Shaina Magdayao

Shaina Garcia Magdayao is a Filipino actress. 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. Her works have also been competed in numerous film festivals around the world such as Cannes Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival and Berlin International film Festival. She has released her self-titled debut album Shaina under Star Records. She made her television debut in the series Lyra which premiered in April 1996 under GMA Network. She next appeared in the lead roles in Agua and Bendita. In 2007, she starred in one of the most expensive Philippine television shows, Rounin in the fantasy drama series Lobo. In 2008, she ventured into mature roles in Katas ng Saudi and A Bahayo Po! which were official entries at the Metro Manila film festival. In 2010, she appeared in two more films, Happy Hearts and A Pinoy Po!