TRIVIA: '90s child star-turned-mom Maybelyn dela Cruz
Maybelyn dela Cruz became a household name in the '90s, because of her role in the Dolphy-starrer sitcom 'Home Along Da Riles,' where she played the daughter of Nova Villa.
After her stint in show business, Maybelyn joined politics and served as city councilor of Dagupan City from 2010 until 2019.
Aside from her career, Maybelyn is a doting mother to her baby Mia Olivia with politician husband Michael Fernandez.
In December 2020, she found herself in the biggest fight of her life after testing positive for COVID-19. This happened after she joined the relief operations in the Cagayan region to aid the victims of the recent typhoon.
Take a look back to the life and career of former child star Maybelyn dela Cruz in this gallery.
Maybelyn dela Cruz
Do you still remember the cute daughter of Nova Villa's character 'Aling Ason' in the hit comedy series 'Home Along Da Riles?' That young kid is none other than Maybelyn dela Cruz.
Child star
Aside from doing the hit sitcom 'Home Along Da Riles,' Maybelyn also worked in the popular youth-oriented show 'Ang TV.'
Dolphy
Commemorating the birthday of her dearest Tito Dolphy back in 2013. The King of Comedy died on July 2012 at the age of 83 after his five-year battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Kapuso soap
Throwback photo with Sunshine Dizon and Direk Gina Alajar for an episode in 'Magpakailanman' in July 2013. Maybelyn was also part of several Kapuso soaps like 'Tinik sa Dibdib' in 2009, 'Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?' in 2009, and 'Anna Karenina' in 2013.
Wedding
The former child actress tied the knot on January 20, 2008 at the Manila Metropolitan Cathedral in Manila with then Dagupan City Councilor Michael Fernandez. They first met in 2005 at the National Assembly of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL), wherein Maybelyn was a host.
Traveling
One of the favorite pastimes of Mr. and Mrs. Fernandez is traveling. Some of the countries they visited include Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United States.
Politics
Maybelyn soon followed in the footsteps of her husband by running for a seat in the city council of Dagupan City. In fact, she garnered the highest number of votes in the 2013 elections after getting re-elected. She is now on her third term as city councilor. In her recent Instagram post, Maybelyn got the chance to meet Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe during the Asian Councils Forum in Tokyo, Japan.
Miracle baby
After several years of waiting, she and her husband Michael was blessed with a baby. Through the help of an in-vitro fertilization procedure at the Lee Women's Hospital (LWH) in Taichung, Taiwan, she got pregnant in 2016.
2017
On Valentine's Day in 2017, Maybelyn and Michael welcomed the newest addition to their family. Meet their princess Mia Olivia Fernandez!
Fernandez
After leaving showbiz, Maybelyn has found her happiness as a mom to her cute daughter and as a wife to her husband of more than 10 years. #PureBliss
2019 election
Maybelyn dela Cruz served as a city councilor in Dagupan City for nine years, ending her third term in 2019.
Councilor husband
Michael Fernandez replaces his wife Maybelyn in the city council after he won a seat in the 2019 elections.
Eat Bulaga
In 2019, Maybelyn appeared on Eat Bulaga's game called "Boom," where she played with fellow Little Miss Philippines contestants Kathleen Quieng and Joanne Miller.
Mars Pa More
Maybelyn had a fun reunion with her co-star in 'Click' in the morning talk show 'Mars Pa More!'
Doply and Nova
In May 2020, Maybelyn posted this throwback photo of her during 'Home Along Da Riles' days. She stated that her late Tito Dolphy and Nova Villa were like second parents to her. Nova is currently part of the hit Kapuso sitcom 'Pepito Manaloto.'
Typhoon Ulysses
After Typhoon Ulysses hit the country in November 2019, Maybelyn, who is an active member of the Red Cross, was busy in many relief operations to help the typhoon survivors.
COVID-19
Maybelyn received an outpouring support when she confirmed that she tested positive from COVID-19, following relief operations in the Cagayan region. On Instagram, the celebrity mom expressed her profound gratitude for the immense support she has received. “We thank you for your well wishes, support and prayers. We hope that your families stay safe in these difficult times.”
Then and Now
Still going strong. Mommy Maybelyn and Daddy Michael recreated their photos taken more than 16 years ago. Maybelyn posted on Instagram, “Can't find the silk shawl I was wearing in 2005 anymore, so I improvised using a long yellow skirt. Ok na din, di naman halata na skirt lang yung gamit ngayon, di ba?"
Click reunion
Maybelyn was all smiles seeing her co-stars in the well-loved youth-oriented show 'Click.' Spotted during the video conference in May 2021 were Danica Sotto-Pingris, James Blanco, and Sherwin Ordoñez. Source:
Wish Ko Lang
We are reminded how brilliant a drama actress Maybelyn is when she was a guest in 'Wish Ko Lang' in November 2021. This was her comeback after 10 years of hiatus and she acted alongside Gabby Eigenmann in the episode "Aksidente."
Miracle girl
In February 2022, Maybelyn Dela Cruz penned a sweet birthday message for her "miracle" daughter, Mia Olivia. She wrote, "To my baboo, baba, you remain to be mommy's favorite person. Your signature smile continues to delight everyone around you... Keep shining bright, my love. Happy birthday, miracle girl!"
