Actor

Female

1 series in the catalog

Maria Chlaui Denise Malayao (Tagalog pronunciation: [mɐˈlɐjaʊ]; born January 24, 2008) is a Filipino actress who played lead roles in the television series Yagit (2014) and Little Nanay (2015).

Career

Before landing roles in television series, Malayao appeared in several television advertisements. She played a lead role in the 2014 drama series Yagit as Eliza Guizon, and in the 2015 drama Little Nanay as Chiechie B. San Pedro. She also took on episodic roles in the anthology Magpakailanman. In 2016, she portrayed young Lira in the fantasy drama Encantadia, and in 2017, she played Moira Villavicencio in the fantasy anthology Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko and earned the Best Child Performer for TV award at the ALTA Media Icon Awards in 2018.

As of now, she remains active in acting, often appearing in guest roles on various GMA Network series, such as the anthology Wish Ko Lang. However, she currently prioritizes her studies as a student.