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Maja Salvador is a popular Filipina actress and singer who has appeared in films such as ‘Thelma’ and ‘You’re Still the One’. Additionally, she is a dancer, model, and producer. Salvador made her acting debut in 2003 with a small role in the Filipino drama series ‘It Might Be You.’ The following year, she starred in the television series ‘Spirits.’ However, the show did not perform well. She then starred in the drama anthology ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya,’ which holds the record for being the world’s longest-running drama anthology. Salvador starred in multiple seasons as a variety of characters. Salvador is also known for his television shows ‘Nagsimula sa Puso’ and ‘Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin’. She made her feature film debut in a supporting role in the Filipino horror film ‘Sukob.’ Chito S. Roo directed the film, which was a commercial and critical success. Salvador is also known for the films ‘Thelma’ and ‘You’re Still the One’. Salvador has won numerous awards throughout her illustrious career, including the ‘Myx Music Award’ and the ‘FAMAS Award.’

Childhood & Adolescence

Maja Ross Andres Salvador was born in Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines on 5 October 1988 to Thelma Andres and Ross Rival. She is the youngest of three siblings, with one brother and two sisters.

Career of Maja

Maja Salvador made her acting debut in the Filipino drama series ‘It Might Be You’ in a minor role. Don Cuaresma and Gilbert Perez directed the film, which followed two childhood friends who fall in love. From 2003 to 2004, the series aired.

In 2004, she starred in the television series ‘Spirits’. It followed eight children as they discover they possess unique abilities. The series, however, did not perform well and received mixed reviews.

Salvador then starred in several episodes of the drama anthology series ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya.’ She was nominated for a ‘Star Award for Television’ for her performance in one of the episodes.

Maja Salvador made her film debut in 2006 with the horror film ‘Sukob.’ The film was a critical and commercial smash. Additionally, it is regarded as one of the most frightening Filipino films of all time. Salvador received numerous accolades for her performance. In the same year, she appeared in a supporting role in another film, ‘First Day High.’

Salvador’s popularity grew, and she appeared in a number of television shows over the next few years. ‘Pangarap na Bituin’ (2007), ‘Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom’ (2008), ‘Nagsimula sa Puso’ (2009), and ‘Impostor’ (2010) were among them (2010). Additionally, she appeared in a number of films, including ‘Villa Estrella’ (2009) and ‘Cinco’ (2009). (2010).

Salvador co-produced and starred in the 2011 film ‘Thelma’. The film, directed by Paul Soriano, can be considered one of her most significant big-screen works.

Salvador’s career continued on the big screen, with appearances in films such as ‘My Cactus Heart’ (2012) and ‘Status: It’s Complicated’ (2013). (2013).

She starred in the 2014 melodramatic family drama ‘The Legal Wife’ as an antagonist. The series, directed by Rory B. Quintos and Dado C Lumibao, followed the life of Monica Santiago. From January to June 2014, the series aired.

Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales, Maja Salvador, JC de Vera, Christopher de Leon, and Rio Locsin were among the cast members.

Her most recent television appearance was in ‘Bridges of Love’ (2015), in which she played the lead role. She was most recently seen as the protagonist in the 2017 television series ‘Wildflower.’

Salvador is a singer who has released two platinum-certified albums, ‘Believe’ (2014) and ‘Maja in Love’ (2015).

Significant Works of Maja

Maja Salvador made her feature film debut with ‘Sukob,’ a 2006 Filipino horror film. Chito S. Rono directed the film, which starred Kris Aquino, Claudine Barretto, Wendell Ramos, Boots Anson-Roa, and Maja Salvador. The film was a commercial and critical success, and is also regarded as one of the most frightening Filipino films of all time. The film was subsequently released in the United States.

Salvador starred in the drama series ‘Nagsimula sa Puso’ as the lead character. It aired between 2009 and 2010. The series was based on the same-named 1990 film. The story revolved around a young professor who is dominated by her mother and rebels against her, only to find herself in even more perplexity.

‘Thelma’ is another of her most significant screen works. Additionally, she was a co-producer. The film was directed by Paul Soriano and starred Salvador in the lead role alongside John Arcilla, Tetchie Agbayani, and Perry Escano.

The story revolved around a young girl who discovers she possesses some unique abilities that may spell trouble for her family. Salvador’s performance garnered her a slew of accolades.

Salvador’s most recent television work, ‘Wildflower,’ is a Filipino television series created by Willy Laconsay. The story centers on Lily Cruz, an heiress who seeks justice for the deaths of her parents. It debuted in February 2017.

Maja Salvador stars in the show alongside Aiko Melendez, Sunshine Cruz, Roxanne Barcelo, and Yen Santos.

Awards and Accomplishments

Maja Salvador has received numerous awards and nominations for her contributions to Filipino cinema and television throughout her career. She won the Golden Screen Award for Breakthrough Performance by an Actress in 2006 for her role in ‘Sukob,’ and the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Actress and the Gawad Urian

Award for Best Actress in 2011 for her role in ‘Thelma.’ Her debut album, ‘Believe,’ garnered her the ‘PMPC Star Award for Music’ as well as two ‘GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.

Private Life of Maja

From 2013 to 2015, Maja Salvador dated Gerald Anderson. At the moment, she is believed to be single.

Estimated Net Worth

Maja Salvador is one of the wealthiest television actresses and is ranked among the most popular television actresses. Maja Salvador’s net worth is estimated to be between $1-5 million, based on our analysis of Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider.