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Top 10 Interesting Facts about Maja Salvador

Maja Ross Andres Salvador Ortega is a Filipino actress, endorser, dancer, singer, host, producer and talent manager. She was born on 5th October 1988 in Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines.

Maja was born to Thelma Andres, her mother and Ross Rival, her father. The father of Maja Salvador was a former actor who was popular with his brilliant talent.

Maja Salvador was born into a family of actors including her father, uncle Philip Salvador and half-brother Jon Hernandez. Salvador debuted her acting career at a very tender age and managed to win several accolades after she got into the film industry.

She is majorly referred to as the ‘Majestic Superstar’ due to the prestigious awards that she has earned over the years. Other than acting, Maja Salvador released some songs which also earned her major recognition.

She is also an advocate of wildlife and nature who has fought for the well-being of animals that are held in captivity. Here are the top 10 Interesting Facts about Maja Salvador;

1. Maja was Born into a Family of Actors

Maja Salvador is not the only actress in her family. She was born in Aparri, Cagayan in the Philippines in 1988 to a famous family.

The father of Maja, Ross Rival was an actor during his days. However, he retired after featuring in several good films that were major hits.

Maja Salvador’s uncle, Philip Salvador is an actor. Philip Salvador is a three-time FAMAS award-winning actor.

His acting and talent in the film and television industry have always been hailed. He is among the best actors in Maja Salvador’s family.

The half-brother of Maja Salvador, Jon Hernandez was a notable actor. Jon passed on in 1993, but the films he participated in were great and always get hailed.

2. She Debuted Acting at the Age of 14

Maja Salvador on stage. Photo by 001Jrm on

Maja Salvador was a very talented girl growing up in a family of actors. Her acting career began when she was a young teen.

She debuted acting at the age of fourteen. Maja Salvador played a minor role in a 2003-2004 series known as It Might be You.

This is how Maja Salvador began making big moves in her career. She acted alongside some top talented teens during the start of her career.

3. Maja Won Five Consecutive Awards after Film Debut

After the minor role she played in her acting career at the age of 14, Maja Salvador began making major moves in the industry. At the age of 17, Maja Salvador made her film debut in a supporting role for Sukob in 2006.

This is when she began winning consecutive awards. In the 2006 film, Maja was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 55th FAMAS awards and Gawad PASADO awards.

Maja went ahead and won the Most Promising Female Star at the 37th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards. She also won the New Movie Actress of the Year award at the 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

Maja Salvador also won the Breakthrough Performance by an Actress at the 4th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards. This is how more awards and success kept coming for Maja Salvador.

4. Salvador was Dubbed the Dance Princess before becoming an Established Actress

Maja Salvador performed during ABS-CBN’s concert tour “One Kapamilya Go” in Toronto, Ontario on June 21, 2014. Photo by 001Jrm on

In her early life, Maja Salvador was a multi-talented girl. Her passion was not only in acting.

Taking to the public scene, Maja was noticed and admired as a charismatic performer on stage. This earned her the name Dance Princess.

The nickname Maja Salvador came earlier before she became an established actress. To the current day, Maja Salvador is still acknowledged as the Philippines Entertainment’s Queen of the Dance Floor.

5. She Garnered Success and Awards for Her Lead Roles in Several Films

Maja Salvador previously debuted as a supporting actress. However, as time went by, she took lead roles.

The lead roles in several television series gave Maja Salvador several awards and got more success in her career. Some of the series she took the lead roles include Nagsimula sa Puso in 2008, PHR Presents Impostor in 2010, Minsan Lang Kita libigin in 2011, Ina, Kapatid, Anak in 2012, The Legal Wife in 2014, Bridges of Love in 2015 and FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano in 2015.

6. Maja Established her Own Talent Agency

Angel and Maja in Toronto 2014. Photo by 001Jrm on

As her acting career blossomed and she got more audience, Maja Salvador was signed by various talent agencies. Since 2003, Star Magic was where Maja Salvador was contracted.

However, ABS-CBN shut down the free TV and the contract of Maja Salvador with Star Magic expired. This pushed her to establish her talent agency. After 18 years with Star Magic, Maja Salvador established the Crown Artist Management talent agency.

7. She Played Various Roles in the World’s Longest Running Drama Film

Just a year after her acting career debut, Maja Salvador made another major step forward. In 2004, she played several roles in the television series known as ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’.

In this series, Maja Salvador starred in various seasons. This series broke a record in the world film industry.

It was named and held the record for being the world’s longest-running drama anthology. Other various roles Maja Salvador played in this series, she also played various personas.

8. Maja Made an Instant Impact on her Music Career

Enrique Gil and Maja Salvador dancing during ABS-CBN’s concert tour “One Kapamilya Go” in Toronto, Ontario on June 21, 2014. Photo by 001Jrm on

Other than being a great and renowned actress, Maja Salvador also made an instant impact in her music career. In December 2013, Maja announced her deal of getting into the music industry.

She announced that she had signed a recording contract with Ivory Music and Video. Maja worked with award-winning arranger and producer Jonathan Ong on various projects. Her songs were original compositions and two covers in her first album.

By June 2014, Maja Salvador had made an immense impact with her first album. The album was certified gold for selling over 7,500 copies nationwide. This was an impressive piece from a starting musician.

9. She Played a Huge Role in Having a Captive Elephant Freed

Maja has always been a supporter and conserver of nature all through. This was clear in 2013 when she joined the PETA campaign to have a captive elephant freed.

The campaign which was known as Free Mali from captivity pushed for the only captive elephant to get out of Manila Zoo. They wanted it to be transferred to Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary. This was to have the animal get proper treatment and care.

10. Maja Salvador has always Maintained in the Top 60 List of Philippines 100 Sexiest Women

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Salvador is not only blessed with talent in acting, singing and dancing only. She is also an attractive woman.

Maja has always maintained being in the top sixty in the list of the Philippines’ 100 sexiest women. Her best position was 15th in 2013 and was number 58 in 2012.

Maja Salvador will always be a huge inspiration for all growing girls worldwide with how she has been hard working and dedicated to getting to greater heights. She will always be praised for her good deeds in society which make her a good role model.