Maybelyn dela Cruz (born December 20, 1982) is a Filipino actress and politician based in the

Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...

. She was former child star and popularly known as the daughter of

Nova Villa Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defi ...

Home Along Da Riles ''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or Home Along the Railroad) is a Philippine situational comedy series that aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN from December 2, 1992 to August 10, 2003, and was replaced by '' Ang Tanging Ina''. The tit ...

, a comedy series that aired on

ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company unde ...

. She served as city councilor of

Dagupan Dagupan, officially the City of Dagupan ( pag, Siyudad na Dagupan, ilo, Siudad ti Dagupan, fil, Lungsod ng Dagupan), is a 2nd class independent component city in the Ilocos Region, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a populati ...

from 2010 to 2019.

Career

Dela Cruz started as child star in

Ang TV ''Ang TV'' ( en, The TV) was a youth-oriented comedy variety show in the Philippines. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor ''Kaluskos Musmos'', (a popular Philippine kiddie gag show in the 1970s) and its foreign counterpart ''The ...

. She worked with the late

Dolphy Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (; July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), better known by his stage names Dolphy, Pidol, and Golay, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied ...

for eight years when she was cast as his 10-year-old niece in the television sitcom

from 1992. She appeared in GMA's

Impostora ''Impostora'' (International title: ''The Impostor'' / ) is a 2007 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado. The series is loosely based on a 1993 ...

(2007) starring

Sunshine Dizon Sunshine Dizon (born Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon; July 3, 1983) is an award-winning Filipino actress, director and producer. She is often called as the “''Daytime Drama Queen''” by various media outlets for her acting prowess and a ...

and

Iza Calzado Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982), known professionally as Iza Calzado (), is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "''Goddess of Horror Films''" by local media for her acting prowe ...

, and Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (2008) starring Yasmien Kurdi and

Dina Bonnevie Geraldine Schaer Bonnevie-Savellano (, formerly Sotto and Penson; January 27, 1961), known by her stage name Dina Bonnevie, is an actress in the Philippines. Before joining Philippine showbiz, Bonnevie was first runner-up in the Miss Magnolia 19 ...

. She did also Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan? (2008) starring Marvin Agustin,

Camille Prats Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats–Yambao (born June 20, 1985) is a Filipino actress, TV host, comedienne, and businesswoman. She starred in a series of successful films and television shows, since gaining media attention when she played ...

and

Diana Zubiri Rosemarie Joy Garcia-Smith (born April 15, 1985), better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipino actress. She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15, years after applying for work in Japan. She then had sexy roles in various ...

, and

Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? ''Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?'' (International title: ''Second Chances'' / ) is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the thirteenth instalment of ...

(2009) starring

Aljur Abrenica Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. Early and personal life His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Am ...

and

Kris Bernal Kristine Ann Tan Bernal (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her loveteam with A ...

, showed in GMA-7. In 2009, she played the role originally played by Beth Bautista, as Choleng, in the TV remake of the 1985 film Tinik Sa Dibdib with

Nadine Samonte Nadine Burgos Eidloth-Chua (born March 2, 1988), known by her stage name Nadine Samonte, is a Filipino-German actress and model. She participated as an Avenger of the first season of '' StarStruck''. Career Samonte first ventured into show bu ...

. She performed also in theater the role of Maria Clara in ''Noli Me Tangere''.

Personal life

She is married to

councilor Michael Fernandez on January 20, 2008. The two met in 2005, during the National Assembly of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL). She was elected as number one city councilor in Dagupan in 2010. She is an active member of the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) for a long time, where she served as a member of the board of PNRC- Pangasinan. Her lawyer father served as a three termer councilor of

Las Piñas Las Piñas, officially the City of Las Piñas ( fil, Lungsod ng Las Piñas), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 606,293 people. Las Piñas ...

. Maybelyn quits showbiz in 2015 and her last project was a drama anthology "Karelasyon" which formerly hosted by Carla Abellana and was previously aired on GMA Channel 7. She returned to showbiz in 2021 in the anthology series

Wish Ko Lang! ''Wish Ko Lang!'' () is a Philippine television public service drama anthology show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Bernadette Sembrano, it premiered on June 29, 2002 on the network's Saturday afternoon line up. The show conclude ...

as a guest role, and had her first regular role as Cara, the main villain and wicked arch-enemy of Hope/Bianca in Unica Hija.

Filmography

Television

* Unica Hija (2022-present) *

Karelasyon ''Karelasyon'' () is a Philippine television drama anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Carla Abellana, it premiered on April 11, 2015 on the network's Sabado Star Power line up replacing ''GMA Tales of Horror''. The show concluded on ...

(2015) *

Sabado Badoo ''Sabado Badoo'' () is a 2015 Philippine television comedy anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Betong Sumaya and Sef Cadayona, it premiered on March 14, 2015. The show concluded on July 25, 2015 with a total of 20 episodes. Segments ...

(2015) *

Magpakailanman ''Magpakailanman'' ( en, Forevermore) is a Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Mel Tiangco, it premiered on December 2, 2002. The show concluded on December 27, 2007. It was replaced by the '' E.S.P.'' ...

: Cain At Abel (2014) *

Anna KareNina ''Anna Karenina'' ( rus, «Анна Каренина», p=ˈanːə kɐˈrʲenʲɪnə) is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever writt ...

(TV series) (2013) * Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa (TV series) (2012) * Amaya (2011–2012) * My Lover, My Wife (TV series) (2011) *

Bantatay ''Bantatay'' (International title: ''The Guardian'') is a Philippine television drama comedy fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series was inspired by the 1995 Film ''Fluke'' and ''100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd''. Directed by Don Michae ...

(2010) *

The Last Prince ''The Last Prince'' is a 2010 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Aljur Abrenica in the title role and Kris Bernal. It premiered on January 11, 2010 on the network's ...

(TV series) (2010) * Tinik Sa Dibdib (TV series) (2009-2010) *

(TV series) (2009) * Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (2008) * Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (2008) *

(2007) *Quizon Avenue (ABS-CBN 2, 2005) *

- Bernabe Dodong Pasagad Story (2005) *Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN 2, 2002-2003) *

Kahit Kailan ''Kahit Kailan'' (International title: ''Always'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ruel S. Bayani, it stars Jolina Magdangal. It premiered on May 5, 2002, replacing ''Anna Karenina''. The ...

(TV series) (2002-2003) *

Kung Mawawala Ka ''Kung Mawawala Ka'' (International title: ''A World Without You'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, Soxie Topacio and Argel Joseph, it stars Sunshine Dizon and Cogie Domin ...

(TV series) (2002-2003) * Click (1999–2002) *

Maynila Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated ...

(1999) *Sing Galing (TV5, *Lovingly Yours (GMA 7, 1996) * T.G.I.S. (TV series) (1995-1999) *MMK: Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN 2, 1992–2015) *

(TV sitcom) (1992-2003) *

(1992-1997)

Movies

*Pitong Tagpo (2007) *Kilig... Pintig... Yanig (2004) *Bahay Ni Lola (2001) *

2 (1997) *TGIS The Movie (1996) * Megamol (1994) *

Da Movie (1993) "Actress wins city councilor post"

References

External links

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