Malaya Lewandowski Explained

Malaya Lewandowski
Birth Name:Malaya Lewandowski
Birth Date:1988 4, mf=yes
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, US
Occupation:Singer, actress, VJ
Yearsactive:2007–2009

Malaya Lewandowski (born April 13, 1988) is a singer, actress, VJ, and former beauty queen who has dual American and Filipino citizenship. Lewandowski was a member of the Philippine talent agency Star Magic's girl group named Koolchx. Previously, she hosted OMG and Music Bang on MYX North America.

Biography

Early life

Lewandowski was born on April 13, 1988 in San Francisco, California, to a Filipina mother and an American father of German and Polish descent.[1] Her first name translates to "free" in Tagalog. Lewandowski grew up in Fairfield, California.[2]

In the United States, Lewandowski won several beauty contests, including Miss California Teen USA, Miss Teen Filipina, and Miss Fiesta Filipina.[3] She was discovered when she won the Miss Teen Filipina competition.[2] As a singer, she spent time in Manila exploring the Philippine entertainment industry.

Career

Lewandowski is currently under contract with ABS-CBN's Star Magic, a Philippine talent agency. She was a regular guest star on All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party (ASAP), a Philippine television musical variety show produced by ABS-CBN Studios, becoming a part of various TV specials with ABS-CBN.[3] Lewandowski also appeared in Wowowee and Let's Go. Her first regular stint was in Bora: Sons of the Beach.

As part of Star Magic's girl-group Koolchx, Lewandowski appeared on the cover of Maxim Philippines March 2008 issue.[4] She later hosted two segments of Myx North America as a VJ, namely OMG, and Music Bang.

Denial of being Gabby Concepcion's Daughter

Between April and May 2008, Buzz station ran a segment about the love child of matinée idol Gabby Concepcion.[5] According to the clues provided, the child was of Filipina-Polish descent, had a half-sister who had just joined showbiz, and was a member of the Koolchx.[6]

All clues given by Buzz station seemed to point to Lewandowski. However, she denied the reports, saying that she knew the actor, as Gabby Concepcion was a family friend. She refused to lend credence to the controversies to separate her career and fame from Concepcion.[7]

Split with Rafael Rosell

In 2009, news came out that Lewandowski and Rafael Rosell, whom she dated for three years, had split, which Rosell later confirmed.[8] In an April 2009 episode of The Buzz, Rosell gave details on the split in an interview with Kris Aquino.[9] [10]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Bora: Sons of the Beach
2006Let's Go
2007–2009Music BangHerselfHost
2007–2009OMGHerself Host

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Koolchx' member gets share of intrigues . Entertainment . ABS-CBN News . April 13, 2009 . July 23, 2010.
  2. Web site: Malaya Lewandowski . July 8, 2008 . Myx Personalities . Myx Online . https://web.archive.org/web/20080605031827/http://myx.tv/personalities/malaya-lewandowski/ . June 5, 2008.
  3. Web site: Red, Isah V . May 6, 2007 . April showers with stars . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080517202450/http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_may5_2007 . May 17, 2008 . July 8, 2008 . Life & Entertainment . Manila Standard today.
  4. Web site: Maxim Philippines March 2008 Issue . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080908110454/http://maximphilippines.blogs.friendster.com/maxim_philippines/ . September 8, 2008 . July 8, 2008 . Maxim Philippines.
  5. Web site: It's not easy GF of a sexy actor . July 8, 2008 . High Speed . Constantino, Ronald . Tempo: The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper . April 29, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080529020641/http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=37844 . May 29, 2008 . dead .
  6. Web site: Is Malaya the secret daughter . July 8, 2008 . Constantino, Ronald . The Daily Tribune . May 5, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080526070133/http://www.tribune.net.ph/20070505/life/20070505lif4.html . May 26, 2008.
  7. Web site: 'Koolchx' member admits romance with Rafael Rosell . July 8, 2008 . Buan-Deveza, Rey . ABS-CBN New Online . April 26, 2008 .
  8. Web site: Rafael Rosell cries over his breakup with Malaya Lewandowski . News . Mendoza, Ruel . The Philippine Entertainment Portal . January 21, 2009 . November 26, 2010.
  9. Web site: Rafael Rosell reveals details of breakup with Malaya Lewandowski . July 18, 2019. February 12, 2009 . pep.ph .
  10. Web site: Rafael Rosell narrates split with Malaya Lewandowski in detail . News . Sibonga, Glen . The Philippine Entertainment Portal . October 9, 2009 . November 26, 2010.
  11. Web site: Full cast and crew for One More Chance (2007) . July 8, 2008 . IMDb.