Max Collins
Collins in 2018
Born
Isabelle Abiera Collins

(1992-08-28) August 28, 1992
California, U.S.
Other namesIsabelle Abiera
CitizenshipUnited States
Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2003–present
Spouse
​
​
(m. 2017; sep. 2023)​
Children1
RelativesMegan Young (cousin)
Lauren Young (cousin)
Modeling information
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown
AgencyStar Magic (2006–2010)
Sparkle (2011–present)

Isabelle Abiera Collins (born August 28, 1992), professionally known as Max Collins, is an American-Filipino actress and model. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.

Early life

Collins was born in California.[1] Her mother is a Filipino who is from Kalibo, Aklan. Her father is an American of Irish-Italian descent. Her parents met in Los Angeles when her mother was working at Bloomingdale's. Her parents separated when she was four years old. Her mother remarried when she was 9. She has a younger half-brother.[2]

Collins used to live in Vallejo, California. When she was 10, her family moved to Kalibo, Aklan. For four years she lived in Boracay and attended Brent School Boracay.[3]

Career

2006–2010: Early years in ABS–CBN

Collins started doing commercials when she was 10. She has also appeared in magazines like Meg, Candy, Mega, People and Seventeen. According to her, she was discovered by a talent scout when she accidentally walked into a shop while a shoot was ongoing. After a year she was brought to ABS-CBN, Tried out a VTR with Star Magic, and got a call back after a month. Eventually she qualified for Star Magic Batch 15.[4]

Collins was just 13 when she was launched as a Star Magic Batch 15 member. Under her stage name Isabelle Abiera, she did small roles in ABS-CBN's Star Magic Presents: Astigs and Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 She also had a short hosting stint in Channel V. However, her entertainment career was put on a hold when she left for the United States.[5]

Collins made a comeback into the Philippine entertainment industry as one of the regular hosts of the defunct noontime program Wowowee, at the same time she appeared as Veronica in the afternoon TV series Rosalka.[5] She played a planted gate crasher in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. When Rosalka ended, she went on to play Christy in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna.

2011–present: Transfer to GMA Network

In 2010, when her contract with Star Magic ended, Collins left for the United States to figure things out. A year after, she returned to the Philippines to relaunch her entertainment career. She changed her agent to Perry Lansigan's PPL Entertainment, Inc., changed her stage name to Max Collins, and finally signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network.[6]

In 2012, she starred as a supporting role in her first afternoon series project under GMA Network, The Good Daughter and plays as Bea's (Kylie Padilla) best friend and a secret lover of Darwin. She also appeared in some episodes of Maynila. She also starred in Primetime TV series Pahiram ng Sandali with Dingdong Dantes, alongside Lorna Tolentino and Boyet de Leon.

In March 2015, Collins appeared as a cover girl for FHM Philippines 15th Anniversary issue, which co-headline with Online babes Tricia Santos and PBA courtside reporter Rizza Diaz.[7] Collins was included on the top 10 of the 2015 FHM 100 Sexiest Woman, Collins was on the ninth spot.

Personal life

Collins is a cousin of actresses Lauren Young and Megan Young.[8] She is close friends with actress Jessy Mendiola.[2] Collins was baptized as a Born-again Christian in October 2015.[9] In May 2017, Collins announced, through Instagram, her engagement to fiancé Pancho Magno.[10] They were married in a Christian ceremony at the Manila Marriot Hotel on December 11, 2017.[11] They have a son, Skye Anakin, who was born on July 6, 2020. He was named after the characters of the Star Wars franchise.[12][13] In May 2023, Collins officially confirmed her split with Pancho Magno.[14]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2007 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 Fiona [2][5]
2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...skul Lyf Kimberly [5]
Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin lyf Ice [5]
Your Song Presents: Imposible Paige's Friend
Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal Ballet Dancer
Maalaala Mo Kaya Neneng Episode: "Notebook"
2010 Midnight DJ Sasha Guest, Episode: "Monster Valentine"
Wowowee Herself — Host [5]
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Herself — Houseguest
Rosalka Veronica Dominguez [5]
Your Song Daisy's sister Episode: "Catch Me I'm Falling"
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna Christy
2012 The Good Daughter Ziri Claustro-Reyes
Maynila Meg Episode: "Star Collision"
Alexa
Coffee Prince Arlene Manahan
2012–16 Bubble Gang Various characters [15][16]
2012–13 Party Pilipinas Herself
Pahiram ng Sandali Cindy Reyes
2013 Magpakailanman Becca Episode: "Bayarang Adonis"
With a Smile Patricia Vincencio
Wagas Raquel Story: "Partner"
2013–15 Sunday All Stars Herself – Host / Performer [15][16]
2014 Innamorata Esperanza Cunanan / Evangeline / Clara [16][17]
Magpakailanman Maxima Episode: "Yaya Luningning"
Ilustrado Consuelo Ortiga
2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Amanda Realonda-Vasquez [15][18]
Maynila Julie Episode: "Once a Princess"
Caitlin Episode: "My Imported GF"
Juan Tamad Marie Guiguinto
Day Off Herself
2016 Magpakailanman Malen Episode: "Crime of Passion"
Encantadia Amihan I [19]
2016–17 Someone to Watch Over Me Irene Montenegro-Fernando [19]
2016 Magpakailanman Rachel Episode: "Ang Sundalong Magiting"
2017 Legally Blind Darlene Santos-Aguirre Guest
Dear Uge Janet Episode: "Plastikan"
Meant to Be Miss Onay Wiz Guest
Wish Ko Lang Aileen Episode: "Si Aileen at si Alexa"
2018 The One That Got Away Darlene "Darcy" Sibuyan-Sandoval
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Bella Episode: "Beauty and the Beast"
Contessa Perfida Ledesma Guest
2019 Bihag Jessica "Jessie" Medina-Alejandro
Alex and Amie Bing Lopez
2020 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday young Amy Malatamban
2021 To Have & To Hold Dominique "Dom" Ramirez
2022 Happy ToGetHer Summer
2023 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Izzy Special Participation
Voltes V: Legacy Rozalia
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Elizabeth "Elize/Puso" de Dios
Almost Paradise Ann Villegas Season 2 [20]
2024 My Guardian Alien

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2013 Bamboo Flowers Dolores [21]
2016 Remembering Ada Ada Tanglao [22][23][24]
2018 Citizen Jake Mandy [25]
Rainbow's Sunset Young Sylvia
2023 Firefly Abby

References

  1. ↑ Miralles, Nitz (June 3, 2007). "Star Magic Batch 15". The Philippine Star. About Showbiz. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 Bautista, Mario E. (July 28, 2007). "Polo Launches Dance Group on Rival Network". Dream Factory. Malaya Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 6, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
  3. ↑ Cuartero, Nestor (August 31, 2007). "By the way..." MovieGoer. Tempo: The Country's Fastest Growing Newspaper. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2007.
  4. ↑ Gallardo, Ricky T. (May 5, 2007). "Which one will be the next big star?". The Manila Times. All Access. Archived from the original on June 26, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tomines, Nica (August 24, 2010). "Isabelle Abiera sets Career over Love Life as she turns 18". Philippine Entertainment Portal. News. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
  6. ↑ Garcia, Rose (September 3, 2011). "Max Collins: The Actress Formerly Known as Isabelle Abiera Relaunches her Career with New Manager and Network". Philippine Entertainment Portal. News. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  7. ↑ Khyne Palumar (March 18, 2015). "Max Collins – FHM Cover Girl March 2015". FHM Philippines. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Max Collins Names Dingdong Dantes as Most Handsome Guy in Local Showbiz". GMA News. July 27, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  9. ↑ "21 Celebrities who Changed Religion". GMA News and Public Affairs. October 8, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Max Collins engaged to Pancho Magno". GMA News. GMA News and Public Affairs. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  11. ↑ Ganal, FM (December 11, 2017). "Max Collins and Pancho Magno are now Married". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  12. ↑ "JUST IN: Max Collins Gives Birth to a Baby Boy".
  13. ↑ "Kapuso Stars Max Collins, Pancho Magno Welcome Baby Boy". The Manila Times. July 8, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Max Collins finally confirms 'amicable' split with Pancho Magno". GMA Integrated News. May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  15. 1 2 3 Aquino, Ann Charmaine (March 26, 2015). "Why Max Collins is 'No Longer Dating' Pancho Magno". GMA News. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  16. 1 2 3 VAB (July 23, 2014). "Max Collins is Qatar-bound". Entertainment. The Freeman. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Pinky Amador on Max Collins: 'I Love Her to Death'". GMA News. February 6, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Max Collins is Happy to Work with Empress Schuck Again". GMA News. January 29, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  19. 1 2 Tuazon, Nikko (July 9, 2016). "Max Collins' Character in Encantadia 2016 was Not Seen in Original Telefantasya". Guide. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Latest News & Current Event Updates | Yahoo News Singapore".
  21. ↑ Cu Unjieng, Philip (September 11, 2013). "Film Review: Bamboo Flowers Ode to Island Life". The Philippine Star. Entertainment. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  22. ↑ VAB (July 23, 2014). "Max Collins is Qatar-bound". Entertainment. The Freeman. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Remembering Ada". Grants. Doha Film Institute. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  24. ↑ "About The Film". The Black Book. Remembering Ada. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  25. ↑ Escobar, Miguel (February 2, 2018). "Everything We Know So Far About Max Collins' Character in 'Citizen Jake'". Esquire Philippines. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
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