Melai Cantiveros
Biography
Melisa "Melai" Bunayog Cantiveros‑Francisco, born 6 April 1988 in the Philippines, is a Filipino comedian, television personality and actress. She first gained national attention after winning the reality competition Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up in 2009, which launched her career in entertainment. Cantiveros is credited with thirty‑three acting roles across film and television, and she is listed in the database as known for acting. She is also known by the variations Melai Cantiveros‑Francisco and Melisa Cantiveros‑Francisco. Her professional work includes appearances in movies and TV shows, and she continues to be active in the Philippine entertainment industry.
Career overview
Melisa “Melai” Bunayog Cantiveros‑Francisco was born on 6 April 1988 in the Philippines. She first entered the public eye as a contestant on the reality series Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up, a competition she won, an achievement that propelled her into the national spotlight. Following that victory, Cantorvos built a career as a comedian, television personality and actress, transitioning from reality‑show fame to a range of on‑screen roles.
Since her breakthrough, Cantorvos has accumulated a substantial body of work, with thirty‑three credited appearances listed in the film‑ and television‑database TMDB, where she is identified primarily for acting. Her professional profile emphasizes her versatility across comedic and dramatic performances, and she continues to be recognized for her contributions to Filipino entertainment. The combination of her reality‑show success and subsequent acting credits has established Cantorvos as a notable figure in the Philippines’ television and film landscape.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
37 titles- My Love Will Make You Disappear (2025) as Cookie (voice)
- Rainbow Rumble (2024) as Self - Contestant
- Kuan On One (2024) as Self - Host
- Kuan On One (2024)
- It's Your Lucky Day (2023) as Self - Host
- Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul (2023) as Crisselda Kaptan
- Drag Race Philippines (2022) as Self - Guest Judge
- Drag Race Philippines Untucked! (2022)
- The Entitled (2022) as Yaya Monina
- The ExorSIS (2021) as Jessa Mae
- Momshies! Your Soul is Mine (2021) as Mylene
- DOTGA: Da One That Ghost Away (2018) as Anabil
- Mary, Marry Me (2018)
- We Will Survive (2016) as Maria Cecilia "Maricel" Rubio-Rustia
- Sekyu (2016)
- Your Face Sounds Familiar (2015) as Self - Co-host
- Your Face Sounds Familiar (2015) as Self - Celebrity Performer
- Your Face Sounds Familiar (2015) as Olivia Newton-John
- The PreNup (2015) as Choosy
- You're Still The One (2015) as Meanne
- Shake, Rattle & Roll XV (2014) as Julie (segment "Ahas")
- Past Tense (2014)
- Snake (2014) as Julie
- Honesto (2013) as Cleopatra Batungbakal
- Apoy Sa Dagat (2013) as Paprika "Pops" Mendoza
- Sisterakas (2012) as Janice
- Larong Bata (2012)
- Mana Po (2011) as Brandi Dela Paz
- The Adventures of Pureza - Queen Of The Riles (2011) as Pureza
- Pilipinas Got Talent (2010) as Self - Host
- Kokey @ Ako (2010) as Josa Reyes
- I Do (2010) as Marian
- Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition (2006) as Self - Host
- Pinoy Big Brother (2005) as Self - Host
- Pinoy Big Brother (2005) as Self - Contestant (Double Up)
- I Dare You as Self - Host
- Soul Sistahs
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Melai Cantiveros best known for?
Melai Cantiveros is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Love Will Make You Disappear (2025), Little Nicholas (2009), Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition (2006), Pinoy Big Brother (2005).
When and where was Melai Cantiveros born?
Melai Cantiveros was born on April 6, 1988 in Philippines.
How many credits does Melai Cantiveros have?
Melai Cantiveros has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2025.
What is Melai Cantiveros's background in cinema and television?
Melisa "Melai" Bunayog Cantiveros‑Francisco, born 6 April 1988 in the Philippines, is a Filipino comedian, television personality and actress. She first gained national attention after winning the reality competition Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up in 2009, which launched her career in entertainment. Cantiveros is credite...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- My Love Will Make You Disappear (2025) as Cookie (voice) — aged about 37
- Pinoy Big Brother (2005) as Self - Host — aged about 17
- Pinoy Big Brother (2005) as Self - Contestant (Double Up) — aged about 17
- Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition (2006) as Self - Host — aged about 18
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