Ayra Mariano[fn 1] (born January 10, 1998) is a Filipino actress. She first became known through a television commercial for Eskinol[1] before participating in Starstruck Season 6, where she finished First Princess.

Ayra Mariano
Born (1998-01-10) January 10, 1998 (age 26)
Alma materAsian Institute for Distance Education
Occupations
Years active2015–present
Agents
Known for
Height1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)

Early life

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Mariano was born in Northern Mariana Islands[citation needed] and grew up in Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines.

Career

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She became known after being crowned as the First Princess of Starstruck 6.[2] She then acted in supporting roles in shows such as Poor Señorita, Meant to be, Mulawin vs Ravena, G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's A New Day, Inday Will Always Love You and Sahaya.

In 2022, Ayra transferred to UNTV for her first morning program hosting stint Good Morning Kuya, with original host Kuya Daniel Razon with her co-host Joshua Dionisio, Ian Mercado and Tini Balanon.

Filmography

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Television performances
Year Title Role
2015 StarStruck 6 Herself/1st Princess
2016;17 Pepito Manaloto Herself/MOS Host
Mars Herself/Guest
iBilib Herself/Guest/Guest Co-Host
Pop Talk Herself/Guest
2016 Taste Buddies
#AySonOnMaynila Yanny
Dear Uge Jaymee/Coleen
Poor Señorita Kyla dela Cruz
Dangwa Joni
Bubble Gang Herself/Guest
Love Hotline: Binata Na si Totoy Belle
Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho Herself/Guest
2017 G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's A New Day Lui Gonzales
Road Trip Herself/Guest
Jackpot en Poy
Kantaririt
Wowowin
#MLABrunoAyra Leovie
Magpakailanman: #KenAyraAsLanceElla Ella
Mulawin vs. Ravena Selda
Meant To Be Nikki
#MLAChakaAndTheBae Ma. Cristina "Neneng" Franciloso
2018 AHA! Herself/Special Guest
Maynila: Magkapatid, Magkaribal Peachy
Inday Will Always Love You Sunshine Fuentes
Dear Uge: To-Gather Again Mishka
Wagas: Ang Tinig ni Jennifer Jennifer
Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw Marione
The One That Got Away Mikaela "Ekay" Makalintal
Bossing & Ai Herself/Guest
2019 Wagas: Wait Lang, Is This Love Bane
Sahaya Hadiya
2021 Heartful Café Mars
2022 Kristiano Drama: Pagkatapos ng Unos Liezel
Good Morning Kuya Herself/Host

Notes

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  1. ^ Ayra Mariano was born in Northern Marianas Islands, United States. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name which is Samaniego.

References

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  1. ^ Ilaya, Felix (December 6, 2016). "WATCH: Ayra Mariano, tampok sa bagong commercial ng facial cleanser brand". GMA Network. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  2. ^ Almo, Nerisa (August 9, 2017). "StarStruck alumna Ayra Mariano reveals reason for saying no to kissing scenes". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by StarStruck
Runner-up

2015 (season 6)
Succeeded by
Lexi Gonzales