Malu Tiongson-Ortiz studied Fine Arts, majoring in Interior Design, at the University of Santo Tomas. Malu is a make-up artist, bead jewelry designer, and photography hobbyist. She is also the author of Embracing God's Purpose for My Special Needs Child. Malu is blessed with her children, Carlo Miguel and his wife Gerlyn, and Claro Paulo and Clarissa, and her grandchildren, Lucas and Adriana.