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 good at making people laugh. She is especially known for playing Ina Montecillo in the Ang Tanging Ina movie series.

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

Early Life and Family

Martina Eileen Hernandez Delas Alas was born to Rosendo and Gregoria delas Alas. She was later adopted by her aunt, Justa delas Alas, along with her brother Allen. She studied at Far Eastern University and finished her degree in mass communication in 1985.

Before becoming an actress, Ai-Ai worked as a sales assistant. She also performed as a stand-up comedian in comedy bars. She has three children. She was married to actor Miguel Vera and later to Jed Salang. In November 2017, she married Gerald Sibayan. The couple confirmed their separation in November 2024. She is also cousins with fellow artist Ogie Alcasid.

Career Highlights

Ai-Ai delas Alas began her career in 1991 on GMA Network. She hosted a late-night musical show called RSVP. She also co-hosted popular noontime shows like Lunch Date and Eat Bulaga!. She appeared in sitcoms such as Ibang Klase and 1 for 3.

Film Success

Delas Alas starred in many films, including Ang Tanging Ina from Star Cinema. This movie was a huge hit in 2003. She also played a superhero in the film Volta, which later became a TV series. Other notable films include Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo and Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat. She also released her first music album, Ang Tanging Ina Nyo, with six fun songs.

Return to GMA Network

After working with ABS-CBN for almost 20 years, Ai-Ai delas Alas returned to GMA Network in 2015. She signed a two-year contract. Her first project back at GMA was the TV series Let The Love Begin.

She also became a main host on the Sunday afternoon comedy show Sunday PinaSaya. She hosted this show with other stars like Marian Rivera and the comedy duo Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola. Ai-Ai also co-hosted the celebrity talk show CelebriTV. She has also performed in international shows for GMA Pinoy TV in Canada and the United States.

In December 2015, she reunited with Vic Sotto in the romantic comedy My Bebe Love. This movie also featured the popular love team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. In June 2020, Ai-Ai delas Alas 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 single titled "Walang Pinipili."

Other Ventures

Ai-Ai delas Alas has also explored other areas in the entertainment industry.

Film Producer

She has helped produce some of the films she starred in. This means she helped manage the money and planning for the movies.

Films 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, who also produced)

MEDA Productions

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

Films from MEDA Productions

• My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore (released December 25, 2015)

Talent Manager

For a short time, from June 2018 to May 2019, Ai-Ai delas Alas was the manager for the hip-hop group Ex Battalion. She decided to step down due to challenges in managing the group. She explained that she felt the group needed to make changes themselves to succeed.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

Ai-Ai delas Alas has received many awards and nominations throughout her career for her acting and hosting.

See also

In Spanish: Ai-Ai de las Alas para niños