Born:
April 23, 1985
Birthplace: Santa Maria, Philippines
Trivia:
Hails from a royal Muslim family that has its roots in Lanao Del Sur's Marawi City. Was discovered by a talent scout who found her roaming inside SM City North EDSA supermall in Quezon City instead of attending school. Made her television debut in 1999 in the teen-oriented show called Click. Playing the role of Alwina in the series Mulawin made her a star instantly. Voted the Sexiest Woman in the Philippines in 2005 and 2010. Celebrated her 22nd birthday with the women and children supported by GABRIELA, an organisation that advocates for women's issues. Organized a gift-giving event where she gave food, clothing, etc. to the poor children in Quezon City on her 24th birthday. Donated blood to the Philippines red Cross on the day she turned 30. Diagnosed with a disc bulge on her spine in late 2015 and had to undergo two surgeries. Ranked eighth in MTV Australia's "Sexiest Nationalities in the World" in 2016. Will be reprising the role of the iconic Filipino comic heroine Darna in the film of the same name due to be released in 2017.