GMA LogoEntertainmentXFILTERED BY: SHOWBIZ NEWS | NEWSSHOWBIZ NEWSTRIVIA: The rise of primetime star Max CollinsBy Aedrianne AcarPublished On: July 22, 2021, 06:22 PMSCROLL/SLIDESHOWLast July 9, 2021 Max Collins renewed her ties with broadcast giant, GMA Network and GMA Artist Center. GMA-7 has been Max’s home network for a decade and the talented actress couldn’t help but turn emotional as she recalled her journey as a Kapuso.Max was beyond grateful for the trust that Kapuso Network gave her and the opportunity to showcase her talents as a prime artist.“Ten years ago, lahat nagsabi sa akin na never ako magiging bida na hanggang kontrabida lang ako and thanks to GMA, nabigyan ako ng chance.“And ever since then tuluy-tuloy lang, so I’m so thankful for all the love and everything you have given me and I’m so proud to be a Kapuso.”Isabelle Abiera Collins in real life, she has slowly carved her own path in show business making a name for herself.Playing supporting roles and then landing lead roles one after the other, Max is without a question a talented individual and an incredible mother to her baby boy, Skye.Let us all look back at the colorful and stellar career of the ‘To Have And To Hold’ lead actress in this gallery.1 of 11Photo by: maxcollinsofficial (IG) and Pink MagazineIsabelle Abiera CollinsMax was born and raised in the United States to a Filipina mother named Belle Abiera. Her father, Christian Collins, is an American of Irish-Italian descent. An accidental star, Max revealed during her interview with Kapuso Profiles that at age 10, she started modeling and was actually scouted while strolling inside a mall. This would eventually bring her to talent management agency, Star Magic.2 of 11Photo by: Candy MagazineExtraMax’s career was not given to her on a silver platter. In fact, she had to play bit roles for some time. Remembering her days as an extra, she recalled, “As in ‘yung best friend ng best friend na hindi napapansin [giggles].“’Yung best friend na dadaan lang or mag-aabot lang ng pagkain sa lead character. So that made me appreciate my job so much more.” she shared on Kapuso Profiles3 of 11Photo by: GMA Network and LionhearTV2012After returning to the US and now under the management of PPL Entertainment of Perry Lansigan, Max scored multiple projects as a Kapuso star in 2012. She was cast in the Pinoy-adaptation of hit K-drama series ‘Coffee Prince’ as Arlene. And then she starred alongside Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, Lorna Tolentino, and Christopher de Leon in ‘Pahiram ng Sandali.’4 of 11Photo by: GMA Network2014Max Collins will forever remember the year 2014, because it was the year when she landed her first lead role as Esper in the afternoon drama series ‘Innamorata.’5 of 11Photo by: GMA News Online and GMA NetworkComedyWith her drive to constantly improve and reinvent herself, Max also dived into the world of comedy by doing ‘Bubble Gang’ and playing a lead role in the weekend sitcom ‘Juan Tamad’ with Sef Cadayona in 2016.6 of 11Photo by: GMA Network and GMA Artist CenterRolesShe honed her talents by tackling small and big roles. She played a minor role in the prequel of the telefantasya series ‘Encantadia’ and a supporting role in the primetime series ‘Someone To Watch Over Me’ in 2016. Max also excelled as a lead star like in ‘The One That Got Away’ (2018) and the afternoon soap ‘Bihag’ (2019).7 of 11Photo by: Danny Pata and GMA News Online2018 MMFFMax cemented her place as one of the top actresses of GMA-7 by winning the Special Jury Prize in the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival for her role in ‘Rainbow Sunset.’8 of 11Photo by: maxcollinsofficial (IG)Citizen JakeThe following year, Max bagged the Best Supporting Actress award in the 3rd Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards for Movies (The EDDYS) for her role in the film ‘Citizen Jake.’9 of 11Photo by: niceprintphoto and maxcollinsofficial (IG)MotherhoodAfter her star-studded wedding with Pancho Magno in December 2017, they announced on Christmas Day of 2019 that they are pregnant with their first child.10 of 11Photo by: maxcollinsofficial (IG)Skye AnakinIn the midst of an ongoing pandemic, Max gave birth on July 6, 2020 via water birth to a healthy baby boy Skye Anakin.11 of 11Photo by: maxcollinsofficial (IG)July 2021Marking a decade with GMA-7, Max renewed her contract with the Kapuso Network and GMA Artist Center on July 9, 2021.RELATED GALLERIESpUSoTOGETHER: New Kapuso love teams to watch out forEXCLUSIVE: First look at ‘To Have And To Hold’ lock-in tapingTRIVIA: Meet former Kapamilya child star-turned- Kapuso Clarence DelgadoTags:max collins,career highlights,acting awards,gma artist center,photosTop SearchesCOMMENTSConnect With UsAdvertiseCareersSitemapPrivacy PolicyGet notified of the latest showbiz news from GMA EntertainmentNO THANKSSUBSCRIBE

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