# Maureen Larrazabal

Maureen Larrazabal (born September 23, 1979) is a Filipina actress, singer and commercial model who is one of the popular and regular mainstays of the TV sitcom Bubble Gang of GMA Network. Before venturing into film and television, Larrazabal was with the Big Deal band who often performs abroad. She was with the band for 10 years.

## Personal life

Larrazabal is the daughter of Nestor Vera Cruz and Ana Marie Larrazabal. Mau, as she is fondly called, has two siblings: EJ Leonardo and Raine (Lorraine Ana). She got an AB Communication Arts in Interior Design from St. Paul University Quezon City.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Larrazabal experienced the symptoms of COVID-19 in the last week of July 2020. She underwent self-quarantine for three weeks and her symptoms subsided. However, she tested positive on a swab test on August 25. On September 19, she announced that she tested negative for the virus.

## Career

Before venturing into films, Larrazabal made TV commercial appearances for Condura Refrigerators, Skin Reborn and Gilbeys Gin.
Larrazabal started her film career via sexy-flicked films such as Ekis: Walang Tatakas (1999), Unfaithful Wife 2 (1999), Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999), Sugo ng Tondo (2000) and Blood Surf (2000). Showing her versatility, Larrazabal decided to shy away from doing sexy films instead shifted to more wholesome projects. She began accepting TV projects. Her first break was playing the weather girl, Carrie in GMA 7's comedy sitcom, Mikee Forever. This was followed by more comedy sitcoms such as Iskul Bukol and Gags Must Be Crazy of Viva TV, Home Along Da Riles of ABS-CBN, and finally, Bubble Gang.
Like some other actresses, both foreign and local, Larrazabal openly admitted that she had breast augmentation. As a result, Larrazabal has graced the covers of some of the Philippines' most popular men's magazines such as FHM Philippines and Maxim Philippines. In 2010, she was voted as FHM Top 25 Sexiest Women of the Decade in Philippines.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
| 1999 | Ekis: Walang Tatakas | Weng | Viva Films |
| 1999 | Unfaithful Wife 2 | | Viva Films |
| 1999 | Bulaklak ng Maynila | Myrna | Viva Films |
| 2000 | Mana-mana Tiba-tiba | Menchie | Viva Films |
| 2000 | Juan & Ted: Wanted | Nurse Suzy | Viva Films |
| 2000 | Sugo ng Tondo | | Viva Films |
| 2001 | Blood Surf | Lemmya Lofranco | |
| 2009 | Manila Kingpin | Herself | |
| 2011 | My Valentine Girls | Korean Female Soldier | GMA Films |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
| 1999 | Mikee Forever | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1999–2000 | Liwanag ng Hatinggabi | | GMA Network |
| 2001 | Kool Ka Lang | Maina | GMA Network |
| 2002–2013; 2017 | Bubble Gang | Herself | GMA Network |
| 2002 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Pandora | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita | Tisay | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Forever in My Heart | Vicky Abrera | GMA Network |
| 2005 | My Guardian Abby | Lucy | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Aio | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Gulong ng Palad | Khyna | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Love to Love | Thalia | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | Nicole | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Sine Novela: Pati Ba Pintig Ng Puso? | Betty | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig | Bunny | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | Cathy | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Ako si Kim Samsoon | Mau Timbol | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Dina Arcilla / Babaeng Bampira | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Zorro | Bella | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? | Teenage Alvina | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Pilyang Kerubin | Azura | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Lizzie | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Anna Karenina | Suzana "Suzie" Zamora | GMA Network |
| 2013–2014 | Adarna | Jinky | GMA Network |
| 2014–present | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento | Mariano / Mara Quijano | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Karelasyon | | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Healing Hearts | Kleng Samonte | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Imbestigador | Mary Grace Paz | GMA Network |
| 2017 | G.R.I.N.D. | Diana Perez | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Encantadia | Lanzu | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Imbestigador: Rape Victim | Beth | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Belinda | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Haplos | Mama Sol Españo | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Kambal, Karibal | Madam Strong Beauty | GMA Network |
| 2019 | TODA One I Love | Jane Magsino | GMA Network |
| 2019 | The Better Woman | Ruby | GMA Network |
| 2019–2020 | One of the Baes | Carmina Rivera-Biglangdapa | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Wish Ko Lang!: Nilapa ng Aso | Mildred | GMA Network |
| 2021 | The Lost Recipe | Cherry Valencia | GMA News TV |
| 2021 | Wish Ko Lang!: Making Akala | Precy | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Dear Uge: Ampon ng Kadiliman | Madam Hussein | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Artikulo 247 | Pinky | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Black Rider | Kapitana Babylyn Hilario | GMA Network |