Manilyn Reynes
Manilyn Reynes-Manaloto, is a Filipina actress, singer and television presenter. She is regarded as a Philippine pop culture icon and dubbed as the Star of All Decades. She has achieved mainstream success across film, music and television. She is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network. She has received accolades from the FAMAS Awards, Awit Awards, and Metro Manila Film Festival.
She is the fourth actress with the most wins at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in the "Best Comedy Actress" category.
Early life and education
Reynes was born on April 27, 1972, in Manila and grew up in Cebu. Her parents are Nelson Clarin Reynes and Lounching Reynes. Her family moved to Cebu when she was only a few days old. She studied in Terejo Elementary School until third grade. She attended University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) in Cebu during her fourth and mid-fifth grade before leaving for Manila.Career
Prior to acting, Reynes started her career by joining a singing contest in Cebu. She was only 8 years old when she became a 7 weeks Champion in Weewee Jamboree Singing contest, and came in second place at the grand finals.After her family moved back to Manila, she was launched as a child actor in Regal Films, To Mama with Love. She also appeared in the movie Minsan, May Isang Ina for which she won the FAMAS Award for Best Child Actress in 1984. She also became a recording artist under Ivory Records and released three albums.
As a teenager, Reynes was one of the original members of the television variety show That's Entertainment. In 1988, she signed with OctoArts International and released a self-titled album, Manilyn, featuring her hit single Sayang na Sayang which became a commercial success and earned her a platinum award. She continued to release 10 more albums under OctoArts International. Reynes had a concert in Araneta Coliseum and Ultra Stadium in 1990. She was also the youngest artist to hold a concert at the Araneta Coliseum in that same year.
Personal life
Reynes previously dated actor Janno Gibbs.They were a popular loveteam in the 80s until their break up in 1989.She met her husband, Aljon Jimenez in the variety show, That's Entertainment but did not take notice of each other until they worked together in the movie, Shake, Rattle & Roll II in 1990. Reynes and Jimenez was in a situationship, acting like a real-life couple but without commitment. Then Jimenez disappeared and cut off all their communication. In 1991, he surprised Reynes on her 19th birthday after a year-long without contact. The two had an argument until she found out that he disappeared out of jealousy.
Reynes married former matinee idol and actor Aljon Jimenez in Reno, Nevada U.S.A. in 1996. They have three children, Kyle, Kirk and Kael Jimenez