Ivana Alawi, born Mariam Sayed Sameer Marbella Al-Alawi on December 25, 1996, is a Filipino actress, model, and YouTuber.
Of Moroccan-Filipino descent, she was raised in Bahrain before moving to Manila with her mother following her parents’ separation.
Known for her striking beauty and engaging personality, Ivana has built a massive online following, particularly on YouTube, where she is the most subscribed Filipino celebrity.
Her content, ranging from family vlogs to comedy sketches, has resonated with millions, earning her recognition as a leading content creator.
Beyond her digital presence, Ivana is also the CEO of her skincare brand, Ivana Skin, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit.
Siblings
Ivana is the third of four siblings, born to a Filipino mother, Fatima Marbella, and a Moroccan father, Samier Al-Alawi, who passed away in 2018.
The eldest sibling, Amira Alawi, born in the 1980s, is a marketing consultant and co-founder of Supafaya, a platform for trading sneakers and collectibles.
Amira, who spent her childhood in Bahrain, is a mother to a son named Gabriel and has maintained a relatively private life, though she occasionally appears in Ivana’s content.
She previously worked in radio and has been noted for her supportive role in Ivana’s career.
Hashim “Hash” Alawi, born in January 1994, is Ivana’s older brother, known for his good looks and occasional appearances in her vlogs.
The youngest sibling, Mona Marbella Al-Alawi, born August 19, 2004, is a former child actress known professionally as Mona Louise Rey.
Mona gained fame through roles in GMA Network shows like Munting Heredera and Aso ni San Roque.
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2011, she remains active in Ivana’s vlogs, where their sisterly bond shines through in pranks and challenges.
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Career
Alawi’s career began with her participation in the sixth season of GMA-7’s reality show StarStruck in 2015, where she placed among the top 22 contestants, earning her a contract with GMA Artist Center.
Her early roles included minor appearances in shows like Magpakailanman (2016).
She gained wider recognition after transitioning to ABS-CBN, where she played Rina in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi (2018) and Madonna in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.
Her first major role came in 2019 as Lolita del Rio, a determined lawyer in the drama-thriller Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa.
Ivana’s modeling career also flourished, with a notable appearance as the cover girl for Playboy magazine in October 2018.
Her Instagram presence, boasting millions of followers, amplified her fame, where she promotes brands like OH POLLY and Teami Blends.
In 2019, she launched her YouTube channel, which quickly grew to over 15.2 million subscribers by 2025, featuring vlogs with her family, travel content, and comedic pranks.
Accolades
Alawi’s impact in entertainment and social media has been recognized through several prestigious accolades.
In 2019, she won the Best New Female TV Personality at the PMPC Star Awards for Television, acknowledging her breakthrough performance in Araw Gabi.
Her YouTube success earned her the title of “Top YouTube Content Creator” in the Philippines from Google for two consecutive years, reflecting her dominance as the most subscribed Filipino celebrity on the platform.
In 2021, Ivana was ranked fourth on TC Candler’s “100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World” list, cementing her status as a global beauty icon.
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