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'''Malaya Lewandowski'''{{#tag:ref|Malaya Lewandowski was born in the United States. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name.|group = fn|name = sur}} (born April 13, 1988) is a singer, actress, [[VJ (media personality)|Video Jockey]], and former [[Beauty pageant|beauty queen]] who has dual [[Americans|American]] and [[Filipinos|Filipina]]{{citation needed|date=March 2015}} citizenship. Lewandowski was a member of the Philippine talent agency [[Star Magic]]'s girl group named Koolchx. Previously, she has hosted OMG and Music Bang on [[Myx|MYX]] North America.

'''Malaya Lewandowski''' (born '''Malaya Lewandowski''' on April 13, 1988) is a singer, actress, [[VJ (media personality)|VJ]] and former beauty queen, of dual [[American people|American]] and [[Filipino people|Filipino]]{{cn|date=March 2015}} citizenship. She was also a member of Star Magic's defunct girl group [[Koolchx]].

She previously hosted OMG and Music Bang in [[MYX]] [[North America]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
'''Early life'''
'''Early life'''


Born on April 13, 1988 in San Francisco, California to a [[Pinay|Filipina]] mom and a [[German people|German]]-[[Polish people|Polish]] dad.<ref name="Koolchx">{{cite web | url = http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/13/09/her-ex-accuses-her-cheating-him | title = 'Koolchx' member gets share of intrigues | work = Entertainment | publisher = ABS-CBN News | date = 2009-04-13 | accessdate = 2010-07-23}}</ref> Her name '''Malaya''' is from the [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]] word "''malaya''", meaning "''free''". Her mother was born on the [[Independence Day (United States)|4th of July]], the U.S. Independence Day. She grew up in [[Fairfield, California|Fairfield]], [[California]].<ref name="Myx">{{cite web | url=http://myx.tv/personalities/malaya-lewandowski/| title=Malaya Lewandowski | accessdate=2008-07-08 | work=Myx Personalities | publisher=Myx Online |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080605031827/http://myx.tv/personalities/malaya-lewandowski/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-06-05}}</ref>
Lewandowski was born on April 13, 1988 in [[San Francisco]], [[California]], to a [[Filipina]] mother and an American father of German and Polish descent.<ref name="Koolchx">{{cite web | url = http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/13/09/her-ex-accuses-her-cheating-him | title = 'Koolchx' member gets share of intrigues | work = Entertainment | publisher = ABS-CBN News | date = April 13, 2009 | accessdate = July 23, 2010}}</ref> Her first name translates to "''free''" in [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]]. Lewandowski grew up in [[Fairfield, California|Fairfield]], California.<ref name="Myx">{{cite web | url=http://myx.tv/personalities/malaya-lewandowski/| title=Malaya Lewandowski | accessdate=July 8, 2008 | work=Myx Personalities | publisher=Myx Online |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080605031827/http://myx.tv/personalities/malaya-lewandowski/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = June 5, 2008}}</ref>


She won a number of [[beauty pageants|beauty contests]] in the [[United States]], the last three being Ms. California Teen USA, Ms. Teen Filipina and Ms. Fiesta Filipina.<ref name="Manila">[http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_may5_2007 The Manila Standard Today]</ref> She was discovered when she won as [[Miss Teen Filipina]].<ref name="Myx"/> A good singer, she was brought over to Manila to try her luck in [[Philippines|Philippine]] [[Show business|showbiz]].
In the [[United States]], Lewandowski won several [[beauty pageants|beauty contests]], including [[Miss California USA|Miss California Teen USA]], Miss Teen Filipina, and Miss Fiesta Filipina.<ref name="Manila">{{cite web |author=Red, Isah V |date=May 6, 2007 |title=April showers with stars |url=http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_may5_2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517202450/http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_may5_2007 |archive-date=May 17, 2008 |accessdate=July 8, 2008 |work=Life & Entertainment |publisher=Manila Standard today}}</ref> She was discovered when she won the Miss Teen Filipina competition.<ref name="Myx"/> As a singer, she spent time in [[Manila]], exploring her way the [[Philippines|Philippine]] entertainment industry.


'''Career'''
'''Career'''


Malaya is currently under contract with ABS-CBN's [[Star Magic]]. She regularly guested in [[ASAP (variety show)|ASAP]] and became part of TV specials of [[ABS-CBN]].<ref name="Manila"/> She has also appeared in ''[[Wowowee]]'' and ''[[Let's Go (Philippine TV series)|Let's Go]]''. Her first regular stint was in ''[[Bora (TV series)|Bora: Sons of the Beach]]''.
Lewandowski is currently under contract with [[ABS-CBN Corporation|ABS-CBN]]'s Star Magic, a Philippine talent agency. She was a regular guest star on the [[ASAP (TV program)|All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party (ASAP)]], a Philippine television musical [[variety show]] produced by ABS-CBN Studios, becoming a part of various TV specials with [[ABS-CBN]].<ref name="Manila"/> Lewandowski also appeared in ''[[Wowowee]]'' and ''[[Let's Go (Philippine TV series)|Let's Go]]''. Her first regular stint was in ''[[Bora (TV series)|Bora: Sons of the Beach]]''.


As part of Star Magic's girl-group Koolchx, Lewandowski appeared on the cover of ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim Philippines]]'' March 2008 issue.<ref name="Manila" /><ref name="Maxim">{{cite web |title=Maxim Philippines March 2008 Issue |url=http://maximphilippines.blogs.friendster.com/maxim_philippines/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080908110454/http://maximphilippines.blogs.friendster.com/maxim_philippines/ |archive-date=September 8, 2008 |accessdate=July 8, 2008 |work=Maxim Philippines}}</ref> She later hosted two segments of Myx North America as a VJ, namely OMG, and Music Bang.<ref name="Manila" />
She was part of the defunct all-girl group of Star Magic artists called Koolchx.<ref name="Manila">{{cite web | url=http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_may5_2007 | title=April showers with stars | accessdate=2008-07-08 | work=Life & Entertainment | author=Red, Isah V | publisher=Manila Standard today | date=2007-05-06}}</ref> She along with the rest of the Koolchx appeared on the cover of ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim Philippines]]'' March 2008 issue.<ref name="Maxim"
>{{cite web | url=http://maximphilippines.blogs.friendster.com/maxim_philippines/ | title=Maxim Philippines March 2008 Issue | accessdate=2008-07-08 | work=Maxim Philippines}}</ref> Her biggest break so far was being tapped to be a North America Myx VJ.<ref name="Manila"/> She hosted two segments in [[Myx|Myx North America]] namely OMG and Music Bang.


'''Not Gabby Concepcion's Daughter'''
'''Denial of being Gabby Concepcion's Daughter'''


Between April and May 2008, Buzzstation scoops about a love child of comebacking matinee idol, [[Gabby Concepcion]].<ref name="Tempo">{{cite web | url=http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=37844 | title=It's not easy GF of a sexy actor | accessdate=2008-07-08 | work=High Speed | author=Constantino, Ronald | publisher=Tempo: The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper | date=2008-04-29}}</ref>
Between April and May 2008, Buzz station ran a segment about the love child of [[matinée idol]] [[Gabby Concepcion]].<ref name="Tempo">{{cite web | url=http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=37844 | title=It's not easy GF of a sexy actor | accessdate=July 8, 2008 | work=High Speed | author=Constantino, Ronald | publisher=Tempo: The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper | date=April 29, 2008 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529020641/http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=37844 | archive-date=May 29, 2008 | url-status=dead }}</ref> According to the clues provided, the child was of Filipina-Polish descent, had a half-sister who had just joined showbiz, and was a member of the Koolchx.<ref name="Tribune">{{cite web | url=http://www.tribune.net.ph/20070505/life/20070505lif4.html | title=Is Malaya the secret daughter | accessdate=July 8, 2008 | author=Constantino, Ronald | work=The Daily Tribune | date=May 5, 2007 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080526070133/http://www.tribune.net.ph/20070505/life/20070505lif4.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = May 26, 2008}}</ref>
According to the clues given by the entertainment website: She is of Filipina-Polish descent. Her half-sister has just joined showbiz. And a member of the Koolchx.<ref name="Tribune">{{cite web | url=http://www.tribune.net.ph/20070505/life/20070505lif4.html | title=Is Malaya the secret daughter | accessdate=2008-07-08 | author=Constantino, Ronald | publisher=The Daily Tribune | date=2007-05-05 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080526070133/http://www.tribune.net.ph/20070505/life/20070505lif4.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-05-26}}</ref>


All clues given by Buzzstation seem to point to Malaya. However, Lewandowski denied the reports, saying that she knew the actor since [[Gabby Concepcion]] is a family friend. She also refused to talk about the controversies since she doesn't want the people to think that she's just using Concepcion to become popular.<ref name="Abs">{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=116219 |title='Koolchx' member admits romance with Rafael Rosell |accessdate=2008-07-08 |author=Buan-Deveza, Rey |publisher=ABS-CBN New Online |date=2008-04-26 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090920200334/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com:80/storypage.aspx?StoryId=116219 |archivedate=September 20, 2009 }}</ref>
All clues given by Buzz station seemed to point to Lewandowski. However, she denied the reports, saying that she knew the actor as Gabby Concepcion was a family friend. She refused to lend credence to the controversies to separate her career and fame from Concepcion.<ref name="Abs">{{cite web|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=116219 |title='Koolchx' member admits romance with Rafael Rosell |accessdate=July 8, 2008 |author=Buan-Deveza, Rey |publisher=ABS-CBN New Online |date=April 26, 2008 }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


'''Split up with Rafael Rosell'''
'''Split with Rafael Rosell'''


In 2009, news came out that Lewandowski and [[Rafael Rosell]], who she dated for three years have split. In the press conference of the film Status: Single, those in attendance were surprised to see when Rosell broke down in tears. Rosell confirmed his split up with Lewandowski.<ref name='Cries Over'>{{cite web | url = http://www.pep.ph/articles/18039/Rafael-Rosell-cries-over-his-breakup-with-Malaya-Lewandowski | title = Rafael Rosell cries over his breakup with Malaya Lewandowski | work = News | author = Mendoza, Ruel | publisher = The Philippine Entertainment Portal | date = 2009-01-21 | accessdate = 2010-11-26}}</ref> In an April 2009 episode of [[The Buzz (talk show)|The Buzz]], Rosell gave details on the split up in an interview with [[Kris Aquino]].<ref name='The Buzz'>{{Cite episode
In 2009, news came out that Lewandowski and [[Rafael Rosell]], whom she dated for three years, had split, which Rosell later confirmed.<ref name='Cries Over'>{{cite web | url = http://www.pep.ph/articles/18039/Rafael-Rosell-cries-over-his-breakup-with-Malaya-Lewandowski | title = Rafael Rosell cries over his breakup with Malaya Lewandowski | work = News | author = Mendoza, Ruel | publisher = The Philippine Entertainment Portal | date = January 21, 2009 | accessdate = November 26, 2010}}</ref> In an April 2009 episode of [[The Buzz (talk show)|The Buzz]], Rosell gave details on the split in an interview with [[Kris Aquino]].<ref name='The Buzz'>{{Cite web | title = Rafael Rosell reveals details of breakup with Malaya Lewandowski | accessdate = July 18, 2019|date=February 12, 2009 |website=pep.ph | url=https://www.pep.ph/news/20798/rafael-rosell-reveals-details-of-breakup-with-malaya-lewandowski}}</ref><ref name='Rosell Narrates'>{{cite web | url = http://www.pep.ph/news/21428/Rafael-Rosell-narrates-split-with-Malaya-Lewandowski-in-detail/1/3 | title = Rafael Rosell narrates split with Malaya Lewandowski in detail | work = News | author = Sibonga, Glen | publisher = The Philippine Entertainment Portal | date = October 9, 2009 | accessdate = November 26, 2010}}</ref>
| title = Rafael Rosell reveals details of breakup with Malaya Lewandowski
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| series = The Buzz
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}}</ref><ref name='Rosell Narrates'>{{cite web | url = http://www.pep.ph/news/21428/Rafael-Rosell-narrates-split-with-Malaya-Lewandowski-in-detail/1/3 | title = Rafael Rosell narrates split with Malaya Lewandowski in detail | work = News | author = Sibonga, Glen | publisher = The Philippine Entertainment Portal | date = 2009-10-09 | accessdate = 2010-11-26}}</ref>

In January 2009, Lewandowski admitted to Rosell that he told the guy—a gym instructor at the gym where the couple goes—that she likes him. According to Rosell, Malaya did not come clear about the reason of the breakup, but he deduced that she chose the other guy over him.<ref name='Rosell Narrates'/>

Still in the interview, Rosell revealed that he learned from friends that, in February Lewandowski and the unnamed guy started hanging out. He also revealed that he received an e-mail from Lewandowski, who was 21 at that time, that she's marrying the guy.<ref name='Rosell Narrates'/> She got married, but separated after a few years.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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==Notes==
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==References==
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Malaya Lewandowski
Born
Malaya Lewandowski[fn 1]

(1988-04-13) April 13, 1988 (age 36)
San Francisco, California, US
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, VJ
Years active2007–2009

Malaya Lewandowski[fn 1] (born April 13, 1988) is a singer, actress, Video Jockey, and former beauty queen who has dual American and Filipina[citation needed] citizenship. Lewandowski was a member of the Philippine talent agency Star Magic's girl group named Koolchx. Previously, she has hosted OMG and Music Bang on MYX North America.

Biography

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Early life

Lewandowski was born on April 13, 1988 in San Francisco, California, to a Filipina mother and an American father of German and Polish descent.[1] Her first name translates to "free" in Tagalog. Lewandowski grew up in Fairfield, California.[2]

In the United States, Lewandowski won several beauty contests, including Miss California Teen USA, Miss Teen Filipina, and Miss Fiesta Filipina.[3] She was discovered when she won the Miss Teen Filipina competition.[2] As a singer, she spent time in Manila, exploring her way the Philippine entertainment industry.

Career

Lewandowski is currently under contract with ABS-CBN's Star Magic, a Philippine talent agency. She was a regular guest star on the All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party (ASAP), a Philippine television musical variety show produced by ABS-CBN Studios, becoming a part of various TV specials with ABS-CBN.[3] Lewandowski also appeared in Wowowee and Let's Go. Her first regular stint was in Bora: Sons of the Beach.

As part of Star Magic's girl-group Koolchx, Lewandowski appeared on the cover of Maxim Philippines March 2008 issue.[3][4] She later hosted two segments of Myx North America as a VJ, namely OMG, and Music Bang.[3]

Denial of being Gabby Concepcion's Daughter

Between April and May 2008, Buzz station ran a segment about the love child of matinée idol Gabby Concepcion.[5] According to the clues provided, the child was of Filipina-Polish descent, had a half-sister who had just joined showbiz, and was a member of the Koolchx.[6]

All clues given by Buzz station seemed to point to Lewandowski. However, she denied the reports, saying that she knew the actor as Gabby Concepcion was a family friend. She refused to lend credence to the controversies to separate her career and fame from Concepcion.[7]

Split with Rafael Rosell

In 2009, news came out that Lewandowski and Rafael Rosell, whom she dated for three years, had split, which Rosell later confirmed.[8] In an April 2009 episode of The Buzz, Rosell gave details on the split in an interview with Kris Aquino.[9][10]

Filmography

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Television
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Bora: Sons of the Beach
2006 Let's Go
2007–2009 Music Bang Herself Host
2007–2009 OMG Herself Host
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2007 One More Chance Beng[11]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Malaya Lewandowski was born in the United States. Thus, she does not possess her mother's maiden name.

References

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  1. ^ "'Koolchx' member gets share of intrigues". Entertainment. ABS-CBN News. April 13, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Malaya Lewandowski". Myx Personalities. Myx Online. Archived from the original on June 5, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  3. ^ a b c d Red, Isah V (May 6, 2007). "April showers with stars". Life & Entertainment. Manila Standard today. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  4. ^ "Maxim Philippines March 2008 Issue". Maxim Philippines. Archived from the original on September 8, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  5. ^ Constantino, Ronald (April 29, 2008). "It's not easy GF of a sexy actor". High Speed. Tempo: The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper. Archived from the original on May 29, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  6. ^ Constantino, Ronald (May 5, 2007). "Is Malaya the secret daughter". The Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on May 26, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  7. ^ Buan-Deveza, Rey (April 26, 2008). "'Koolchx' member admits romance with Rafael Rosell". ABS-CBN New Online. Retrieved July 8, 2008.[dead link‍]
  8. ^ Mendoza, Ruel (January 21, 2009). "Rafael Rosell cries over his breakup with Malaya Lewandowski". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
  9. ^ "Rafael Rosell reveals details of breakup with Malaya Lewandowski". pep.ph. February 12, 2009. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  10. ^ Sibonga, Glen (October 9, 2009). "Rafael Rosell narrates split with Malaya Lewandowski in detail". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
  11. ^ "Full cast and crew for One More Chance (2007)". IMDb. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
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