Shaina García Magdayao was born on November 6, 1989 in Quezon City. Shaina Magdayao began her acting career at age seven, in the Philippine drama series Lyra, playing the lead character. Magdayao was included in the cast of the Ang TV show, Kaybol. She then starred in ABS-CBN’s afternoon drama series Marinella, playing the role of Rina.