Max Collins (actress)

Isabelle Abiera
Born Isabelle Abiera Collins
(1992-08-28) August 28, 1992
California, U.S.
Other names Isabelle Abiera
Citizenship Philippines
United States
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
Years active 2006–present
Partner(s) Pancho Magno (e. 2017)
Modeling information
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Brown
Agency Star Magic (2006–2010)
GMA Artist Center (2010–present)

Max Collins (born Isabelle Abiera Collins on August 28, 1992) is an actress and model, of dual American and Filipino citizenship.

Early life

Collins was born in California.[1] Her mother is a Filipina who is from Kalibo, Aklan. Her father is an American of Irish-Italian descent. Her parents met in Los Angeles when her mother was working at Bloomingdale's. Her parents separated when she was four years old. Her mother remarried when she was 9. She has a younger half-brother.[2]

Collins used to live in Vallejo, California. When she was 10, her family moved to Kalibo, Aklan. For four years she lived in Boracay and attended Brent School Boracay.[3]

Career

Collins started doing commercials when she was 10. She has also appeared in magazines like Meg, Candy, Mega, People and Seventeen. According to her, she was discovered by a talent scout when she accidentally walked into a shop while a shoot was ongoing. After a year she was brought to ABS-CBN, Tried out a VTR with Star Magic, and Got a call back after a month. Eventually she qualified for Star Magic Batch 15.[4]

Collins was just 13 when she was launched as a Star Magic Batch 15 member. Under her stage name Isabelle Abiera, she did small roles in ABS-CBN's Star Magic Presents: Astigs and Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 She also had a short hosting stint in Channel V. However, her entertainment career was put on a hold when she left for U.S.[5]

Collins made a comeback into the Philippine entertainment industry as one of the regular hosts of the defunct noontime program Wowowee, at the same time she appeared as Veronica in the afternoon TV series Rosalka.[5] She played a planted gate crasher in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. When Rosalka ended, she went on to play Christy in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna.

In 2010, when her contract with Star Magic ended, Collins left for the United States to figure things out. A year after, she returned to the Philippines to relaunch her entertainment career. She changed her agent to Perry Lansigan's PPL Entertainment, Inc., changed her stage name to Max Collins, and finally signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network.[6]

In 2012, she starred as a supporting role in her first afternoon series project under GMA Network, The Good Daughter and plays as Bea's (Kylie Padilla) bestfriend and a secret lover of Darwin. She also appeared in some episodes of Maynila. She also starred in Primetime TV Series "Pahiram Nang Isang Sandali" with Dingdong Dantes, alongside Lorna Tolentino and Boyet de Leon.

In March 2015, Collins appeared as a cover girl for FHM Philippines 15th Anniversary issue, which co-headline with Online babes Tricia Santos and PBA courtside reporter Rizza Diaz.[7] Collins was included on the top 10 of the 2015 FHM 100 Sexiest Woman, Collins was on the 9th spot.

Personal life

Collins is a cousin of actresses Lauren Young and Megan Young.[8] She is close friends with actress Jessy Mendiola.[2]

Collins announced through Instagram her engagement to fiancé Pancho Magno in May 2017.[9]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2007 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 Fiona [2][5]
2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...skul Lyf Kimberly [5]
2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin lyf Ice [5]
2008 Your Song Presents: Imposible Paige's Friend
2008 Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal Ballet Dancer
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Neneng Episode: "Notebook"
2010 Midnight DJ Sasha Guest, Episode: "Monster Valentine"
2010 Wowowee Herself - Host [5]
2010 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Herself - Houseguest
2010 Rosalka Veronica Dominguez [5]
2010 Your Song Daisy's sister Episode: "Catch Me I'm Falling"
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna Christy
2012 The Good Daughter Ziri Claustro
2012 Maynila Alexa Guest, 1 episode
2012 Maynila Meg Episode: "Star Collision"
2012 Coffee Prince Arlene Manahan
2012–present Bubble Gang Various characters [10][11]
2012–2013 Party Pilipinas Herself
2012–2013 Pahiram ng Sandali Cindy Reyes
2013 Magpakailanman Becca Episode: "Bayarang Adonis"
2013 With A Smile Patricia
2013 Wagas Raquel Story: "Partner"
2013–2015 Sunday All Stars Herself - Host / Performer [10][11]
2014 Innamorata Esperanza / Evangeline [11][12]
2014 Magpakailanman Maxima Episode: "Yaya Luningning"
2014 Ilustrado Consuelo Ortiga
2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Amanda [10][13]
2015 Maynila Julie Episode: "Once a Princess"
2015 Maynila Caitlin Episode: "My Imported GF"
2015 Juan Tamad Marie
2015 Day Off Herself
2016 Magpakailanman Malen Episode: "Crime of Passion"
2016 Encantadia Amihan I [14]
2016 Someone To Watch Over Me Irene Montenegro [14]
2016 Magpakailanman Rachel Episode: "Ang Sundalong Magiting"
2017 Legally Blind Darlene Guest
2017 Dear Uge Janet Episode: "Plastikan"
2017 Meant to Be Ms. Onay Wiz

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2013 Bamboo Flowers Dolores [15]
2016 Remembering Ada Ada Tanglao [11][16][17]

References

  1. ↑ Miralles, Nitz (June 3, 2007). "Star Magic Batch 15". About Showbiz. The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 Bautista, Mario E. (July 28, 2007). "Polo Launches Dance Group on Rival Network". Dream Factory. Malaya Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 6, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
  3. ↑ Cuartero, Nestor (August 31, 2007). "By the way...". MovieGoer. Tempo: The Country's Fastest Growing Newspaper. Retrieved July 15, 2007.
  4. ↑ Gallardo, Ricky T. (May 5, 2007). "Which one will be the next big star?". All Access. The Manila Times. Archived from the original on June 26, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tomines, Nica (August 24, 2010). "Isabelle Abiera sets Career over Love Life as she turns 18". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
  6. ↑ Garcia, Rose (September 3, 2011). "Max Collins: The Actress Formerly Known as Isabelle Abiera Relaunches her Career with New Manager and Network". News. pep. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  7. ↑ Khyne Palumar (March 18, 2015). "Max Collins – FHM Cover Girl March 2015". FHM Philippines. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Max Collins nNames Dingdong Dantes as Most Handsome Guy in Local Showbiz". GMA News Online. July 27, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Max Collins engaged to Pancho Magno". GMA News and Public Affairs. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  10. 1 2 3 Aquino, Ann Charmaine (March 26, 2015). "Why Max Collins is 'no Longer Dating' Pancho Magno". GMA News Online. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  11. 1 2 3 4 VAB (July 23, 2014). "Max Collins is Qatar-bound". Entertainment. The Freeman. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Pinky Amador on Max Collins: 'I love her to death'". GMA News Online. February 6, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Max Collins is Happy to Work with Empress Schuck Again". GMA News Online. January 29, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  14. 1 2 Tuazon, Nikko (July 9, 2016). "Max Collins' Character in Encantadia 2016 was Not Seen in Original Telefantasya". Guide. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  15. ↑ Cu Unjieng, Philip (September 11, 2013). "Film Review: Bamboo Flowers Ode to Island Life". Entertainment. The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Remembering Ada". Grants. Doha Film Institute. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  17. ↑ "About The Film". The Black Book. Remembering Ada. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
Preceded by
Aiko Climaco		 FHM Cover Girl
(March 2015) 		Succeeded by
Patricia Javier
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