Maja Salvador: The Next Big Star

She can sing, she can dance and surely she can act. She is dubbed as the “Complete Package” of a true star. She is the next big star, Maja Salvador.

She was born on the 5^th of October 1988 and originated from Aparri, Cagayan. She came from a family of celebrities. This includes her father, Ross Rival; aunt, Jobelle Salvador; late grandfather Lou Salvador Jr. and late granduncle were former actors in the industry. Philip Salvador is also her uncle.

Maja started as a secondary cast in the Diary episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya as Nayni. But her career blossomed when she became as one of the cast in the successful telenovela, It Might Be You. Since then, she had been included in numerous shows. One of it is in ASAP ’07 where she became a regular host and performer. She have been included in a special dance showdown segment in ASAP ’07 called “The Ultimate Dance 4″. She was paired with the Dancefloor Dynamite, John Pratts; Rayver Cruz and Shaina Magdayao (Dancefloor Sweethearts) were also included. Maja was also included in the recently concluded telenovela Pangarap na Buitin and in the telefantasya Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao. Both shows were a success and have been frequently watched by the public. She have been a part of some movies including Sukob, First Day High, My Kuya’s Wedding, and One More Chance. Maja have received a number of awards and nominations: Next Big Female Star (YES! Magazine Reader’s Choice Award, 2006), Best Single Performance by a Lead Actress Nominee in Maalaala Mo Kaya: Regalo (Philippine Movie Press Club’s Star Awards for TV, 2006), Most Promising Female Star (Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box-Office Entertainment Awards, 2006), New Movie Actress of the Year in the movie Sukob (Philippine Movie Press Club’s Star Awards for Movies, 2007), Breakthrough Performance by an Actress for Sukob (Entertainment Press Society, Inc.’s Golden Screen Awards, 2007), Best Supporting Actress Nominee for Sukob (PASADO Awards, 2007), Best Supporting Actress Nominee for Sukob (FAMAS Awards), German Moreno Youth Achievement Award (FAMAS Awards, 2007).

In the upcoming ABS-CBN primetime bida Sineserye Presents: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara, she plays the role of Agnes, a student psychic that can see the ghost of the antagonist. She is paired with Jay-ar Siaboc, her new love team since Pangarap na Bituin.

As any other celebrity, Maja have been facing so many issues. But the most recent is the rumor about her and her mom. According to unfailing sources, she does not respect her mother anymore since her father died. Maja have been rumored that she is defeating Shaina Magdayao in terms of dancing and acting even though Shaina’s been in the industry first. She is also rumored that a bunch of boys have been courting her. This includes a young businessman, a model and a drama actor.

With Maja’s excellent acting skill, Regal Entertainment is planning a movie for her and she will be paired with Richard Guttierez. She will also replace Rainie Yang for the Taiwanovela “Exchange Love”.