In the '90s, Michelle Aldana made a name for herself after being crowned Miss Asia Pacific in 1993.
After her reign, Michelle entered the world of show business, appearing in Fernando Poe Jr.'s 1994 action movie, 'Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Laban.'
In an interview with Business Mirror in May 2020, Michelle recalled her first-ever acting job.
She was quoted as saying, "It was right after my reign as Miss Asia Pacific when the offer came in. Who'd say no to the late film icon Fernando Poe, Jr. for an introductory role?"
But her acting skill wasn't noticed by critics until she took on the role of Karen, a hard up insurance agent by day and an escort by night, in Tikoy Aguiluz's 1996 film 'Segurista.'
In 1998, Michelle left the Philippines and after two years, she married her first husband, and was based in Germany for four years, before relocating to South Africa.
In 2014, Michelle was remarried to a British-South African man named Edward Burke, with whom she has been raising her three kids.
In 2022, Michelle is set to mark her return to show business in GMA Afternoon Prime's upcoming series 'Nakarehas Na Puso.'
Take a look at the storied life of Michelle Aldana here.
'90s beauty queen Michelle Aldana has found a new home in South Africa with her second husband, Edward Burke, and their three children: Dustin, Kai, and Io.
After her reign as Ms. Asia Pacific, Michelle entered show business because of Fernando Poe, Jr., who asked her to join him in the 1994 film 'Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Laban.'
After 'Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Laban,' Michelle portrayed an insurance agent by day and an escort by night in Tikoy Aguiluz's 'Segurista.' For this movie, Michelle earned her spot in show business not just as a former beauty queen but as a legitimate actress.
In 1998, Michelle walked away from the limelight and left the Philippines. Two years later, she got married to her first husband and settled in Germany for four years.
After Germany, Michelle moved to South Africa with her first husband, but they got divorced after 15 years. In 2014, Michelle remarried to British-South African Edward Burke.
Although Michelle walked away from the spotlight in the Philippines, she continues to act while living in South Africa.
Michelle became part of the South African TV series 'Generations: The Legacy,' where she portrayed Mei Yang, a Chinese migrant. Michelle has also appeared in commercials for Samsung and Allan Gray, an investment company in South Africa.
Despite settling in South Africa, Michelle did not forget her roots as she would come back home whenever she had the chance. Here she was with co-host Marc Nelson during the coronation night of Miss Asia Pacific International in 2016.
When Michelle is not acting, she is busy being a yoga teacher.
Aside from yoga, Michelle also has a small company called Filipino House of Commerce.
She looks as if she found the fountain of youth.
The classic morena beauty was once an “it” girl in the '90s.
She is one certified fashion icon to her followers.
The actress has changed her name back to Michelle Aldana after her divorce with her first husband will be recognized by the Philippines. She wrote, "I have been separated and divorced from my former husband for many years but it is only now that I am able to attend the hearing for the petition to recognize my divorce in the Philippines. With luck, I'm on my way to securing my civil status as legally single hence allowing me to secure my name again."
Michelle has not really stayed away from the limelight as she currently has her own YouTube channel where she gives netizens a tour of the places she visits.
An empowered woman, Michelle is fearless when it comes to exploring new things and experiencing new memories.