Maureen Larrazabal Biography: Movies, Husband, Height, Age, Parents, Awards, Net Worth

Maureen Larrazabal is a Filipina actress, singer, and commercial model whose career took off around the turn of the millennium.

She first gained recognition through her early film roles and television commercials, then gradually reinvented herself through comedy-sitcom appearances and long-running TV series.

In particular, her involvement with the long-running comedy sketch show and her recurring role in a popular sitcom endeared her to a wide television audience, making her a familiar figure in Filipino entertainment.

Profile

• Full name: Maureen Larrazabal
• Date of birth: September 23, 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Cebu City, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Profession: Actress, singer, model
• Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
• Parents: Father: Nestor Vera Cruz, Mother: Ana Marie Larrazabal
• Siblings: EJ Leonardo, Raine (Lorraine Ana)
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: In a long term relationship
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Filipino
• Net worth: $8 million

Early Life and education

Maureen Larrazabal was born on September 23, 1979 in Cebu City, Philippines. She is now 45 years old. She is the daughter of Nestor Vera Cruz and Ana Marie Larrazabal, and she has two siblings, EJ Leonardo and Raine (Lorraine Ana).

For her formal education, she attended St. Paul University Quezon City, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with a specialization in Interior Design.

Personal Life

Maureen Larrazabal is currently in a long-term, committed relationship of over 22 years with her non-showbiz partner. They are not married and have no current plans to tie the knot, as this is a personal choice for the couple.

She has explained that for her, love is a daily choice and a marriage certificate isn’t necessary to validate their commitment. She and her partner are also parents to four children; two are her partner’s from a previous relationship, and two are their adopted non-biological children whom they are raising together.

Career

Maureen Larrazabal began her career appearing in television commercials for brands such as Condura Refrigerators and Skin Reborn. She entered the film industry in 1999, starring in adult-themed films such as Ekis: Walang Tatakas, Unfaithful Wife 2, Bulaklak ng Maynila, among others.

Over time, she shifted away from adult-themed movies and moved toward more mainstream, family-oriented television. Her first notable TV break was as “Carrie,” the weather girl in the 1999 sitcom Mikee Forever. She later appeared in various sitcoms and drama series on major Philippine networks.

Her comedy credentials strengthened substantially when she became a regular on the long-running sketch-comedy show Bubble Gang (from 2002 onward). Since 2013, she has also been known for her role as “Mara Quijano” in the sitcom Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento and its successor series — a role that has given her sustained visibility on GMA Network.

Health Challenges

In March 2025, she revealed that she had previously experienced blindness for two years, a condition triggered by sleeping without removing her contact lenses, which later required a corneal transplant.

Net worth

Maureen Larrazabal’s net worth is estimated to be around $6 million. This estimate is based 9n her career as an actress, singer and model and possible side hustles.

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Filmography

• Ekis: Walang Tatakas (1999)
• Unfaithful Wife 2 (1999)
• Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999)
• Mana-mana Tiba-tiba (2000)
• Juan & Ted: Wanted (2000)
• Sugo ng Tondo (2000)
• Blood Surf (2001)
• Manila Kingpin (2009)
• My Valentine Girls (2011)
• Mikee Forever (1999)
• Liwanag ng Hatinggabi (1999–2000)
• Kool Ka Lang (2001)
• Bubble Gang (2002–2013; 2017–present)
• Sana ay Ikaw Na Nga (2002)