Marylaine Viernes

 was a housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2.

She was paired up with Jen da Silva on Day 1 but she had to keep a secret about the pair-up twist until the first nomination night, which led to a fight between the two friends and was eventually sent into the jail-cell for punishment.

Biography
Real Name: Marylaine Louise Viernes Origin: Makati Age: 21 Birthdate: September 29, 1986 Place of Birth: Makati Nationality: Filipino Occupation: Student Claim to Fame: Mutya ng Pilipinas - Asia Pacific 2007

The Brainy Babe

Marylaine is also a Carlos Palanca Awardee, having taken first prize in the "Kabataan Sanaysay" category of the National Literary Competition, the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, when she was 17 years old. Her winning piece was entitled "Iboto Ako, Para Pangulo."

She received her tertiary education from De La Salle University Manila, where she was a full academic scholar. She graduated in 2006 with Honorable Mention for the degree Bachelor of Science in Education Major in English Linguistics.

Sheis known as an events host, having worked for big brands in the Philippines, such as Philips, Philips AVENT, Unilab, Mattel, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Monster High, SM Supermalls, The Baby Company, Mothercare and GNC Live Well. Friends and family know her as May, but professionally she has been called Mary since she worked with celebrity chef Nino Laus who started calling her Mary when they worked together on several commercial projects and lifestyle shows for the Solar Channel. She is also a columnist for The Manila Times.