Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her dramatic roles in film and television, she began her career as a child actress and starred in her first titular role Lyra. She is the recipient of various accolades including a FAMAS Award, a Metro Manila Film Festival Award, two Gawad Pasado Awards and a Young Critics Circle award, in addition to nominations from Gawad Urian and . Her works have also been competed in numerous film festivals around the world such as Cannes Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and Locarno International Film Festival.
In 2000, Magdayao was cast in the family drama Tanging Yaman as Carina. Her performance was met with critical acclaim, winning Most Popular Child Actress at the Box Office Entertainment Awards, Best Child Actress at the , and Best Performance at the Young Critics Circle, while the film became a success at the Philippine box-office with total earnings of over ₱167 million. The following year, she appeared in two television shows: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan and Ang TV. In 2002, she starred the film Mga Batang Lansangan...Ngayon with an ensemble cast and played a supporting role in Ang Agimat: Anting-anting ni Lolo. The same year, she played Violeta Garcia in the afternoon weekend show K2BU with Bea Alonzo and Pia Wurtzbach. She then released her self-titled debut album Shaina under Star Music.
The same year, she starred with Melissa Ricks in the fantasy drama series Kambal sa Uma. The show dominated its timeslot, averaging 24.9% ratings from April 19–25. She also made a guest appearance in the finale episode of the series May Bukas Pa. Magdayao had three releases in 2010. She starred with an ensemble cast in the family drama Sa 'Yo Lamang. Writing for Philippine Entertainment Portal, Elvin Luciano praised Magdayao's ability to "portray intense emotions." She then appeared in two films which were entries at the Metro Manila Film Festival. She starred in another horror film in the franchise Shake, Rattle and Roll XII. For the fourth time, she reprised her role in the comedy film Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!).
Her final film appearance in 2013 was a supporting role in the supernatural horror . For her performance, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Metro Manila Film Festival. Magdayao also played a supporting role in the fantasy drama Juan dela Cruz. In 2015, Magdayao returned to primetime block through the Christian drama Nathaniel. According to Kantar Media, the series ruled its timeslot, receiving 42% TV rating for its series finale episode. The series also received a nomination for Best Family Program at the New York Festivals World's Best TV & Film. For her portrayal, she was nominated for Bsst Drama Actress at the PMPC Star Awards for Television. In 2016, Magdayao was introduced as Lucia Cristobal in the season 2 of the drama The Story of Us. The same year, she starred in two films. She played as a communication coach named Billie Pono in the political romantic comedy My CandiDate alongside Derek Ramsay and Iza Calzado. She next played a supporting role in the suspense thriller Dukot. The film was shortlisted by the Film Academy of the Philippines as one of the contenders to represent the Philippines at the Academy Awards. For her performance, Magdayao received her first nomination at the for Best Supporting Actress.
The following year, Magdayao returned to Kapamilya Gold afternoon block through the drama The Better Half. According to Kantar Media, the series registered its highest national TV rating of 18.3% in September 8, 2017, beating its timeslot rival Haplos with only 13.7%. In 2018, Magdayao starred in the action drama Asintado with Julia Montes, Paulo Avelino and Aljur Abrenica. The show drew consistent viewership on throughout its run and achieved its highest TV rating of 19.9% in its finale episode, beating its timeslot rival My Special Tatay with only 11%. For her performance, she received a nomination for Best Drama Supporting Actress at the PMPC Star Awards for Television. The same year, she played Lorena Haniway in Lav Diaz's acclaimed Season of the Devil. Magdayao has represented the film in numerous film festivals around the world such as Tokyo International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and Festival Internacional de Cine Cartagena de Indias. For her performance, she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the FAMAS Award.
In 2019, Magdayao reunited with director Lav Diaz in the dystopian drama film The Halt. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 22, 2019 and was only one of the two other Asian films selected to compete at the festival. She returned to television through the daytime drama Nang Ngumiti ang Langit. In late 2019, Magdayao starred in the horror series The Haunted with Jake Cuenca and Denise Laurel. According to Kantar Media, the show achieved its highest TV rating of 24%, ahead of its timeslot rival Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko with 21.8%. In 2020, Magdayao reunited with Coco Martin in the action drama Ang Probinsyano. The same year, she reprised her role as Gabby in the prequel Four Sisters Before the Wedding in a cameo appearance. In December 2022, Magdayao returned to the musical variety show ASAP after eight years. A mainstay of the show, she had dance segments such as “Supah Dance” and “MASH” with Maja Salvador. Magdayao appeared in two films in 2023. She played as Esmeralda Stuart in Lav Diaz's Essential Truths of the Lake which premiered at the Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland. She next played a supporting role in Brillante Mendoza' s Apag. The film competed at the first ever Summer Metro Manila Film Festival. In October 2023, she made a guest appearance in the romantic drama Can't Buy Me Love where she played the mother of Belle Mariano' s character.
Magdayao was featured in Yes! Magazine
In 2013, Magdayao joined the PETA campaign, Free Mali. Mali is the only captive elephant in the Philippines; residing at Manila Zoo where she is alone, in a tiny enclosure and in need of adequate care. The campaign focus is to have her moved from the zoo to Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary.
K2BU | Violeta "Bullet" Garcia | ||
Ang Tanging Ina | Severina "Seven" Macaspac | ||
Your Song | Pam Su | Episode: "Cuida" | |
Love Spell | Charm | Episode: "Charm & Crystal" | |
Star Magic Presents | Yeng | Episode: "My Friend, My Love My Destiny" | |
Star Magic Presents | Neri Larazaga | Episode: "Abt Ur Luv" | |
Rounin | Selene | ||
Your Song | Maya | Episode: "Break It to Me Gently" | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Onay | Episode: "Telebisyon" | |
Joanna Catapang | Episode: "Just A Smile Away" | ||
Your Song | Lizzie Valderrama | Episode: "Million Miles Away" | |
Rona / Olive | |||
May Bukas Pa | Lea | ||
Rubi | Maribel Dela Fuente | ||
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna | Alyna Natividad | ||
100 Days to Heaven | teenage Madam Anna | ||
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Sarah Trinidad | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Enez | Episode: "Marriage Contract" | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Berna | Episode: "Jeep" | |
Nathaniel | Rachel Mercado | ||
Single/Single (season 1) | Joee | ||
The Story of Us | Lucia Cristobal | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Feliz Lucas | Episode: "Pictures - Courageous Catie" | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Sheila | Episode: "Teddy Bear" | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Sarah | Episode: "Tubig" | |
Nang Ngumiti ang Langit | Grace Andrada | ||
The Haunted | Aileen Robles-Sebastian | ||
Can’t Buy Me Love | Divine Almazan | ||
Good Will | Daphne Montemayor | ||
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Anna | ||
Apag | ||
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2001 | Tanging Yaman | |||
2011 | Best Supporting Actress | Sa 'Yo Lamang | ||
2019 | Ang Panahon ng Halimaw | |||
2021 | Tagpuan | |||
2014 | Best Supporting Actress | Four Sisters and a Wedding | ||
2021 | Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres | Tagpuan | ||
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2020 | Tagpuan | |||
2008 | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: " Telebisyon" | ||
2015 | Best Drama Actress | Nathaniel | ||
2016 | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: " Picture" | ||
2018 | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Asintado | ||
2019 | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: " Tubig" | ||
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