[5] At the age of 13, Maxie made her first TV appearance as a contestant on the Philippine variety and game show Wil Time Bigtime.
However, Ang described Maxie as "irrepressibly ebullient" and added, "The sound system lets up during duets and solos, allowing audiences to hear Galang's deft vocal maneuverings.
"[8] Likewise, Rouchelle R. Dinglasan of GMA News wrote in her review, "No doubt a belter like Jayvhot Galang would fit the role of Maxie perfectly in this musical, never mind that this was his first play.
On social media, Maxie addressed the idea that she "ruined the fantasy" of the song and questioned why so many of Skusta's fans "got angry" that she covered it.
[7] Since the age of 14,[10] she has worked with organizations such as UNICEF Philippines and the National Youth Commission to share information about health, particularly in the context of the LGBTQ+ community and HIV.