Maja Salvador is a Filipina actress, dancer, singer, model, occasional host and producer. She is currently under the management of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic and is regarded as the Dance Princess. In 2011, Maja co-produced and portrayed the title role in the film Thelma which earned her the Gawad Urian Award and the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Actress.
Maja is widely known for her roles in the TV series Nagsimula sa Puso, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Ina, Kapatid, Anak, The Legal Wife, Bridges of Love and FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. In 2017, Salvador rose to prominence for her role as Lily Cruz / Ivy Aguas in Wildflower.
Birth Name
Maja Ross Andres Salvador
Nickname
Dance Princess, Totzki, Maj, Majang, Baby Maj
Profession
Actress, Dancer, Singer, Model
Genre
Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Ivory Music & Video
Nationality
Filipino
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Maja Salvador was born on the 5th of October 1988, in Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines.
Age
She’s currently 31 years old.
Residence
Manila, Luzon, Philippines
Sun Sign
Libra
Ethnicity
Multiracial
She is of Spanish, Filipino and German descent.
Religion
Christianity
Education
Maja completed her high schooling from San Benildo Integrated School in Bulacan, Philippines. She also took courses from the ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center in Manila and then graduated from the Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines.
Family Details
- Father – Rosauro Reyes Salvador (a.k.a. Ross Rival) (Actor) (d. 2007)
- Mother – Thelma Andres
- Siblings – Jon Hernandez (Brother), Luchi Salvador Joson and Sahara Shyla G. Salvador (Sister)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Maja Salvador has dated –
- Rambo Nuñez (2010, 2019-Present) – Maja had dated business professional Rambo Nuñez for a brief while in 2010. The couple reconciled in 2019 and has often been spotted together on vacations.
Physical Statistics
- In feet – 5 feet 4 inches
- In centimeters – 163 cm
- In meters – 1.63 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 54 kg
- In Pounds – 119 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 33-25-34
- Bust – 33 inches
- Waist – 25 inches
- Hip – 34 inches
- Bra Size – 32D
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Light Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Maja is widely known for her roles in the TV series Nagsimula sa Puso, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Ina, Kapatid, Anak, The Legal Wife, Bridges of Love and FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. She earned the Gawad Urian Award and the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Actress.
Film Debut
In 2006, Maja made her film debut in the horror themed film, Sukob and then she starred in the Philippine comedy film, First Day High.
Television Debut
In 2003, Maja played a minor role, Cara Victorino in It Might Be You a series starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo.
Singing Debut
In 2014, Maja released her first single from the album titled Dahan Dahan. In the same year, she released her second single called Halikana featuring Abra. The same month the music reached at no. 7 in the top 10 Philippine pop music.
Brand Endorsements
Maja Salvador has done endorsement work for several brands such as RC Cola, Cossack Blue Spirits, Folded & Hung, Petit Monde, GE Camera, Sun Cellular, Chicnails, Tupperware, Coby Kyros, Adidas, Faces & Curves, Krem-Top & Jollibee. She has appeared in the TV commercials for brands such as Sun Cellular, Ginebra San Miguel, Head & Shoulders, Modess, RC Cola, Sunsilk, Lewis & Pearl & Bioclear.
Awards & Nominations | |||||
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Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated work | Results | |
2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Female TV Personality | It Might Be You | Nominated | |
2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Regalo | Nominated | |
YES! Magazine Reader’s Choice Award | Next Big Female Star | N/A | Won | ||
37th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Female Star | Sukob | Won | ||
2007 | 55th FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | N/A | Nominated | |
Best Supporting Actress | Sukob | Nominated | |||
Gawad PASADO Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |||
22nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actress of the Year | Won | |||
ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Won | |||
Google’s Most Searched Female Actress | N/A | Won | |||
2008 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | One More Chance | Nominated | |
Celebrity Fab of the Night | N/A | Won | |||
2009 | Anak TV Seal Awards | Most Admired Female TV Personality | N/A | Won | |
Star Magic Ball 2009 | Best Dressed Couple with Rayver Cruz | Herself | Won | ||
2012 | 30th Luna Awards | Best Actress | Thelma | Won | |
36th Gawad Urian Awards | Won | ||||
28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actress of the Year | Nominated | |||
ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role (Drama) | Nominated | |||
Star Magic Ball 2012 | O+ Star of the Night Award with Enchong Dee | Herself | Won | ||
2013 | Star Magic Ball 2013 | Best Dressed Female Star of the Night | Herself | Won | |
Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series | Ina Kapatid Anak | Nominated | ||
27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress | Nominated | |||
2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | The Legal Wife | Nominated | ||
10th ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards | Pop Song | Dahan-Dahan | Won | ||
Pop Music Video | Nominated | ||||
Pop Female Artist | Believe | Nominated | |||
6th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Dance Album of the Year | Won | |||
2015 | 46th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Promising Female Singer | Won | ||
Promising Performer of the Year | Won | ||||
10th Myx Music Awards | Favorite New Artist | Nominated | |||
Favorite Myx Celebrity VJ | N/A | Nominated | |||
Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Program | Bridges of Love | Nominated | ||
29th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress | Won | |||
2016 | 47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Female Concert Performer | Majasty | Won | |
Female Face of the Night | N/A | Won | |||
HAU’s Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Actress in a TV Series | Bridges of Love | Won | ||
2017 | 7th EdukCircle Awards | Best Actress – TV Series | Wildflower | Nominated | |
31st PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actress | Nominated | |||
3rd RAWR Awards 2017 | Actress of the Year | Won | |||
Ultimate Bida | Won | ||||
8th TV Series Craze Awards 2017 | Lead Actress of the Year | Won | |||
3rd Illumine Innovation Awards for Television | Most Innovative TV Actress | Won | |||
2007–2010 | 2012–2018 | YES! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars | N/A | Included | |
2018 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Actress | I’m Drunk I Love You | Nominated | |
66th FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |||
Metro Society | Metro Society Most Influential People on Social Media | N/A | Included | ||
2nd GEMS Awards (Guild Of Educators, Mentors And Students) | Best Actress in a TV Series | Wildflower | Won | ||
1st Batarisan Media Awards (Bulacan State University) | Best Female TV Personality | Won | |||
3rd Golden Laurel Awards 2018 (LPU Batangas) | Best TV Actress | Won | |||
4th Platinum Stallion Media Awards (Trinity University of Asia) | Best TV Actress | Won | |||
49th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | TV Actress of the Year | Won | |||
16th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Won | |||
5th LPU Manila UmalohokJuan Media Awards 2018 | TV Actress of the Year | Won | |||
17th Kabantugan Awards (Mindanao State University) | Best TV Actress | Won | |||
4th Alta Media Icon Awards (University of Perpetual Help System- Dalta) | Best Actress for TV | Won | |||
5th Urduja Film Festival Heritage Films Awards | Best Actress | I’m Drunk I Love You | Won | ||
Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA’s 2018) | National Winner (Philippines): Best Actress in a Leading Role | Wildflower | Won | ||
Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | ||||
Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | ||||
2019 | Push Awards 2018 | Push Female TV Performance of the Year | Won | ||
1st Asia Contents Awards | Best Actress | Won | |||
2020 | Film Development Council of the Philippines – Ambassadors Night 2020 | Honoree – Best Actress Awardee for 1st Asia Contents Awards | Won |
Maja Salvador Favorites
- Favorite Singer – Regine Velasquez
- Favorite Song – What About Love (2003) by Lemar
- Favorite Healthcare Brand – The Belo Medical Group
- Favorite Hobby – Listening to Music
- Favorite Dish – Sinigang na Hipon
- Favorite Soft Drink Brand – Coca-Cola
- Favorite Fruits – Mango, Apple
Maja Salvador Net worth
Maja Salvador has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million dollars as of 2020.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Maja Salvador
- Instagram – iammajasalvador
- Twitter – Maja Salvador
Some Lesser Known Facts About Maja Salvador
- Maja has been a member of a dance group called Ultimate Dance 4 which used to perform in the musical television show named ASAP.
- Maja starred in Susan Roces’s Pataying Sa Sindak Si Barbara alongside Kris Aquino, Jodi Sta.
- In 2009, Maja got her first leading role in Nagsimula sa Puso.
- In 2011, she played the titular role in the film, Thelma for which she won the Best Actress award at both the Gawad Urian Awards and the Film Academy of the Philippines Awards.
- In 2013, Salvador joined the PETA campaign to Free Mali from captivity in Manila zoo and have her transferred to Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary where she can be given proper treatment and care.
- In December 2013, it was announced that Salvador had signed a recording contract with Ivory Music & Video.
- In 2014, Maja starred in the daytime television series, Give Love on Christmas.
- In 2014, Salvador became part of the highly controversial prime time television series, The Legal Wife starring alongside veteran actress Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales and JC de Vera.
- In March 2015, during an interview with Myx she revealed details on her second album and that its carrier single will be released by the end of the month.
- In 2016, Maja reprises her role for the comedy television series Home Sweetie Home as Glen Corpuz.
- In 2017, Maja was ranked at number 15 in the list of FHM Philippines 100 Sexiest Women.
- In 2017, Maja rose to prominence for her role as Lily Cruz / Ivy Aguas in Wildflower.
- In 2019, Salvador returned to TV with two projects, first was being a judge in World of Dance Philippines before returning to teleserye via The Killer Bride where she portrayed Camilla Dela Torre.