Maika Rivera (Maika Jae Tanpoco Rivera) is an accomplished Filipino actress, model, and former professional tennis player. She initially broke into the entertainment spotlight in 2016 as a resident member of It's Showtime's all-female dance group, Girltrends. Known for her sharp, commanding screen presence and fierce performance style, Maika quickly transitioned into a highly dependable dramatic actress. She has carved out a unique niche for herself as one of the Kapamilya network's premier modern "kontrabida" (antagonist) figures, turning heads with her memorable, high-stakes villainous roles in top-rated primetime television series.
