# Mona Alawi

Mona Marbella Al-Alawi (Tagalog: [ˈmɔnɐ ɐˈlaʊɪ]; born August 19, 2004), formerly known as Mona Louise Rey, is a Filipino actress and model. She is known for appearing in the television series Munting Heredera (2011), Aso ni San Roque (2012), and Luna Blanca (2012), among others.

## Career

Alawi was born in Manila, Philippines. She started her career in show business playing the title role of Jennifer Montereal in the hit GMA Network family drama Munting Heredera that aired for more than a year. She then portrayed the role of Fatima Salvador, a blind girl with a golden heart who is an offspring of a mortal and a manananggal, in the same network's fantaserye Aso ni San Roque.

## Personal life

Mona Alawi is the youngest of four siblings born to a Filipino mother, Fatima Marbella, and a Moroccan father, Samier Al-Alawi. One of her older sisters, Ivana Alawi, is an actress and social media influencer with millions of followers. Alawi's mother separated from her father when she was pregnant with her and went to Manila in 2004. Alawi's mother left her three older children with their father; Alawi would not be reunited with her in Manila until 2006. Alawi and her family are Born Again Christians.
Alawi suffers from Type 1 diabetes, a disease she was diagnosed with in 2011, the year she started her career in show business. As a result, she has to maintain a strict daily regimen of insulin self-injections and avoiding foods and drinks rich in sugar and carbohydrates.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2014 | Basement | Anna | |
| 2014 | Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles | Batang Aswang | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2011–2012 | Munting Heredera | Jennifer Montereal | | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights | Ena | Spooky Nights Presents: Kalaro | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Spooky Valentine | Paula | Spooky Valentines Presents: Manibela | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | Blanca Sandoval | Book 1 | GMA Network |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Fatima Salvador / Racquel | | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Bukod Kang Pinagpala | Lara Alcuar / Cindy Alcuar | | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman | Princess Pura (young) | Episode: Prinsesa ng Mga Pipi | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? | Margot (young) | | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Villa Quintana | Lyn (young) | | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Carmela | Carmela (young) | | GMA Network |
| 2014 | My BFF | Rachel Garcia | | GMA Network |
| 2015–2016 | Buena Familia | Faye A. Buena | | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Ismol Family | Ghost | | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Imbestigador | Mary Ann | | GMA Network |
| 2016–2017 | Hahamakin ang Lahat | Gigi Labsat | | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Dear Uge | Ella | Episode: Segunda Mommy | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka | Ava Imperial (young) | | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Dopey | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Christine | Episode: Pepe and the Werpa Kids | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Mary | Episode: Nonoy, ang Santang Pinoy | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Tadhana | Roan | Episode: Ang Dalawang Ina | GMA Network |
| 2022 | A Family Affair | Young Cherry | | Kapamilya Channel A2Z TV5 |
| 2024 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Young Bubbles | | Kapamilya Channel A2Z TV5 |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Result | Source |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Child Performer | Nominated | |