Philippines Actress Iya Villania

Iya Villania Biography
Name: Iya Villania
Birthdate: 29 June 1986
Birthplace: Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality: Filipino - Australian
Occupation: Actress, Host, VJ, Dancer
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 114 lbs

Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía (born 29 June 1986 in Australia), better known with her screen name as Iya Villania, is a Filipina-Australian actress, host, singer and model. Mostly credited for being one of Philippines television's most visible and prominent personalities, she shares hosting roles for notable TV shows like ASAP '08, Us Girls and as a VJ for MYX music channel.

Villania was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney, Australia. Both her parents, Ray and Elena Villania, are of Filipino descent. The youngest of three siblings, she has two elder sisters named Rhoda and Sheila. She learned to play the piano at age 8. Influenced by her dad's fondness for karaoke, Villania began to sing at an early age. By age 13, she has fronted for Filipino acts like Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera, the APO Hiking Society and Jaya in her hometown.