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For decades, MEGA has prided itself on spotting the spark before the blaze—anointing the names you’ll later hear everywhere. This year’s Women to Watch feel different: less “on the verge” than already pulsing at the center of the culture, with momentum that’s impossible to ignore. We know them, yes—but what makes this batch compelling is revisiting the very first moments we saw them, those origin flashes that hinted at something bigger. Because if hindsight truly is 20/20, consider this our reminder: MEGA was looking first.
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Hyacinth Callado
The San Francisco-born actress and musician emerged in the scene as a pleasant surprise. Hyacinth Callado first drew eyes as Elyse in the Wattpad story-turned-show University Series, the cheerleader Elyse who lit up Safe Skies, Archer. MEGA has since kept her close, most recently in a digital exclusive for Chasing in the Wild.
Skye Chua
How do you speak of a MEGA Woman to Watch who has been gliding past limits since she was seven? Skye Chua—before becoming the content creator and Sparkle artist she is now—is, first, a national figure skater. All eyes were on her at her Nationals debut in 2017, where she skated home with gold.
Bianca De Vera
Eyes follow wherever Bianca De Vera appears. First, as a finalist in Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition in 2011. Years later, through lifestyle content that thrived on TikTok. And before her Pinoy Big Brother stint, she was Pat Fajardo—the bright, bubbly pulse of 2 Good 2 Be True.
Shuvee Etrata
She was ‘smilingshuvee’ before it all—before the Internet millions, before Kring-Kring in GMA’s Hearts on Ice, and before Island Ate ng Cebu in the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Celebrity Collab Edition. Fame may have followed, but it’s that same smiling, steady energy that keeps her moving forward.
Lexi Gonzales
For a MEGA Woman to Watch, Lexi Gonzales has long been on the radar. From her 2017 start in Unexpectedly Yours to being StarStruck’s First Princess in 2019, she’s since taken on Running Man Philippines—and now leads in family drama series Cruz vs. Cruz.
Kai Montinola
At just 18, Kai Montinola carries experience and star power beyond her years. Her journey in show business began 15 years ago when she auditioned for Star Magic’s 2010 batch, a move that first opened the door to the industry. Known as one of the Big 4 housemates on PBB: Gen 11, she’s now charting her own path with a rising music career—making her a woman to watch in more ways than one.
Angela Muji
Singer, dancer, actress, and social media voice—Angela Muji wears them all with ease. She began in 2019 as a member of P-pop girl group Ppop Generation, before later stepping into acting with Chasing in the Wild and The Jewel of Section E. Where will her momentum take her next?
Ashtine Olviga
At her age, most are finding their rhythm, yet here she is, already setting the tempo. A singer, model, and actress, Ashtine Olviga first stepped into the spotlight with P-pop Generation, later joining the girl group LITZ. In 2019, she finally debuted as a solo artist with “Sabihin Mo Na.”
Ashley Ortega
Her fame may have soared after a short but sweet PBB stint, but Ashley Ortega’s story began much earlier. She was a professional figure skater who competed internationally before being scouted as a model at Philippine Fashion Week—an encounter that soon led her to GMA and the start of a 14-year run in entertainment.
Ysabel Ortega
We first met her as Angela in On the Wings of Love, a quiet introduction that later paved the way for a fiercer turn as Charlie in Pusong Ligaw. What began as supporting roles quickly sharpened into performances that demanded attention, marking Ysabel Ortega’s shift from familiar face to one audiences couldn’t forget.
Mika Salamanca
Before winning big on PBB Celebrity Collab, Mika Salamanca already built her own stage on YouTube—vlogs, makeup, daily musings—earning millions of eyes and the “influencer” stamp. The screen only widened when she signed with GMA, slipping into roles in Maging Sino Ka Man and Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis. From clicks to cameras, Mika’s always known how to hold attention.
Chanty Videla
Before the stage lights of K-pop, Chanty Videla was already in the spotlight. After moving from Argentina to the Philippines in 2010, she was quickly scouted and began modeling before joining Star Magic Circle Batch 2018. Early roles in Spirits Reawaken and Hiwaga ng Kambat only hinted at the star power she’d later bring to the global stage.
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