Megan Young

Megan Lynne Young (born February 27, 1990) is a Filipino-American actress, model, television presenter, and beauty queen who won the Miss World Philippines 2013[2] title and was later crowned as Miss World 2013.[3][4][5][6] She is the first Filipina to win the title of Miss World.[6]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Talde and the surname or paternal family name is Young.

Megan Lynne Young
Young in 2013
Born	Megan Lynne Talde Young (1990-02-27) February 27, 1990 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Education	Trinity University of Asia De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Occupation	Actress television host model peace ambassador beauty queen, video jockey
Years active	2004–present
Home town	Castillejos, Zambales, Philippines
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Title	Miss World Philippines 2013 Miss World 2013
Spouse(s)	Mikael Daez ( m. 2020)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Agency	GMA Artist Center (2004–2007, 2015–present) Star Magic (2007–2015)
Hair color	Dark Brown
Eye color	Brown
Major competition(s)	Miss World Philippines 2013 (Winner - Miss World Philippines 2013) Miss World 2013[1] (Winner) (Top Model) (Miss World Asia)

Young started as a contestant of the reality television show StarStruck and later became a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic talent management, but later on returned as an exclusive artist under GMA Network.[7]

Early life and education

Young was born in Alexandria, Virginia[8] to Victoria Talde, a Filipina from Pandan, Antique, and American Calvin Cole Young III.[9]

Young's family moved to Castillejos, Zambales, Philippines when she was ten. She received secondary education in Regional Science High School III within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone from 2002 to 2005 before moving to Metro Manila to pursue her acting career. In 2011, she began studying filmmaking at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.

Career

2004–07: Early acting career in GMA

Young's first showbiz break was through the second season of the talent reality search, StarStruck,[10] wherein she placed in the top six. Her first acting job in GMA was in Love to Love Presents: Love Ko Urok wherein she played the role of Meg. She then played the role of Anna in Asian Treasures and the role of a fairy in Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang.

2007–14: Transfer to ABS-CBN

After more than two years with GMA Artist Center, she moved to ABS-CBN following her sister, Lauren Young. She is the first StarStruck alumna to transfer to GMA's rival station, ABS-CBN.

Young first appeared in ABS-CBN in the youth oriented show "Star Magic Presents" Astigs and Abt Ur Luv. She also played the role of Shane in Kokey, opposite Zanjoe Marudo. She became well known when she appeared as one of the celebrity housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2, dubbed as "The Princess of Charm".[11][12] After PBB, she portrayed the villain Marcela in ABS-CBN's remake of I Love Betty La Fea opposite John Lloyd Cruz. In 2009, she was one of four personalities introduced as video jockeys for the relaunching of Channel [V] Philippines.[13] Young also became an occasional host in several shows in Studio 23. In 2012, Young had her big break as a lead actress in Hiyas, reuniting with Zanjoe Marudo as her love interest. In 2013, she appeared in TV5's dramas Never Say Goodbye and Misibis Bay.

Megan Young (right) with sister Lauren (left), at the 2013 Candy Style awards.

Aside from television, Young has also starred in a few films, one of which was The Reunion, where she played Toyang, opposite Xian Lim.[13] Young was nominated as Outstanding Guest Star on Dahsyatnya Awards 2014.[14]

2015–present: Return to GMA Network

In March 2015, Megan Young returned to GMA Network after four years of exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.[15] Her comeback project in the Kapuso Network is the most anticipated second adaptation of the hit Mexicanovela MariMar[16][17] where she plays the title role. She is paired with Tom Rodriguez who plays the role of her love interest Sergio.[18][19] Her sister Lauren Young is also part of the show and plays the role of MariMar's main antagonist Antonia. This marks their second project together after Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2.

Megan is also one of the hosts in the sixth edition of the reality talent search Starstruck which launched her career as an artist.[20] She's working alongside Dingdong Dantes as main host, and her co-Starstruck alumni Mark Herras, Rocco Nacino, Miguel Tanfelix, and Kris Bernal, who serve as journey hosts. The show premiered on September 7, 2015.

Pageantry

Miss World Philippines 2013

Megan Young on a 2014 stamp of the Philippines

She was named Miss World Philippines 2013 during the pageant coronation night on August 18, 2013.[21]

Miss World 2013

Young was crowned as Miss World 2013 in Bali, Indonesia, making her the first Filipina to win the title of Miss World since its creation in 1951.[6] During the preliminaries, she also won the "Top Model" competition, placed second in the "People's Champion," placed fourth in the "Multimedia Challenge" and fifth in the "Beach Beauty" contest.[6]

In the final question and answer portion, the contestants in the Top 6 were asked the same question: "Why should you be the next Miss World?" and Young replied:

I treasure a core value of humanity and that guides people why they act the way they do. I will use this to show other people how they can understand each other. … as one, we can help society.

Young also received the Continental Queen of Beauty title as Miss World Asia 2013, the highest ranked contestant in the Asian region and was featured in the Dances of the World segment of the final show.[22]

Personal life

Young is the elder sister of actress Lauren Young.

In February 2017, Mikael Daez confirmed that he had been dating Young for six years, and the revelation was made after so long due to work commitments.[23] On 24 January 2020, they announced their marriage.[24]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2004-05	StarStruck	Herself — Contestant		[10]
2005	Love to Love: Love Ko Urok	Meg
2005-06	Fans Kita	Herself — Host
2007	Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang	Fairy	Episode: "Ang Binibining Tumalo sa Hari"
2007	Asian Treasures	Anna
2007	Kokey	Shane
2007	Star Magic Presents: Astigs	Janine
2007	Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2	Honey
2008-09	I Love Betty La Fea	Marcella Valencia	Main antagonist	[7]
2008	Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition	Herself — Contestant		[11][12]
2009	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Ermie	Episode: "Bench"
2009	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Young Etrona	Episode: "Singsing"
2009-12	Channel V Philippines	VJ / Herself		[13]
2010	5 Star Specials	Various
2010	ASAP XV	Herself — Host
2010	Rubi	Sophia Cardenas	Supporting antagonist	[7]
2010	M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop	Bea Cornejo
2010	Girlista	Herself — Host
2011	Us Girls	Herself — Host
2011	It's Showtime	Herself — Judge
2011	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po	Winnie
2011	ASAP Rocks	Herself — Host
2012	A Beautiful Affair	Ava Pierro
2012	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas	Sapphire Salvador
2012	ASAP 2012	Herself — Host
2013	ASAP 18	Herself — Host
2013	Misibis Bay	Lara Borromeo		[7]
2013	Never Say Goodbye	Vera Maglungsod / Vera Pendleton	Supporting antagonist
2013	Miss World 2013	Herself — Contestant		[1][6][22]
2014	Miss World 2014	Herself — Host
2014	Mister World 2014	Herself — Host		[20]
2015	Dangwa	Jane Imperial
2015	Vampire Ang Daddy Ko	MariMar Pérez-Santibañez		[15][17]
2015	StarStruck VI	Herself — Host		[20]
2015-16	MariMar	MariMar Pérez-Santibañez / Bella Aldama	Lead role / Anti-hero	[16][18][19]
2015	24 Oras	Herself — Guest News Anchor		[20]
2015	Miss World 2015	Herself — Host
2016	Conan, My Beautician	Ava
2016	Alyas Robin Hood	Sarita "Sarri" Acosta	Main role / Protagonist	[25]
2016	Mister World 2016	Herself — Host
2016	Miss World 2016	Herself — Host
2017	Magpakailanman	Sel
2017	Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko	Drizella	Episode: "Cinderella"	[15]
2017	Miss World 2017	Herself — Host		[1]
2018	The Stepdaughters	Mayumi Dela Rosa-Almeda	Lead role / Protagonist
2019	Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko	Yvette "Yvie" Cardenas-Divinagracia	Lead role / Protagonist
2019	Mister World 2019	Herself — Host
2019	SEA Games 2019 Opening Ceremony	Herself — Muse	Indonesia Delegation	[26][27]

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2005	Say That You Love Me	Anna		[10]
2009	Pangarap Kong Jackpot	Eula
2009	Shake, Rattle & Roll XI	Lucia Castiliano	Segment: "Ukay-Ukay"	[11][12]
2010	Astro Mayabang
2010	White House	Mikey Trinidad
2010	Sigwa	Dolly	Cameo
2010	Babe, I Love You	Gaita Borromeo		[28]
2011	Enteng Ng Ina Mo	Ina Azul
2011	Won't Last A Day Without You	Melissa
2012	The Reunion	Antonia "Tonyang" Castro		[13]
2013	Bang Bang Alley	Abbey		[1][15]
2017	Our Mighty Yaya	Monique

Music videos

Year	Song Title	Artist
2007	"Nagmamahal ng Tunay"	Piolo Pascual
2012	"AMATS"	Rico Blanco

References

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2. "Megan Young is Miss World PH 2013". ABS-CBN News. August 19, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
3. "Miss Philippines Megan Young crowned as Miss World 2013". BIHARPRABHA. September 28, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
4. "Miss Philippines crowned the new Miss World". CNN. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
5. "Megan Young crowned Miss World 2013". GMA News. GMA Network. September 28, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
6. "Megan Young crowned Miss World 2013". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 28, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
7. "MEGAN YOUNG". Star Magic. Archived from the original on September 18, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
8. Chelo Aestrid (September 29, 2013). "Miss World Megan Young – Get To Know Her [Video]". Las Vegas Guardian Express. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
9. Ira Agting (September 29, 2013). "8 fun facts about Megan Young". Rappler. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
10. Ed Uy (August 24, 2013). "Her time, her throne". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
11. Tinna S. Bonifacio (January 2009). "Young, but not restless". JobsDB.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
12. "Megan Young enjoys playing Kontrabida roles". ABS-CBN News. December 23, 2011.
13. Vittorio Hernandez (September 29, 2013). "Miss World 2013: A Look Back at Megan Young from Starstruck to Most Beautiful Woman in the World (VIDEOS & PHOTOS)". International Business Times. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
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15. "Megan Young returns to GMA; signs exclusive contract". GMANetwork.com. February 3, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
16. "Tom Rodriguez on Being Chosen to Play Sergio in New Mari Mar: "It Felt so Unreal"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 24, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
17. Rula, Gorgy (June 24, 2015). "Megan Young and Tom Rodriguez Star in Marimar Remake; Expect Comparison with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
18. "It's official: Megan Young is 'Marimar'". GMA News. February 3, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
19. "Megan Young as Marimar". GMA News. August 5, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
20. "Megan Young back with GMA 7 to host 'Starstruck'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 31, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
21. "Actress Megan Young is 2013 Ms World Philippines". The Philippine Star. August 19, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
22. Joyce Burton-Titular (October 1, 2013). "From Vivien to Megan: The PH in Miss World history". Rappler. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
23. "Mikael Daez confirms relationship with Megan Young". Rappler. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
24. "Megan Young ties the knot with Mikael Daez". cnn. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
25. Chapman, Michael W. (October 21, 2013). "Miss World: 'I'm Against Abortion,' 'Against Divorce' and 'Sex is For Marriage'". CNSNews.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
26. "Pia Wurtzbach, Megan Young as muses for SEA Games opening ceremony". ABS-CBN News. December 1, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
27. "IN PHOTOS: Pia Wurtzbach, Megan Young lead PH beauty queens as SEA Games 'muses'". Rappler. December 1, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
28. Orosa, Rosalinda L. (March 29, 2010). "Sam, Anne Team up in Babe, I Love You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 22, 2018.

External links

• Website

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Yu Wenxia	Miss World 2013	Succeeded by Rolene Strauss
Preceded by Yu Wenxia	Miss World Asia 2013	Succeeded by Koyal Rana
Preceded by Atong Demach	Miss World Top Model 2013	Succeeded by Isidora Borovčanin
Preceded by Queneerich Rehman	Miss World Philippines 2013	Succeeded by Valerie Weigmann