Ice Seguerra
Cariza "Ice" Yamson Seguerra (born September 17, 1983), formerly known professionally as Aiza Seguerra, is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter and guitarist. Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra now identifies himself as a transgender man.
Aiza 'Ice' Seguerra | |
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 Seguerra in 2016 | |
| Chairperson of the National Youth Commission of the Philippines | |
| In office August 12, 2016 – April 5, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Gregorio Tingson |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Gian Cardema |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cariza Yamson Seguerra September 17, 1983 Calauag, Quezon, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Spouse(s) | Liza Diño (m. 2014) |
| Residence | Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, actor |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop, OPM |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Black Bird Music (Star Music) |
On August 12, 2016, Seguerra was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Chairperson of the National Youth Commission.[1]
Career
Seguerra first appeared as a three-year-old contestant of Eat Bulaga!'s "Little Miss Philippines". He subsequently became part of the show from 1987 to 1997.[2]
As a child star, Seguerra appeared in more than 30 movies and TV shows to date. He often portrayed the role of actor and fellow Eat Bulaga! host Vic Sotto’s daughter in numerous films. He portrayed the role of Aiza Kabisote, daughter of Enteng Kabisote in Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! from 1987 to 1997.[2] He only appeared in six films for Regal Films. At age 14, he competed in Bong Revilla's Invitational Shootfest '98, and has won several awards in the sport.[3]
During his late teens, Seguerra began pursuing a career in music; singing and playing the guitar. His single "Pagdating ng Panahon" became a major hit in 2001 which enabled him to start a music career.
Seguerra won The Singing Bee on July 8, 2008[4] after Rachel Alejandro gave up her throne as defending champion due to other engagements. He defeated his co-contestant singer Bituin Escalante. Seguerra won P1,040,000 for a second time on July 10, raising his total winnings to P2,080,000.[5]
Seguerra also performed in Singapore for the Singapore Repertory Theatre presentation of the stage play Avenue Q.
On January 7, 2013, Seguerra entered the Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs contest as the interpreter for the song entry called "Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa", written by Jovinor Tan. He performed the song in the grand finals on February 24 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The song eventually finished in first place for Best P-pop Love Song thus rewarding the writer of the song with one million pesos in cash.[6][7]
In 2015, he returned to GMA Network after three years to star in Princess in the Palace, which became a hit.
Personal life
Seguerra is the only child of Decoroso "Dick" Seguerra (of Calauag, Quezon) and Caridad "Caring" Yamson-Seguerra (of Bicol Region).
He studied in Operation Brotherhood Montessori Center and later enrolled at the College of Fine Arts and Design of the University of Santo Tomas and acquired a college degree.[8]
On August 18, 2007, Seguerra came out publicly as a lesbian.[9] However, in August 2014, he came out as a transgender man after previously identifying as female.[10]
In 2013, Seguerra, along with other local celebrities, came together to join the PETA campaign 'Free Mali', a campaign aimed to release Mali, an Asian elephant currently living at the Manila Zoo and the only captive elephant in the Philippines, due to the poor facilities and keepers to care for him. Seguerra spoke up saying that "Mali has been sentenced to a life of loneliness, misery and neglect. When people all around the world are calling for Mali to be freed, in light of the suffering he has endured at the hands of the Manila Zoo, the proposal to bring in more elephants to the zoo is outrageous. They would have to endure the same cramped, concrete conditions, lack of exercise and improper veterinary care as Mali has for the past 36 years."[11]
On December 8, 2014, Seguerra married model and actress Liza Diño in California.[12]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | TV Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Call Me Tita | iWant | |
| 2016 | Born to Be a Star | Judge | TV5 |
| 2015–2016 | Princess in the Palace | PSG. Joey | GMA Network |
| 2015 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself | |
| 2015 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Lukso ng Dugo | Alex | |
| 2012–2014 | Be Careful with My Heart | Cristina Rose "Kute" Dela Rosa | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break | Himself, as a mentor | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Twist & Shout | Resident Judge | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas | Myla | ||
| Diz Iz It | Judge | GMA Network | |
| 2009–present | ASAP | Himself/Co-host/Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Isang Lahi | Cora Apurado | |
| Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Kiddie Idol | Council | ||
| 2008 | Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers | Resident Juror | |
| The Singing Bee | Contestant | ||
| All Star K! | Contestant | GMA Network | |
| Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok! | Contestant | ||
| 2007 | Ysabella | Alex Mendoza | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Juice | Baduday | |
| 2004 | Hanggang Kailan | Gina | GMA Network |
| Starstruck Kids | Starstruck Council | ||
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Songbook | Theresa/Atet | ABS-CBN |
| 1991–1995 | Eh Kasi Bata! | Host/Himself | |
| 1990–1991 | It Bulingit | Host/Himself | |
| 1987–1997 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Aiza Kabisote | IBC ABS-CBN GMA Network |
| 1987–2001 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself/Little Miss Philippines contestant/Co-host | RPN ABS-CBN GMA Network |
Other TV guestings
| Date/Year | TV Show | Role | TV Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Myx Live! | Himself/Guest | Myx |
| 2009 | MYX Presents: Aiza Seguerra: Live! | ||
| 2008 | Salamat Dok!: Leukemia o Kanser Sa Dugo | ABS-CBN | |
| Boy & Kris: Boy & Kris Episode # 182 | |||
| That's My Doc: That's My Doc Episode # 40 | |||
| Wheel of Fortune: Thing: Binoculars | |||
| 2007 | Star Myx Presents: Aiza Seguerra | Myx | |
| 2005 | Eat Bulaga!: Laban o Bawi | GMA Network | |
| Kumikitang Kabuhayan: Philippine Eagle Conservation | ABS-CBN |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Producer/Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers | Aiza Kabisote | OctoArts Films M-Zet Productions APT Entertainment |
| 2013 | My Little Bossings | Ice | OctoArts Films M-Zet Productions APT Entertainment K Productions |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Aiza Kabisote | M-Zet Productions OctoArts Films APT Entertainment GMA Films Imus Productions |
| 2011 | Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Star Cinema M-Zet Productions OctoArts Films APT Entertainment | |
| 2010 | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | M-Zet Productions OctoArts Films APT Entertainment GMA Films Imus Productions | |
| 2009 | Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme | Himself | Spring Films |
| Isang Lahi: Pearls from the Orient | Cora Apurado | Tanchanco Trimedia Productions | |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend | Aiza Kabisote | M-Zet Productions OctoArts Films |
| 2006 | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On | ||
| 2005 | Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues | ||
| 2004 | Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend | ||
| 2002 | Singsing ni Lola | Karen | Regal Entertainment |
| 2001 | Bahay ni Lola | ||
| 1997 | Shake, Rattle & Roll VI | Lilian | Regal Entertainment, MAQ Productions |
| Computer Combat | Tammy | MAQ Productions | |
| Manananggal in Manila | Timmy | MAQ Productions, Regal Entertainment | |
| 1995 | Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka... (Daddy ka na, Mommy ka pa!) | M-Zet Productions Mahogany Pictures | |
| 1994 | Paano na? Sa Mundo ni Janet | Jing-Jing | Good Harvest Unlimited |
| 1993 | Hulihin: Probinsyanong Mandurukot | Doray | Regal Entertainment |
| Rocky Plus V | Toyota/Kulit | M-Zet Productions | |
| 1992 | Shake, Rattle & Roll IV | Nikkie | Regal Entertainment |
| Aswang | Katlyn | ||
| Daddy Goon | Jennifer | ||
| Dobol Dribol | Pepay | ||
| Okey ka, Fairy ko! II | Aiza Kabisote | M-Zet Productions Regal Entertainment | |
| 1991 | Okey ka, Fairy ko! | ||
| Goosebuster | Regal Entertainment | ||
| 1990 | I Have 3 Eggs | ||
| Papa's Girl | Angelita | ||
| Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako | Chikinini | ||
| 1989 | Aso't pusa | Viva Films | |
| 1988 | Me and Ninja Liit | Butchiki | Regal Entertainment |
| Good Morning, Titser | |||
| Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Sugar | Regal Entertainment | |
| Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | Snow White | ||
| Wake Up, Little Susie | Susie |
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Certification[13] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Perhaps Love | Star Music | Gold | Also released in Asian Countries |
| 2009 | AIZA SEGUERRA: Live! | Gold | The first live album; includes a video CD | |
| 2008 | Open Arms | Also released in Asian Countries | ||
| 2007 | Para Lang Sa'Yo | Inspired by soap opera Ysabella | ||
| 2004 | Covers Uncovered | Vicor Music | ||
| 2003 | Sabi Ng Kanta | Gold | ||
| A First! Live in Concert | Gold | |||
| 2002 | December 25 | |||
| Pinakamamahal | 2× Platinum | |||
| 2001 | Pagdating Ng Panahon | 5× Platinum | Best Pop Recording (Pagdating ng Panahon) Best Produced Record of the Year (Pagdating ng Panahon) Song of the Year (Pagdating ng Panahon) Best Female Recording Artist[14] | |
| 1995 | Little Star | Alpha Records |
Awards
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Female Recording Artist of the Year[15] | Anong Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa | Won |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress[16] | My Little Bossings | Won | |
| Awit Awards | Best Performance By a Female Recording Artist | With A Smile | Won | |
| 2009 | Open Arms | Won | ||
| ASAP Platinum Circle Awards | Platinum Female Awardee | Won | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Music | Acoustic Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| MYX Music Awards | Favorite MYX Live Performance | MYX Performance | Won | |
| 2002 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist | Pagdating ng Panahon | Won |
| Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Theme Song for the movie Pagdating ng Panahon |
Won | ||
| Asian Television Awards | Best Dramatic Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Songbook | Won | |
| 2001 | Quezon Medalya Ng Karangalan | Special Award | Himself | Won |
| 1993 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Children's Show Host | Eh Kasi, Bata! | Won |
| Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Child/Children Recording Artist/s | Kahit Mayaman, Kahit Mahirap | Won | |
| 1992 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Performer | Okay ka, Fairy ko! Part 2 | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movie | Child Performer of the Year | Aswang | Won | |
| 1991 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Actress | Okay ka, fairy ko! | Won |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Child Performer[17] | Okey Ka Fairy Ko! The Movie | Won |
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Actress | Wake Up Little Susie | Nominated |
| GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Box-Office Queen | Wake Up Little Susie | Won | |
| 1989 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Actress | Aso't Pusa | Won |
| 1991 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Actress | Okey Ka Fairy Ko! The Movie | Won |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Child Performer | Okey Ka Fairy Ko! The Movie | Won |
Theater
| Year | Title | Theatre | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Rocky Horror Show | Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Towers | Eddie/Dr. Scott |
| 2007 | Avenue Q | Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Towers Singapore Repertory Theatre |
Gary Coleman |
| 2010 | Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati. |
References
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- "Aiza Seguerra". Wow! Celebrities.
- "Caroustar of the Month: September – Aiza Seguerra". Carousel Pinoy Entertainment.
- "Seguerra reigned supreme on 'The Singing Bee'". ABS-CBN News.
- "Aiza rakes in P2.08M at 'The Singing Bee'". ABS-CBN News.
- Policarpio, Allan. "Director-composer wins Himig Handog". entertainment.inquirer.net.
- "Manong nangyari sa ating dalawa is himig handogs best p pop love song". myxph.com. August 2, 2019.
- "Aiza goes back to School". Sun Star.
- Archie de Calma (August 18, 2007). "Aiza Seguerra defends his girlfriend against detractors" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- "Aiza Seguerra: 'I'm a transgender'". philstar.com.
- News, ABS-CBN. "Charice, Aiza join call to release Mali". ABS-CBN News.
- "Aiza weds Liza in California". Manila, Philippines: ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- "List of PARI Gold, Platinum & Diamond Awardees". Philippine Association of the Record Industry.
- "Aiza Seguerra was voted Best Female Recording Artist in Awit's Award. His song "Pagdating ng Panahon" won for Best Pop Recording, Best Produced Record of the Year, and also for the "Song of the Year award!". Jun's Quick Buzz. September 2002.
- "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards" Archived April 3, 2019, at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- "Metro Manila Film Festival:2013". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- "Metro Manila Film Festival:1991". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
