Mona Alawi
Filipino actress and model (born 2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mona Marbella Al-Alawi (Tagalog: [ˈmɔnɐ ɐˈlaʊɪ]; born August 19, 2004), formerly known as Mona Louise Rey,[2] is a Filipino actress and model. She is known for appearing in the television series Munting Heredera (2011), Aso ni San Roque (2012), and Luna Blanca (2012), among others.[3]
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| Born | Mona Marbella Al-Alawi August 19, 2004 Manila, Philippines | |||||||||
| Education | St. Monique College of Manila | |||||||||
| Relatives | Ivana Alawi (sister) | |||||||||
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| Also known as | Mona Louise Rey | |||||||||
| Years active | 2011–present | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 2.21 million | |||||||||
| Views | 16.8 million | |||||||||
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| Agent | Sparkle (2011–2021)[1] | |||||||||
Last updated: July 6, 2023 | ||||||||||
Career
Alawi was born in Manila, Philippines. She started her career in show business playing the title role of Jennifer Montereal in the hit GMA Network family drama Munting Heredera that aired for more than a year.[4][5] She then portrayed the role of Fatima Salvador, a blind girl with a golden heart who is an offspring of a mortal and a manananggal, in the same network's fantaserye Aso ni San Roque.[6]
Personal life
Mona Alawi is the youngest of four siblings born to a Filipino mother, Fatima Marbella, and a Moroccan father, Samier Al-Alawi. One of her older sisters, Ivana Alawi, is an actress and social media influencer with millions of followers.[7] Alawi's mother separated from her father when she was pregnant with her and went to Manila in 2004. Alawi's mother left her three older children with their father; Alawi would not be reunited with her in Manila until 2006.[8] Alawi and her family are Born Again Christians.[9]
Alawi suffers from Type 1 diabetes, a disease she was diagnosed with in 2011, the year she started her career in show business. As a result, she has to maintain a strict daily regimen of insulin self-injections and avoiding foods and drinks rich in sugar and carbohydrates.[10][11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Basement | Anna | |
| Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles | Batang Aswang |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Munting Heredera | Jennifer Montereal | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights[12] | Ena | Spooky Nights Presents: Kalaro | |
| 2012 | Spooky Valentine | Paula | Spooky Valentines Presents: Manibela | |
| Luna Blanca | Blanca Sandoval | Book 1 | ||
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Fatima Salvador / Racquel | ||
| 2013 | Bukod Kang Pinagpala | Lara Alcuar / Cindy Alcuar | ||
| Magpakailanman | Princess Pura (young) | Episode: Prinsesa ng Mga Pipi | ||
| Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? | Margot (young) | |||
| Villa Quintana | Lyn (young) | |||
| 2014 | Carmela | Carmela (young) | ||
| My BFF | Rachel Garcia | |||
| 2015–2016 | Buena Familia | Faye A. Buena | ||
| 2016 | Ismol Family | Ghost | ||
| Imbestigador | Mary Ann | |||
| 2016–2017 | Hahamakin ang Lahat | Gigi Labsat | ||
| 2017 | Dear Uge | Ella | Episode: Segunda Mommy | |
| 2018 | Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka | Ava Imperial (young) | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Dopey | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | ||
| Christine | Episode: Pepe and the Werpa Kids | |||
| Mary | Episode: Nonoy, ang Santang Pinoy | |||
| Tadhana | Roan | Episode: Ang Dalawang Ina | ||
| 2022 | A Family Affair | Young Cherry | Kapamilya Channel A2Z TV5 | |
| 2024 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Young Bubbles |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Child Performer | Nominated | [13] |
References
External links
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