Ivan Mayrina
Filipino journalist (born 1976)
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Ivan Ramesis Perez Mayrina (born December 23, 1976) is a Filipino broadcaster, journalist, reporter and news anchor. He is best known for his long-standing career with GMA Network, where he has served as a reporter, news producer, and anchor of flagship newscasts such as 24 Oras Weekend and host of Unang Hirit. Mayrina has covered major national events, justice and courts beats, and international stories throughout his career.[2]
December 23, 1976
Ivan Mayrina | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ivan Ramesis Perez Mayrina December 23, 1976 Angeles City, Philippines |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Occupations | Broadcaster, journalist, reporter, and former segment producer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Employer | GMA Network (2000–present) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] |
| Spouse |
Karen Tiongson (m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
Ivan Ramesis Perez Mayrina was born on December 23, 1976 in Angeles City, Pampanga and is currently based in Quezon City.
He finished his secondary education at the Holy Angel University in Angeles City and proceeded to the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he pursued his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Research at the state university's College of Mass Communication, graduating in April 1997.[3]
Before entering broadcasting, he worked as a training officer at Ayala Life Insurance, Inc. in 1997.
Career
He started his broadcasting career at GMA Network in 2000. His first on-camera news report was on May 1, 2001, when he was asked to quickly substitute for journalist Jiggy Manicad who was injured by a rock that hit his head during the EDSA III riots along Mendiola Street.[4]
He is best known for being a host of the GMA News and Public Affairs shows 100% Pinoy! (2006–2007) and Pinoy Abroad (2005–2006), and a news anchor of QTV/Q's The Beat (formerly Sapulso) (2006–2011), News on Q (2005–2011) - all of which he was partnered with Rhea Santos (from 2005 to 2010) and Connie Sison (from 2010 to 2011), followed by the second tandem On Call: Serbisyong Totoo. Ngayon. (2011–2012); aired by GMA News TV (now GTV).
Aside from being a regular reporter of GMA News, he is currently a host and former segment producer of the morning show Unang Hirit (2000; since 2012),[5] and a news anchor of GMA Flash Report and News TV Live (now News Live).
In May 2015, Mayrina anchored GMA Newsfeed, an interactive newscast which was broadcast nightly at 9PM on GMA News Facebook page until 2019, as he focused on hosting duties and replaced by various news reporters.[6]
He replaced Jiggy Manicad as the anchor for 24 Oras Weekend in August 2018 and as rejoins also Pia Arcangel.[7]
On September 5, 2025, Mayrina reaffirmed his long-term commitment to GMA by renewing his contract with the network, marking 25 years with the Kapuso home network. During the contract signing at GMA Network Center, executives praised his dedication and trusted journalism.[8][9]
Personal life
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–present | Saksi | Himself / Alternate anchor / field reporter | (with Rhea Santos) | |
| 2000; 2010–present | Unang Hirit | Himself / Segment producer / Host | (Segment producer from 2000 until the same year and as a segment of Olympic Trivia, and became a host since 2010) | [5] |
| 2002–2016 | GMA Flash Report | Himself / Special news anchor | ||
| 2004–present | 24 Oras | Himself / Substitute anchor / Field reporter | ||
| 2004 | 24 Oras Special Edition | Himself / Special news anchor | ||
| 2005–present | Balitanghali | Himself / Substitute anchor / Field reporter | ||
| 2005–2011 | News on Q | Himself / Anchor | with Rhea Santos (from 2005 to 2010) and Connie Sison (from 2010 to 2011) | |
| 2005–2006 | Pinoy Abroad | Himself / Host | (with Rhea Santos) | |
| 2006–2007 | 100% Pinoy! | with Rhea Santos, Kara David, Pia Arcangel and Raffy Tima | ||
| 2006–2011 | The Beat (formerly Sapulso) | |||
| 2008–2010 | Case Unclosed | Himself / Guest host | replaced by Kara David, Rhea Santos and Tina Panganiban-Perez | |
| 2007 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Guest player | ||
| 2011–2014 | Balita Pilipinas | Himself / Alternate anchor / Field reporter | ||
| 2011–2012 | On Call: Serbisyong Totoo. Ngayon. | Himself / Host | (with Connie Sison) | |
| 2011–2023 | News Live (formerly News TV Live) | Himself / Self-anchor | ||
| 2011–present | State of the Nation (formerly State of the Nation with Jessica Soho) | Himself / Substitute anchor / Field reporter | ||
| 2012 | Follow That Star | Himself / Guest | Featuring his life and family (as a segment of Follow That Reporter) | [11] |
| 2013 | Brigada | Himself / Episode host | Episode: "Mga Anghel Na Digmaan" | |
| 2014 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Judges | (as a segment of You're My ForeigNOY) | |
| The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself / Guest | |||
| Brigada | Himself / Episode host | Episode: "Mga Pinoy sa Gaza" | ||
| 2015 | Sunday PinaSaya | Himself / Guest player | (as a segment of KantaRirit) | |
| 2015–2019 | GMA Newsfeed | Himself / News anchor | [6] | |
| 2017 | Eat Bulaga! | (as a segment of Jackpot en Poy) | Himself / Guest player | |
| 2018 | (as a segment of Guhit Bulaga Plus) | |||
| Harry and Meghan: A Royal Wedding The GMA News TV Special Coverage | Himself / Special news anchor | (with Mariz Umali) | ||
| 2018–present | 24 Oras Weekend | Himself / Current anchor | ||
| 2019 | I-Witness | Himself / Episode host | Episode: "Biyaheng EDSA" (replay episode on November 27, 2021) | [12] |
| Tonight with Arnold Clavio | Himself / Guest | |||
| 2020 | 24 Oras: News Alert | Himself / Self-anchor | ||
| I-Witness | Himself / Episode host | Episode: "Liga ng Pag-asa" | [13] | |
| Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Choices | (as a segment of Bawal Judgmental) | ||
| New Normal: "Newsmaker" | Himself / Guest | |||
| 2021 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Celebrity judge | (as a segment of Bawal Judgmental) (replay episode on January 16, 2022) | |
| 2023 | Family Feud | Himself / Guest player | with Jun Veneracion, Raffy Tima and Oscar Oida | [14] |
| 2024 | with Pia Arcangel, Nelson Canlas and Mariz Umali | [15] | ||
| 2025 | Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | Himself | with Pia Arcangel | [16] |
| Biyaheng Totoo: Sana sa Eleksyon 2025 (Part 2) | Himself / Narration | Episode: "Sapat at Abot Kayang Pagkain sa Hapag Kainan" | [17] |
Awards
- 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television
- 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television
- 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television
- 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television
- 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television
- 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television
- 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television
- 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television
- 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television
- 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television