Aiko Melendez Musical artist

Aiko Melendez, (born December 16, 1975) is a Filipino former Councillor and actress. Her father, Jimmy Melendez (born Jim Shinoji) was an actor of Japanese and Spanish ancestry.In the late 1980s, Melendez was discovered by Regal Films with whom she signed a contract and became one of their 'Regal Babies'. Her half-brother Jam Melendez (son of Jimmy Melendez and Deborah Sun) also entered showbusiness.Melendez ran for Councillor in the barangay elections in Quezon City in 2003 and won. She was Councillor of the 2nd District of Quezon City for 4 years through 2008.Melendez has done several shows on GMA Network but most often appears on ABS-CBN.Melendez was married to actor Jomari Yllana from 2000 to 2003. Melendez and Yllana have a son named Andrei.In 2006, Melendez married Martin Jickain. The marriage was annulled in 2010.In 2011, Melendez 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.