Mona Louise Rey

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In this Arabic name, the surname is Al-Alawi.
Mona Louise Rey
Personal information
BornMona Marbella Al-Alawi
(2004-08-19) 19 August 2004 (age 17)
Manila, Philippines
EducationSt. Monique College of Manila
RelativesIvana Alawi
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Also known asMona Louise Rey
Years active2016–present
SubscribersGreen Arrow Up Darker.svg 1.83 million
Total viewsGreen Arrow Up Darker.svg 15.2 million
YouTube Silver Play Button 2.svg 100,000 subscribers 2017
YouTube Gold Play Button 2.svg 1,000,000 subscribers 2019
YouTube Diamond Play Button.svg 10,000,000 subscribers
YouTube Ruby Play Button 2.svg 50,000,000 subscribers
AgentGMA Artist Center (2011–2021)[1]
Updated: 22 July 2021

Mona Marbella Al-Alawi (Arabic: مونى العلاوي),[2] better known by her stage name Mona Louise Rey (born 19 August 2004), is a Moroccan - Filipino teen actress and commercial model.[3] She is known for the television show Munting Heredera, Aso ni San Roque, and Luna Blanca among others. Currently[timeframe?], she is homeschooling and usually gets involved in the vlogs of her prominent sister, Ivana Alawi.[4]

Career[]

Rey was born in Manila, Philippines. She started her career in show business playing the title role of Jennifer Montereal in the hit GMA Network family drama Munting Heredera that aired for more than a year.[5][6] She then portrayed the role of Fatima Salvador, a blind girl with a golden heart who is an offspring of a mortal and a manananggal, in the same network's fantaserye Aso ni San Roque.[7]

Personal life[]

Mona Louise Rey is the youngest of four siblings born to a Filipino mother, Fatima Marbella, and a Moroccan father, Samier Al-Alawi. Rey's mother separated from her father when she was pregnant with Rey and went to Manila in 2004. Rey's mother left her three older children with their father and would not be returned to her in Manila until 2006.[2]

Rey suffers from Type 1 diabetes, a disease she was diagnosed with in 2011, the year she started her career in show business. She is the only one in her family who suffers from the illness. As a result, she has to maintain a strict daily regimen of insulin self-injections and avoiding foods and drinks rich in sugar and carbohydrates.[8][9]

Rey and her family are born again Christians.[10] One of her older sisters, Ivana Alawi, is an actress and social media influencer with over millions of followers.[11]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Studio Notes
2014 Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles Batang Aswang
Basement Anna
  • Coffee House Productions
  • Reality Entertainment
  • Springboard Film Productions

Television[]

Year Title Role Network Notes
2018 Tadhana Roan GMA Network Episode: Ang Dalawang Ina
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Mary Episode: Nonoy, ang Santang Pinoy
Christine Episode: Pepe and the Werpa Kids
Dopey Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka Young Ava Imperial
2017 Dear Uge Ella Episode: Segunda Mommy
2016–2017 Hahamakin ang Lahat Gigi Labsat
2016 Imbestigador Mary Ann
Ismol Family Ghost
2015–2016 Buena Familia Faye A. Buena
2014 My BFF Rachel Garcia
Carmela Young Carmela
2013 Villa Quintana Young Lyn
Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? Young Margot
Magpakailanman Young Princess Pura Episode: Prinsesa ng Mga Pipi
Bukod Kang Pinagpala Lara Alcuar / Cindy Alcuar
2012–2013 Aso ni San Roque Fatima Salvador / Racquel
2012 Luna Blanca (TV series) Blanca Sandoval Book 1
Spooky Valentine Paula Spooky Valentines Presents: Manibela
2011 Spooky Nights[12] Ena Spooky Nights Presents: Kalaro
2011–2012 Munting Heredera Jennifer Montereal

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Giving Body Category Result Source
2012 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Child Performer Nominated [13]

References[]

  1. ^ "Mona Louise Rey". Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Meet the new GMA child wonder". Showbiz Portal. 19 May 2011. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Did Ivana Alawi replace an ABS-CBN actress in this teleserye?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  4. ^ QUESTIONS I NEVER ASKED MY SISTER & BROTHER! | IVANA ALAWI, retrieved 3 July 2021
  5. ^ "Munting Heredera child stars showcase their acting skills in GMA-7's family drama". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  6. ^ that aired for more than a year. Gloria Romero joins cast of Kapuso teleserye directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Mona Louise Rey is a blind girl with a mission in Aso ni San Roque". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  8. ^ Kapuso child star a diabetic at 8
  9. ^ Cruz-Pastrana, Jen. "Mona Louise Rey now lives her dreams". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  10. ^ Photos from Mona Louise Rey's verified Facebook account
  11. ^ Noguera, Al Kendrick. "Former 'StarStruck' hopeful Mariam Al-alawi in a sexy bikini". GMA Network. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  12. ^ "Claudine Barretto and Dennis Trillo, paired anew for Spooky Nights Presents: Kalaro". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  13. ^ PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV

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