Mikaela Marie Javier Quintos (born December 18, 1997), also known as Mikee Quintos, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Lira in '' Encantadia''.

Life and career

Quintos was born in

Manila, Philippines Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital city, capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is Cities of the Philippines#Independent cities, highly urbanize ...

. Both her parents are politicians. She began singing publicly at the age of seven for her parents' political campaign. She has three sisters: Loisa, Denise and Jodee. She is currently taking architecture at the

University of Santo Tomas The University of Santo Tomas (also known as UST and officially as the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Manila) is a private, Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. Founded on April 28, 1611, by Spanish friar Mig ...

. Quintos is discovered through YouTube. She bagged the role of Lira (originally played by

Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the StarStruck (season 1), first season of the reality talent competition ''StarStruck (Philippine TV series), StarStruc ...

), daughter of Amihan in the phenomenal fantaserye, '' Encantadia'', and is considered her breakout role.

Filmography

Television

Accolades

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