Maverick "Mavy" Peter Villarroel Legaspi (; born January 6, 2001) is an American-born Filipino actor, host, dancer and model. He is the son of Filipino actor
Zoren Legaspi
Zoren Lim Legaspi (; born January 30, 1972) is a Filipino actor and television director. He is best known for appearing in several television shows such as '' Ika-6 na Utos'', '' Mulawin'', '' Now and Forever: Ganti'', '' Majika'', ''Enchanted ...
and Filipino TV host and actress
Carmina Villarroel
María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; ; born August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. She is best known for portraying the role of Lyneth Santos in the medical drama, ''Abot-Kamay na Pangarap'' ...
, and is also the twin brother of
Cassy Legaspi
Maria Cassandra "Cassy" Villarroel Legaspi () is an American-born Filipina actress, commercial model, host, endorser, brand ambassador, vlog content creator, and a showbiz royalty. She is the daughter of Filipino actor, director, endorser, and ...
, who is also an actress.
Legaspi has gained recognition for his work in various television dramas and variety shows.
Career
In 2004, he started as a commercial model with his twin sister
Cassy Legaspi
Maria Cassandra "Cassy" Villarroel Legaspi () is an American-born Filipina actress, commercial model, host, endorser, brand ambassador, vlog content creator, and a showbiz royalty. She is the daughter of Filipino actor, director, endorser, and ...
. In 2018, Mavy and Cassy signed a contract with GMA Artist Center (now
Sparkle), joining their parents in the entertainment industry, as well as
GMA Network
GMA Network (an acronym of its legal name, Global Media Arts and commonly known as GMA) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network (company), ...
.
After
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion "Regine" Ansong Velasquez-Alcasid ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipino singer and actress. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...
shifted back to its rival
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...
, ''Sarap Diva'' is rebranded to ''
Sarap, 'Di Ba?'' with him and Cassy joining their mother
Carmina Villarroel
María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; ; born August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. She is best known for portraying the role of Lyneth Santos in the medical drama, ''Abot-Kamay na Pangarap'' ...
as replacements.
Legaspi began hosting a variety show via ''
Studio 7''. He later joined ''
All-Out Sundays
''All-Out Sundays'' (also known as ''AOS'' or ''AyOS'') is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Miggy Tanchanco, it was originally starred by Alden Richards, Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Ken Chan, Ri ...
'' after the former concluded.
Following the controversial departure of original hosts due to a dispute, Legaspi joined the
TAPE Inc.
Television and Production Exponents, Incorporated (also known as TAPE, Inc. or simply TAPE) is a Philippine television production company. It was founded in 1981 by Romeo Jalosjos Sr. and Antonio "Tony" Tuviera.
After the last episode of '' ...
iteration of longest noontime variety show ''
Eat Bulaga!
''Eat !'' (; stylized as ''Eat... Bulaga!'') is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine television variety show broadcast by Radio Philippines Network, ABS-CBN, GMA Network and TV5 (Philippine TV network), TV5. Originally hosted by Tito S ...
'' as the replacements. However in 2024, the show is renamed to ''
Tahanang Pinakamasaya'' after
TVJ won the copyright case.
Personal life
Legaspi was in a relationship with actress
Kyline Alcantara
Kyline Nicole Aquino Alcantara Manga (; born September 3, 2002) is a Filipino actress and singer. She began her career as a child actress after finishing top ten in the talent search program '' Star Circle Quest''. She is best known for her r ...
. The two started as good friends and eventually became a couple. Their relationship was publicly revealed through various interviews and social media posts. However, as of November 2023, there were speculations about their separation, although no official confirmation was provided. On February 26, 2024,
Dasuri Choi
Choi Da-seul (; born April 28, 1988), popularly known as Dasuri Choi, is a South Korean dancer and entertainer based in the Philippines. She won Best in Talent and was the second runner-up in the segment "You're My Foreignay" on the longest-ru ...
denied claims and rumors linking her to the Legaspi and Alcantara's breakup. In August 2024,
Kyline Alcantara
Kyline Nicole Aquino Alcantara Manga (; born September 3, 2002) is a Filipino actress and singer. She began her career as a child actress after finishing top ten in the talent search program '' Star Circle Quest''. She is best known for her r ...
confirmed in Fast Talk with Boy Abunda the Legaspi and Alcantara's breakup.
He is currently in a relationship with actress
Ashley Ortega
Ashleigh Marguerretthe Krystalle Nordstrom Samson (born December 26, 1998), known professionally as Ashley Ortega (), is a Filipino actress, who is known for her roles in '' Dormitoryo'', '' My Destiny'', '' Widows' Web'', and '' Hearts on Ice ...
.
Filmography
Television
References
Legaspi family
External links
Mavy Legaspiat
Sparkle GMA Artist Center
Sparkle (stylized in all caps, formerly known as GMA Artist Center, also formally as GMA Talent Development and Management Department and Sparkle GMA Artist Center) is the talent agency owned by GMA Network Inc. based in Quezon City, Philipp ...
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2001 births
Living people
Male actors from Los Angeles
Filipino male television actors
Filipino twins
Filipino television variety show hosts
Filipino male models
GMA Network (company) people
American expatriates in the Philippines
American people of Filipino descent
Filipino people of Spanish descent