The Miss Universe Philippines 2016 titleholder and First Yaya star welcomed the year 2021 in Anilao, Batangas. This is definitely well-deserved by Maxine who spent the last stretch of the year 2020 under a lock-in taping for the upcoming Kapuso rom-com series.
For her first trip for the new year, she got to create new memories with her boyfriend Timmy Llana, bond with his side of the family, and reconnect with friends like Ariella Arida.
She wrote about it on her Instagram account, saying, “Truly it's been a challenging year 2020 for everyone but I'm grateful to have you @timmyllana beside me, Lim-Llana family, Perez-Medina family and most specially God as our core strength. Happy 2021!!! new year everyone wishing your life to be always bright!”
The beauty queen-turned-actress also earned the chance to take a breather, enjoy the magnificence of nature, and bask under the golden sun.
Maxine got to do all these in her favorite diving site in Batangas which she used to frequent before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
She also encouraged her followers to venture outdoors and try diving.
She said, "If you're an adventurous person there's so much to see and so many things to discover underwater."
Take a look at the highlights of her first trip for 2021 in this gallery.
Maxine Medina wears a sun-kissed glow at the start of the new year.
Maxine Medina spent the first days of the new year with her dive master beau Timmy Llana.
Maxine Medina welcomed 2021 in the company of Timmy Llana's family.
Maxine Medina headed to Anilao, Batangas for a few diving sessions.
Despite venturing outdoors, Maxine Medina doesn't skip her regular workout routines.
No wonder, Maxine Medina maintains her beach body year-round!
Maxine Medina was ecstatic to have her friend and “fave queen,” Ariella Arida join her in the diving trip.
Maxine Medina has been exploring the ocean with her other dive buddy, Terry Lim, too.
Maxine Medina keeps her fun and composed personality despite the pressures underwater.
There's no doubt that Maxine Medina belongs to the sea.
Maxine Medina soaked in the sun with Ariella Arida during one of their down times.
For Maxine Medina, Anilao is the best dive site in the Philippines.
Maxine Medina and Ariella Arida posed for a photo op deep in the sea.
Maxine Medina surely had a relaxing moment, enjoying this seascape.
Maxine Medina enjoyed the magnificent sunset with Timmy Llana.
Maxine Medina is such a beach babe!
Maxine Medina got her much deserved time with nature.
Maxine Medina gorgeously pulled off this retro diving suit.
Maxine Medina and Timmy Llana have created beautiful memories at the start of the year.