Mikaela Marie Javier Quintos (born December 18, 1997),[1] also known as Mikee Quintos, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Lira in Encantadia.[2][3]

Mikee Quintos
Born
Mikaela Marie Javier Quintos

(1997-12-18) December 18, 1997 (age 27)
Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, model
Years active2016–present
AgentSparkle (2016–present)
Known forLira in Encantadia
PartnerPaul Salas (2021)

Life and career

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Quintos was born in Manila, Philippines to December 18, 1997 to Eduardo "Wardee" Quintos XIV and Jocelyn Javier, both of whom are politicians and who would later serve as Manila councilors from the 4th district. She began singing publicly at the age of seven for her parents' political campaign. She has three sisters: Louisa Marie (incumbent Manila councilor), Denise and Jodee.[4] She is currently taking architecture at the University of Santo Tomas.[5] Quintos is discovered through YouTube. She bagged the role of Lira (originally played by Jennylyn Mercado), daughter of Amihan in the phenomenal fantaserye, Encantadia, and is considered her breakout role.

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Notes
2016—2017 Encantadia Diwani / Sang'gre Lira / Milagros "Mila" Quizon Support Role / Protagonist
2016 Usapang Real Love: Perfect Fit Cindy / Ella Episode guest
2017 Tadhana: Millionaire Maid Maritess
Dear Uge: Hot Momma Christy
Mulawin vs. Ravena Sang'gre Lira Guest Role
Road Trip Herself Episode guest
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Golda and the Three Pandas Golda
Alyas Robin Hood Marya Guest Role
2018 Sirkus Mia Lead Role / Protagonist
Sherlock Jr. Siri's Voice Support Role / Protagonist
Wagas: Baliw na Puso Jaezelle Episode guest
2018—2019 Onanay Maila Matayog– Samonte Main Role / Protagonist
Studio 7 Herself / Performer Main Performer
2019 Bagong Pilipinas Herself / Guest Guest Host
Tadhana: Obsession Vina Episode Guest / Antagonist
2019—2020 The Gift Amor Support Role / Protagonist
2020 Makulay ang Buhay Herself / Various Roles Support Role
2021 Regal Studio Presents: Promises to Keep Jenny Episode Guest
The Lost Recipe Apple Valencia / Consuelo Valencia
GMA News TV
(is now on GTV)
Main Role / Protagonist
2021—2022 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento Elsa Dela Cruz
2022 Apoy sa Langit Ning Hidalgo
Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters Carmen Yap-Chua Special Participation
2023 The Write One Victoria "Via" dela Peña Support Role / Antagonist
2024 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Lovely "Langgay" Mercado-Veloso Guest Role
Shining Inheritance younger Aurea
It's Showtime Herself Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
All TV
GMA Network
GTV
Guest Performer
2024—present Lutong Bahay GTV Host
2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Sang'gre Lira Support Role / Protagonist

Accolades

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Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality Encantadia Won [6]

References

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  1. ^ Abdul, Salma Rashid (June 1, 2020). "Fascinating details about Mikee Quintos that you should know". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  2. ^ Inc., GMA New Media. "New Kapuso star Mikee Quintos, ready for her acting debut". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "What are the other talents of Mikee Quintos?". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  4. ^ "MIN PHOTOS: Meet Mikee Quintos's sister, Atty. Louisa Quintos". GMA Network. June 26, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Javier, Kristian Eric (April 17, 2024). "Mikee Quintos, ipinakita ang dedikasyon sa pag-aaral". GMA Network (in Filipino). Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "'Encantadia' stars win big at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". GMA Entertainment. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
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