| Mona Alawi | ||||||||||
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| Born | Mona Marbella Al-Alawi 19 August 2004 Manila, Philippines | |||||||||
| Education | St. Monique College of Manila | |||||||||
| Relatives | Ivana Alawi (sister) | |||||||||
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| Also known as | Mona Louise Rey | |||||||||
| Years active | 2016–present | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 2.14 million | |||||||||
| Total views | 16.4 million | |||||||||
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Last updated: September 12, 2022 | ||||||||||
Mona Marbella Al-Alawi (Tagalog: [ˈmɔnɐ ɐˈlaʊɪ]; Arabic: [مونى العلاوي]),[2] better known by her stage name Mona Louise Rey (born 19 August 2004), is a Moroccan-Filipino actress and model.[3] She is known for television series Munting Heredera (2011), Aso ni San Roque (2012), and Luna Blanca (2012) among others. Currently, she is homeschooling and usually gets involved in the vlogs of her prominent sister, Ivana Alawi.[4]
Career[edit]
Rey 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.[5][6] 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.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Mona Louise Rey is the youngest of four siblings born to a Filipino mother, Fatima Marbella, and a Moroccan father, Samier Al-Alawi. Rey's mother separated from her father when she was pregnant with Rey and went to Manila in 2004. Rey's mother left her three older children with their father and would not be returned to her in Manila until 2006.[2]
Rey 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]
Rey and her family are born again Christians.[10] One of her older sisters, Ivana Alawi, is an actress and social media influencer with over millions of followers.[11]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles | Batang Aswang | |
| Basement | Anna |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | A Family Affair | Cherry Red (young) | Kapamilya Channel | |
| 2018 | Tadhana | Roan | Episode: Ang Dalawang Ina | GMA Network |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Mary | Episode: Nonoy, ang Santang Pinoy | ||
| Christine | Episode: Pepe and the Werpa Kids | |||
| Dopey | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | |||
| Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka | Ava Imperial (young) | |||
| 2017 | Dear Uge | Ella | Episode: Segunda Mommy | |
| 2016–2017 | Hahamakin ang Lahat | Gigi Labsat | ||
| 2016 | Imbestigador | Mary Ann | ||
| Ismol Family | Ghost | |||
| 2015–2016 | Buena Familia | Faye A. Buena | ||
| 2014 | My BFF | Rachel Garcia | ||
| Carmela | Carmela (young) | |||
| 2013 | Villa Quintana | Lyn (young) | ||
| Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? | Margot (young) | |||
| Magpakailanman | Princess Pura (young) | Episode: Prinsesa ng Mga Pipi | ||
| Bukod Kang Pinagpala | Lara Alcuar / Cindy Alcuar | |||
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Fatima Salvador / Racquel | ||
| 2012 | Luna Blanca (TV series) | Blanca Sandoval | Book 1 | |
| Spooky Valentine | Paula | Spooky Valentines Presents: Manibela | ||
| 2011 | Spooky Nights[12] | Ena | Spooky Nights Presents: Kalaro | |
| 2011–2012 | Munting Heredera | Jennifer Montereal |
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 13 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Meet the new GMA child wonder". Showbiz Portal. 19 May 2011. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Did Ivana Alawi replace an ABS-CBN actress in this teleserye?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ QUESTIONS I NEVER ASKED MY SISTER & BROTHER! | IVANA ALAWI, retrieved 3 July 2021
- ^ "Munting Heredera child stars showcase their acting skills in GMA-7's family drama". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 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 6 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
- ^ Kapuso child star a diabetic at 8
- ^ Cruz-Pastrana, Jen. "Mona Louise Rey now lives her dreams". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 20 April 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 5 April 2020.
- ^ "Claudine Barretto and Dennis Trillo, paired anew for Spooky Nights Presents: Kalaro". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
- ^ "Jerry Bruckheimer brings adventure back in Prince of Persia: Sands of Time". PEP.ph. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
