Who is Maine Mendoza?

Maine Mendoza is a Filipina singer and actress who rose to fame after appearing on the GMA Network TV show Eat Bulaga!. She went on to become one of the Philippines' most popular celebrities, starring in movies, hosting shows, and releasing singles.

Early Life

Maine Mendoza was born Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza on March 3, 1995 in Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines. As a child, she studied at St. Paul College Pasig. She went on to earn her Bachelor's degree in business management from De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.

Career

Mendoza first appeared on the GMA Network noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! in April 2015. After her first performance, she quickly became one of the show's most popular segments and eventually joined the cast of the show as a co-host. In 2016, she starred alongside Alden Richards in the romantic comedy My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore. The movie was a box office success, grossing over ₱100 million. Since then, she has starred in a number of films and hosted several shows including Tonight With Arnold Clavio. In 2017, she released her debut single ""Parang Kailan Lang"" which charted at number 6 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 Airplay chart.

Awards

Mendoza has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Best New Female TV Personality at the 2016 PMPC Star Awards for Television and Best New Movie Actress at the 2016 FAMAS Awards. In 2018, she won the Best Actress Award at the MMFF Gabi ng Parangal for her role in Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles.

Personal Life

Mendoza currently resides in Quezon City, Philippines. She is an avid animal lover and an advocate for animal rights.