Maja Salvador

This name uses Philippine naming customs. The first family name is Andres and the second is Salvador.
Maja Salvador

Salvador as photographed by Glenn Orion
Born Maja Ross Andres Salvador
(1988-10-05) October 5, 1988
Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupation
Years active 2003–present
Agent Star Magic
Parent(s) Ross Rival (father)
Thelma Andres (mother)
Family Phillip Salvador (uncle)
Janella Salvador (cousin)

Musical career

Genres Pop
Instruments Vocals
Labels Ivory Music & Video

Maja Ross Andres Salvador (born October 5, 1988) is a Filipina singer, actress, dancer, model, and producer. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN's Star Magic and is regarded as the "Dance Princess of the Philippines".[1] In 2011, Salvador co-produced and portrayed the title role in the film Thelma, which earned her the Gawad Urian Award and the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Actress.[2][3]

Career

Salvador started her acting career as a short supporting character in the 2003 TV series It Might Be You[4] which was then top-billed by John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. She was later on cast as one of the lead characters in Spirits[5] the following year and has appeared in several episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya.

In 2006, Salvador made her film debut as one of the supporting characters in the horror movie Sukob[6] wherein she portrayed the role of a clairvoyant young girl. This earned her several accolades including the Star Award for Movies for New Movie Actress of the Year and the Golden Screen Award for Breakthrough Performance by an Actress, as well as a nomination at the FAMAS Awards for Best Supporting Actress. That same year, she also starred as a social climber teenage girl in the film First Day High[7] and was also critically acclaimed for her portrayal as a teenager suffering from cerebral palsy in the "Regalo" episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya.[8] For the latter, Salvador earned a nomination for Best Single Performance by an Actress at the Star Awards for Television[9] but lost to co-star Vilma Santos, who played as her mother in the said episode.[10]

Salvador reunited with John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo in the 2007 box-office movie One More Chance.[11] Her portrayal in the film was highly regarded by movie buffs, describing her "perfect" and "luminous".[12] The role gained her a Star Award for Movies nomination for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year. During this year, she was also cast as one of the three leads in the TV series Pangarap na Bituin along with Sarah Geronimo and Rica Peralejo.[9]

In 2009, she top-billed the afternoon drama series Nagsimula sa Puso,[9] a remake of the 1990 film of the same title, in addition to appearing as one of the principal characters in the primetime drama May Bukas Pa.[13] Salvador also starred in films such as Villa Estrella[14] and Shake Rattle and Roll XI[15] which was an entry to the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival. She later on starred in the television series Impostor in 2010 and in the horror film Cinco.[16][17]

Salvador, in 2011, was cast as one of the main characters in the critically acclaimed family-military drama series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.[18] That same year, she also co-produced the independent film Thelma,[19] with which she also starred in the title role. Her performance in the film was praised by Philippine Entertainment Portal's Bong Godinez, stating in his review that Salvador gives an "impressive performance" and that she "brandished her depth as an actress without going overboard".[20] He also added that she "[dishes] out the emotions in an understated manner". However, Tessa Guazon of the Young Critics Circle - Film Desk criticized Salvador's performance by saying that there are failures in "conflict and depth".[21] Furthermore, she mentioned that Salvador was out of track in the movie and that she "missed [the] subtle leap". Despite mixed reviews on the film, Salvador went on and won the Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress as well as the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Actress.[2][3]

In 2012, Salvador starred in the afternoon drama series Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin as Janine Castillo, and subsequently in the primetime soap Ina, Kapatid, Anak alongside Kim Chiu in the title role as Margaux Marasigan.[16][22] She also starred in films My Cactus Heart and 24/7 in Love.[23][24]

As of 2014, Salvador starred as Nicole Esquivel in the highly controversial teleserye, The Legal Wife, alongside Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales, and JC De Vera.

In 2015, Salvador starred as Mia Sandoval alongside Jericho Rosales and Paulo Avelino in Bridges of Love.[25] After the high ratings of the teleserye, she reunited with her on-screen partner Coco Martin in the remake of FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.[26]

Music career

Maja Salvador performing in Toronto, 2014

In December 2013, it was announced that Salvador had signed a recording contract with Ivory Music & Video. While recording the album, Salvador worked with award-winning arranger and producer, Jonathan Ong. By March 2014, she revealed through her Instagram account that the title will be Believe along with its track listing which contains mainly original composition and two cover songs.[27] The carrier single, "Dahan-Dahan", was released on March 6 while the album was released nationwide on March 25. The album also features collaborations with rapper Abra and Project Pinas. Salvador also co-wrote a song titled "Buong Gabi".[28] She released her first single from the said album titled "Dahan Dahan".

On June 8, 2014, the album was eventually certified gold for selling over 7,500 copies nationwide and Salvador appeared on ASAP to receive a Gold Record award. She also staged her first major sold out concert entitled "MAJ: The Legal Performer" on July 12 at the Music Museum.[29] In September 14, 2014 she released her second single called "Halikana" featuring Abra. The same month the music reached at no. 7 in the top 10 Philippine pop music.

On March 15, 2015, during an interview with Myx she revealed details on her second album and that its carrier single will be released by the end of the month.[30] On April 9, 2015, a photo was uploaded on Salvador's Facebook page showing herself on set to film a music video for the carrier single titled, "Bakit Ganito Ang Pag Ibig", with actor JC De Vera.[31] The single was digitally released on April 17.[32] Her second album, titled Maja In Love, was released on April 30. It features collaborations with Sam Milby and Rayver Cruz.[33] In November she staged her second major concert at the Mall of Asia Arena, dubbed as Majasty. Maja Salvador then again staged her third concert at the Music Museum, dubbed as #OnlyMaja.

Personal life

Salvador is a member of a family of actors which includes her father, Ross Rival and uncle Phillip Salvador.[34]

In 2013 Salvador joined the PETA campaign to Free Mali from captivity in Manila zoo and have her transferred to Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary where she can be given proper treatment and care. Mali is the only captive elephant in the Philippines and the zoo does not have adequate knowledge or resources to properly care for her.[35]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2003 It Might Be You[4] Cara Victorino
2003–present ASAP Performer/Host
2005 Nginiig Herself/Host
2004 Spirits[5] Gabby
2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Miriam Defensor-Santiago Story Teen Miriam Defensor
2004–10 Maalaala Mo Kaya Various roles 13 episodes
Nominated — Star Award for Television for Best Single Performance by an Actress (for Episode: "Regalo")[9]
2006 Your Song Presents: Akin Ka Na Lang Kate
Sa Piling Mo Marisa
Your Song Presents: Sayang Ang Lahat Charmaine
Komiks Presents: Momay Momay
Love Spell Presents: Home Switch Home Shine
Star Magic Presents: Sabihin Mo Lang Celine
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Merrydith Ambing
2007 Love Spell Presents: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes Ko 'Day! Dianne
Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao Marie
Pangarap na Bituin[36][9] Kimmy Bautista/Ruby Gomez
2008 Sineserye Presents: Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara[37] Agnes
Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako ay Nagmahal Andrea Rivera 5 episodes
Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom[38] Melody
2009 Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja?[39] Leila
Nagsimula sa Puso[9][40] Celina Fernandez 75 episodes
2009–10 May Bukas Pa[13] Stella Rodrigo
2010 Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You Teacher Glenda Corpuz 2 episodes
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor[16][41] Mariz Florencio/Devin Ventura
Wansapanataym Inday Episode: "Inday sa Balitaw"[42]
2011 Your Song Presents: Kim Romelyn Episode: "Best Friends Forever"
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin[18] Kaye "Krista" Villanueva-Del Tierro 118 episodes
2011–12 My Binondo Girl[43] Ma'am Amber Dionisio 61 episodes
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin[16] Janine del Castillo 73 episodes
Toda Max Darling Episode: "Darling"
2012–13 Ina, Kapatid, Anak[1][22] Margaux Marasigan-Castillo 178 episodes
2014 The Legal Wife[44] Nicole Esquivel 98 episodes
Give Love on Christmas: The Gift of Life Melissa Francisco 10 episodes
2015 Bridges of Love[45] Mia Sandoval 103 episodes
2015-2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Glenda "Glen" Corpuz
2016 Home Sweetie Home Glenda "Glen" Corpuz 2 episodes
2017 Wildflower Lily/Ivy

Film

Year Title Role Producer Notes
2006 Sukob[9] Joya Star Cinema Golden Screen Award for Breakthrough Performance by an Actress[9]
Star Award for Movies for New Movie Actress of the Year[9]
Nominated — FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress[9]
Nominated — Gawad PASADO Award for Best Supporting Actress[9]
First Day High[7] Precious Princess Jewel "Pré" Samartino
2007 My Kuya's Wedding[46] Kat Regal Films
One More Chance[9][11] Trisha Star Cinema Nominated — Star Award for Movies for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year
2008 Kelly! Kelly! (Ang Hit na Musical) Kelly
2009 Villa Estrella[14] Giselle/Andrea
Shake Rattle and Roll XI[15] Claire Regal Films Segment: "Diablo"
2010 Cinco[17] Rose Star Cinema Segment: "Mata"
Father Jejemon[47] Isabel RVQ Productions
2011 Thelma[19] Thelma Time Horizon Pictures
Abracadabra
Underground Logic
Star Cinema
Also producer
Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Actress[1][3][48]
Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress[2]
Nominated — Golden Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama)
Nominated — Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year[49]
2012 My Cactus Heart[23] Sandy Skylight Films
24/7 in Love[24] Barbara Alcaraz Star Cinema
2013 Status: It's Complicated[50] Rina Regal Films
2015 You're Still The One Elise Star Cinema, Regal Films
TBA I'm Drunk, I Love You [51] Carson

Discography

Year Album title Recording label Certification
2014 Believe Ivory Music and Video Platinum
2015 Maja In Love Platinum
Single
Year Song title Album Recording label
2014 Dahan-Dahan Believe Ivory Music and Video
Halika Na
2015 Bakit Ganito Ang Pag-Ibig Maja In Love
Love Me, Kill Me

Believe soundtracks

[52]

  1. Kilig
  2. Halika Na - featuring Abra
  3. Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig
  4. Dahan-Dahan
  5. Urong-Sulong
  6. Buong Gabi - featuring Project Pina
  7. Kilig (instrumental)
  8. Dahan-Dahan (instrumental)

Maja In Love soundtracks

[53]

  1. Bakit Ganito Ang Pag-Ibig
  2. Habulan
  3. Nakawin Ang Sandali
  4. Gaano Kalayo? - featuring Sam Milby
  5. Hiling - featuring Rayver Cruz
  6. Love Me, Kill Me
  7. Bakit Ganito Ang Pag-Ibig (club music)
  8. Bakit Ganito Ang Pag-Ibig (instrumental)

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results
2004 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best New Female TV Personality It Might Be You Nominated
2006 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by an Actress Maalaala Mo Kaya: Regalo Nominated
YES! Magazine Reader's Choice Award Next Big Female Star N/A Won
37th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Female Star Sukob Won
2007 55th FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award N/A Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Sukob Won
Gawad PASADO Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated
22nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year Won
ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Breakthrough Performance by an Actress Won
Google Google's Most Searched Female Actress N/A Won
2008 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actress of the Year One More Chance Nominated
Celebrity Fab of the Night N/A Won
2009 Anak TV Seal Awards Most Admired Female TV Personality N/A Won
FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women N/A Included
2012 30th Luna Awards Best Actress Thelma Won
36th Gawad Urian Awards Won
28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actress of the Year Nominated
ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) Nominated
2013 FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women Included
Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series Ina Kapatid Anak Nominated
27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress Nominated
2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV The Legal Wife Nominated
10th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Song "Dahan-Dahan" Won
Pop Music Video Nominated
Pop Female Artist "Believe" Nominated
6th PMPC Star Awards for Music Dance Album of the Year Won
2015 46th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Promising Female Singer Won
Promising Performer of the Year Won
10th Myx Music Awards Favorite New Artist Nominated
Favorite Myx Celebrity VJ N/A Nominated
Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Program Bridges of Love Nominated
29th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actress Bridges of Love Won
2016 47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Female Concert Performer Majasty Won
HAU's Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards Best Actress in a TV Series Bridges of Love Won

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