Max Collins (actress)
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Years active | 2003–present |
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Children | 1 |
Relatives | Sparkle (2011–present) |
Isabelle Abiera Collins, professionally known as Max Collins, is an American-Filipino actress and model. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.
Early life
Collins was born in
Collins used to live in Vallejo, California. When she was 10, her family moved to Kalibo, Aklan. For four years she lived in Boracay and attended Brent School Boracay.[3]
Career
2006–2010: Early years in ABS–CBN
Collins started doing commercials when she was 10. She has also appeared in magazines like Meg, Candy, Mega, People and Seventeen. According to her, she was discovered by a talent scout when she accidentally walked into a shop while a shoot was ongoing. After a year she was brought to ABS-CBN, Tried out a VTR with Star Magic, and got a call back after a month. Eventually she qualified for Star Magic Batch 15.[4]
Collins was just 13 when she was launched as a Star Magic Batch 15 member. Under her stage name Isabelle Abiera, she did small roles in ABS-CBN's
Collins made a comeback into the Philippine entertainment industry as one of the regular hosts of the defunct noontime program
2011–present: Transfer to GMA Network
In 2010, when her contract with Star Magic ended, Collins left for the United States to figure things out. A year after, she returned to the Philippines to relaunch her entertainment career. She changed her agent to Perry Lansigan's PPL Entertainment, Inc., changed her stage name to Max Collins, and finally signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network.[6]
In 2012, she starred as a supporting role in her first afternoon series project under
In March 2015, Collins appeared as a cover girl for
Personal life
Collins is a cousin of actresses
On the 3rd birthday on July 6, 2023, coparenting Pancho Magno and Collins, attended Skye's graduation at 'Smallville Montessori Circulo Verde' graduation at Industria Mall, Circulo Verde, Bagumbayan, Quezon City. In 2024, the estranged couple again reunited at the child's moving up ceremeny with teacher Bloss Villafuerte.[16][17]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2013 | Bamboo Flowers | Dolores | [18] | |
2016 | Remembering Ada | Ada Tanglao | [19][20][21] | |
2018 | Citizen Jake | Mandy | [22] | |
Rainbow's Sunset | Young Sylvia | |||
2023 | Firefly | Abby |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2007 | Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2
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Fiona | [2][5] | |
2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...skul Lyf | Kimberly | [5] | |
Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin lyf | Ice | [5] | ||
Your Song Presents: Imposible | Paige's Friend | |||
Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal | Ballet Dancer | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Neneng | Episode: "Notebook" | ||
2010 | Midnight DJ | Sasha | Guest, Episode: "Monster Valentine" | |
Wowowee | Herself | Host | [5] | |
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 | Houseguest | |||
Rosalka | Veronica Dominguez | [5] | ||
Your Song | Daisy's sister | Episode: "Catch Me I'm Falling" | ||
Alyna
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Christy | |||
2012 | The Good Daughter | Ziri Claustro-Reyes | ||
Maynila
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Meg | Episode: "Star Collision" | ||
Alexa | ||||
Coffee Prince | Arlene Manahan | |||
2012–16 | Bubble Gang | Various characters | [23][24] | |
2012–13 | Party Pilipinas | Herself | Host / Performer | |
Pahiram ng Sandali | Cindy Reyes | |||
2013 | Magpakailanman | Becca | Episode: "Bayarang Adonis" | |
With a Smile | Patricia Vincencio | |||
Wagas | Raquel | Story: "Partner" | ||
2013–15 | Sunday All Stars | Herself | Host / Performer | [23][24] |
2014 | Innamorata | Esperanza Cunanan / Evangeline / Clara | [24][25] | |
Magpakailanman | Maxima | Episode: "Yaya Luningning" | ||
Ilustrado | Consuelo Ortiga | |||
2015 | Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? | Amanda Realonda-Vasquez | [23][26] | |
Maynila | Julie | Episode: "Once a Princess" | ||
Caitlin | Episode: "My Imported GF" | |||
Juan Tamad | Marie Guiguinto | |||
Day Off
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Herself | Guest | ||
2016 | Magpakailanman | Malen | Episode: "Crime of Passion" | |
Encantadia | Amihan I | [27] | ||
2016–17 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Irene Montenegro-Fernando | [27] | |
2016 | Magpakailanman | Rachel | Episode: "Ang Sundalong Magiting" | |
2017 | Legally Blind | Darlene Santos-Aguirre | Guest | |
Dear Uge | Janet | Episode: "Plastikan" | ||
Road Trip | Herself | Guest | ||
Meant to Be | Miss Onay Wiz | |||
Wish Ko Lang
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Aileen | Episode: "Si Aileen at si Alexa" | ||
2018 | The One That Got Away | Darlene "Darcy" Sibuyan-Sandoval | ||
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Bella | Episode: "Beauty and the Beast" | ||
Contessa | Perfida Ledesma | Guest | ||
2019 | Bihag | Jessica "Jessie" Medina-Alejandro | ||
Alex and Amie
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Bing Lopez | |||
2020 | Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | young Amy Malatamban | ||
2021 | To Have & To Hold | Dominique "Dom" Ramirez | ||
2022 | Happy ToGetHer | Summer | ||
2023 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Izzy | Special Participation | |
Voltes V: Legacy | Rozalia | |||
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Elizabeth "Elize / Puso" de Dios | |||
Almost Paradise | Ann Villegas | Season 2 | [28] | |
2024 | My Guardian Alien | Venus del Mundo | ||
Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Katarina Almodal | Guest role |
References
- Footnotes
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (June 3, 2007). "Star Magic Batch 15". The Philippine Star. About Showbiz. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
- ^ a b c Bautista, Mario E. (July 28, 2007). "Polo Launches Dance Group on Rival Network". Dream Factory. Malaya Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 6, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
- ^ Cuartero, Nestor (August 31, 2007). "By the way..." MovieGoer. Tempo: The Country's Fastest Growing Newspaper. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2007.
- ^ Gallardo, Ricky T. (May 5, 2007). "Which one will be the next big star?". The Manila Times. All Access. Archived from the original on June 26, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g Tomines, Nica (August 24, 2010). "Isabelle Abiera sets Career over Love Life as she turns 18". Philippine Entertainment Portal. News. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (September 3, 2011). "Max Collins: The Actress Formerly Known as Isabelle Abiera Relaunches her Career with New Manager and Network". Philippine Entertainment Portal. News. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
- FHM Philippines. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ^ "Max Collins Names Dingdong Dantes as Most Handsome Guy in Local Showbiz". GMA News. July 27, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- GMA News and Public Affairs. October 8, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- GMA News and Public Affairs. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ Ganal, FM (December 11, 2017). "Max Collins and Pancho Magno are now Married". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ "JUST IN: Max Collins Gives Birth to a Baby Boy".
- ^ "Kapuso Stars Max Collins, Pancho Magno Welcome Baby Boy". The Manila Times. July 8, 2020.
- ^ "Max Collins finally confirms 'amicable' split with Pancho Magno". GMA Integrated News. May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Max Collins, Pancho Magno, pinag-uusapan na ang mag-file ng divorce". GMA Integrated News (in Filipino). April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ Geli, Bianca (June 8, 2024). "Max Collins and Pancho Magno reunite for son's graduation". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Sayson, Cris (July 9, 2023). "Max Collins & Ex Pancho Magno Reunite For Son's 3rd Birthday". philnews.ph. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Cu Unjieng, Philip (September 11, 2013). "Film Review: Bamboo Flowers Ode to Island Life". The Philippine Star. Entertainment. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ VAB (July 23, 2014). "Max Collins is Qatar-bound". Entertainment. The Freeman. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Remembering Ada". Grants. Doha Film Institute. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ "About The Film". The Black Book. Remembering Ada. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ Escobar, Miguel (February 2, 2018). "Everything We Know So Far About Max Collins' Character in 'Citizen Jake'". Esquire Philippines. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c Aquino, Ann Charmaine (March 26, 2015). "Why Max Collins is 'No Longer Dating' Pancho Magno". GMA News. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ a b c VAB (July 23, 2014). "Max Collins is Qatar-bound". Entertainment. The Freeman. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Pinky Amador on Max Collins: 'I Love Her to Death'". GMA News. February 6, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "Max Collins is Happy to Work with Empress Schuck Again". GMA News. January 29, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ a b Tuazon, Nikko (July 9, 2016). "Max Collins' Character in Encantadia 2016 was Not Seen in Original Telefantasya". Guide. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Latest News & Current Event Updates | Yahoo News Singapore".
External links
- Max Collins at IMDb