Aiko Melendez

In 2019 , Melendez return to GMA Network to play a role in Prima Donnas.

In 2015, Melendez played the role of Fionna Vargas in Inday Bote.

In 2013, Aiko converted to Born Again Christianity.

In 2011, Aiko returned to ABS-CBN for an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya and Reputasyon with Cristine Reyes and Rayver Cruz. In 2013, she was part of the TV series Apoy Sa Dagat costarring Angelica Panganiban, Piolo Pascual and Diether Ocampo.

In 2006, Aiko married Martin Jickain. The marriage was annulled in 2010.

In 2001, Aiko ran for councilor in the city elections in Quezon City and won. She became Councilor of the 2nd District of Quezon City and remained in office for 9 years until 2010. She did several shows on GMA Network but most often appeared on ABS-CBN.

She was married to actor Jomari Yllana from 2000 to 2003. Melendez and Yllana have a son named Andrei.

Aiko Melendez started as child star in the early '80s under Regal Films among them, Santa Claus is Coming to Town in 1982 and she was billed simply as Aiko. In the late '80s, the same movie outfit, launched her together with Ruffa Gutierrez and Carmina Villaroel as teen actresses. From the late '80s through '90s, she became a blockbuster leading lady to big actors such as Richard Gomez, Jomari Yllana and Aga Muhlach. She received multiple awards for May Minamahal in 1993 and Sa 'yo Lamang in 1995. Her 1997 film, Kahit Kailan, received several awards at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The movie was produced by Lily Monteverde. In the late 2000s, she starred in TV shows. In 2017, she garnered praises for her work in Wildflower, a primetime soap opera.

Melendez was discovered in the late 1980s and signed a contract with Regal Films, becoming one of their 'Regal Babies'.

Aiko Melendez (born December 16, 1975) is a Filipino actress and former politician. Her father, Jimmy Melendez (born Jim Shinoji), was an actor. Her half-brother, Jam Melendez (son of Jimmy Melendez and Deborah Sun), also entered showbusiness.