Mariam Sayed Sameer Marbella Al-Alawi

Mariam Sayed Sameer Marbella Al-Alawi

Birthday December 25, 1996
Age 28 Years (May, 2025)
Birth Place Manila, Philippines
Height 157 cm
Weight 54 kg
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color Brown
Education Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Ethnicity Filipino-Moroccan
Relationship Status Single

Biography

Mariam Sayed Sameer Marbella Al-Alawi, known professionally as Ivana Alawi, is a Filipino actress, model, YouTuber, and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of her skincare brand, Ivana Skin. Recognized as one of the most influential social media personalities in the Philippines, she has been honored by Google as the "Top YouTube Content Creator" in the Philippines for two consecutive years. In 2019, she won "Best New Female TV Personality" at the PMPC Star Awards for Television. In 2021, she was ranked fourth on the "100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World" list by TC Candler.

Early Life

Ivana Alawi was born on December 25, 1996, in Manila, Philippines, to a Filipino mother, Fatima Marbella, and a Moroccan father, Samier Al-Alawi. She is the third of four siblings, including her younger sister, Mona Alawi, who is also an actress. Raised in Bahrain, Ivana moved to the Philippines at age 7 following her parents' separation. She began her education at Saint Francis of Assisi College System and later pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing at Lyceum Northwestern University.

Career

Ivana Alawi began her career in the entertainment industry in 2011, appearing in various television shows. She gained prominence through her roles in series such as "Ang Probinsyano" and "A Family Affair." In 2018, she launched her YouTube channel, which quickly became one of the most subscribed in the Philippines. Her engaging content and relatable personality have earned her numerous accolades, including being named the "Top YouTube Content Creator" in the Philippines by Google for two consecutive years. She also starred in the 2022 film "Partners in Crime" alongside Vice Ganda.