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Pia Guanio
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Guanio in 2023
Born
Liana Pia Coronado Guanio

(1974-10-24) October 24, 1974 (age 50)
Manila, Philippines
Alma mater University of the Philippines Diliman
Occupation Television presenter
Years active 1999–present
Spouse(s)
Steve Mago
(m. 2011)
Children 2

Pia Guanio Mago (born October 24, 1974) is a famous television host from the Philippines. She was a main anchor for Showbiz Central and 24 Oras. She also used to be a co-host on Eat Bulaga!. Currently, she hosts Kada Umaga on Net 25.

Pia Guanio's Career Journey

Pia Guanio started her career in 1999. She first worked as a traffic reporter for a show called RoadWatch. Her lively personality caught the eye of Lakbay TV, a travel channel. This helped her career take off.

After working at Lakbay TV, Pia became a host for ABS-CBN's morning show, Alas Singko Y Medya. In 2003, she moved to GMA Network. There, she became a host for the popular noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. She also became an anchor for the "Chika Minute" segment on 24 Oras, a news program. Pia also hosted talk shows like S-Files and Showbiz Central.

In 2015, Pia left 24 Oras after 11 years. Iya Villania took over her role as the "Chika Minute" anchor. In 2021, Pia also left Eat Bulaga! for personal reasons. Later that year, she joined Net 25. She now hosts their morning show, Kada Umaga.

Pia Guanio's Family Life

Pia Guanio was previously in a relationship with Mark Zulueta. She was also engaged to actor and entertainer Vic Sotto. Pia and Vic broke up in 2010.

A few months later, Pia married businessman Steve Mago. They got married on October 1, 2011. Pia and Steve have two daughters. Their first daughter, Scarlet Jenine, was born in 2012. Their second daughter, Soleil Brooklyn, was born in 2017.

Pia is also a board member of Best Buddies Philippines. This organization helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Pia strongly supports making sure everyone feels included in society.

Pia Guanio's Shows and Movies

Pia Guanio has appeared in many films and television shows. She has worked as a host and also as an actress.

Films Pia Guanio Appeared In

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Mr. Suave Special participation
2006 Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On Darling
2008 Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! Cameo role
2009 Ang Darling Kong Aswang Aip
2009 A Mother's Story Special participation

Television Shows Pia Guanio Hosted

Year Program Notes
2001–2004 Alas Singko Y Medya As host
2002–2003 Magandang Tanghali Bayan As host
2003–2021 Eat Bulaga! As host, various segments
2003–2004 Digital LG Challenge As host
2004–2007 S-Files As host
2004–2015 24 Oras As Chika Minute anchor
2005 A Telefantastic Christmas
2005–2008 Ang Pinaka As host
2007 Bakekang As herself
2007–2012 Showbiz Central As host
2010 Beauty Queen As host
2010 Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown As press conference host
2013–2021 Home Base Plus As host
2014 The Ryzza Mae Show As guest
2016 Kalyeserye As model on Yaya Dub's Fashion Show
2021–present Kada Umaga As host

Television Shows Pia Guanio Acted In

Year Program Role Notes
2005 Special Eat Bulaga! Lenten drama special
2007–2009 Ful Haus Grace Palisoc Main cast
2014 Kulungan Kanlungan Aura Eat Bulaga! Lenten drama special
2015 Lukso ng Dugo Mildred Eat Bulaga! Lenten drama special
2016 Dalangin ng Ama Tanya Eat Bulaga! Lenten drama special
2017 Kapatid Ms. Buenaventura Eat Bulaga! Lenten drama special

Awards Pia Guanio Has Received

Pia Guanio has been recognized for her work in television.

Year Association Category Work Result
2014 5th Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Female Host in a Musical or Variety Program Eat Bulaga! Nominated
2014 Dabarkads Awards 2014 Best Actress Kulungan Kanlungan Nominated
2015 Dabarkads Awards 2015 Best Actress Lukso ng Dugo Nominated
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