7] She is a commercial print ad model and a senior member of Professional Models Association of the Philippines.[8] Dianne Medina is her cousin.[9][10]

Pageantry

Binibining Pilipinas 2016

Medina entered and won Binibining Pilipinas 2016 on April 17, 2016 held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City,[1][2] She also won the Miss Philippine Airlines award.[8][10]

Miss Universe 2016

Medina represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2016, reaching the top six.[8][11]

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.[12][13] The whole ensemble is said to have cost more than P1 million to make as it was also adorned with south sea pearls.[14]

At the preliminary competition, Medina debuted her alta walk which involved rolling the shoulders in perfect sync with the gliding of hips.[15] 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.[16][17]

At the coronation, Medina advanced into the top 13.[18] She wore a green and white striped bikini at the top 13 swimsuit competition which let her advance to top 9.[19][20] 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.[21][22]

Medina finished as a top six semifinalist,[3][23] losing to Iris Mittenaere of France.[24][25]

Acting career

In 2018, she made her television debut in Hanggang Saan as Atty. Georgette Sandiego.[26] She later played Isay in Los Bastardos which ran from October 2018 to September 2019. She was paired with Jake Cuenca in the series.[27]

In 2020, she transferred to both TV5 Network via Brightlight Productions's Sunday 'Kada and GMA Network for First Yaya as Lorraine.[28]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleProduction company Ref.
2014Beauty in a Bottle Atty. PeachesQuantum Films, Skylight Films, ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. [29]
2017Spirit of the Glass 2: The HauntedLisetteOctoArts Films, T-Rex Entertainment [30]
2018Kusina KingsBaby GirlStar Cinema [31]
2019Hello, Love, GoodbyeTanya Alezar [32]
2022The Buy Bust QueenThalia EstevezPinoyflix Films, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency[33]

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2016–2020ASAPHerself / co-host / PerformerABS-CBN
2017–2018Hanggang SaanGeorgette Sandiego
2018It's ShowtimeMiss Q and A Guest Judge
Swak na SwakHerself / Guest Co-Host
Ipaglaban Mo: AbogadaTrina Sandejas
2018–2019 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los BastardosFrancesca Elizabeth "Isay" Navarro-Esperanza / Francesca Elizabeth "Isay" Navarro-Cardinal
2019Ipaglaban Mo: DinukotCecil
2020Beauty QueensDaisy De VeyraiWant
2020–2021 Sunday 'KadaHerselfTV5
2021First YayaLorraine PradoGMA Network
Magpakailanman: Mahal Kita, Mahal Mo SiyaAnne
Magpakailanman: A Girl Named Hipon: The Herlene Budol StoryGellie
Regal Studio Presents: Karinderya QueensDayanara
2022First LadyLorraine Prado-Reyes
Tadhana: Tayong DalawaPearl
2023 Magandang DilagBlaire Escudero

Personal life

Medina married Timmy Llana on October 3, 2023, in Antipolo City.[34]

References

  1. 1 2 "FULL LIST: Winners, Bb Pilipinas 2016 coronation night". Rappler. April 18, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Binibining Pilipinas 2016: Maxine Medina crowned Miss Universe Philippines". CNN Philippines. April 18, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Garcia, Pia (January 30, 2017). "Maxine Medina bows out of Miss Universe after reaching Top 6". CNN Philippines. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  4. ↑ "PH bet Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6". Rappler. January 30, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  5. ↑ Martinez, Carmela (June 30, 2020). "Reasons why Filipinos should still love Maxine". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  6. ↑ Sampayan, Anj (February 2, 2017). "Maxine Medina's works as interior designer". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  7. ↑ "9 fun facts: Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina". Rappler. April 19, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  8. 1 2 3 Tan, Lara (July 28, 2016). "Know more about Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina". CNN Philippines. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  9. ↑ Adina, Armin (January 22, 2017). "Maxine a stronger woman after the bashing, says kin". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  10. 1 2 Dabu, Bianca Rose (April 22, 2016). "Get to know Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2016 Maxine Medina". GMA News Online. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  11. ↑ Tan, Lara (January 30, 2017). "Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6". CNN Philippines. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  12. ↑ "LOOK: Maxine Medina's national costume for Miss Universe". ABS-CBN News. January 27, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  13. ↑ Bartolome, Jessica (January 26, 2017). "Maxine Medina wears vinta-inspired gown for National Costume Show". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  14. ↑ "LOOK: Maxine Medina's Miss Universe national costume". Rappler. January 26, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  15. ↑ "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.
  16. ↑ Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (January 26, 2017). "WATCH: Maxine Medina sizzles at Miss U preliminary competition". Inquirer Lifestyle. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  17. ↑ "LOOK: Radiant Maxine shines in Miss Universe preliminaries". ABS-CBN News. January 26, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  18. ↑ "PH's Maxine Medina makes it to Top 13". CNN Philippines. January 30, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  19. ↑ "IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe 2016 Top 13 in swimsuit competition". Rappler. January 30, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  20. ↑ "PH bet Maxine Medina in Miss Universe 2016 Top 9". Rappler. January 30, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  21. ↑ 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.
  22. ↑ Tan, Lara (January 30, 2017). "Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6". CNN Philippines. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  23. ↑ 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.
  24. ↑ McDermott, Maeve (January 30, 2017). "Miss France Iris Mittenaere is crowned Miss Universe 2017". USA TODAY. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  25. ↑ Mehta, Ankita (January 30, 2017). "Miss Universe 2016 winner is Miss France Iris Mittenaere". IBT. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  26. ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann (March 18, 2018). "Maxine Medina's winning stint in Hanggang Saan". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  27. ↑ 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.
  28. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 1, 2020). "Maxine Medina transfers to GMA-7; joins cast of First Yaya". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  29. ↑ Salterio, Leah (November 1, 2017). "No sexy roles as Maxine Medina signs multi-picture movie deal". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  30. ↑ "'Spirit of the Glass' gets a sequel". The Manila Times. October 12, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  31. ↑ Dave, Kimberly Kathreen Khaye (July 3, 2018). "Empoy is Maxine Medina's 'boyfriend' in 'Kusina Kings'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  32. ↑ Rule, Karla (August 2, 2019). "The evolution of the OFW in "Hello, Love, Goodbye"". Philstar. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  33. ↑ 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.
  34. ↑ "Maxine Medina, Timmy Llama get married". ABS-CBN News. October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.


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