Mariel grew up in Davao. Her parents separated when she was four, and her mother got married again to a Fil-Chinese businessman. Mariel’s mother founded an orphanage which she is now managing.
When she was younger, Mariel was a very wild girl. She fell in love with a man, and she later got pregnant. At first she didn’t want the child. It was only months after when she finally embraced motherhood. Mariel used her child as her inspiration to lead a better life.

What would you consider your greatest accomplishment so far?
Finishing school, becoming a housemate.
What/who will you miss the most upon entering Kuya’s house?
My baby and my friends.
If you can be a celebrity for a day, who would you be and why?
Megan Fox. Hot icon kasi siya ngayon.
Do you think you’ll get along well with the other housemates? Why?
I hope so because flexible naman akong tao.
What would irritate/annoy you inside the house?
‘Yung mga pakialamera at chismosa.