Mona Louise Rey

Mona Marbella Al-Alawi (Arabic: مونى العلاوي),[2] better known by her stage name Mona Louise Rey (born 19 August 2004), is a Filipino actress and model.[3] She is known for television series Munting Heredera (2011), Aso ni San Roque (2012), and Luna Blanca (2013) among others. Currently, she is homeschooling and usually gets involved in the vlogs of her prominent sister, Ivana Alawi.[4]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Marbella and the surname or paternal family name is Al-Alawi.
Mona Louise Rey
Personal information
BornMona Marbella Al-Alawi
(2004-08-19) 19 August 2004
Manila, Philippines
EducationSt. Monique College of Manila
RelativesIvana Alawi
YouTube information
Also known asMona Louise Rey
Years active2016–present
Subscribers2.07 million
Total views16.2 million
100,000 subscribers 2017
1,000,000 subscribers 2019
10,000,000 subscribers
50,000,000 subscribers
AgentGMA Artist Center (2011–2021)[1]
Updated: April 14, 2021

Career

Rey was born in Manila, Philippines. She started her career in show business playing the title role of Jennifer Montereal in the hit GMA Network family drama Munting Heredera that aired for more than a year.[5][6] She then portrayed the role of Fatima Salvador, a blind girl with a golden heart who is an offspring of a mortal and a manananggal, in the same network's fantaserye Aso ni San Roque.[7]

Personal life

Mona Louise Rey is the youngest of four siblings born to a Filipino mother, Fatima Marbella, and a Moroccan father, Samier Al-Alawi. Rey's mother separated from her father when she was pregnant with Rey and went to Manila in 2004. Rey's mother left her three older children with their father and would not be returned to her in Manila until 2006.[2]

Rey suffers from Type 1 diabetes, a disease she was diagnosed with in 2011, the year she started her career in show business. She is the only one in her family who suffers from the illness. As a result, she has to maintain a strict daily regimen of insulin self-injections and avoiding foods and drinks rich in sugar and carbohydrates.[8][9]

Rey and her family are born again Christians.[10] One of her older sisters, Ivana Alawi, is an actress and social media influencer with over millions of followers.[11]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Studio Notes
2014Kubot: The Aswang ChroniclesBatang Aswang
BasementAnna
  • Coffee House Productions
  • Reality Entertainment
  • Springboard Film Productions

Television
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2018TadhanaRoanGMA NetworkEpisode: Ang Dalawang Ina
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoMaryEpisode: Nonoy, ang Santang Pinoy
ChristineEpisode: Pepe and the Werpa Kids
DopeySnow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan KaYoung Ava Imperial
2017Dear UgeEllaEpisode: Segunda Mommy
2016–2017Hahamakin ang LahatGigi Labsat
2016ImbestigadorMary Ann
Ismol FamilyGhost
2015–2016Buena FamiliaFaye A. Buena
2014My BFFRachel Garcia
CarmelaYoung Carmela
2013Villa QuintanaYoung Lyn
Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?Young Margot
MagpakailanmanYoung Princess PuraEpisode: Prinsesa ng Mga Pipi
Bukod Kang PinagpalaLara Alcuar / Cindy Alcuar
2012–2013Aso ni San RoqueFatima Salvador / Racquel
2012Luna Blanca (TV series)Blanca SandovalBook 1
Spooky ValentinePaulaSpooky Valentines Presents: Manibela
2011Spooky Nights[12]EnaSpooky Nights Presents: Kalaro
2011–2012Munting HerederaJennifer Montereal


Awards and nominations
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryResultSource
201226th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Child PerformerNominated[13]

References
  1. "Mona Louise Rey". Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  2. "Meet the new GMA child wonder". Showbiz Portal. 19 May 2011. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  3. "Did Ivana Alawi replace an ABS-CBN actress in this teleserye?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  4. QUESTIONS I NEVER ASKED MY SISTER & BROTHER! | IVANA ALAWI, retrieved 3 July 2021
  5. "Munting Heredera child stars showcase their acting skills in GMA-7's family drama". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  6. that aired for more than a year. Gloria Romero joins cast of Kapuso teleserye directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes
  7. "Mona Louise Rey is a blind girl with a mission in Aso ni San Roque". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  8. Kapuso child star a diabetic at 8
  9. Cruz-Pastrana, Jen. "Mona Louise Rey now lives her dreams". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  10. Photos from Mona Louise Rey's verified Facebook account
  11. Noguera, Al Kendrick. "Former 'StarStruck' hopeful Mariam Al-alawi in a sexy bikini". GMA Network. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  12. "Claudine Barretto and Dennis Trillo, paired anew for Spooky Nights Presents: Kalaro". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  13. "Jerry Bruckheimer brings adventure back in Prince of Persia: Sands of Time". PEP.ph. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
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