Mona Marbella Al-Alawi (Tagalog: [ˈmɔnɐ ɐˈlaʊɪ]; born August 19, 2004), formerly known as Mona Louise Rey,[2] is a Filipino actress and model. She is known for appearing in the television series Munting Heredera (2011), Aso ni San Roque (2012), and Luna Blanca (2012), among others.[3]
| Mona Alawi | ||||||||||
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| Born | Mona Marbella Al-Alawi August 19, 2004 Manila, Philippines | |||||||||
| Education | St. Monique College of Manila | |||||||||
| Relatives | Ivana Alawi (sister) | |||||||||
| YouTube information | ||||||||||
| Also known as | Mona Louise Rey | |||||||||
| Years active | 2011–present | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 2.21 million | |||||||||
| Total views | 16.8 million | |||||||||
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| Agent | Sparkle (2011–2021)[1] | |||||||||
Last updated: July 6, 2023 | ||||||||||
Career
editAlawi was born in Manila, Philippines. She started her career in show business playing the title role of Jennifer Montereal in the hit GMA Network family drama Munting Heredera that aired for more than a year.[4][5] She then portrayed the role of Fatima Salvador, a blind girl with a golden heart who is an offspring of a mortal and a manananggal, in the same network's fantaserye Aso ni San Roque.[6]
Personal life
editMona Alawi is the youngest of four siblings born to a Filipino mother, Fatima Marbella, and a Moroccan father, Samier Al-Alawi. Alawi's mother separated from her father when she was pregnant with her and went to Manila in 2004. Alawi's mother left her three older children with their father; Alawi would not be reunited with her in Manila until 2006.[7]
Alawi suffers from Type 1 diabetes, a disease she was diagnosed with in 2011, the year she started her career in show business. She is the only one in her family who suffers from the illness. As a result, she has to maintain a strict daily regimen of insulin self-injections and avoiding foods and drinks rich in sugar and carbohydrates.[8][9]
Alawi and her family are born again Christians.[10] One of her older sisters, Ivana Alawi, is an actress and social media influencer with millions of followers.[11]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Basement | Anna | |
| Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles | Batang Aswang |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Munting Heredera | Jennifer Montereal | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights[12] | Ena | Spooky Nights Presents: Kalaro | |
| 2012 | Spooky Valentine | Paula | Spooky Valentines Presents: Manibela | |
| Luna Blanca | Blanca Sandoval | Book 1 | ||
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Fatima Salvador / Racquel | ||
| 2013 | Bukod Kang Pinagpala | Lara Alcuar / Cindy Alcuar | ||
| Magpakailanman | Princess Pura (young) | Episode: Prinsesa ng Mga Pipi | ||
| Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? | Margot (young) | |||
| Villa Quintana | Lyn (young) | |||
| 2014 | Carmela | Carmela (young) | ||
| My BFF | Rachel Garcia | |||
| 2015–2016 | Buena Familia | Faye A. Buena | ||
| 2016 | Ismol Family | Ghost | ||
| Imbestigador | Mary Ann | |||
| 2016–2017 | Hahamakin ang Lahat | Gigi Labsat | ||
| 2017 | Dear Uge | Ella | Episode: Segunda Mommy | |
| 2018 | Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka | Ava Imperial (young) | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Dopey | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | ||
| Christine | Episode: Pepe and the Werpa Kids | |||
| Mary | Episode: Nonoy, ang Santang Pinoy | |||
| Tadhana | Roan | Episode: Ang Dalawang Ina | ||
| 2022 | A Family Affair | Young Cherry | Kapamilya Channel A2Z TV5 | |
| 2024 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Young Bubbles |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Child Performer | Nominated | [13] |
References
edit- ^ "Mona Louise Rey". Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ "Meet the new GMA child wonder | Showbiz Portal". February 27, 2014. Archived from the original on February 27, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Did Ivana Alawi replace an ABS-CBN actress in this teleserye?". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Munting Heredera child stars showcase their acting skills in ABS-CBN's family drama". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ that aired for more than a year. Gloria Romero joins cast of Kapuso teleserye directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes
- ^ "Mona Louise Rey is a blind girl with a mission in Aso ni San Roque". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ "Meet the new GMA child wonder". Showbiz Portal. May 19, 2012. Archived from the original on February 27, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ^ Kapuso child star a diabetic at 8
- ^ Cruz-Pastrana, Jen. "Mona Louise Rey now lives her dreams". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Photos from Mona Louise Rey's verified Facebook account
- ^ Noguera, Al Kendrick. "Former 'StarStruck' hopeful Mariam Al-alawi in a sexy bikini". GMA Network. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ "Claudine Barretto and Dennis Trillo, paired anew for Spooky Nights Presents: Kalaro". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ "Jerry Bruckheimer brings adventure back in Prince of Persia: Sands of Time". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
