Maria Chlaui Denise Malayao (; born January 24, 2008) is a Filipino actress who played lead roles in the television series Yagit (2014) and Little Nanay (2015).

Career Before landing roles in television series, Malayao appeared in several television advertisements. She played a lead role in the 2014 drama series Yagit as Eliza Guizon, and in the 2015 drama Little Nanay as Chiechie B. San Pedro. She also took on episodic roles in the anthology Magpakailanman. In 2016, she portrayed young Lira in the fantasy drama Encantadia, and in 2017, she played Moira Villavicencio in the fantasy anthology Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko and earned the Best Child Performer for TV award at the ALTA Media Icon Awards in 2018.

As of now, she remains active in acting, often appearing in guest roles on various GMA Network series, such as the anthology Wish Ko Lang. However, she currently prioritizes her studies as a student.

Filmography Television Year Title Role Note(s) 2014–2015 Yagit Eliza Guison Lead role 2015–2016 Little Nanay Chiechie B. San Pedro Lead role Magpakailanman Badet / Angel Unknown episode title 2016 Encantadia young Lira Guest role Conan, My Beautician Debbie Guest role Sa Piling ni Nanay Angelica Mae "Maymay" Salvacion Guest role 2017 D' Originals Macy Supporting role Wagas Haunted Manyika Unknown episode title 2017–2020 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Moira Villavicencio Lead role 2022 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Wendy Guest role 2023 Wish Ko Lang Hannah Episode: "Pinakain ng Basura" Imbestigador Joelina Escamillas Episode: "Bata sa Bakanteng Lote" 2023–2024 Pinoy Crime Stories Shiela Mae Aloy-Agoy Episode: "Kwintas"JoannaEpisode: "Huling Iyak" 2023 Black Rider Ayamae "Ayong" Santos Guest role

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