Maja Salvador

Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador is a recipient of an Asia Contents Awards, including nominations from FAMAS Awards, Asian Academy Creative Awards, and Asian Television Awards.

She made her acting debut at age 14 on television in a minor role for ''It Might Be You (TV series)'' (2003), which gained her a nomination for ''Best New TV Personality'' at the 18th PMPC Star Awards for Television. Her film debut happened three years later in a supporting role for '' Sukob '' (2006), which she was nominated for ''Best Supporting Actress'' at the 55th FAMAS Awards and Gawad PASADO Awards 2007, while she won the ''Most Promising Female Star'' at the 37th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards, ''New Movie Actress of the Year'' at the 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies,https://www.mykiru.ph/2007/03/four-hunks-emerge-as-winners-at-23rd.html. and ''Breakthrough Performance by an Actress'' at the 4th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards. In 2011, Salvador co-produced and portrayed the title role in the film Thelma, which earned her the 35th Gawad Urian Award and the 30th Luna Awards (Film Academy of the Philippines Award) for Best Actress in 2012.

Since her debut, she garnered subsequent success and awards for her lead roles in the TV series '' Nagsimula sa Puso'' (2009), '' PHR Presents:Impostor'' (2010), ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'' (2011), ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' (2012), '' The Legal Wife'' (2014), '' Bridges of Love'' (2015) and ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (2015). Salvador cemented a superstardom status when she portrayed Lily Cruz / Ivy Aguas in the top-tier revenge-drama series ''Wildflower'' (2017). Aside from the high ratings and advertising loads, the show gave Salvador a swept nominations for Best Actress at the prestigious Asian Academy Creative Awards (2018), Asian Television Awards (2018), and won the Asia Contents Awards in 2019 where Wildflower is also nominated for ''Best Asian Drama''. Her critical acclaim was followed by her role as Camila dela Torre in another quality revenge-drama '' The Killer Bride'' (2019), which is a National Winner at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020 for ''Best Telenovela''.

Following ABS-CBN's free tv shutdown In May 2020 Salvador's home network since 2003, her contract with Star Magic has expired. In 2021, after 18 years, Salvador left ''Star Magic'' and decided to establish her own talent agency, Crown Artist Management. At present, Salvador plays the lead role Niña in '' Niña Niño'', a primetime comedy-drama series broadcast by TV5 every Monday-Friday (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during PBA seasons). The series is the National Winner at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021 for ''Best Drama Series'', while Salvador hailed as the National Winner for Best Actress. She is also one of the Head Hunters in POPinoy, TV5's reality-show to unleash ultimate Pinoy pop idols, broadcasting every Sunday. Considered as a freelancer, Salvador crossed tv network as host and performer of the long-running noontime show '' Eat Bulaga!'s'' dance segment, DC 2021, every Monday to Saturday broadcast by GMA Network.

Before she became an established actress, Salvador was first noticed and admired by the public as a charismatic performer on stage and dubbed as the Dance Princess. Today, aside from being a respected Multi-Awarded and Versatile actress, she is widely acknowledged as the Philippines Entertainment's ''Queen of the Dance Floor''.

Early life

Maja Ross Andres Salvador was born in Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, on October 5, 1988. Her mother is Thelma Andres while her father, Ross Rival, was a former actor. Salvador is a member of a family of actors which includes her father, Ross Rival, uncle Phillip Salvador and half-brother Jon Hernandez.

Acting career

2003–2009: Beginnings and breakthrough

Salvador started her career in show business lightly. She played a minor role in ''It Might Be You'' (2003–2004), a series starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. For the series Salvador garnered her first nomination for Best New Female TV Personality. After ''It Might Be You'', Salvador then started appearing in '' ASAP'' (2003–2020). She then started pairing up with other teen actors such as Rayver Cruz, John Wayne Sace, and Hero Angeles for the now defunct teenage television series ''Nginiig'' (2004–2006). Salvador, along with Cruz, Sace and Angeles, were all hosts of the series.

She then reunited with co-stars Rayver Cruz and John Wayne Sace for another teen-oriented television series. Salvador became part of the cast of ''Spirits'' (2004–2005), portraying the role of Gabby, an overachiever kid whose sunny ways ensures she is liked by everyone she meets. Salvador starred in several episodes of '' Maalaala Mo Kaya'', a drama anthology series, and gained a nomination for Best Single Performance by an Actress for an episode entitled ''Regalo'' (2006). In 2006, Salvador made her film debut in the horror themed movie ''Sukob''. She was nominated and won several awards for the movie, including Best Supporting Actress award. The film is considered one of the most scariest horror Filipino films made of all times. It topbilled actress Kris Aquino and Claudine Barretto.

After the success of her first film, ''Sukob'', Salvador then starred in the Philippine comedy film '' First Day High'' (2006), opposite Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Geoff Eigenmann and Jason Abalos. Shortly afterwards, she then became part of the cast of '' Sa Piling Mo'' (2006) playing the role of Marisa. Salvador gained even more fame after starring in the prime time series '' Pangarap na Bituin'' (2007). The series is the 2nd highest Musical Prime Time series after Sharon Cuneta's '' Bituing Walang Ningning''. She then gained even more popularity after starring in '' One More Chance'' (2007), reuniting with ''It Might Be You'' co-stars John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. Salvador received a nomination for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year. Salvador then starred in Susan Roces's '' Pataying Sa Sindak Si Barbara'' (2008), alongside Kris Aquino, Jodi Sta. Maria and veteran actress, Susan Roces.

After portraying several supporting roles in movies and television series, Salvador got her first leading role in '' Nagsimula sa Puso'' (2009–2010). The series revolves around a teacher named Celina who falls in love with her own student. This is the first partnership of love-team Maja Salvador and Coco Martin. Salvador stars opposite Nikki Gil, Jason Abalos and Jaclyn Jose. While also doing this series, she was also, at the time, also starring in the child-themed series '' May Bukas Pa'' (2009–2010), with child actor Zaijian Jaranilla. Salvador became a well known name after playing the roles of "Celina Fernandez" and "Stella Rodrigo".

2010–2014: Rising star

Salvador experienced career expansion after playing several minor and supporting roles. She became the leading lady of Sam Milby during the 11th installment of the ''Precious Hearts Romances'' series. She, along with Milby, starred in the series entitled '' Impostor'' (2010). Shortly after, Salvador got another leading role in the miniseries of ''Wansapanataym'' entitled ''Inday sa Balitaw'' (2010). Salvador played the title role in the inspirational family drama film, '' Thelma'' (2011). She received 2 awards for the category of Best Actress for the film. Besides that, Salvador was also nominated twice.

She then became part of the cast in ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'' (2011). Reuniting with her ''Nagsimula sa Puso'' leading man, Coco Martin, Salvador also starred with Andi Eigenmann, Martin del Rosario and veteran actress Lorna Tolentino. The series made Salvador's profile grow even more. After the successful finale of ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', Salvador joined the cast of ''My Binondo Girl

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