Valeen Montenegro

Valeen Montenegro Vicente-Manuel (born June 10, 1990) is a Filipino actress, comedian and model.

Valeen Montenegro
Born
Valeen Margarita Montenegro Vicente

(1990-06-10) June 10, 1990 (age 33)
Alma materDe La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2006–present
Agents
Spouse
Riel Manuel
(m. 2024)
ParentIñaki Vicente (father)
RelativesMario Montenegro (grandfather)[1]
Letty Alonzo (grandmother)

Career

Montenegro started her acting career as one of the new talents launched by ABS-CBN's talent management arm Star Magic in 2006.[2] Her first acting role was in a one-episode stint in the comedy fantasy series Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko, playing a younger version of Gloria Romero's character Maria.

In 2007, Montenegro appeared in Ysabella and played a ghost in her first feature film Hide and Seek.[3]

In 2008, she transferred as a non-exclusive talent in the Kapatid Network and was seen on TV5's teen drama series HushHush and sketch comedy show Lokomoko.

In 2015, she moved to GMA-7 after signing an exclusive contract and usually plays either villain or comedic roles in many of the network's teleseryes and is regularly seen in Bubble Gang.

Montenegro appeared on the cover of the July 2015 issue of FHM Philippines.[4] She appeared again on the cover of the magazine's November 2017 issue, this time with her Bubble Gang co-stars Kim Domingo, Chariz Solomon, Jackie Rice, Denise Barbacena, Arra San Agustin, Lovely Abella and Arny Ross.[5]

Personal life

Montenegro is the granddaughter of actors Mario Montenegro and Letty Alonzo.[2][6][4] Her father, Iñaki Vicente, was a footballer for the Philippine national team.[7][8][9]

Montenegro obtained her degree in fashion design and merchandising from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in 2013.[10]

In 2024, she married her fiancé, Riel Manuel.[11]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2006Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro PendukoYoung Maria
2006Crazy for YouLuna
Your Song Presents: Half Crazy
Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur LuvGwen[3]
2007Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2
YsabellaLima Amarillo[3]
Maalaala Mo KayaCamille's sisterEpisode: "Barko"[12]
2008Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' LyfElla
Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay NagmahalMao
Maalaala Mo KayaSaraEpisode: "Hair Clip"[13]
HushHushRoxy
2008–2009LokomokoHerself/Various roles
2009Your Song Presents: UnderageAna Marie Zuriaga
2009–2010Lokomoko HighHerself
2010My Darling Aswang
Hapi TogetherElizabeth
2010–2013 Lokomoko UHerself/Various roles
2010Pidol's WonderlandAlicia
2010–2011P.O.5Herself/Host
2011Midnight DJBeckyEpisode: "Atake ng Kapre"
2012The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic SottoAshley Villanueva
Kapitan AwesomeGeorgina
Artista AcademyHerself/Host
2013Jeepney Jackpot: Pera o Para![14]
Tropa Mo Ko UnliHerself
2015No Harm, No FoulDidi[15]
Happy Truck ng BayanHerself/Host
2015–2019Sunday PinaSayaHerself/Various roles[16]
2015–2023Bubble Gang[17]
2015Princess in the PalaceGwen Dizon[16]
2016Juan TamadMayumi
Poor SeñoritaPiper Villon[18]
KarelasyonMaritaEpisode: "Kulam"[19]
Dear UgeAnneEpisode: "Face Your Problem"
TsuperheroJennifer
KarelasyonBelaEpisode: "Kasunduan"
2017Dear UgeJennyEpisode: "User-friendly"
EncantadiaBathalumang Haliya
2017—2018My Korean JagiyaCindy/Cinnamon
2018Sherlock Jr.Mylene/Audrey Velasco
Pepito ManalotoValeen
My Special TatayYoung Via
2019—2020Beautiful JusticeMiranda "Lady M" Samonte/Red Lotus
2021Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni BidayGalatea
To Have & to HoldSofia Carlos
2022Running Man PhilippinesGuest/Herself
2024Love. Die. Repeat.Chloe ExekielMain Antagonist

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2007Hide and SeekElla Cabuena[3]
2009Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'YoRubylyn Alba
2015 My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMoreCielo[20]
2016Every Room is a PlanetYannie
2017Mang Kepweng ReturnsRachelle
The Write MomentJoyce

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