Meet Marilyn Lalan★ Top Yaya Pick

Snapshot

Marilyn is a Filipina nanny and caregiver with domestic experience across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Taiwan, and Singapore. She has cared for babies, young children, and the elderly in Ukrainian, Taiwanese, Chinese, and local Gulf households, and cooks both Arabic and Western dishes. Experience 2025–Present – Ukrainian family, Dubai: Nanny to a 6-year-old, preparing meals and snacks and helping with schoolwork. 2022–2024 – Local family, Saudi Arabia: Full-time nanny caring for a baby boy from 3 months old. 2016–2018 – Local family, Bahrain: Housemaid cooking for the family, including meals for a 2-year-old. 2011–2015 – Taiwanese family, Taiwan: Caregiver to a 92-year-old, assisting with hygiene, mobility, and daily needs. 2003–2005 – Chinese family, Singapore: Supported a household with an 8-month-old and a 4-year-old. In her own words She says she can cook Arabic and Western food and is always willing to learn.