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Valeen Montenegro

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Macalalag and the surname or paternal family name is Vicente.
Valeen Montenegro
Born
Valeen Margarita Montenegro Vicente

(1990-06-10) June 10, 1990 (age 34)
Alma materDe La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Occupation(s)Actress, Comedian, model
Years active2006–present
Agents
Spouse
Riel Manuel
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(m. 2024)​
ParentIñaki Vicente (father)
RelativesMario Montenegro (grandfather)[1]
Letty Alonzo (grandmother)

Valeen Montenegro Vicente-Manuel (born June 10, 1990) is a Filipino actress, comedian and model.

Career

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Montenegro 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

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Montenegro 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

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
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

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Year Title Role Notes Source
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

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  1. ^ Lo, Ricky (June 21, 2018). "Valeen: I hope I'm giving justice to Montenegro name". Philstar. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b "Remember her? Valeen Montenegro makes FHM debut". ABS-CBN News. June 29, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  5. ^ Bigtas, Jannielyn Ann (October 26, 2017). "Bubble Gang girls come together for November FHM cover". GMA News. GMA News. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Iñaki Vicente". Kaya FC Academy. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Donato, Jerry (February 15, 2013). "Valeen is a very Happy Kapatid". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  11. ^ "Valeen Montenegro marries non-showbiz fiancé". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  12. ^ "Barko (Asian Cruise)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  13. ^ "Hair Clip (Frame-up)". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "TV5 Dribbles Basketball and Comedy in 'No Harm No Foul'". Manila Standard. Showbitz. July 5, 2015. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "Valeen Montenegro, Ipinakilala na sa Publiko ang Long-time Boyfriend". GMA News (in Filipino). September 29, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  18. ^ "Valeen Montenegro Denies Causing Separation of Joe Oconer and Ciara Sotto". GMA News. March 20, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  19. ^ "'Kulam,' Susunod sa 'Karelasyon'". GMA Network. July 5, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  20. ^ Red, Isah V. (December 27, 2015). "'My Bebe Love: #Kilig Pa More' Tops Opening Day Gross". Manila Standard. Simply Red. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
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