Melai Cantiveros Explained

Melai Cantiveros
Birth Name:Melisa Bunayog Cantiveros
Birth Date:6 April 1988
Birth Place:General Santos, Philippines
Yearsactive:2009–present
Agent:Star Magic (2010–present)
Children:2

Melisa Bunayog Cantiveros-Francisco (in Tagalog ˈmɛlaɪ kantɪˈbɛɾɔs/; born April 6, 1988) is a Filipino actress, comedian, and host. She came to prominence in 2009, after winning . In 2015, she won the first season of the Filipino version of Your Face Sounds Familiar. She is currently one of ABS-CBN's contract talents. She currently hosts a morning talk show, Magandang Buhay, alongside Regine Velasquez and Jolina Magdangal.

Personal life

Melisa Bunayog Cantiveros was born in General Santos, Philippines, to Dionisio and Virginia Cantiveros. She is the third of four siblings, and the only daughter. She finished at Mindanao State University–General Santos, where she was an activist and member of a social democratic party.

She married Jason Francisco on December 9, 2013 as she carried their first child, Amelia “Mela” Lucille, born in April 2014 in General Santos. On July 26, 2016, she and Francisco confirmed their separation through their daughter’s Instagram. The couple later reconciled, with Cantiveros having her second child with Francisco, Stela Rosalind, in April 2017.[1] [2] The couple now have the YouTube channel “Melason Family.”[3]

Career

In October 2009, Cantiveros entered the Big Brother house along with 25 other housemates. After 133 days, she was able to garner enough votes to reach the final episode wherein she won the competition by getting 1,226,675 votes or 32.08% of the entire votes.

In February 2010, Cantiveros did guesting in several talk shows like The Buzz, , and Entertainment Live. She was also invited to variety shows such as ASAP ROCKS. She and her real life partner, Jason Francisco, starred in a reality show spin off entitled Melason In Love.

Cantiveros was also cast in the daytime drama Impostor. She also landed a main role in the fantaserye show, Kokey @ Ako. She also played a main role in Maalaala Mo Kaya as a maid named Pangga. She became one of the hosts on the now defunct noon time show Happy, Yipee, Yehey. She also played a main role as Brandy De la Paz in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po before the show ended in late March. In February 2015, Cantiveros became the winner of Your Face Sounds Familiar.

Filmography

Television

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2009–2010Herself / HousemateBig Winner
2010Kokey at AkoJosa Reyes
Melason In LoveHerself
Melason: In Da CityHerself
Melason: Promdi HeartHerself
Precious Hearts Romances Presents

Impostor

Devina "Devin" Ventura
Maalaala Mo KayaPanggaEpisode: "Toy Car"
WansapanataymInday VargasEpisode: "Inday Bote"
2010–2013;
2015–present
ASAPHerself / Co-host / Performer
2010–2015Banana SundaeHerself / Various Characters
2010ShowtimeHerself / Guest Judge
MatanglawinHerself / Guest Co-host
2011Precious Hearts Romances Presents

Mana Po

Brandi Dela Paz
Maalaala Mo KayaYoung Carol AraosEpisode: "Birth Certificate"
100 Days to HeavenGirlie
2011–2013I Dare YouHerself / Co-host
2011WansapanataymEpisode: "Wan Tru Lav"
2011–2016Kris TVHerself / Co-hostRecurring
2011–2012Happy Yipee Yehey!Herself / Co-host
2012Herself — Houseguest
WansapanataymBituinEpisode: "Dollhouse"
Maalaala Mo KayaNormaEpisode: "Baunan"
2013WansapanataymPepayEpisode: "Number One Father & Son
Be Careful With My HeartGemma
Apoy sa DagatPaprika Mendoza
2013–2014HonestoCleopatra Batungbakal
2014Ikaw LamangMonica MiravelezGuest role
Maalaala Mo KayaNonetteEpisode: "Jeep"
Ipaglaban Mo!ElenaEpisode: "Nang Dahil Sa Utang"
WansapanataymDoryEpisode: "Perfecto"
Two WivesCarla
Umagang Kay GandaHerself / Co-host
2015Your Face Sounds FamiliarHerselfGrand Winner (season 1)
Co-Host (season 2)
WansapanataymBeverlyEpisode: "Noche Buena Gang"
Give Love on ChristmasRubyEpisode: "Exchange Gift"
2016We Will SurviveMa. Cecilia "Maricel" Rubio
2016–presentMagandang BuhayHerself / Co-host
2018–2019
2020–2021
2021–2022
2022The Chosen One: Soap OperaHost / Jane Crame[4]
2023PIEnaloHerself / Co-host[5]
Ur Da BossHerself / Main Host
It's Your Lucky Day Herself / Co-host

Film

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2010I DoMarian
2011The Adventures of Pureza, Queen of the RilesPureza
2012Larong BataMs. De Regla
2012SisterakasJanet
2014Past TenseKelly
2014Shake, Rattle & Roll XVJulieSegment: “Ahas”
2015You're Still The OneMeanne
2015Sekyu
2015The PrenupChoosy Cayabyab
2018AnnabelleSpecial participation
2018Mary, Marry MeCarey
2021Momshies! Ang Soul Mo’y AkinMylene
The ExorsisJessa Mae
2022The EntitledYaya Monina
2023Police Exec. Msgt. Criselda Kaptan

Webcast

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
ASAP POP Viewers' Choice Awards2010Pop Fans ClubMelason[7]
2011Pop Movie Loveteam[8]
Asia Artist Awards2023Best Actor AwardMa’am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul[9] [10]
Asian Television Awards2024Best Quiz or Game Show HostUr Da Boss[11]
Cosmopolitan Awards2010Fun Fearless WomenHerself[12]
Global Awards for Outstanding Executives2022Events Host & Media InfluencerHerself[13]
International Emmy Awards2011Best TelenovelaImpostor[14] [15]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies2011New Movie Actress of the YearI Do[16]
PMPC Star Awards for Television2023Best Celebrity Talk Show HostMagandang Buhay[17]
2021[18]
2019[19]
2018[20]
2017[21]
2016[22]
2014Best Reality Show HostI Dare You[23]
2010New Female TV PersonalityMelason[24]

Notes and References

  1. News: Abanilla . Clarizel . LOOK: Melai gives birth to second baby . June 29, 2020 . INQUIRER.net . April 10, 2017.
  2. News: Pasajol. Anne . On April Fools' Day, Melai Cantiveros recalls denial of feelings for Jason Francisco . April 7, 2024 . . April 2, 2024.
  3. News: Mariano . Dianne . Fun family moments of Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco with kids Mela and Stela that will brighten your day. April 7, 2024 . . September 8, 2023.
  4. News: Melai Cantiveros' biggest challenge as a TV host. Marinel . Cruz . Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 5, 2022. April 29, 2023.
  5. News: Melai Cantiveros, Samantha Bernardo join forces to host PIE Channel's game show. ABS-CBN News. February 14, 2023. February 15, 2023.
  6. Web site: June 27, 2024 . Melai hosts first mainstream Bisaya talk show ‘Kuan on One’ . August 16, 2024 . The Freeman.
  7. Web site: Sarah Geronimo wins in five categories of the 6th ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards . 2023-10-24 . PEP.ph . en.
  8. Web site: Sarah Geronimo, Kapamilya stars honored at the 2011 ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards . 2023-10-24 . PEP.ph . en.
  9. Web site: . December 14, 2023. ko:이준호·뉴진스·세븐틴·스키즈·임영웅, AAA '대상'..뉴진스 6관왕 '최다'[2023 AAA][종합]. Lee Junho, NewJeans, Seventeen, SKZ, Lim Young-woong, AAA 'Grand Prize'.. NewJeans 6 Champions 'Most' [2023 AAA] [Comprehensive]. https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023121319560973543. Star News. ko. December 14, 2023. December 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231214140208/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023121319560973543. live.
  10. Web site: Iglesias . Iza . 2023-12-14 . Melai Cantiveros wins Best Actor at AAA 2023 . 2023-12-14 . . en.
  11. Web site: Bote . Jia . 2023-11-13 . Filipino stars, shows among 28th Asian TV Awards nominees . 2023-12-16 . . en-US.
  12. Web site: Melai Cantiveros hailed as one of Cosmopolitan's Fun Fearless Females . 2023-10-24 . PEP.ph . en.
  13. Web site: C. . Toff . LOOK: Melai Cantiveros receives award as host and media influencer PUSH.COM.PH . https://web.archive.org/web/20231024025542/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/11/4/fresh-scoops/melai-receives-award-as-host-and-media-influencer-203405 . 2023-10-24 . ABS-CBN Push.
  14. Web site: Melai Cantiveros on Emmy nomination of Impostor: "Yung Emmy Awards, pangmayaman daw yun, e. Yung sa abroad daw yun, e." . 2023-10-24 . PEP.ph . en.
  15. Web site: 2011-10-06 . Kapamilya drama gets Emmy nomination . 2023-10-24 . www.philstar.com . en-US.
  16. Web site: Sa 'Yo Lamang and Sigwa lead nominations at the 27th Star Awards for Movies . 2023-10-24 . PEP.ph . en.
  17. Web site: 2023-01-29 . Jodi, JM lead Kapamilya winners in PMPC Star Awards for TV . 2023-10-24 . ABS-CBN News . en.
  18. Web site: 34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared . 2023-10-24 . PEP.ph . en.
  19. Web site: Villano . Alexa . 2019-10-14 . LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Television 2019 . 2023-10-24 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  20. Web site: 32nd Star Awards for TV winners revealed; ASAP joins MMK, Eat Bulaga, Bubble Gang in Hall of Fame . 2023-10-24 . PEP.ph . en.
  21. Web site: 31st Star Awards for TV nominees revealed; JoshLia, JakBie to receive special awards . 2023-10-24 . PEP.ph . en.
  22. Web site: Villano . Alexa . 2016-10-24 . LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television . 2023-10-24 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2014-11-25 . 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV And the winners are... . 2023-10-24 . www.philstar.com . en-US.
  24. Web site: 24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared . 2023-10-24 . PEP.ph . en.