Melisa Cantiveros
Melai Bunayog Cantiveros-Francisco | |
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Born |
Melisa Bunayog Cantiveros-Francisco 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 |
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2013–present | Honesto | Cleopatra Batungbakal | |
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 |
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2010 | I Do | Marian |
2011 | The Adventures of Pureza, Queen of the Riles | Pureza |
2012 | Sisterakas | Executive Assistant |
Awards
Year | Organization | Nomination | Result |
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Melisa Cantiveros at Melason.com
- ↑ Melisa Cantiveros' profile at Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up's official website
- ↑ "Melai confirms pregnancy, will marry Jason". abs-cbn.com. September 8, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
External links
- Melisa Cantiveros in IMDb
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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