Melisa Cantiveros

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Melai Bunayog Cantiveros-Francisco
Born Melisa Bunayog Cantiveros-Francisco
(1988-04-06) April 6, 1988
General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines
Other names Melai
Isay
inday waknat
Occupation Actress
Comedienne
Host
Former reality show contestant
Years active 2009-present
Spouse(s) Jason Francisco

Melai Cantiveros-Francisco (born Melisa Bunayog Cantiveros on April 6, 1988),[1] is a Filipina actress, comedienne, host and fifth female Big Winner of the reality show, Pinoy Big Brother. She is currently one of ABS-CBN's contract talents.

Personal life

Cantiveros was born on April 6, 1988 at General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines to Dionisio and Virginia Cantiveros.[1] She is the third of four siblings and the only daughter. She studied at Mindanao State University – General Santos.[2] On the September 8, 2013 episode of The Buzz, she revealed in an interview with Boy Abunda that she is pregnant with Jason's child and got married to Jason Francisco in December 9, 2013.[3]

Career

In October 2009, Cantiveros entered the Big Brother house along with 25 other housemates. After 133 days, she was able to garner enough votes to reach the final episode wherein she won the competition by getting 1,226,675 votes or 32.08% of the entire votes.

In February 2010, Cantiveros did guesting in several talk shows like The Buzz, SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon, and Entertainment Live. She was also invited to variety shows such as ASAP ROCKS. She and her real life partner, Jason Francisco, starred in a reality show spin off entitled Melason In Love. Cantiveros was also cast in the daytime drama Impostor. She also landed a main role in the fantaserye show, Kokey @ Ako. She also played a main role in Maalaala Mo Kaya as a maid named Pangga. She became one of the hosts on the now defuct noon time show Happy, Yipee, Yehey. She also played a main role as Brandy De la Paz in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po before the show ended in late March.

Filmography

Television

Year Shows Role Network
2013–present Honesto Cleopatra Batungbakal
ABS-CBN
2013 Apoy Sa Dagat Paprika Mendoza
2013 Be Careful With My Heart Gemma
2013 Wansapanataym: Number One Father & Son Pepay
2012–present Kris TV Special Guest Co-host
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baunan Norma
2012 Wansapanataym: Dollhouse Bituin
2012 Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited Herself/ Guest Housemate
2011 Wansapanataym: Wan Tru Lav
2011 I Dare You: The Kapamilya Exchange Herself (Host)
2011 Gandang Gabi, Vice! Herself
2011 100 Days to Heaven Girlie
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Birth Certificate Young Carol Araos
2011 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po Brandi Dela Paz
2011-2012 Happy Yipee Yehey! Herself (Co-host)
2010 Simply KC Guested twice with Jason Francisco
2010 Matanglawin Herself (Guest Host)
2010 Showtime Herself/Guest Replacement Judge for Vice Ganda (2 episodes; 1 with Jason Francisco)
2010 Kokey @ Ako Josa Reyes
2010 Wansapanataym: Inday Bote Inday Vargas
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toy Car Pangga
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor Devina "Devin" Ventura
2010–2011–present Banana Split Herself / Various Characters
2010–present ASAP Co-Host / Performer
2010 Melason: Promdi Heart Herself
2010 Melason: In Da City Herself
2010 Melason In Love Herself
2009–2010 Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up Herself /Housemate

Film

Year Title Role
2010 I Do Marian
2011 The Adventures of Pureza, Queen of the Riles Pureza
2012 Sisterakas Executive Assistant

Awards

Year Organization Nomination Result
2010 ASAP POP Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Fans Club (MELASON) Won
2010 Cosmopolitan Top 10 Fun Fearless Women Won
2009 ASAP POP Viewer's Choice Awards Pop New Face Nominated

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Melisa Cantiveros at Melason.com
  2. Melisa Cantiveros' profile at Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up's official website
  3. "Melai confirms pregnancy, will marry Jason". abs-cbn.com. September 8, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2014. 

External links

Preceded by
Ejay Falcon
Pinoy Big Brother
Big Winner

2009-2010
Succeeded by
James Reid
Preceded by
Beatriz Saw
Pinoy Big Brother Regular Season
Big Winner

2009-2010
Succeeded by
Slater Young
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