Ivana Alawi is a prominent Filipino actress, model, and YouTuber who has established herself as a significant influencer and businesswoman. After earning critical acclaim and the Best New Female Personality award at the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television in 2019 for her impactful role as Lolita in ‘Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa,’ Ivana Alawi rapidly built a multifaceted career across entertainment and entrepreneurship. Her journey in television commenced in 2011 with initial appearances in various roles, leading to her participation in the sixth season of GMA-7’s reality competition ‘StarStruck’ in 2015, where she advanced to the top 22 contestants and subsequently signed with GMA Artist Center. Her early acting portfolio included roles in ‘Tween Hearts’ (credited as Mariel Rey), ‘Magpakailanman,’ and ‘Juan Happy Love Story.’ Alawi then garnered significant recognition through her work with ABS-CBN, notably portraying Rina in ‘Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi’ in 2018 and Amor in the long-running series ‘Ang Probinsyano’ in 2019.
Most recently, she continues to captivate audiences with her role in the 2024 TV series ‘Batang Quiapo,’ underscoring her ongoing impact across diverse entertainment platforms.