ALL ABOUT MARUJA MAESTRADO

Maruja ( Entertainer / Actress )

In 1980's she was appearing both on TV, Theater and in the Movies. Maruja indeed in- demand as a
stage performer during her time. At the top of her career suddenly she left showbiz. no wonder many
surprised when she turned back fame and fortune to chase something different on foreign shores.
She went to Japan to help and support her family. There she continue as an entertainer on stage clubs
and bars.
Twenty years after, she came back to the Philippines and stayed in her hometown Butuan in 2006. She
was then reunited with her family and friends. Ms. Maruja’s achievement has been recognized by her
alma mater and was awarded a plaque as an Outstanding alumni of Agusan National High School (ANHS)
in 2015. She was recognized as one of the Most Outstanding Artists in 2016 along with Jason Dy and the
iconic Ms. Laurice Guillen in the field of Arts. Maruja is also the Founder/Administrator of “Good
Morning Butuan”, one of the largest Butuanon group in social media. She is also the founder/President
of the Annual Butuanon Choice Awards. The most prestigious awarding ceremony in Butuan City

2022 is the year of awards for Maruja. last March 23, she received her 1st International awards in Cove
d' Okada, Manila the 5TH ASIA PACIFIC LUMINARE AWARDS as Asia's Most Iconic showbiz personality
and humanitarian advocate of the year. Along with some celebrities in showbiz and different nationals
from Asia Pacific.

Her second award is from LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL as Outstanding Leadership Award last June 5,
held at Grand Caprice Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.

One month after she received her 3rd award THE 1ST MINDANAO'S PEOPLES' EXCELLENCE AWARDS as
Outstanding in Entertainment, Business and Inspiring humanitarian advocate of the year. Held at Dusit
Thani hotel Lanang, Davao City last July 17.

After 40 days she fly again to Manila to recieved her 4th Award in Grand Ballroom , Okada Manila THE
4TH GINTONG PARANGAL2022 as Butuan's Pride and humanitarian advocate and inspiring socio civic
leader awards. last August 23, along with some showbiz Personalities.

She received her 5th and last national awards for the second time around in Davao City the 3rd DANGAL
NG LAHI AWARDS 2022 as Philippines' Most remarkable Stage, TV Movie actress and Inspiring
humanitarian advocate of the year. along with VP Sara Duterte held at Golden Pavilion, waterfront
Insular hotel last October 27, Lanang, Davao City

This year she received her second International awards from Vietnam International Achievers award. As
Actress and Humanitarian advocate. Last March 30, 2023 at Saigon Royal hotel at Ho Chi Minh city,
Saigon, Vietnam

On September 25th of the same year, she received her 3rd International awards from Thailand
International Leadership awards 2023 as an Artist/ Entrepreneur and humanitarian advocate. held at Sky
tower hotel, Bangkok

A humanitarian at heart, Maruja has initiated a number of feeding programs, gift giving, and community
outreach projects yearly, along with the Maruja Productions, and the Butuan Professional Lions Club to
which she is also the President. She believes that happiness begins when you touch other people’s lives
with kindness.