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Maxine Medina (Miss Philippines 2016) Biography: Age, Career, Family и

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth9 May 1990

BirthplaceQuezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

ProfessionModel, Interior Designer

NationalityFilipino

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilySister: Ferica Medina; Aunt: Gem-Padilla Thomas

Maxine Medina (Miss Philippines 2016) Biography

Maxine Medina is a Filipino model and interior designer who won the Miss Universe Philippines title in 2016. A member of the Professional Models’ of the PH

Early life and background

Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina was born on May 9, 1990, in Quezon City, Metro Manila. She grew up in the same city and pursued formal education that prepared her for a career beyond the runway. Medina attended Saint Theresa’s College and Angelicum College for her earlier schooling before moving on to higher education in Manila.

Medina studied interior design at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and the Philippine School of Interior Design, earning a degree in the field. That training established her professional identity as an interior designer in addition to her work in modeling and pageantry.

Career

Medina is best known as a model and beauty pageant titleholder. Standing about 1.76 meters (5'9¼") tall, she has worked within the Philippine modeling industry and is listed as a member of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP).

Her entry into national pageantry had fits and starts. An early attempt to compete in the Miss Universe Philippines contest in 2012 ended in disqualification due to existing commercial endorsements and a sense that she was not yet ready. Over the next several years Medina continued to develop her modeling and public profile, encouraged by mentors and supporters.

Her persistence paid off in 2016 when she won the Miss Universe Philippines title. That victory led to her selection as the Philippines’ representative at the Miss Universe 2016 pageant, where she carried the national sash on the international stage.

Public profile

Medina balances work as an interior designer with modeling and pageant-related engagements. Her physical statistics noted in public profiles include measurements often cited for modeling: around 55 kilograms (121 pounds) in weight, and figure measurements listed as 30-25-32. She is described as having light brown eyes and brown hair.

Family and personal life

Medina’s family background is mentioned in public records with her sister named Ferica Medina. Her aunt, Gem-Padilla Thomas, is noted as a former Binibining Pilipinas titleholder who carried a Miss Universe Philippines title in 1990, indicating a family connection to pageantry.

Medina’s relationship status has been described in public sources as unmarried. She has been reported to be in a long-term relationship with actor and model Marx Topacio, who is also a member of PMAP.

Public recognition

Winning the Miss Universe Philippines title in 2016 is the central highlight of Medina’s public recognition. That crown raised her profile nationally and secured her place among Filipino beauty queens who have represented the country internationally.

Latest updates

As of the most recent information in this profile, Medina continues to be identified with modeling and interior design and remains associated with PMAP. Her selection for Miss Universe 2016 is the most recent major pageant milestone recorded here.

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Recent Work

Miss Universe Philippines

Winner and national representative at Miss Universe 2016

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Won Miss Universe Philippines (2016)
  2. Represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2016
  3. Member of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP)
  4. Degree in Interior Design from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and Philippine School of Interior Design
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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Maxine Medina (Miss Philippines 2016) was born on 9 May 1990.

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Maxine Medina (Miss Philippines 2016) is known for model, Interior Designer.

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