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How Fate Brought Shaina Magdayao to the Actress That She Is

Acting since the age of six, Shaina Magdayao brings talent, curiosity, and a deep respect for the craft into every role she takes on.

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This is an excerpt from the June 2026 Special Issue. Subscribe to MEGA Digital All-Access to read the full story. Some people are born to do certain things, as if fate wielded an invisible hand to guide certain individuals to their calling. Such is the case for Shaina Magdayao. She entered the world of acting without prior experience or a clear understanding of what she was getting into. But the talent and adaptability were there, which is why she was booking roles as early as six years old. RELATED: What Charo Santos Learned From a Lifetime in the Spotlight Notably, she was cast in the classic family drama Tanging Yaman at just eight years old, joining a cast filled with some of Philippine cinema’s most respected names. “Whenever I look back and reflect, the little Shaina had no clue how fortunate she was to be sharing the screen with the […]

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