Maui Taylor (born Maureen Anne Tupaz Fainsan) is a Filipino model, singer, host, and actress. She is an actress, known for Ang huling birhen sa lupa (2003), Gamitan (2002) and Bugbog sarado (2003).
Taylor was eventually cast on the Filipino TV soap opera Anna Karenina at the age of 14. She had early movie appearances in films such as Tatarin (2001) and S2pid Luv, both from Viva Films.
Taylor then appeared on the cover of the April 2002 issue of FHM (Philippine edition) paving the way for more mature roles. She appeared in her first starring role in the movie Gamitan, which grossed almost P70 million at the local box office.
Maui Taylor Details:
| Full Name | Maureen Anne Tupaz Fainsan |
| Also known as | Maui Anne Taylor |
| Date of Birth | June 28, 1983 |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 40 |
| Birthplace | Brighton, England, UK |
| Nationality | Filipino, British |
| Current Residence | Philippines |
| Height | 148 cm (4 ft 10 in) tall. |
| Weight | 58 kg (approx). |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Education | Colegio San Agustin |
| Husband | Anton Sabarre |
| Children | 2 (Antoine Miguel and Matteo Alonzo) |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Maui Taylor Early Life and Education:
Maui Taylor was born on 28 June 1983, in Brighton, England, UK. When she reached her teens, she was sent over to live in the Philippines because her father didn’t want her to grow up a “wild thing” like most teenagers in the United Kingdom.
Maui Taylor Career:
At a very early age, Maui Taylor got into show biz with the assistance of a cousin who was a member of a dance group in the Philippines. She was eventually cast on the Filipino TV soap opera Anna Karenina at the age of 14.
Taylor had early movie appearances in films such as Ang Lahat ng Ito’y Para Sa’yo (1998), Tatarin (2001), and S2pid Luv under the banner of Viva Films. Then she appeared on the cover of the April 2002 issue of FHM (Philippine edition) paving the way for more mature roles.Â
In 2002, she appeared in her first starring role in the movie Gamitan, which grossed almost P70 million at the local box office. She also starred in the film Hibla with Rica Peralejo that same year. In April 2003, she co-starred with Katya Santos and Wendell Ramos in the sex comedy Sex Drive.
In 2003, in the movie Ang Huling Birhen Sa Lupa (International title: The Last Virgin), her performance in the said film was well received. She gained her first acting nomination for Best Actress which eventually went to her co-star Ara Mina. Taylor is a former member of the Viva Hot Babes, a group of actresses and models which was created in 2003, by Viva Entertainment founder Vicente Del Rosario, Jr. The original group included fellow sex kittens Katya Santos, Andrea del Rosario, Kristine Jaca, Sheree, Gwen Garci, Jen Rosendahl, Myles Hernandez, and Hazel Cabrera.
In 2012, Taylor returned to acting in the South Korean film The Taste of Money as the tragic maid of a wealthy conglomerate family.
Maui Taylor Personal Life (Husband / Children):
Maui Taylor opted to go low-key after working as an actress for several years in order to focus on her personal life. She and her non-showbiz partner, Anton Sabarre, have two sons, Antoine Miguel and Matteo Alonzo.
She uploads vlogs on YouTube.
Maui Taylor Filmography:
Maui Taylor Movies:
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69+1 | Ivy | Viva Films, VinCentiments |
| 2021 | Paglaki Ko, Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar | Herself | Viva Films, VinCentiments |
| 2020 | Pakboys Takusa | Miley | VIVA Films |
| 2012 | The Taste of Money | Eva | Lotte Entertainment |
| 2008 | Torotot | VIVA Films | |
| 2003 | Bugbog Sarado | Stella | VIVA Films |
| 2003 | Sex Drive | Sheila | VIVA Films |
| 2002 | Gamitan | Cathy | VIVA Films |
| 2002 | Hibla | Clara | VIVA Films |
| 2002 | S2pid Luv | Jo | VIVA Films |
| 2001 | Tatarin | Maggie | VIVA Films |
| 1999 | Honey, My Love, So Sweet | Sam | VIVA Films |
| 1998 | Ang Lahat ng Ito’y Para Sa’yo | Elena | VIVA Films |
Maui Taylor TV Series / Web Series:
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pantaxa: Laiya | Mentors | Vivamax |
| 2022 | Lolong | Kapitana Dolores Baticusin | GMA Network |
| 2018 | FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano | Rose | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Road Trip | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2017 | D’ Originals | Gigi | GMA Network |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa ‘Yo | Donna | GMA Network |
| 2000–2001 | May Bukas Pa | Ruthy | RPN |
| 1999 | Back to Iskul Bukol | IBC | |
| 1998–2003 | Kool Ka Lang | Waikiki | GMA Network |
| 1997–2002 | Anna Karenina | Brigitte | GMA Network |
| 1997–1999 | T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Sabado) | Bridget | GMA Network |
