Monika Sta. Maria

Birthplace

Manila, Philippines

Biography

Marlena Monika Ng Sta. Maria is a Filipino fashion model. She is known for being a contestant in the third season of Asia's Next Top Model, where she represented the Philippines. Before she appeared in Asia's Next Top Model, she already featured in various magazines such as Metro, Mega, and Circuit, and won Century Superbod in 2012. She dominated the season by getting 4 best photos — the most among all the contestants and winning episode challenges. After the show, she appeared in various television shows on GMA Network such as Unang Hirit, Taste Buddies, The Ryzza Mae Show, Fox Sports Philippines The Goat in the Philippines, and Glam TV in Malaysia. She traveled around Asia to promote Subaru as being the Ambassadress. Also, featured as the cover girl of Circuit, Women's Health Malaysia, and Manila Bulletin's Style WEEKEND, and spreads for different Magazines in the Philippines. She's currently the face of Close Up and an endorser for Oppo.