Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski

Mikaela María Antonia "Mikee" de los Reyes Cojuangco-Jaworski (born February 26, 1974) is a Filipino sports official, equestrienne, model, local television host and actress. 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

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 from the Cojuangco family of Tarlac in Central Luzon who owns a 6,000-hectare sugar plantation known as Hacienda Luisita. She is also the niece of former Philippine President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino, first cousin of fellow actress Kris Aquino and former Philippine President Noynoy Aquino.

Mikee is the third of five daughters: Luisita C. Bautista, Josephine C. Guingona, Margarita Demetria C. Zini and Regina Patricia Jose Cojuangco.

Mikee first gained prominence as a model for a Swatch commercial in 1991 where she appeared with Alvin Patrimonio.

Cojuangco-Jaworski is a high school alumna of the Colegio San Agustin in Makati City. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Ateneo de Manila University in 1996. That same year, Cojuangco starred in her most successful movie ever, DoReMi, alongside Donna Cruz and Regine Velasquez.

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. She would later be paired with Cesar Montano and Aga Muhlach in two films. She, along with Donna Cruz and Regine Velasquez starred in the 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.[2]

Cojuangco-Jaworski is also an actress and a commercial model. She is married to Pasig City congressman 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.

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.[3] In 2020, she was elected to the IOC Executive Board to serve a five-year term.[4]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1994Eat Bulaga!HerselfHost
1994ForeverJoyce/IsabelleLeading Lady
1994MikeeLeading Lady
1995I Love You Sabado!!Angelic
1995Manalo Matalo, Mahal KitaPatLeading Lady
1996DoReMiMikki TolentinoLead Role
1996Mahal kita, alam mo ba?TeresaLeading Lady
1997Nag-iisang ikaw
1997Buhay mo'y buhay ko rinSP01 Digna Sta. Rita
1998Dahil ba sa kanya
1999Mikee ForeverLeading Lady
1999Dear MikeeHerselfHost
1999Kasangga: Kahit Kailan
2003All About YouHerselfHost
2006MajikaTamaraSpecial Participation
2009You Changed My LifeChristinaSupporting Role
2011Magic PalayokIsadora De LeonSpecial Participation
2011I-Shine Talent Camp TVHerselfHost
2017Full House TonightHerselfGuest Performer

References

  1. Mikee says ASIAD gold a gift from God
  2. Cojuangco-Jaworski is PHL flag bearer in Asian Games
  3. "IOC Session elects nine new members". International Olympic Committee. September 10, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  4. Yumol, David Tristan (July 18, 2020). "Mikee Cojuangco elected IOC Executive Board member". CNN Philippines. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
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