Years active 2000–present Name Maureen Francisco | Books It Takes Moxie | |
Occupation TV reporter, actor, public figure Education Pacific Lutheran University | ||
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Maureen Francisco is a TV reporter, actor, and public figure. She is known for her role on the reality show Solitary 3.0.
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Personal life
Maureen Francisco was born into poverty near Manila, Philippines and lived in a small home with 15 relatives. She moved to the United States with her family at the age of 5. She attended Pacific Lutheran University and received a bachelor's degree in Journalism in 1999.
Career
After she graduated, she went on to be a TV reporter around the US. Her desire to be in the public eye landed her roles in commercials, as a spokesperson and a media host. CBS's Power of 10, hosted by Drew Carey, premiered in 2007, with Maureen as their first contestant. As her first role in a movie, Maureen was cast in 2008 as a lead for the horror movie Eyes in the Dark. Then in 2009, Maureen was contestant #5 on Fox Reality Channel's Solitary 3.0. Maureen went on to become one of the founding members of The World Bikini Football League. She is currently a side line reporter for bikini football. Due to her humble beginnings, Maureen also serves as media director for the non-profit Child United to help children in poverty.