Maine Mendoza

thumb|right|Maine Mendoza - Eat Bulaga! (2019) 02.jpg Maine Mendoza Nicomaine "Maine" Dei Capili Mendoza-Atayde (born March 3, 1995) is a Filipino television host and actress. She is best known for her viral Dubsmash videos and her role as Yaya Dub in the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! segment "Kalyeserye", previously aired on GMA Network and worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. Her rise to fame is often described as phenomenal and unconventional due to the unscripted forming of AlDub love team in Eat Bulaga! on July 16, 2015, where she was paired with Alden Richards. AlDub is a portmanteau of Richards' first name and Mendoza's character in "Kalyeserye". Quotes “From the start, I hoped the clashes between fans on both sides would end, at least, even though the hate train aimed at me was non-stop then and apparently still remains so,” ‘All is well’: Maine Mendoza says on Alden Richards after admission sparks controversy, Kathleen A. Llemit -Philstar.com 19 August 2025. “I believe it’s acceptable to reflect and openly discuss them for this podcast, especially now that it’s been a decade and all is well between the individuals involved, particularly me and Alden,” ‘All is well’: Maine Mendoza says on Alden Richards after admission sparks controversy, Kathleen A. Llemit -Philstar.com 19 August 2025. “It would have felt strange to leave him out,” ‘All is well’: Maine Mendoza says on Alden Richards after admission sparks controversy, Kathleen A. Llemit -Philstar.com 19 August 2025. External links Category:1995 births Category:Actresses from the Philippines