Mika Salamanca

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Salonga and the surname or paternal family name is Salamanca.
Mika Salamanca
Salamanca in 2025
Born
Anne Michaella Salonga Salamanca

(2000-10-26) October 26, 2000
Pampanga, Philippines
Alma materSt. Scholastica's College Manila
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • vlogger
Years active2023–present
AgentSparkle
Known forWalang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
TelevisionPinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition
YouTube information
Channel
Subscribers4.62 million[1]
Views140 million views[1]
Silver Play Button100,000 subscribers
Gold Play Button1,000,000 subscribers
Last updated: August 4, 2025

Anne Michaella "Mika" Salonga Salamanca (Tagalog: [ˈmiːkə ˌsələˈmɑːŋkə]; born October 26, 2000) is a Filipino actress, singer, and social media influencer. She first gained public attention as a vlogger, sharing song covers and lifestyle videos on YouTube.[2] Salamanca began her acting career with minor roles on GMA Network and is currently managed by Sparkle, the network's talent agency.[3] In 2025, she was a housemate (contestant) on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition and won with her duo partner Brent Manalo.

Early life

Anne Michaella Salonga Salamanca was born on October 26, 2000. Her mother is a homemaker and her father is a businessman. She completed her early education in her hometown before attending St. Scholastica's College in Manila.[4] In 2019, she graduated from high school in Alabama, United States.

Career

She appeared in supporting roles in several television series in 2023, including Sarah in Maging Sino Ka Man and Megan in Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis.[5][6] She also made a guest appearance on the comedy series Bubble Gang.[7]

In 2025, Salamanca was revealed among the lineup of initial housemates (contestants) for Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.[8][2] She eventually won the competition alongside Brent Manalo.[9] She also made a guest appearance on the game show Rainbow Rumble on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and All TV.[10]

Philanthropy

In 2025, Salamanca donated her entire Pinoy Big Brother cash prize of ₱1,000,000 (around US$17,450) to Duyan ni Maria, a Pampanga-based non-profit organization focused on providing education and support to underprivileged children.[11] She expressed her strong belief in the value of education, stating that Duyan ni Maria ensures children under their care receive an education that will benefit them in the future.[12]

The same year, Salamanca opened a donation drive to aid victims of Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the southwest monsoon.[13] She further volunteered in two soup kitchens to aid victims of the typhoons, working with the Angat Bayanihan Volunteer Network of the Angat Buhay Foundation.[14][15] Salamanca also donated to the Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF)'s "Barkyanihan Project," which supports the welfare of animals affected by natural disasters.[16][17] Additionally, she announced that 60% of the revenue generated from her YouTube video with Manalo, titled 1 Shot, 1 Cringe, would be donated to charity.[18]

Controversies

COVID-19 quarantine

In July 2020, Salamanca was arrested in Hawaii for violating self-quarantine protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.[19] Reports indicated that she entered Hawaii on July 6 and was seen dining and socializing shortly thereafter.[20] Following public criticism, she released a video apologizing for her actions and providing clarification on the incident.[21]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Ref.
2023 Family Feud Philippines Herself (contestant) [22]
Bubble Gang Herself (guest) [7]
Maging Sino Ka Man Sarah [5]
2024 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Herself (guest) [23]
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Emerald Añonuevo
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Megan Espinosa [6]
2025 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Herself (housemate) [2]
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Anaca [24]
All-Out Sundays Herself (guest)
Unang Hirit
It's Showtime Herself (guest/judge)
Rainbow Rumble Herself (contestant) [25]

References

  1. ^ a b "About MikaSalamanca". YouTube.
  2. ^ a b c Crucillo, Karen Juliane; Acar, Aedrianne (April 6, 2025). "Meet 'PBB Celebrity Collab' housemate Mika Salamanca". GMA Network. Archived from the original on June 5, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  3. ^ "Mika Salamanca". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Archived from the original on July 6, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  4. ^ Obice, Jon Christoffer (July 3, 2021). "Who Is Mika Salamanca? Here Are 8 Facts About This Rising YouTuber". 8List. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Ramos, Jansen (October 18, 2023). "Mika Salamanca makes an appearance in 'Maging Sino Ka Man'". GMA Network. Archived from the original on October 23, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season 2: Guess the celebrity by first name". GMA Network. April 24, 2024. Archived from the original on May 12, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "'Bubble Gang' debuts on new timeslot; Jelai Andres, Mika Salamanca guest on show". GMA News Online. July 9, 2023. Archived from the original on July 6, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  8. ^ Manalo, Ro (March 18, 2025). "Meet the 15 housemates of PBB Celebrity Collab Edition". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  9. ^ Arnaldo, Steph (July 5, 2025). "Brent Manalo, Mika Salamanca are Big Winners of 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition'". Rappler. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  10. ^ "IN PHOTOS: PBB Collab Kapuso Housemates' fun-filled "Rainbow Rumble" episode". ABS-CBN. July 28, 2025.
  11. ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (July 12, 2025). "Mika Salamanca donates P1-million 'PBB' prize money to orphanage". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  12. ^ Almazan, Faye. "Mika Salamanca shares why she donated her entire PBB winnings". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  13. ^ Almazan, Faye. "Mika Salamanca opens donation drive for victims of Typhoon Crising and Habagat". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  14. ^ Almazan, Faye. "Mika Salamanca, Will Ashley volunteer in soup kitchens". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  15. ^ Valdez, Jasper (July 24, 2025). "PBB's Mika Salamanca, Will Ashley volunteer for typhoon relief efforts". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  16. ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (July 28, 2025). "Mika Salamanca donates to animal shelter after back-to-back storms in PH". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  17. ^ "Mika Salamanca makes donation to local animal welfare NGO". GMA News Online. July 27, 2025. Archived from the original on July 29, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  18. ^ "Mika Salamanca to donate 60% of vlog revenue with Brent Manalo to charity". GMA News Online. July 31, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  19. ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (July 27, 2020). "YouTuber Mika Salamanca arrested for violating quarantine protocols in Hawaii". GMA Network. Archived from the original on April 10, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  20. ^ "YouTuber Mika Salamanca arrested in Hawaii for breaking quarantine rules". RAPPLER. July 25, 2020. Archived from the original on July 6, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  21. ^ "YouTuber na si Mika Salamanca, ipinaliwanag ang pagkakaaresto sa Hawaii". ABS-CBN. July 26, 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  22. ^ "Family Feud: MIKA SALAMANCA, NA-STRESS SA PANGHUHULA". GMA Network. October 6, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  23. ^ "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: AUTHENTIC nga ba sina Mika Salamanca at Mikoy Morales? (Full Episode 311)". GMA Network. April 24, 2024. Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  24. ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. (May 24, 2025). "'PBB' housemates Shuvee Etrata, Mika Salamanca part of 'Encantadia Chronicles Sang'gre'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  25. ^ "IN PHOTOS: PBB Collab Kapuso Housemates' fun-filled "Rainbow Rumble" episode". ABS-CBN. July 28, 2025.
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