MAJA Ross Andres Salvador, who was born on October 5, 1988 in Aparri, Cagayan, is a talented Filipino actress, dancer, model, singer and producer. Widely recognized as the “Dance Princess,” the Kapamilya star announced recently to her fans that she will be appearing in programs for other TV networks.
Maja belongs to the Salvador showbiz clan, which includes Lou Salvador Jr. (acknowledged as the James Dean of the Philippines), Leroy Salvador, Ross Rival (Rosauro Salvador), Alona Alegre (Maria Lourdes Salvador), Mina Aragon Del Rosario (Mina Salvador), Philip Salvador, Deborah Sun (Jean Louise Salvador), Jonjon Hernandez (John Hernandez Salvador), Jobelle Salvador and Janella Salvador.
It was in 2017 that Maja’s star rose to new heights with her portrayal of the characters Lily Cruz/Ivy Aguas in the widely-watched Wildflower television series for which bagged the best actress award at the 2019 Asia Contents Awards in Busan, South Korea. Maja also had in other popular series like “FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano,” “The Killer Bride,” “Nagsimula sa Puso,” “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin,” “The Legal Wife,” “Bridges of Love” and “Ina, Kapatid, Anak.”
In 2012, Maja won the Best Actress trophies at the 36th Gawad Urian Awards and the 30th Luna Awards (formerly known as the Film Academy of the Philippines [FAP] Awards for the independent film “Thelma” directed by Paul Soriano. In the film, Maja portrays the titular character who is a runner with big dreams for her family and does everything in her power to achieve those dreams. She had stated in an interview before that the film is based on the life of Filipino athletes, particularly runners. For the film, Maja was coached and trained by medal-winning runner and long jumper Elma Muros.
Last September 21, Maja threw a street food party with her loved ones to celebrate reaching 1 million subscribers in the video-sharing platform YouTube. She started vlogging in 2019 and her channel is entitled “Meet Maja.”
Maja turns 32 this year. Along with “Wildflower” actress, other prominent celebrities who will be celebrating their birthdays this Halloween month are:
October 1: Actress/model/entertainment anchor Phoemela Baranda;
October 2: Former basketball star Benjie Paras, who is a teleserye/comedy actor for Kapuso GMA-7;
October 3: Actress/commercial model/singer Rhian Ramos, Daly City beauty expert Carmen Taylor;
October 7: Actor/comedian/politician and former basketball player Joey Marquez, San Jose student leader Christian Back (a graduate of De Anza College majoring in Finance and Economics;
October 8: San Francisco community leader Charrie de Veyra Saddul;
October 9: Former restaurant owner the late Jimmy Diaz;
October 10: California Governor Gavin Newsom, Sorsogon Governor Francisco Joseph “Chiz” Escudero, Star in a Million grand champion Eric Santos;
October 11: It’s Showtime director Robert Vitanes;
October 12: San Rafael community leader Lolita Hajian, former Miss Philippines Pilarcita (Larcy) Syquia Villar, former Daly City councilmember the late Carol Klatt;
October 13: Filipino-Italian model Giuseppe Nucera;
October 14: Comedian/actor/Eat Bulaga TV host Joey de Leon;
October 15: GMA-7 executive vice president and chief operating officer Gilberto “Jimmy” Duavit Jr., bank executive Rose Satorre Asuncion, veteran movie writer and talent manager Norma Japitana;
October 17: Actress/model/singer Bea Alonzo, singer-actress Vina Morales, TV & film director/writer/producer Olivia Lamasan;
October 23: Fomer Manila Bulletin Celebrity World columnist Crispina Martinez Belen, Long Beach political leader Malou Mariano (who now resides in Long Beach, CA), singer-actress Verni Varga;
October 24: Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, Queen Philippines Globe 2011 winner Erica Achico Ilecer, Eat Bulaga co-host/actress Pia Guanio;
October 25: Fomer Miss Philippines Cristina Galang Caedo, best-dressed business executive Fernand Tanedo of Pittsburg;
October 26: Viva Films producer Vic del Rosario Jr.;
October 27: Media executive/Maalaala Mo Kaya host/former actress Charo Santos-Concio, SamTrans mechanic Emmanuel Cabrera;
October 28: Entertainment producer/talent manager and former actress Annabelle Rama, Novo Ecijano leader Marilyn Cuncio;
October 29: Actress/singer Angelika Dela Cruz, Antioch care home owner and dental assistant Evangeline Perez;
October 31: Multi-awarded actor/politician Christopher de Leon.
To all October birthday celebrants, my heartfelt greetings!
