Mikaela Marie Javier Quintos (born December 18, 1997),[1] also known as Mikee Quintos, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Lira in Encantadia.[2][3]
Mikee Quintos | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mikaela Marie Javier Quintos December 18, 1997 Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, model |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Agent | Sparkle (2016–present) |
| Known for | Lira in Encantadia |
| Partner | Paul Salas (2021) |
Life and career
editQuintos was born in Manila, Philippines to December 18, 1997 to Eduardo "Wardee" Quintos XIV and Jocelyn Javier, both of whom are politicians and who would later serve as Manila councilors from the 4th district. She began singing publicly at the age of seven for her parents' political campaign. She has three sisters: Louisa Marie (incumbent Manila councilor), Denise and Jodee.[4] She is currently taking architecture at the University of Santo Tomas.[5] Quintos is discovered through YouTube. She bagged the role of Lira (originally played by Jennylyn Mercado), daughter of Amihan in the phenomenal fantaserye, Encantadia, and is considered her breakout role.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016—2017 | Encantadia | Diwani / Sang'gre Lira / Milagros "Mila" Quizon | Support Role / Protagonist | |
| 2016 | Usapang Real Love: Perfect Fit | Cindy / Ella | Episode guest | |
| 2017 | Tadhana: Millionaire Maid | Maritess | ||
| Dear Uge: Hot Momma | Christy | |||
| Mulawin vs. Ravena | Sang'gre Lira | Guest Role | ||
| Road Trip | Herself | Episode guest | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Golda and the Three Pandas | Golda | |||
| Alyas Robin Hood | Marya | Guest Role | ||
| 2018 | Sirkus | Mia | Lead Role / Protagonist | |
| Sherlock Jr. | Siri's Voice | Support Role / Protagonist | ||
| Wagas: Baliw na Puso | Jaezelle | Episode guest | ||
| 2018—2019 | Onanay | Maila Matayog– Samonte | Main Role / Protagonist | |
| Studio 7 | Herself / Performer | Main Performer | ||
| 2019 | Bagong Pilipinas | Herself / Guest | Guest Host | |
| Tadhana: Obsession | Vina | Episode Guest / Antagonist | ||
| 2019—2020 | The Gift | Amor | Support Role / Protagonist | |
| 2020 | Makulay ang Buhay | Herself / Various Roles | Support Role | |
| 2021 | Regal Studio Presents: Promises to Keep | Jenny | Episode Guest | |
| The Lost Recipe | Apple Valencia / Consuelo Valencia | Main Role / Protagonist | ||
| 2021—2022 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento | Elsa Dela Cruz | ||
| 2022 | Apoy sa Langit | Ning Hidalgo | ||
| Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters | Carmen Yap-Chua | Special Participation | ||
| 2023 | The Write One | Victoria "Via" dela Peña | Support Role / Antagonist | |
| 2024 | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Lovely "Langgay" Mercado-Veloso | Guest Role | |
| Shining Inheritance | younger Aurea | |||
| It's Showtime | Herself | Kapamilya Channel A2Z All TV GMA Network GTV |
Guest Performer | |
| 2024—present | Lutong Bahay | GTV | Host | |
| 2025 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Sang'gre Lira | Support Role / Protagonist |
Accolades
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Encantadia | Won | [6] |
References
edit- ^ Abdul, Salma Rashid (June 1, 2020). "Fascinating details about Mikee Quintos that you should know". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ Inc., GMA New Media. "New Kapuso star Mikee Quintos, ready for her acting debut". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "What are the other talents of Mikee Quintos?". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ "MIN PHOTOS: Meet Mikee Quintos's sister, Atty. Louisa Quintos". GMA Network. June 26, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Kristian Eric (April 17, 2024). "Mikee Quintos, ipinakita ang dedikasyon sa pag-aaral". GMA Network (in Filipino). Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "'Encantadia' stars win big at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". GMA Entertainment. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved November 13, 2017.