Education: De La Salle University (Manila, Philippines)
Father is an American (English, Irish, and French descent), while her
mother is a Filipina (Chinese and Spanish descent).
Is the oldest of 4 children, including brothers Joshua and Paul. Her
son Joshua Paul is named after her brothers.
Nicknamed the Julia Roberts of Philippine cinema for her popularity and
natural beauty.
She has homes in Singapore, Manila and Las Vegas.
Her Filipina mother is a school teacher and a director of school
plays.
Her first paying job was a candy striper at age 14 at Clark Hospital, a
American-based hospital in the Philippines.
Discovered while watching That's Entertainment (1986). She and her mother were in the crowd
when host Romnick Sarmenta approached her and asked her if she's willing to join
in the show. Her mother gave the approval. Donita said she went to the
show without any intention of joining the show. She said it was purely
accidental.