Maxine Medina

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Perez and the surname or paternal family name is Medina.
Maxine Medina
Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina (cropped).jpg
Medina in 2017
Born
Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina

(1990-05-10) May 10, 1990 (age 31)
Quezon City, Philippines
EducationBachelor's Degree in Interior Design
Alma materDe La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Philippine School of Interior Design
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
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 (born May 10, 1990) is a Filipino designer, actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2016.[2][3] She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2016 pageant and finished as a Top 6 finalist.[4][5]

Early life and education[]

Medina was born in Quezon City, Philippines.[6] She obtained a bachelor's degree in interior design from the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and in Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID).[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 and Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1990 Germelina Padilla is her aunt.[10][11]

Acting career[]

In 2018, she made her television debut on ABS-CBN after joining the cast of Hanggang Saan as Atty. Georgette Sandiego.[12] She later gained prominence for her role as Isay in Los Bastardos which ran from October 2018 to September 2019. She was paired up with Jake Cuenca in the series.[13]

In 2020, she transferred to both TV5 Network via Brightlight Productions's Sunday 'Kada and GMA Network for First Yaya as Lorraine.[14]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Producer Ref.
2014 Beauty in a Bottle Atty. Peaches Quantum Films/ Skylight Films/ ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. [15]
2017 Spirit of the Glass 2: The Haunted Lisette OctoArts Films/ T-Rex Entertainment [16]
2018 Kusina Kings Baby Girl Star Cinema [17]
2019 Hello, Love, Goodbye Tanya Alezar Star Cinema [18]

Television[]

Year Title Role Network
2016–2020 ASAP Herself / Co-Host / Performer ABS-CBN
2018 Hanggang Saan Georgette Sandiego
It's Showtime Miss Q and A Guest Judge
Swak na Swak Herself / Guest Co-Host
Ipaglaban Mo: Abogada Trina
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
2022 First Lady Lorraine Prado

Pageantry[]

Binibining Pilipinas 2016[]

Main article: Binibining Pilipinas 2016

Medina joined Binibining Pilipinas 2016 on April 17, 2016 held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, where she was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2016.[2][3]

During the question and answer portion of the pageant, she was asked: "Even if her parents want to send her to school, a 15-year-old girl wants to stop her studies, what would be your advise to her?" She responded:[19]

"I would tell the girl to study hard, no matter what their parents would tell them. Because having an education is something that… something that… cannot have that anybody else [sic]...Education can make you an even better person. Thank you."[19]

At the end of the event, she succeeded outgoing Miss Universe Philippines 2015 and Miss Universe 2015, Pia Wurtzbach and also bagged the Miss Philippine Airlines award.[9][11]

On April 30, 2017, Medina crowned Rachel Peters as her successor at the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.[20][21]

Miss Universe 2016[]

Main article: Miss Universe 2016
Medina during the Miss Universe Red Carpet, January 2017.

Medina represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2016, and placed in the Top 6. With this, the Philippines placed in the semifinals for the seventh consecutive year.[9][22]

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.[23][24] The whole ensemble is said to have cost more than P1 million to make as it was also adorned with south sea pearls.[25]

At the preliminary competition, Medina debuted her 'alta' walk which involved rolling the shoulders in perfect sync with the gliding of hips.[26] 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.[27][28]

At the coronation, Medina advanced to Top 13.[29] She wore a green and white striped bikini at the Top 13 swimsuit competition which let her advance to Top 9.[30][31] She wore a silver-red evening gown crafted by Rhett Eala at the Top 9 evening gown competition and was able to advance to Top 6.[32][33]

During the question and answer portion of the Top 6 finalists, she was asked: "What is the most significant change you've seen in the world in the last 10 years?" She responded:[34]

"The last 10 years of being here in the world is that I saw all the people being in one event like this in Miss Universe, and it's something big to us that we are one, as one nation, we are all together."[34]

Medina concluded her Miss Universe journey by finishing as a Top 6 semifinalist.[4][35] Iris Mittenaere of France won the said pageant.[36][37]

References[]

  1. ^ By Request – Women. Professional Models Association of the Philippines.
  2. ^ a b "FULL LIST: Winners, Bb Pilipinas 2016 coronation night". Rappler. April 18, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Binibining Pilipinas 2016: Maxine Medina crowned Miss Universe Philippines". CNN Philippines. April 18, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Garcia, Pia (January 30, 2017). "Maxine Medina bows out of Miss Universe after reaching Top 6". CNN Philippines. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  5. ^ "PH bet Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6". Rappler. January 30, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  6. ^ Martinez, Carmela (June 30, 2020). "Reasons why Filipinos should still love Maxine". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  7. ^ Sampayan, Anj (February 2, 2017). "Maxine Medina's works as interior designer". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  8. ^ "9 fun facts: Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina". Rappler. April 19, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  9. ^ a b c Tan, Lara (July 28, 2016). "Know more about Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina". CNN Philippines. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  10. ^ Adina, Armin (January 22, 2017). "Maxine a stronger woman after the bashing, says kin". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  11. ^ a b Dabu, Bianca Rose (April 22, 2016). "Get to know Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2016 Maxine Medina". GMA News Online. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  12. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (March 18, 2018). "Maxine Medina's winning stint in Hanggang Saan". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 1, 2020). "Maxine Medina transfers to GMA-7; joins cast of First Yaya". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  15. ^ Salterio, Leah (November 1, 2017). "No sexy roles as Maxine Medina signs multi-picture movie deal". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  16. ^ "'Spirit of the Glass' gets a sequel". The Manila Times. October 12, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  17. ^ Dave, Kimberly Kathreen Khaye (July 3, 2018). "Empoy is Maxine Medina's 'boyfriend' in 'Kusina Kings'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  18. ^ Rule, Karla (August 2, 2019). "The evolution of the OFW in "Hello, Love, Goodbye"". Philstar. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  19. ^ a b "Maxine Medina's response in Q&A portion draws mixed reactions". Philstar. April 18, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  20. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Bb Pilipinas 2017". Rappler. May 1, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  21. ^ Bueno, Anna (May 4, 2017). "Meet the six new queens of Bb. Pilipinas 2017". CNN Philippines. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  22. ^ Tan, Lara (January 30, 2017). "Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6". CNN Philippines. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  23. ^ "LOOK: Maxine Medina's national costume for Miss Universe". ABS-CBN News. January 27, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  24. ^ Bartolome, Jessica (January 26, 2017). "Maxine Medina wears vinta-inspired gown for National Costume Show". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  25. ^ "LOOK: Maxine Medina's Miss Universe national costume". Rappler. January 26, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  26. ^ "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.
  27. ^ Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (January 26, 2017). "WATCH: Maxine Medina sizzles at Miss U preliminary competition". Inquirer Lifestyle. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  28. ^ "LOOK: Radiant Maxine shines in Miss Universe preliminaries". ABS-CBN News. January 26, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  29. ^ "PH's Maxine Medina makes it to Top 13". CNN Philippines. January 30, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  30. ^ "IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe 2016 Top 13 in swimsuit competition". Rappler. January 30, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  31. ^ "PH bet Maxine Medina in Miss Universe 2016 Top 9". Rappler. January 30, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  32. ^ 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.
  33. ^ Tan, Lara (January 30, 2017). "Maxine Medina makes it to Miss Universe Top 6". CNN Philippines. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  34. ^ a b "READ: All the answers from the Miss Universe 2016 QnA rounds". Rappler. January 30, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  35. ^ 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.
  36. ^ McDermott, Maeve (January 30, 2017). "Miss France Iris Mittenaere is crowned Miss Universe 2017". USA TODAY. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  37. ^ Mehta, Ankita (January 30, 2017). "Miss Universe 2016 winner is Miss France Iris Mittenaere". IBT. Retrieved September 11, 2021.

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