Models are perceived as all beauty and no brains but 26K girl Marylaine defies this perception. Her family not being well-off, with her father an amputee, Marylaine strived for and received a full scholarship at the De La Salle University. Here she excelled greatly and she was part of the pep squad, wrote for the school newspaper, became a consistent dean’s lister and even won a Palanca award.

Marylaine also writes for various magazines and is the spokesperson for Advocates for Youth, a youth group that advocates the fight for cervical cancer. Fondly called Leigh by family and friends, she describes herself as friendly, vivacious and very eloquent.

Will Marylaine use her smarts and take Jennifer with her to victory?

Nickname: Marylaine
Real Name: Marylaine Louise Viernes
Origin:MakatiCity
Age: 21
Birthdate: September 29
Place of Birth:MakatiCity
Nationality: Filipino
Occupation: 26K Girl
Sport: Wushu
Hidden Ambition: To fly
Claim to Fame: 26K Girl on Kapamilya Deal or No Deal’s 2nd Season
Achievements: 2004 Palanca Awardee for her Kabataan essay, Ms. Teen Philippines 2005
Charity: Advocates 4 Youth Foundation

Source: PBB Site

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