Isabelle Abiera Collins, professionally known as Max Collins, (born August 28, 1992) is an American-Filipino actress and model. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.
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| Born | Isabelle Abiera Collins August 28, 1992 California, U.S. |
| Other names | Isabelle Abiera |
| Citizenship | United States Philippines |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Megan Young (cousin) Lauren Young (cousin) |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | Star Magic (2006–2010) Sparkle (2011–present) |
Early life
editCollins was born in California.[1] Her mother is a Filipino who is from Kalibo, Aklan. Her father is an American of Irish-Italian descent. Her parents met in Los Angeles when her mother was working at Bloomingdale's. Her parents separated when she was four years old. Her mother remarried when she was 9. She has a younger half-brother.[2]
Collins used to live in Vallejo, California. When she was 10, her family moved to Kalibo, Aklan. For four years she lived in Boracay and attended Brent School Boracay.[3]
Career
edit2006–2010: Early years in ABS–CBN
editCollins started doing commercials when she was 10. She has also appeared in magazines like Meg, Candy, Mega, People and Seventeen. According to her, she was discovered by a talent scout when she accidentally walked into a shop while a shoot was ongoing. After a year she was brought to ABS-CBN, Tried out a VTR with Star Magic, and got a call back after a month. Eventually she qualified for Star Magic Batch 15.[4]
Collins was just 13 when she was launched as a Star Magic Batch 15 member. Under her stage name Isabelle Abiera, she did small roles in ABS-CBN's Star Magic Presents: Astigs and Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 She also had a short hosting stint in Channel V. However, her entertainment career was put on a hold when she left for the United States.[5]
Collins made a comeback into the Philippine entertainment industry as one of the regular hosts of the defunct noontime program Wowowee, at the same time she appeared as Veronica in the afternoon TV series Rosalka.[5] She played a planted gate crasher in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. When Rosalka ended, she went on to play Christy in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna.
2011–present: Transfer to GMA Network
editIn 2010, when her contract with Star Magic ended, Collins left for the United States to figure things out. A year after, she returned to the Philippines to relaunch her entertainment career. She changed her agent to Perry Lansigan's PPL Entertainment, Inc., changed her stage name to Max Collins, and finally signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network.[6]
In 2012, she starred as a supporting role in her first afternoon series project under GMA Network, The Good Daughter and plays as Bea's (Kylie Padilla) best friend and a secret lover of Darwin. She also appeared in some episodes of Maynila. She also starred in Primetime TV series Pahiram ng Sandali with Dingdong Dantes, alongside Lorna Tolentino and Boyet de Leon.
In March 2015, Collins appeared as a cover girl for FHM Philippines 15th Anniversary issue, which co-headline with Online babes Tricia Santos and PBA courtside reporter Rizza Diaz.[7] Collins was included on the top 10 of the 2015 FHM 100 Sexiest Woman, Collins was on the ninth spot.
Personal life
editCollins is a cousin of actresses Lauren Young and Megan Young.[8] She is close friends with actress Jessy Mendiola.[2] Collins was baptized as a Born-again Christian in October 2015.[9] Collins married Pancho Magno in Manila on December 11, 2017.[10] They have a son, Skye Anakin, who was born on July 6, 2020.[11][12] In May 2023, Collins confirmed her split with Magno.[13] They divorced in October 2024.[14]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bamboo Flowers | Dolores | [15] | |
| 2016 | Remembering Ada | Ada Tanglao | [16][17][18] | |
| 2018 | Citizen Jake | Mandy | [19] | |
| Rainbow's Sunset | Young Sylvia | |||
| 2023 | Firefly | Abby |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 | Fiona | [2][5] | |
| 2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...skul Lyf | Kimberly | [5] | |
| Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin lyf | Ice | [5] | ||
| Your Song Presents: Imposible | Paige's Friend | |||
| Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal | Ballet Dancer | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Neneng | Episode: "Notebook" | ||
| 2010 | Midnight DJ | Sasha | Guest, Episode: "Monster Valentine" | |
| Wowowee | Herself | Host | [5] | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 | Houseguest | |||
| Rosalka | Veronica Dominguez | [5] | ||
| Your Song | Daisy's sister | Episode: "Catch Me I'm Falling" | ||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna | Christy | |||
| 2012 | The Good Daughter | Ziri Claustro-Reyes | ||
| Maynila | Meg | Episode: "Star Collision" | ||
| Alexa | ||||
| Coffee Prince | Arlene Manahan | |||
| 2012–16 | Bubble Gang | Various characters | [20][21] | |
| 2012–13 | Party Pilipinas | Herself | Host / Performer | |
| Pahiram ng Sandali | Cindy Reyes | |||
| 2013 | Magpakailanman | Becca | Episode: "Bayarang Adonis" | |
| With a Smile | Patricia Vincencio | |||
| Wagas | Raquel | Story: "Partner" | ||
| 2013–15 | Sunday All Stars | Herself | Host / Performer | [20][21] |
| 2014 | Innamorata | Esperanza "Esper" Cunanan-Manansala / Evangeline Cunanan / Alejandra | [21][22] | |
| Magpakailanman | Maxima | Episode: "Yaya Luningning" | ||
| Ilustrado | Consuelo Ortiga | |||
| 2015 | Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? | Amanda Realonda-Vasquez | [20][23] | |
| Maynila | Julie | Episode: "Once a Princess" | ||
| Caitlin | Episode: "My Imported GF" | |||
| Juan Tamad | Marie Guiguinto | |||
| Day Off | Herself | Guest | ||
| 2016 | Magpakailanman | Malen | Episode: "Crime of Passion" | |
| Encantadia | Amihan I | [24] | ||
| 2016–17 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Irene Montenegro-Fernando | [24] | |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman | Rachel | Episode: "Ang Sundalong Magiting" | |
| 2017 | Legally Blind | Darlene Santos-Aguirre | Guest | |
| Dear Uge | Janet | Episode: "Plastikan" | ||
| Road Trip | Herself | Guest | ||
| Meant to Be | Miss Onay Wiz | |||
| Wish Ko Lang | Aileen | Episode: "Si Aileen at si Alexa" | ||
| 2018 | The One That Got Away | Darlene "Darcy" Sibuyan-Sandoval | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Bella | Episode: "Beauty and the Beast" | ||
| Contessa | Perfida Ledesma | Guest | ||
| 2019 | Bihag | Jessica "Jessie" Medina-Alejandro | ||
| Alex and Amie | Bing Lopez | |||
| 2020 | Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | young Amy Malatamban | ||
| 2021 | To Have & To Hold | Dominique "Dom" Ramirez | ||
| 2022 | Happy ToGetHer | Summer | ||
| 2023 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Izzy | Special Participation | |
| Voltes V: Legacy | Rozalia | |||
| Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Elizabeth "Elize / Puso" de Dios | |||
| Almost Paradise | Ann Villegas | Season 2 | [25] | |
| 2024 | My Guardian Alien | Venus del Mundo | ||
| Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Katarina Almodal | Guest role | ||
| Pulang Araw | Valeria "Yay" Panlilio | [26] |
References
edit- Footnotes
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (June 3, 2007). "Star Magic Batch 15". The Philippine Star. About Showbiz. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
- ^ a b c Bautista, Mario E. (July 28, 2007). "Polo Launches Dance Group on Rival Network". Dream Factory. Malaya Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 6, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
- ^ Cuartero, Nestor (August 31, 2007). "By the way..." MovieGoer. Tempo: The Country's Fastest Growing Newspaper. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2007.
- ^ Gallardo, Ricky T. (May 5, 2007). "Which one will be the next big star?". The Manila Times. All Access. Archived from the original on June 26, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g Tomines, Nica (August 24, 2010). "Isabelle Abiera sets Career over Love Life as she turns 18". Philippine Entertainment Portal. News. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (September 3, 2011). "Max Collins: The Actress Formerly Known as Isabelle Abiera Relaunches her Career with New Manager and Network". Philippine Entertainment Portal. News. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
- ^ Khyne Palumar (March 18, 2015). "Max Collins – FHM Cover Girl March 2015". FHM Philippines. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ^ "Max Collins Names Dingdong Dantes as Most Handsome Guy in Local Showbiz". GMA News. July 27, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "21 Celebrities who Changed Religion". GMA News and Public Affairs. October 8, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ Ganal, FM (December 11, 2017). "Max Collins and Pancho Magno are now Married". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ "JUST IN: Max Collins Gives Birth to a Baby Boy".
- ^ "Kapuso Stars Max Collins, Pancho Magno Welcome Baby Boy". The Manila Times. July 8, 2020.
- ^ "Max Collins finally confirms 'amicable' split with Pancho Magno". GMA Integrated News. May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Max Collins, kinumpirmang divorced na sila ni Pancho Magno". GMA Integrated News (in Filipino). November 9, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Cu Unjieng, Philip (September 11, 2013). "Film Review: Bamboo Flowers Ode to Island Life". The Philippine Star. Entertainment. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ VAB (July 23, 2014). "Max Collins is Qatar-bound". Entertainment. The Freeman. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Remembering Ada". Grants. Doha Film Institute. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ "About The Film". The Black Book. Remembering Ada. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ Escobar, Miguel (February 2, 2018). "Everything We Know So Far About Max Collins' Character in 'Citizen Jake'". Esquire Philippines. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c Aquino, Ann Charmaine (March 26, 2015). "Why Max Collins is 'No Longer Dating' Pancho Magno". GMA News. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ a b c VAB (July 23, 2014). "Max Collins is Qatar-bound". Entertainment. The Freeman. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Pinky Amador on Max Collins: 'I Love Her to Death'". GMA News. February 6, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "Max Collins is Happy to Work with Empress Schuck Again". GMA News. January 29, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ a b Tuazon, Nikko (July 9, 2016). "Max Collins' Character in Encantadia 2016 was Not Seen in Original Telefantasya". Guide. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Latest News & Current Event Updates | Yahoo News Singapore".
- ^ "Ronnie Liang joins cast of 'Pulang Araw'". GMA News. October 23, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
External links
edit- Max Collins at IMDb