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Collins in 2018
Born	Isabelle Abiera Collins (1992-08-28) August 28, 1992 (age 32) California, U.S.
Other names	Isabelle Abiera
Citizenship	United States Philippines
Occupation	Actress model
Years active	2003–present
Spouse(s)	Pancho Magno ​ ​ (m. 2017; div. 2023)​
Children	1
Relatives	Megan Young (cousin) Lauren Young (cousin)
Modeling information
Height	168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Brown
Agency	Star Magic (2006–2010) Sparkle (2011–present)

Isabelle Abiera Collins, known professionally as Max Collins, was born on August 28, 1992. She is an actress and model from both America and the Philippines. She currently works as an exclusive artist for GMA Network.

About Max Collins' Early Life

Max Collins was born in California, USA. Her mother is from Kalibo, Aklan in the Philippines. Her father is American, with Irish and Italian family roots. Her parents met in Los Angeles. They separated when Max was four years old. Her mother later remarried when Max was nine. Max also has a younger half-brother.

Max used to live in Vallejo, California. When she was 10, her family moved to Kalibo, Aklan. For four years, she lived in Boracay and went to Brent School Boracay.

Max Collins' Acting Career

Starting Out: 2006–2010

Max Collins began appearing in commercials when she was 10 years old. She also appeared in popular magazines like Meg and Candy. She was discovered by a talent scout by chance. After a year, she was introduced to ABS-CBN, a big TV network. She tried out for Star Magic, a talent agency, and was accepted into Star Magic Batch 15.

Max was only 13 when she joined Star Magic. She used the stage name Isabelle Abiera back then. She had small roles in TV shows like Star Magic Presents: Astigs and Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2. She also briefly hosted a show on Channel V. However, her acting career paused when she moved to the United States.

Max returned to the Philippine entertainment industry later. She became a regular host on the TV show Wowowee. At the same time, she played Veronica in the TV series Rosalka. She also appeared in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. After Rosalka ended, she played Christy in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna.

Moving to GMA Network: 2011–Present

Max Collins at the 2023 MMFF Parade of Stars

In 2010, Max's contract with Star Magic ended. She went back to the United States to think about her future. A year later, she returned to the Philippines to restart her career. She changed her talent agent to Perry Lansigan's PPL Entertainment, Inc. She also changed her stage name to Max Collins. Finally, she signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network.

In 2012, she got a supporting role in her first afternoon series with GMA Network, The Good Daughter. She played Bea's best friend. She also appeared in some episodes of Maynila. She also starred in the primetime TV series Pahiram ng Sandali with Dingdong Dantes.

Max Collins' Personal Life

Max Collins is a cousin to actresses Lauren Young and Megan Young. She is also good friends with actress Jessy Mendiola. Max became a Born-again Christian in October 2015.

Max Collins married actor Pancho Magno in Manila on December 11, 2017. They had a son named Skye Anakin, who was born on July 6, 2020. In May 2023, Max confirmed that she and Pancho had separated. They officially divorced in October 2024.

Max Collins' Filmography

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