Maxene Magalona takes on her first kontrabida role in Agustin dela Cruz's 'Mga Basang Sisiw'

Being part of showbiz royalty may require an affinity for glitz and glamor, but Maxene Magalona stands out, as she prefers to savor the fun, little things that make girls smile. The charming Kapuso actress is poised to take on her first kontrabida role in the GMA Afternoon Prime, Agustin dela Cruz's Mga Basang Sisiw.

“Ako si Vicky, sa Mga Basang Sisiw, and this is my first time to play a kontrabida role, pero kailangan nilang abangan kasi hindi lang siya basta-bastang kontrabida,” Maxene explains.

The self-confessed fan of anything feminine and classic is also glad to be part of such an exciting and unpredictable series. According to Maxene, “Maraming twists and turns na mangyayari sa show na ito kasi it’s not your usual show na may kontrabida, may bida, tapos mananalo ‘yung bida. It’s an ensemble cast and lahat ng characters sa show na ‘to, importante.”

Getting to work with newbies and veteran actors in the same series is something that Maxene looks forward to.

“Makakatrabaho ko ang maraming mga bagets! Of course, I’m so excited to work with Ms. Lani Mercado. It’s my first time to work with her, and also Gardo Versoza and Raymond Bagatsing. Of course, hindi mawawala ‘yung leading man ko forever na si Mike Tan,” shares Maxene.

Outside of acting, Maxene says that she spends her spare time just like any ordinary girl would.

“I like playing with my dog! I also like to go jogging, boxing, shopping and going online. Siyempre, I always use twitter and instagram. I also like hanging out with my friends, watching movies, watching TV series,” Maxene states.

A huge fan of chick flicks, the Kapuso sweetheart shares that her favorite films Serendipity, 500 Days of Summer and 50 First Dates.

According to Maxene, music is her sanctuary. “I love hip-hop and RnB. Sometimes, I also listen to indie and alternative music pero favorite ko talaga hip-hop. Siyempre, I take after my dad pagdating sa music,” she adds.

Watch this girly girl transform into a fierce kontabida in ?Agustin dela Cruz's Mga Basang Sisiw, beginning June 3 on GMA Afternoon Prime. -Text by Samantha Portillo, GMANetwork.com