Maine Mendoza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maine Mendoza
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Mendoza in 2019
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Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza
March 3, 1995 Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines
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| Other names | Menggay |
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| Alma mater | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Yaya Dub on the "Kalyeserye" segment on Eat Bulaga! |
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| Relatives | Art Atayde (father-in-law) Sylvia Sanchez (mother-in-law) Ria Atayde (sister-in-law) Zanjoe Marudo (brother-in-law) Billy Crawford (cousin-in-law) Coleen Garcia (cousin-in-law) Japoy Lizardo (cousin-in-law) Coco Martin (distant relative) |
Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza-Atayde, born on March 3, 1995, is a famous television host and actress from the Philippines. Many people know her as Maine Mendoza. She first became popular for her funny viral Dubsmash videos, where she would lip-sync to famous sounds and voices.
Her big break came when she played the character Yaya Dub on the TV show Eat Bulaga!. She was part of a special segment called "Kalyeserye". During the show, she was paired with actor Alden Richards, and together they became the super-popular love team known as AlDub. The name AlDub is a mix of Alden's name and her character's name, Yaya Dub. Their on-screen romance was a huge hit with audiences.
Besides her work on Eat Bulaga!, Maine has starred in movies. For her role in the 2015 film My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore, she won the Best Supporting Actress award. She also starred in the movie Imagine You & Me and even wrote and sang its theme song. In 2017, she wrote a book about her life called Yup, I Am That Girl.
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Early Life and Education
Maine Mendoza was born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, in the Philippines. Her parents are Mary Ann and Teodoro Mendoza. Her mother is an accountant who owns several gas stations, and her father is an engineer in the road construction business. Maine has four siblings, and all their names also start with "Nico."
She went to high school at St. Paul College of Bocaue. Later, she earned a bachelor's degree in culinary arts from De La Salle-College of St. Benilde. As part of her studies, she worked as an intern at The Sagamore, a hotel in Bolton Landing, New York.
Personal Life
On July 28, 2023, Maine Mendoza married actor Arjo Atayde. They had a private wedding ceremony in Baguio City, with only their families and close friends attending.
Career Highlights
Becoming a Star
In 2015, Maine posted a video on Facebook where she hilariously impersonated the celebrity Kris Aquino. The video went viral almost instantly, getting over a million views in just one night. This made people call her the "Queen of Dubsmash" in the Philippines.
Because of her online fame, she was hired by the popular TV show Eat Bulaga!. She first appeared on July 4, 2015, as Yaya Dub, the assistant to a character named Lola Nidora. A few weeks later, on July 16, the show's creators paired her with actor Alden Richards. This was completely unplanned, but their on-screen chemistry was amazing. This new segment, called "Kalyeserye", became a massive success and made the AlDub team famous across the country.
Acting in Movies and TV Shows
Maine's first movie was My Bebe Love #KiligPaMore in 2015, where she acted alongside famous stars Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai de las Alas. Her performance was so good that she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Metro Manila Film Festival.
In 2016, she and Alden Richards starred in their own movie, Imagine You and Me. Parts of the movie were filmed in the beautiful city of Como, Italy. The following year, they also starred in their first TV drama series, Destined to be Yours.
Over the years, Maine has appeared in many other TV shows and movies, including Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles and Isa Pa with Feelings. She has shown her talent in both comedy and drama.
Writing and Music
Maine has always enjoyed writing. She started a personal blog called Pessimistic Optimist Bella in 2012. In 2017, she published her first book, Yup, I Am That Girl, which was based on her blog posts. The book sold out just hours after it was released.
She also has a talent for music. She wrote the lyrics for the song "Imagine You and Me" for her movie of the same name. In 2018, she signed a contract with Universal Records to create her own album.
Other Activities
Business and Charity
Maine is also an entrepreneur. In 2017, she opened her own McDonald's franchise in her hometown of Santa Maria, Bulacan. She is also known for her charity work. In 2015, she was part of a benefit concert called Eat Bulaga! Tamang Panahon, which raised PHP 14 million to build libraries for children in need.
Advocacy
Maine uses her fame to support important causes. She has spoken up for the rights of the Lumad indigenous groups in Mindanao. She also supports same-sex marriage, believing that everyone should have the right to love who they want.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her career, Maine Mendoza has received many awards. Here are some of her notable achievements:
- 2015: Best Supporting Actress at the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival for My Bebe Love.
- 2015: A star on the Philippine Walk of Fame.
- 2016: Favorite Pinoy Personality at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
- 2016: Breakthrough Female Star of Philippine Movies and TV at the GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.
- 2017: Princess of Philippine Movies at the GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.
- 2019: Box Office Queen at the GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards for Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles.
- 2019: Best Comedy Actress at the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television for Daddy's Gurl.
