Valeen Vicente de Manuel (born June 10, 1990) is a Filipino actress, comedian and model.
Career Montenegro started her acting career as one of the new talents launched by ABS-CBN's talent management arm Star Magic in 2006. Her first acting role was in a one-episode stint in the comedy fantasy series Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko, playing a younger version of Gloria Romero's character Maria.
In 2007, Montenegro appeared in Ysabella and played a ghost in her first feature film Hide and Seek.
In 2008, she transferred as a non-exclusive talent in the Kapatid Network and was seen on TV5's teen drama series HushHush and sketch comedy show Lokomoko.
In 2015, she moved to GMA-7 after signing an exclusive contract and usually plays either villain or comedic roles in many of the network's teleseryes and is regularly seen in Bubble Gang.
Montenegro appeared on the cover of the July 2015 issue of FHM Philippines. She appeared again on the cover of the magazine's November 2017 issue, this time with her Bubble Gang co-stars Kim Domingo, Chariz Solomon, Jackie Rice, Denise Barbacena, Arra San Agustin, Lovely Abella and Arny Ross.
Personal life Montenegro is the granddaughter of actors Mario Montenegro and Letty Alonzo. Her father, Iñaki Vicente, was a footballer for the Philippine national team.
Montenegro obtained her degree in fashion design and merchandising from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in 2013.
In 2024, she married cinematographer Riel Manuel. Their first child, a son, was born in November 2025.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2007 Hide and Seek Ella Cabuena 2009 Nandito Ako Nagmamahal Sa'Yo Rubylyn Alba 2015 My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Cielo 2016 Every Room is a Planet Yannie 2017 Mang Kepweng Returns Rachelle The Write Moment Joyce
Television Year Title Role Notes 2006 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko young Maria 2006 Crazy for You Luna Your Song Presents: Half Crazy Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Gwen 2007 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 Ysabella Lima Amarillo Maalaala Mo Kaya Camille's sister Episode: "Barko" 2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf Ella Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal Mao Maalaala Mo Kaya Sara Episode: "Hair Clip" HushHush Roxy 2008–2009 Lokomoko Herself (various roles) 2009 Your Song Presents: Underage Ana Marie Zuriaga 2009–2010 Lokomoko High Herself 2010 My Darling Aswang Hapi Together Elizabeth 2010–2013 Lokomoko U Herself (various roles) 2010 Pidol's Wonderland Alicia 2010–2011 P.O.5 Herself (host) 2011 Midnight DJ Becky Episode: "Atake ng Kapre"2012 The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto Ashley Villanueva Kapitan Awesome Georgina Artista Academy Herself (host) 2013 Jeepney Jackpot: Pera o Para! Tropa Mo Ko Unli Herself 2015 No Harm, No Foul Didi Happy Truck ng Bayan Herself (host) 2015–2019 Sunday PinaSaya Herself (various roles) 2015–2023 Bubble Gang 2015 Princess in the Palace Gwen Dizon 2016 Juan Tamad Mayumi Poor Señorita Piper Villon Karelasyon Marita Episode: "Kulam" Dear Uge Anne Episode: "Face Your Problem" Tsuperhero Jennifer Karelasyon Bela Episode: "Kasunduan" 2017 Dear Uge Jenny Episode: "User-friendly" Encantadia Bathalumang Haliya 2017–2018 My Korean Jagiya Cindy / Cinnamon Supporting cast / antagonist 2018 Sherlock Jr. Mylene / Audrey Velasco Pepito Manaloto Valeen My Special Tatay young Via 2019–2020 Beautiful Justice Miranda "Lady M" Samonte / Red Lotus Supporting cast / antagonist 2021 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Galatea To Have & to Hold Sofia Carlos 2022 Running Man Philippines Herself (guest) 2024 Love. Die. Repeat. Chloe Exekiel Supporting cast / main antagonist
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