Valeen Montenegro is a popular Filipino actress, comedian and model, known for her roles in various Philippine television shows and movies.
Her debut role was a recurring role in a fantasy comedy The Adventures of Pedro Pendukoin which she plays the young Maria, played by veteran actress Gloria Romero.
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- Full name: Valeen Montenegro Vicente
- Stage Name: Valeen Montenegro
- Date of birth: June 10, 1990
- Age: 34 years old
- Place of birth: Philippines
- Nationality: Philippines
- Occupation: Filipino actor, comedian and model
- Height: 1.77 m
- Parents: Iñaki Vicente and Honeylet Montenegro
- Siblings: Denise Montenegro and Kevin Montenegro
- Spouse: Riel Manuel (married 2024)
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $500,000
Early life and education
Valeen Montenegro Vicente was born on June 10, 1990 in the Philippines. She was raised by her parents, Iñaki Vicente, a former soccer player for the Philippine national team, and Honeylet Montenegro. Valeen has two siblings, Denise and Kevin Montenegro.
She earned a degree in fashion design and merchandising from De La Salle College in Saint Benilde in 2013. Although she is Filipino, her specific religious beliefs are unknown.
Career
Valeen Montenegro began her acting career in 2006 when she was scouted by ABS-CBN’s talent agency, Star Magic. Her first role was in the fantasy comedy series The Adventures of Pedro Pendukoin which she plays a younger version of Gloria Romero’s character Maria.
In 2007, she appeared in the series Ysabella and plays a ghost in her feature film debut. Hide and seekShe then moved to TV5 in 2008, where she appeared in the teen drama series Be quiet and sketch comedy shows Lokomoko.
In 2015, Montenegro signed an exclusive contract with GMA-7 and became a regular on the channel. She is often cast in villainous or comedic roles and is the main character in the sketch comedy show Bubble Gang. Montenegro has also appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines twice, in 2015 and 2017, with her Bubble Gang co-star
Social media
- Instagram: @valeentawak
- Facebook: Valeen Montenegro
- Twitter: @Valeentawak
Personal life
Valeen Montenegro married her longtime boyfriend, Riel Manuel, on January 12, 2024, in Makati.
List of movies played
TV series
- Wagas (2013)
- Magic Land (2020)
- The moment of writing (2017)
- Love. Die. Repeat. (2024)
- Bubble Gang (Much)
- Happy to have her (2022)
- Have and Keep (2021)
- Sofia Carlos (2021)
- Dear Uge, (Much)
- Pepito Manaloto (2021)
- Beautiful Justice (2020)
- Red lotus (2019)
- Magpakailan Man (2018)
- My Special Tatay (2018)
- Olivia Salcedo-Villaroman as a young woman (2018)
- Tadhana (2017)
- What have I done to Lola? (2016)
- Read more (2016)
Film
Net worth
Although the exact details of Valeen Montenegro’s net worth are not yet disclosed, her estimated net worth is around $500,000. This is due to her success in acting, modeling, and other ventures in the entertainment industry.
