Maureen Francisco

Maureen Francisco
Born near Manila, Philippines
Occupation TV reporter, actor, public figure
Years active 2000–present
Website
http://www.maureenfrancisco.com

Maureen Francisco is a TV reporter, actor, and public figure. She is known for her role on the reality show Solitary 3.0.[1]

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Personal life

Maureen Francisco was born into poverty near Manila, Philippines and lived in a small home with 15 relatives. She moved to the United States with her family at the age of 5. She attended Pacific Lutheran University and received a bachelor's degree in Journalism in 1999.

Career

After she graduated, she went on to be a TV reporter around the US.[2] Her desire to be in the public eye landed her roles in commercials, as a spokes-person and a media host. CBS's Power of 10, hosted by Drew Carey, premiered in 2007, with Maureen as their first contestant.[3] As her first role in a movie, Maureen was cast in 2008 as a lead for the horror movie Eyes in the Dark.[4] Then in 2009, Maureen was contestant #5 on Fox Reality Channel's Solitary 3.0.[5] Maureen went on to become one of the founding members of The World Bikini Football League.[6] She is currently a side line reporter for bikini football. Due to her humble beginnings, Maureen also serves as media director for the non-profit Child United to help children in poverty.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Interview with Maureen of Fox Reality’s Solitary 3.0". Reality Wanted. 2009-01-31. http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/1639-interview-with-maureen-of-fox-realitys-solitary-30. 
  2. ^ "Commentary: Double zero (or, pick on someone your own size!)". Northwest Asian Weekly. 2010-01-21. http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/01/commentary-double-zero-or-pick-on-someone-your-own-size/. 
  3. ^ "TWBSL - Maureen Francisco biography". The World Bikini Sports League. http://theworldwomenssportsassociation.com/Maureen_Francisco.html. Retrieved 2010-04-22. 
  4. ^ "An Eye for Directing". The Issaquah Press. February 2, 2010. http://www.issaquahpress.com/2010/02/02/an-eye-for-directing/. 
  5. ^ "Solitary 3.0 no match for Federal Way resident". Federal Way Mirror. 2009-01-13. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/fwm/news/37504989.html. 
  6. ^ "Bikini football blitzes the Northwest". Bellevue Reporter. 2009-08-24. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/lifestyle/54581017.html. 
  7. ^ "Bellevue resident uses vacation to give back". Bellevue Reporter. 2009-07-06. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/community/50086817.html. 

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