Ai-Ai delas Alas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ai-Ai delas Alas
Delas Alas in 2020
Born	Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas (1964-11-11) November 11, 1964 (age 60) San Luis, Batangas, Philippines
Education	Far Eastern University
Occupation	Actress singer comedian television personality
Years active	1985–present
Agent	GMA Network (1991–2000; 2015–present) ABC/TV5 (1998–2004, 2016–22) ABS-CBN (2000–15) Sparkle (2020–present)
Spouse(s)	Miguel Vera ​ ​ (m. 1989; annulled 1996)​ Jed Salang ​ ​ (m. 2013; div. 2013)​ Gerald Sibayan ​ ​ (m. 2017; separated 2024)​
Children	3
Relatives	Ogie Alcasid (cousin)
Musical career
Genres	EDM dance
Labels	Ivory Music and Video Star Music (2004–2014) GMA Music (2017–present)
Associated acts	Kris Aquino Vic Sotto Vice Ganda Boy Abunda Ex Battalion

Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a famous Filipino actress and comedian. People call her the "Queen of Comedy" because she is so funny. She is most famous for playing Ina Montecillo in the Ang Tanging Ina movies.

Ai-Ai delas Alas has won many awards. These include two Star Awards for Movies and a FAMAS Award. She also won a Metro Manila Film Festival Award. Her movies have earned a lot of money, making her the highest-earning Filipino comedy actress ever.

About Ai-Ai delas Alas

Her Early Life and Family

Martina Eileen Hernandez Delas Alas was born in San Luis, Batangas, Philippines. Her parents were Rosendo and Gregoria delas Alas. Later, her aunt, Justa delas Alas, adopted her and her brother Allen.

She studied at Far Eastern University and finished in 1985. Before becoming an actress, she worked in a department store. She also performed as a stand-up comic in comedy clubs.

Ai-Ai delas Alas has three children. She was married to actor Miguel Vera. She later married Jed Salang in 2013, but their marriage ended after a short time. In 2017, she married Gerald Sibayan. They confirmed their separation in November 2024. She is also cousins with fellow artist Ogie Alcasid.

Her Career in Entertainment

Starting in Television

Ai-Ai delas Alas began her career at GMA Network in 1991. She hosted a late-night music show called RSVP. She also co-hosted popular noontime shows like Lunch Date and SST: Salo-Salo Together. Later, she joined Eat Bulaga! in 2000. She also acted in comedy shows like Ibang Klase and 1 for 3.

Becoming a Movie Star

Delas Alas starred in many films. One of her most famous was Ang Tanging Ina in 2003. This movie earned the most money that year. She also played a superhero in Volta, which later became a TV show.

She was a main host on the TV show MTB: Ang Saya Saya. She also had an important role in the TV remake of Bituing Walang Ningning. Other movies she starred in include Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo and Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat. She also released her first music album, Ang Tanging Ina Nyo.

Returning to GMA Network

After many years with ABS-CBN, Ai-Ai delas Alas returned to GMA Network in 2015. She signed a two-year contract. She joined the TV series Let The Love Begin.

She also became a main host on the Sunday comedy show Sunday PinaSaya. She hosted this show with Marian Rivera and the comedy duo Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola. Ai-Ai delas Alas also co-hosted the celebrity talk show CelebriTV.

She also performed in international shows for GMA Pinoy TV in Canada and the United States. In 2015, she starred with Vic Sotto in the romantic comedy My Bebe Love. In 2020, she signed a new contract with GMA Artist Center.

Music with GMA Records

In November 2017, Ai-Ai delas Alas signed a contract with GMA Records. She released a song called "Walang Pinipili".

Other Work

Film Producer

Ai-Ai delas Alas has also helped produce some of the movies she starred in.

Movies Co-Produced by Ai-Ai delas Alas

• Enteng ng Ina Mo (with Vic Sotto)
• Sisterakas (with Vice Ganda and Kris Aquino)
• Kung Fu Divas (with Marian Rivera)

MEDA Productions

Ai-Ai delas Alas also has her own film production company called MEDA Productions. MEDA stands for Martina Eileen Delas Alas.

Movies by MEDA Productions

• My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore (2015) - This movie starred Vic Sotto, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Alden Richards, and Maine Mendoza.

Talent Manager

For a short time, Ai-Ai delas Alas was the manager for the hip-hop group Ex Battalion. She managed them from June 2018 to May 2019. She later decided to step down. She explained that they had different ideas about how to work together professionally. She wanted them to succeed, but felt they needed to make some changes themselves.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Ai-Ai de las Alas para niños