Ivan Mayrina


Ivan Ramesis Perez Mayrina is a Filipino broadcaster, journalist, reporter and news anchor. He is best known for his long-standing career with GMA Network, where he has served as a reporter, news producer, and anchor of flagship newscasts such as 24 Oras Weekend and host of Unang Hirit. Mayrina has covered major national events, justice and courts beats, and international stories throughout his career.

Early life

Ivan Ramesis Perez Mayrina was born on December 23, 1976 in Angeles City, Pampanga and is currently based in Quezon City.
He finished his secondary education at the Holy Angel University in Angeles City and proceeded to the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he pursued his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Research at the state university's College of Mass Communication, graduating in April 1997.
Before entering broadcasting, he worked as a training officer at Ayala Life Insurance, Inc. in 1997.

Career

He started his broadcasting career at GMA Network in 2000. His first on-camera news report was on May 1, 2001, when he was asked to quickly substitute for journalist Jiggy Manicad who was injured by a rock that hit his head during the EDSA III riots along Mendiola Street.
He is best known for being a host of the GMA News and Public Affairs shows 100% Pinoy! and Pinoy Abroad, and a news anchor of QTV/Q's The Beat , News on Q - all of which he was partnered with Rhea Santos and Connie Sison, followed by the second tandem On Call: Serbisyong Totoo. Ngayon. ; aired by GMA News TV.
Aside from being a regular reporter of GMA News, he is currently a host and of the morning show Unang Hirit, and a news anchor of GMA Flash Report and News TV Live.
In May 2015, Mayrina anchored GMA Newsfeed, an interactive newscast which was broadcast nightly at 9PM on GMA News Facebook page until 2019, as he focused on hosting duties and replaced by various news reporters.
He replaced Jiggy Manicad as the anchor for 24 Oras Weekend in August 2018 and as rejoins also Pia Arcangel.
On September 5, 2025, Mayrina reaffirmed his long-term commitment to GMA by renewing his contract with the network, marking 25 years with the Kapuso home network. During the contract signing at GMA Network Center, executives praised his dedication and trusted journalism.

Personal life

Mayrina is married to Karen Tiongson, a GMA News Researcher in 2005. They have two children.

Filmography

Awards

  • 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television
  • 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television
  • 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television
  • 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television
  • 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television
  • 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television
  • 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television
  • 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television
  • 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television
  • 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television