Valeen Montenegro Vicente-Manuel (born June 10, 1990) is a Filipino actress, comedian and model.
Valeen Montenegro | |
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Born | Valeen Margarita Montenegro Vicente June 10, 1990 |
Alma mater | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Comedian, model |
Years active | 2006–present |
Agents |
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Spouse |
Riel Manuel (m. 2024) |
Parent | Iñaki Vicente (father) |
Relatives | Mario Montenegro (grandfather)[1] Letty Alonzo (grandmother) |
Career
editMontenegro started her acting career as one of the new talents launched by ABS-CBN's talent management arm Star Magic in 2006.[2] Her first acting role was in a one-episode stint in the comedy fantasy series Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko, playing a younger version of Gloria Romero's character Maria.
In 2007, Montenegro appeared in Ysabella and played a ghost in her first feature film Hide and Seek.[3]
In 2008, she transferred as a non-exclusive talent in the Kapatid Network and was seen on TV5's teen drama series HushHush and sketch comedy show Lokomoko.
In 2015, she moved to GMA-7 after signing an exclusive contract and usually plays either villain or comedic roles in many of the network's teleseryes and is regularly seen in Bubble Gang.
Montenegro appeared on the cover of the July 2015 issue of FHM Philippines.[4] She appeared again on the cover of the magazine's November 2017 issue, this time with her Bubble Gang co-stars Kim Domingo, Chariz Solomon, Jackie Rice, Denise Barbacena, Arra San Agustin, Lovely Abella and Arny Ross.[5]
Personal life
editMontenegro is the granddaughter of actors Mario Montenegro and Letty Alonzo.[2][6][4] Her father, Iñaki Vicente, was a footballer for the Philippine national team.[7][8][9]
Montenegro obtained her degree in fashion design and merchandising from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in 2013.[10]
In 2024, she married her fiancé, Riel Manuel.[11]
Filmography
editTelevision
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Young Maria | ||
2006 | Crazy for You | Luna | ||
Your Song Presents: Half Crazy | ||||
Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv | Gwen | [3] | ||
2007 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 | |||
Ysabella | Lima Amarillo | [3] | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Camille's sister | Episode: "Barko" | [12] | |
2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf | Ella | ||
Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal | Mao | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Sara | Episode: "Hair Clip" | [13] | |
HushHush | Roxy | |||
2008–2009 | Lokomoko | Herself/Various roles | ||
2009 | Your Song Presents: Underage | Ana Marie Zuriaga | ||
2009–2010 | Lokomoko High | Herself | ||
2010 | My Darling Aswang | |||
Hapi Together | Elizabeth | |||
2010–2013 | Lokomoko U | Herself/Various roles | ||
2010 | Pidol's Wonderland | Alicia | ||
2010–2011 | P.O.5 | Herself/Host | ||
2011 | Midnight DJ | Becky | Episode: "Atake ng Kapre" | |
2012 | The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto | Ashley Villanueva | ||
Kapitan Awesome | Georgina | |||
Artista Academy | Herself/Host | |||
2013 | Jeepney Jackpot: Pera o Para! | [14] | ||
Tropa Mo Ko Unli | Herself | |||
2015 | No Harm, No Foul | Didi | [15] | |
Happy Truck ng Bayan | Herself/Host | |||
2015–2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Herself/Various roles | [16] | |
2015–2023 | Bubble Gang | [17] | ||
2015 | Princess in the Palace | Gwen Dizon | [16] | |
2016 | Juan Tamad | Mayumi | ||
Poor Señorita | Piper Villon | [18] | ||
Karelasyon | Marita | Episode: "Kulam" | [19] | |
Dear Uge | Anne | Episode: "Face Your Problem" | ||
Tsuperhero | Jennifer | |||
Karelasyon | Bela | Episode: "Kasunduan" | ||
2017 | Dear Uge | Jenny | Episode: "User-friendly" | |
Encantadia | Bathalumang Haliya | |||
2017—2018 | My Korean Jagiya | Cindy/Cinnamon | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Mylene/Audrey Velasco | ||
Pepito Manaloto | Valeen | |||
My Special Tatay | Young Via | |||
2019—2020 | Beautiful Justice | Miranda "Lady M" Samonte/Red Lotus | Supporting Cast / Antagonist | |
2021 | Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | Galatea | ||
To Have & to Hold | Sofia Carlos | |||
2022 | Running Man Philippines | Guest/Herself | ||
2024 | Love. Die. Repeat. | Chloe Exekiel | Supporting Cast / Main Antagonist |
Film
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2007 | Hide and Seek | Ella Cabuena | [3] | |
2009 | Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo | Rubylyn Alba | ||
2015 | My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore | Cielo | [20] | |
2016 | Every Room is a Planet | Yannie | ||
2017 | Mang Kepweng Returns | Rachelle | ||
The Write Moment | Joyce |
References
edit- ^ Lo, Ricky (June 21, 2018). "Valeen: I hope I'm giving justice to Montenegro name". Philstar. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ a b Santos, Manila P. (January 6, 2009). "Valeen Montenegro Enjoys Juggling College and Showbiz". Showbuzz. ABS-CBN.com. Archived from the original on April 29, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2010.
- ^ a b c d Erece, Dinno (October 5, 2007). "Star Magic Talent Valeen Montenegro Plays a Ghost in her First Movie". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on June 7, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ a b "Remember her? Valeen Montenegro makes FHM debut". ABS-CBN News. June 29, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ Bigtas, Jannielyn Ann (October 26, 2017). "Bubble Gang girls come together for November FHM cover". GMA News. GMA News. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ Gonzales, Gelo (June 29, 2015). "Valeen Montenegro Is FHM's July 2015 Cover Girl!". Summit Media. FHM Philippines. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ de Calma, Archie (January 21, 2008). "Aldred Gatchalian and Valeen Montenegro keep Cupid out of their 'Working Team'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ "Iñaki Vicente". Kaya FC Academy. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ Garcia, Ma. Angelica (January 12, 2020). "Valeen Montenegro's dad Iñaki Vicente passes away". GMA News. Archived from the original on May 19, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Donato, Jerry (February 15, 2013). "Valeen is a very Happy Kapatid". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ^ "Valeen Montenegro marries non-showbiz fiancé". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ "Barko (Asian Cruise)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ "Hair Clip (Frame-up)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- ^ Gorgonio, Sol (February 8, 2013). "Bukod sa Starlet, Cesar Nagparamdam din kay Valeen Montenegro?!". The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Pilipino Star Ngayon. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "TV5 Dribbles Basketball and Comedy in 'No Harm No Foul'". Manila Standard. Showbitz. July 5, 2015. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ a b Jimenez, Joyce (January 21, 2016). "Valeen Montenegro's Camp Denies Involvement in Ciara-Jojo Marital Problem". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Valeen Montenegro, Ipinakilala na sa Publiko ang Long-time Boyfriend". GMA News (in Filipino). September 29, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ "Valeen Montenegro Denies Causing Separation of Joe Oconer and Ciara Sotto". GMA News. March 20, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "'Kulam,' Susunod sa 'Karelasyon'". GMA Network. July 5, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ Red, Isah V. (December 27, 2015). "'My Bebe Love: #Kilig Pa More' Tops Opening Day Gross". Manila Standard. Simply Red. Retrieved August 6, 2016.