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Collins in 2018
Born
Isabelle Abiera Collins

Other names Isabelle Abiera
Citizenship United States
Philippines
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
Years active 2003–present
Spouse(s)
Pancho Magno
(m. 2017; sep. 2023)
Children 1
Relatives Megan Young (cousin)
Lauren Young (cousin)
Modeling information
Height 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Brown
Agency Star Magic (2006–2010)
Sparkle (2011–present)

Isabelle Abiera Collins, professionally known as Max Collins, is an American-Filipino actress and model. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.

Early life

Collins was born in California. Her mother is a Filipino who is from Kalibo, Aklan. Her father is an American of Irish-Italian descent. Her parents met in Los Angeles when her mother was working at Bloomingdale's. Her parents separated when she was four years old. Her mother remarried when she was 9. She has a younger half-brother.

Collins used to live in Vallejo, California. When she was 10, her family moved to Kalibo, Aklan. For four years she lived in Boracay and attended Brent School Boracay.

Career

2006–2010: Early years in ABS–CBN

Collins started doing commercials when she was 10. She has also appeared in magazines like Meg, Candy, Mega, People and Seventeen. According to her, she was discovered by a talent scout when she accidentally walked into a shop while a shoot was ongoing. After a year she was brought to ABS-CBN, Tried out a VTR with Star Magic, and Got a call back after a month. Eventually she qualified for Star Magic Batch 15.

Collins was just 13 when she was launched as a Star Magic Batch 15 member. Under her stage name Isabelle Abiera, she did small roles in ABS-CBN's Star Magic Presents: Astigs and Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 She also had a short hosting stint in Channel V. However, her entertainment career was put on a hold when she left for the United States.

Collins made a comeback into the Philippine entertainment industry as one of the regular hosts of the defunct noontime program Wowowee, at the same time she appeared as Veronica in the afternoon TV series Rosalka. She played a planted gate crasher in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. When Rosalka ended, she went on to play Christy in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna.

2011–present: Transfer to GMA Network

In 2010, when her contract with Star Magic ended, Collins left for the United States to figure things out. A year after, she returned to the Philippines to relaunch her entertainment career. She changed her agent to Perry Lansigan's PPL Entertainment, Inc., changed her stage name to Max Collins, and finally signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network.

In 2012, she starred as a supporting role in her first afternoon series project under GMA Network, The Good Daughter and plays as Bea's (Kylie Padilla) best friend and a secret lover of Darwin. She also appeared in some episodes of Maynila. She also starred in Primetime TV series Pahiram ng Sandali with Dingdong Dantes, alongside Lorna Tolentino and Boyet de Leon.

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Personal life

Collins is a cousin of actresses Lauren Young and Megan Young. She is close friends with actress Jessy Mendiola. Collins was baptized as a Born-again Christian in October 2015. In May 2017, Collins announced, through Instagram, her engagement to fiancé Pancho Magno. They were married in a Christian ceremony at the Manila Marriot Hotel on December 11, 2017. They have a son, Skye Anakin, who was born on July 6, 2020. He was named after the characters of the Star Wars franchise. In May 2023, Collins officially confirmed her split with Pancho Magno. In April 2024, Collins said that she and Magno were considering to file for divorce.

On the 3rd birthday on July 6, 2023, coparenting Pancho Magno and Collins, attended Skye's graduation at 'Smallville Montessori Circulo Verde' graduation at Industria Mall, Circulo Verde, Bagumbayan, Quezon City. In 2024, the estranged couple again reunited at the child's moving up ceremeny with teacher Bloss Villafuerte.

Filmography

Film

Acting Role
Year Title Role Notes Source
2013 Bamboo Flowers Dolores
2016 Remembering Ada Ada Tanglao
2018 Citizen Jake Mandy
Rainbow's Sunset Young Sylvia
2023 Firefly Abby

Television

Acting Role
Year Title Role Notes Source
2007 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 Fiona
2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...skul Lyf Kimberly
Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin lyf Ice
Your Song Presents: Imposible Paige's Friend
Your Song Presents: Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal Ballet Dancer
Maalaala Mo Kaya Neneng Episode: "Notebook"
2010 Midnight DJ Sasha Guest, Episode: "Monster Valentine"
Wowowee Herself Host
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Houseguest
Rosalka Veronica Dominguez
Your Song Daisy's sister Episode: "Catch Me I'm Falling"
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna Christy
2012 The Good Daughter Ziri Claustro-Reyes
Maynila Meg Episode: "Star Collision"
Alexa
Coffee Prince Arlene Manahan
2012–16 Bubble Gang Various characters
2012–13 Party Pilipinas Herself Host / Performer
Pahiram ng Sandali Cindy Reyes
2013 Magpakailanman Becca Episode: "Bayarang Adonis"
With a Smile Patricia Vincencio
Wagas Raquel Story: "Partner"
2013–15 Sunday All Stars Herself Host / Performer
2014 Innamorata Esperanza Cunanan / Evangeline / Clara
Magpakailanman Maxima Episode: "Yaya Luningning"
Ilustrado Consuelo Ortiga
2015 Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Amanda Realonda-Vasquez
Maynila Julie Episode: "Once a Princess"
Caitlin Episode: "My Imported GF"
Juan Tamad Marie Guiguinto
Day Off Herself Guest
2016 Magpakailanman Malen Episode: "Crime of Passion"
Encantadia Amihan I
2016–17 Someone to Watch Over Me Irene Montenegro-Fernando
2016 Magpakailanman Rachel Episode: "Ang Sundalong Magiting"
2017 Legally Blind Darlene Santos-Aguirre Guest
Dear Uge Janet Episode: "Plastikan"
Road Trip Herself Guest
Meant to Be Miss Onay Wiz
Wish Ko Lang Aileen Episode: "Si Aileen at si Alexa"
2018 The One That Got Away Darlene "Darcy" Sibuyan-Sandoval
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Bella Episode: "Beauty and the Beast"
Contessa Perfida Ledesma Guest
2019 Bihag Jessica "Jessie" Medina-Alejandro
Alex and Amie Bing Lopez
2020 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday young Amy Malatamban
2021 To Have & To Hold Dominique "Dom" Ramirez
2022 Happy ToGetHer Summer
2023 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Izzy Special Participation
Voltes V: Legacy Rozalia
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Elizabeth "Elize / Puso" de Dios
Almost Paradise Ann Villegas Season 2
2024 My Guardian Alien Venus del Mundo
Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Katarina Almodal Guest role
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