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Ivana Alawi with her mom

A Family Affair lead actress Ivana Alawi has fascinated us to no end with her spectacular visuals and captivating allure. But what really strikes us the most about this scorching star is her loving, endearing relationship with her family.

Ivana Alawi has fascinated us to no end with her spectacular visuals and captivating allure. But what really strikes us the most about this scorching star is her loving, endearing relationship with her family.

We’ve witnessed this in her vlogs, with members of her family participating actively in each rollicking and raucous scene—from doing ordinary household chores to funny pranks.

But one family member is most noticeable and intimate with our lovable temptress—her mother Fatima, who seems to be a constant figure in whatever thing she does.

Actually, mommy Fatima has always been by her side through thick and thin—from her triumphant moments to the lowest points in her life.

She was her hope, strength, and inspiration all throughout, especially during the most difficult moments she experienced growing up in Bahrain until they settled in the Philippines to start a new life, as Ivana revealed in an interview on Magandang Buhay.

In return, Ivana would fight for her mom, and even helped make both ends meet for her family during their most difficult time. It came to a point they would only eat rice with soy sauce.

WATCH: Ivana, ikinuwento ang pinagdaanang paghihirap noon sa buhay

One way for Ivana to help her struggling family was to become a commercial model and an auditionee in different reality talent contests, including Pinoy Big Brother, in the hope of getting discovered. But all these went for naught and Ivana thought of giving up.

At that time, her younger sister Mona was already active in showbiz and had appeared in TV dramas. She thought maybe the limelight was only meant for her sister. Ivana also considered going back to the field she was trained to pursue—culinary and pastry arts—and go back to school. 

But still, mommy Fatima believed in her “potential” as a big name artist and contacted several talent managers sending them her full body photos. And luckily, one of them, Perry Lansigan, got interested and immediately wanted a go-see.  When Perry indicated interest, Ivana directly told him she wanted to do sexy roles, which he said was something they were looking for. This paved the way for her first-ever casting in Precious Hearts Romances Presents Araw Gabi as Rina, the domineering officemate of Barbie Imperial’s Mich. 

Since then, Ivana appeared as a sexy seductress in other teleseryes from FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano to be among the main cast members of Sino Ang Maysala: Mea Culpa. Her career is now in full swing, especially with her first lead title role in A Family Affair as an exclusive ABS-CBN contract artist, thanks to her beloved mom’s support.

With her rising, sensational popularity and with her mom’s influence considering all the hardships she experienced before, Ivana would show also show compassion for the unfortunate, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

WATCH: Ivana on Magandang Buhay: Okay na ako na makita ko lang na masaya ‘yung tao

Let’s get to see more of Ivana and her Mommy Fatima’s touching and heartwarming photos together in this gallery.

You may also keep on showing your love and support for her by not missing an episode of A Family Affair, weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z and iWantTFC.

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Life may have been tough for her growing up, but Ivana Alawi has her Mama Fatima by her side all throughout.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Life may have been tough for her growing up, but Ivana Alawi has her Mama Fatima by her side all throughout.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Who says you can’t have your mom as your workout buddy?

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Who says you can’t have your mom as your workout buddy?

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

They definitely got it from their Mama.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

They definitely got it from their Mama.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Their mom has been supportive of her even before she began her showbiz career.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Their mom has been supportive of her even before she began her showbiz career.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

With everything that she went through, Ivana draws strength from their mom.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

With everything that she went through, Ivana draws strength from their mom.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Aside from beauty and strength, they apparently got their innate sense of humor from her, too!

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Aside from beauty and strength, they apparently got their innate sense of humor from her, too!

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

As seen in her vlogs, her family has been so supportive not just of her career but also as a YouTuber!

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

As seen in her vlogs, her family has been so supportive not just of her career but also as a YouTuber!

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Their family apparently loves to goof around whenever they are together.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Their family apparently loves to goof around whenever they are together.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Since then, one of Ivana’s goals in life is give the happiness and comfortable life that their beloved Mama truly deserves.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Since then, one of Ivana’s goals in life is give the happiness and comfortable life that their beloved Mama truly deserves.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

And with everything that she and her siblings do, we could say that they’re able to make it!

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

And with everything that she and her siblings do, we could say that they’re able to make it!

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

One important thing that Mama Fatima taught them is to help people who are in need.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

One important thing that Mama Fatima taught them is to help people who are in need.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

For sure, they’ve already gone through a lot ever since Ivana was still a kid.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

For sure, they’ve already gone through a lot ever since Ivana was still a kid.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Mama Fatima has been supportive of her in every moment of her life…

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Mama Fatima has been supportive of her in every moment of her life…

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

…and has played an important role in her phenomenal showbiz career.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

…and has played an important role in her phenomenal showbiz career.

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

We may all have the same tight mother-and-daughter bond as Ivana and Mama Fatima have!

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

We may all have the same tight mother-and-daughter bond as Ivana and Mama Fatima have!

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

ivana alawi with her mother  

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LOOK: Ang taong kasama ni Ivana Alawi sa hirap at ginhawa

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Way to go, Ivana and Mama Alawi!

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin

Way to go, Ivana and Mama Alawi!

Mary Ann Bardinas August 16, 2022 10:46 PM

IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin
IN PHOTOS: Ivana Alawi kasama ang taong nasa tabi niya through thick and thin