Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski

Mikaela María Antonia "Mikee" de los Reyes Cojuangco-Jaworski (born February 26, 1974) is a Filipino sports official, equestrienne, model, former actress and television host. She was a gold medalist at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea.[1]

Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski
Personal information
Full nameMikaela María Antonia Cojuangco-Jaworski
Nationality Philippines
DisciplineShow jumping
Born (1974-02-26) February 26, 1974
Manila, Philippines
Medal record
Representing  Philippines
Equestrian
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2002 BusanIndividual jumping
Silver medal – second place2002 BusanTeam jumping

Early life

Cojuangco-Jaworski was born to Jose Cojuangco, Jr., former Congressman of Tarlac and Tingting Cojuangco, former Governor of Tarlac and now president of the Philippine Public Safety College. Her father is a member of the affluent Cojuangco family, who owns a 6,000-hectare sugar plantation known as Hacienda Luisita. She is the third of five daughters: Luisita C. Bautista, Josephine C. Guingona, Margarita Demetria C. Zini and Regina Patricia Jose Cojuangco. She is also a niece of former Philippine President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino, first cousin of fellow actress Kris Aquino and former Philippine President Noynoy Aquino.[2]

Her first rise to prominence was as a model for a Swatch commercial in 1991, where she appeared with Alvin Patrimonio.

She is a high school alumna of the Colegio San Agustin – Makati. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Ateneo de Manila University in 1996.

Equestrian and acting career

Cojuangco-Jaworski started to show interest in riding at age eight but was only allowed to take lessons by her parents when she turned 10. At the age of 16, she joined her first international competition at Shizuoka, Japan where she placed third in the individual show jumping. Her most significant victory was at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, at which she won the Philippines' third and last gold medal in the individual show jumping event. In the mid 90's, Coujangco-Jaworksi would star in numerous action and romantic comedy movies. She starred in her own weekly drama anthology called Mikee on GMA Network, and also she starred in her first sitcom, Mikee Forever also aired on GMA-7. She would later be paired with Cesar Montano and Aga Muhlach in two films. She, along with Donna Cruz and Regine Velasquez, starred in their namesake blockbuster movie Do Re Mi. The movie became a cult classic in the 90's and even launched a successful soundtrack.

She was later appointed as the flag bearer at the 2010 Asian Games despite not competing at the Games.[3]

Cojuangco-Jaworski starred in the fantasy soap opera Magic Palayok aired on GMA Network.

On May 23, 2013, CEO of Goshen Land Capital, Inc, Alexander Bangsoy, announced that Cojuango-Jaworski will be the firm's celebrity endorser. Goshen Land Capital, Inc. is a Baguio-based real estate organization engaged in the development of residential subdivisions in prime locations in Baguio.

She became an IOC member at the 125th IOC Session held in Buenos Aires in September 2013.[4] In 2020, she was elected to the IOC Executive Board to serve a five-year term.[5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesProduction
1994ForeverJoyce/IsabelleLead RoleViva Films under Neo Films and GMA Pictures
1995I Love You Sabado!!Angelique
Manalo Matalo, Mahal KitaPat
1996DoReMiMikki Tolentino
Mahal Kita, Alam Mo Ba?Teresa
1997Nag-iisang IkawStacey
Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko RinSP01 Digna Sta. Rita
1998Dahil ba sa kanyaMitch Carmona
1999Kasangga: Kahit KailanJulie/May
2009You Changed My LifeChristinaSupporting RoleStar Cinema

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
1995Eat Bulaga!HerselfHostGMA Network
MikeeLead Role
1999Mikee Forever
Dear MikeeHost
2003All About You
2006MajikaTamaraSpecial Participation
2011Magic PalayokIsadora De Leon
I-Shine Talent Camp TVHerselfHost

Personal life

Cojuangco-Jaworski is also an actress and a commercial model. She is married to Pasig Vice Mayor Robert "Dodot" Jaworski, Jr., son of basketball player, senator Robert "Sonny" Jaworski. They have three sons named Robert Vincent Anthony III (Robbie), Rafael Joseph (Raf) and Renzo.

References

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