Maureen Wroblewitz Explained
Maureen Christa Pojas Wroblewitz (; in Tagalog maʊ̯ˌɾin ˌɾɔː.bolˈwits/; pronounced as /de/; born June 22, 1998), also known as Maureen Wrob, is a Filipino actress, beauty queen, and model best known for winning the fifth season of Asia's Next Top Model. She represented the Philippines in the competition and became the first Filipina to win.[2] [3]
Early life
Maureen Christa Pojas Wroblewitz was born on June 22, 1998, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[4] She is the third of four daughters of a Filipino mother, Mariefe Pojas Wroblewitz,[5] and a German father, Matt Wroblewitz.[6] [7] She lived in Riyadh for 12 years before relocating to Germany after her mother died. When she was 15 years old, she was scouted by a modeling agent on Instagram, and moved to the Philippines to pursue a modeling career.[8] Before her participation on Asia's Next Top Model in 2017, she was a part-time model and student.[9]
Career
Asia's Next Top Model
After auditioning for Asia's Next Top Model, Wroblewitz was chosen as one of the 14 finalists on the show's fifth season.[10] [11] During her run on the show, Wroblewitz received the highest score of the week three times and landed in the bottom two twice. She was one of the top three contestants for the cycle's final show, alongside contestants Minh Tu Nguyen from Vietnam and Shikin Gomez from Malaysia. Wroblewitz was crowned the winner of the competition during the final episode.[12] She was the first representative from the Philippines to win the contest.[13] As the winner of the competition, she received a Subaru Impreza, a cover and fashion spread in the July issue of Nylon Singapore, and a chance to obtain a modeling contract with Storm Model Management in London.[14]
2017–present
Wroblewitz has appeared on the Filipino shows Tonight with Boy Abunda, News5, Rated K, and CNN Philippines.[15] She is the face and ambassador of Asus and Palmolive.[16] [17] She is also an ambassador for the ICanServe Foundation, which helps cancer survivors. In September 2018, Wroblewitz appeared on season 6 of Asia's Next Top Model as Subaru Ambassador. A week later, she became a co-host of the Filipino variety show Eat Bulaga!.[18] In 2019, Yamaha Motor Philippines announced that Wroblewitz was become as ambassador for Yamaha Mio i125.[19]
In 2021, she signed a contract with Star Magic as Maureen Wrob.[20] [21]
Representing Pangasinan, Wroblewitz was announced as one of the Top 28 delegates that will compete for the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 crown on September 30, 2021, in Bohol.[22] [23] She placed first runner-up to Beatrice Luigi Gomez.[24]
In June 2023, she was announced as ambassador for Levi's 501 Jeans – 150th Anniversary Campaign.[25]
Filmography
Television
Music videos
Personal life
On May 30, 2017, Wroblewitz was in a relationship with singer Juan Karlos Labajo until they broke up on June 10, 2022.[37] [38] [39]
, she is dating fellow Filipino model Noah Steinbuch.[40]
See also
Notes and References
- News: Philippine Entertainment Portal. Maureen Wroblewitz: A steel magnolia that blooms. August 21, 2021. August 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210821040356/https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/160206/maureen-wroblewitz-a717-20210820-lfrm. live.
- News: Maureen Wroblewitz is first Pinay to win 'Asia's Next Top Model' . https://web.archive.org/web/20170806064955/http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/06/28/17/maureen-wroblewitz-is-first-pinay-to-win-asias-next-top-model . August 6, 2017 . June 29, 2017. ABS-CBN News. June 28, 2017.
- Web site: Supermodel and TV host Tyra Banks reacts to Maureen Wroblewitz win in 'Asia's Next Top Model' . https://web.archive.org/web/20170806223651/http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/32149/read-supermodel-and-tv-host-tyra-banks-reacts-to-maureen-wroblewitz-win-in-asias-next-top-model/story . August 6, 2017 . July 3, 2017 . GMA Network Entertainment . Aedrianne . Acar . July 6, 2017.
- News: Filipinos top everything. Usop. Rezie Den Hannah. July 1, 2017. The Palawan Times. September 22, 2018. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180310073950/http://thepalawantimes.com/filipinos-top-everything/. March 10, 2018. Wayback Machine.
- News: IN PHOTOS: Pia Wurtzbach, Maureen Wroblewitz lead ICanServe fashion show. Rappler. April 13, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180801120148/https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/fashion/185343-icanserve-fashion-show-breast-cancer-pia-wurtzbach-maureen-wroblewitz. August 1, 2018. Wayback Machine.
- News: Vitangcol. Ysabel. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Maureen Wroblewitz wants the top. https://web.archive.org/web/20170624030757/http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/266163/maureen-wroblewitz-wants-top/ . June 24, 2017 . June 24, 2017 . . inquirer.net. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- News: Lo. Ricky. Maureen Wroblewitz: Mother knows best. Philstar Global Entertainment. October 7, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007121814/http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/07/09/1717763/maureen-wroblewitz-mother-knows-best. October 7, 2017. July 8, 2017.
- Web site: Maureen Wroblewitz Philippines, Teenage Dream. ASNTM.com. October 7, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170617191521/http://asntm.com/maureen/. June 17, 2017.
- Web site: Pinay wins Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 5. Philippines News Network. October 7, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007121325/http://philippinesnewsnetwork.net/category/entertainment/. October 7, 2017.
- News: Meet the PH contestants on 'Asia's Next Top Model' cycle 5. Rappler. October 7, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007121430/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/163014-philippines-filipino-contestants-asias-next-top-model-cycle-5. October 7, 2017. March 2, 2017.
- Web site: Models. ASNTM.com. October 7, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170808001001/http://asntm.com/models/. August 8, 2017.
- http://preen.inquirer.net/50135/maureen-wroblewitzs-asntm-win-is-sweet-vengeance-for-all-filipina-runner-ups#ixzz4lZaGH4Jq Maureen Wroblewitz’s ‘AsNTM’ Win Is ‘Sweet Vengeance’ For All Filipina Runners-Up
- News: Wroblewitz is PH's first 'Asia's Next Top Model' winner. CNN Philippines. CNN Philippines Staff. October 7, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171022051959/http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2017/06/29/Filipina-Maureen-Wroblewitz-wins-Asia%E2%80%99s-Next-Top-Model-Cycle-5.html. October 22, 2017.
- Web site: Chan. Lydia. A recap of Asia's Next Top Model: Finale Read on to find out who was crowned this season's Top Model. Elle Malaysia. October 7, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007121412/http://www.elle.my/culturelle/See-Hear-Read/A-recap-of-Asias-Next-Top-Model-Season-5-Finale. October 7, 2017.
- News: Cabato. Regine. "Top Model" winner Wroblewitz: Ignore the bullies, focus on the positive. CNN Philippines. October 7, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170806223159/http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2017/07/07/maureen-wroblewitz-bullies.html. August 6, 2017.
- News: Maureen Wroblewitz is breaking barriers . September 28, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180928200819/https://businessmirror.com.ph/maureen-wroblewitz-is-breaking-barriers/ . September 28, 2018 . live . .
- Web site: Macandog . Nadine . INTERVIEW: Maureen Wroblewitz on her ASUS notebook, her current favorites and more! | ClickTheCity People . Clickthecity.com . February 21, 2018 . October 1, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180928200811/https://www.clickthecity.com/people/a/34207/interview-asias-next-top-model-maureen-wroblewitz . September 28, 2018 . live .
- News: Asia's Next Top Model 2017 winner Maureen Wroblewitz joins Eat Bulaga | Showbiz. GMA News. January 28, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180928161301/http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/669160/asia-s-next-top-model-2017-winner-maureen-wroblewitz-joins-eat-bulaga/story/ . September 28, 2018 . live .
- News: New Yamaha PH Chief to Keep Pressure On Despite Mio's Success. Carmudi Philippines. July 28, 2019. January 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240103114124/https://www.carmudi.com.ph/journal/new-yamaha-ph-chief-to-keep-pressure-on-deespite-mios-success/. January 3, 2024. live.
- Web site: June 16, 2021. Black Pen Day: Over 40 artists to sign with Star Magic, ABS-CBN at grand event. July 16, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en. July 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210716033549/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/17/21/black-pen-day-over-40-artists-to-sign-with-star-magic-abs-cbn-at-grand-event. live.
- Web site: Over 40 artists to sign with Star Magic, ABS-CBN on Black Pen Day Star Cinema. live. July 16, 2021. Star Cinema. en. June 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210630025307/https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2021/6/17/news/over-40-artists-to-sign-with-star-magic-abs-cbn-o-69415.
- Web site: Requintina. Robert. September 2, 2021. Miss Universe Philippines 2021 The Final 30: The complete list. September 10, 2021. Manila Bulletin.
- Web site: September 24, 2021. Miss Universe PH 2021 to be held in Bohol on Sept. 30. September 26, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en.
- News: Paje . Ana Catalina . Cebu City's Beatrice Luigi Gomez crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2021 . October 1, 2021 . . September 30, 2021.
- Web site: June 9, 2023. What Went Down Levi's® 150th Anniversary. June 26, 2023. NYLON MANILA. en. June 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230626053310/https://nylonmanila.com/heres-a-quick-rundown-of-the-levis-501-jeans-150th-anniversary-event/. live.
- Web site: August 14, 2021. Maureen Wroblewitz, Kit Thompson to star in film 'Runaway'. August 14, 2021. Manila Bulletin. en-US. August 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210814114528/https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/14/maureen-wroblewitz-kit-thompson-to-star-in-film-runaway/. live.
- Web site: Debut movie ni Maureen Wroblewitz, ipalalabas bago ang Miss Universe Philippines 2021. August 14, 2021. PEP.ph. en. August 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210814115855/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/maureen-wroblewitz-debut-movie-a734-20210813. live.
- News: ABS-CBN News. Maureen Wroblewitz, ibinahagi ang naranasang pambu-bully. Maureen Wroblewitz, shares her experience of being bullied. https://web.archive.org/web/20170706052312/http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/04/17/maureen-wroblewitz-ibinahagi-ang-naranasang-pambu-bully . July 6, 2017 . July 4, 2017. fil.
- http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/06/17/why-maureen-wroblewitz-almost-gave-up-on-asias-next-top-model Why Maureen Wroblewitz almost gave up on 'Asia's Next Top Model'
- http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/tonightwithboyabunda/photos/albums/67071417-photos-maureen-wroblewitz-on-tonight-with-boy-abunda PHOTOS: Maureen Wroblewitz on Tonight With Boy Abunda
- http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/14/17/watch-maureen-wroblewitz-message-to-tyra-banks WATCH: Maureen Wroblewitz' message to Tyra Banks
- Web site: Alamin ang recipe ni Maureen Wroblewitz ng kanyang Prima Pasta. live. August 14, 2021. GMA Network. August 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210814115542/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/618839/alamin-ang-recipe-ni-maureen-wroblewitz-ng-kanyang-prima-pasta/story/?amp.
- News: Rodriguez. Bea. WATCH: 'Asia's Next Top Model' winner Maureen Wroblewitz, rumampa sa 'Sunday PinaSaya!'. tl. July 25, 2018. August 20, 2018. GMA Entertainment. https://web.archive.org/web/20180820141145/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/sunday_pinasaya/42335/watch-asias-next-top-model-winner-maureen-wroblewitz-rumampa-sa-sunday-pinasaya/story. August 20, 2018. live.
- News: Created With Frontrow Entertainment . Asia's Next Top Model 5 winner Maureen Wroblewitz officially joins Eat Bulaga! . Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 1, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180928161331/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28542/asias-next-top-model-5-winner-maureen-wroblewitz-officially-joins-eat-bulaga . September 28, 2018 . live .
- News: KAELA MALIG, GMA News . Miss Universe Philippines 2021 names Top 5 finalists . Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 1, 2018 .
- News: JK Labajo, katambal sa bagong music video si Asia's Next Top Model winner Maureen Wroblewitz. ABS-CBN Entertainment. live. October 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180928200729/https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/updates/14092618-jk-labajo-katambal-sa-bagong-music-video-si-asias-next-top-model-winner-maureen-wroblewitz. September 28, 2018.
- Web site: Check out these photos of Maureen and JK's solid relationship!. live. August 27, 2021. ABS-CBN Entertainment. en. August 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210827225658/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starmagic/articles-photos/check-out-theses-photos-of-maureen-and-jks-solid-relationship-15322.
- Web site: Maureen Wrob on relationship with Juan Karlos Labajo: 'He knows everything about me;. August 27, 2021. Push. en. August 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210827225649/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/7/3/fresh-scoops/maureen-wrob-on-relationship-with-juan-karlos-laba-194418. live.
- Web site: Javier. Humility. Juan Karlos Labajo confirms breakup with Maureen Wroblewitz: 'Hanggang sa muli'. June 10, 2022. Star Cinema. ABS-CBN. June 11, 2022. en.
- News: . June 24, 2024 . Maureen Wroblewitz enjoys balut with boyfriend Noah Steinbuch, shares video on his birthday . July 11, 2024 . GMA News Online.