Vina Morales
Sharon Garcia Magdayao (born October 17, 1975), known by her stage name Vina Morales, is a Filipina singer, actress and model.
Vina Morales | |
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 Morales at the Ikon Asean competition in 2007, holding her IKON Philippines trophy. | |
| Born | Sharon Garcia Magdayao October 17, 1975 |
| Occupation | Singer, actress, model |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2001–present) ABS-CBN (2000–present) GMA Network (1987–2000) Viva Artists Agency (1986–1999) Net 25 (2020-present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Shaina Magdayao (sister) Luis Gabriel Moreno (nephew) |
Biography
Career
At age nine, Magdayao started singing with the choir of Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Church in Bogo. Father Fritz T. Malinao, a priest and a songwriter in his church community, discovered Magdayao's talent and asked her to sing one of his compositions as an entry in the Cebu Pop Music Festival.[2] The song, "Paglaum", which means "hope" or "pag-asa" in the Cebuano language, won the Grand Prize and earned the Best Interpreter Award for young talents in the Philippines.
Representatives from Viva Films, headed by Jesus "Boy" Bosque, saw her performance and offered her a singing and acting contract. Magdayao and her family moved to Manila where she auditioned for a film career in the Philippine film industry. She changed her birth name from Sharon Garcia Magdayao to Vina Morales.[3]
Morales' first film debut was Nakagapos na Puso where she co-starred with Sharon Cuneta. In her late teen years, Morales appeared in Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum and Anghel Na Walang Langit. She also appeared in The Sarah Balabagan Story.
Morales recorded albums and performed in live concerts in the Philippines, including 2004's Mamahalin Ka Niya. She co-wrote the lyrics of a song titled Paano Kaya Magtatagpo?, along with Filipino model, actor and musician, Piolo Pascual. The music was composed by Arnel de Pano. Later, Morales and Pascual recorded the song as a duet. Other songs on the album include Yakapin Mo Ako, Pangako and Saan Darating ang Umaga. In 2003, she held a multi-city United States tour titled Vina Revealed and Vina's Hot.
Morales performed the song Yakapin Mo Ako while portraying singer Joey Albert in the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. In 2002, she co-hosted a series of Philippine shows with Martin Nievera in the United States and Canada. She was the first Filipino to sing at the New York International Music Festival held at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas in 2003. In 2006, she also did a tour in the United States.[4]
In 2007, she starred in ABS-CBN's soap opera Maria Flordeluna. She also represented the Philippines at the 2007 Ikon Asean singing contest and won the competition.
In 2010, Morales was cast as Mercedes Cristi in another ABS-CBN soap opera Agua Bendita, starring Andi Eigenmann.[5][6][7][8]
In 2011, she marked her very first antagonist role in the ABS-CBN late night drama Nasaan Ka Elisa?, a remake of the 2010 Telemundo telenovela ¿Dónde está Elisa? which is an adaptation of the original 2009 Chilean telenovela of the same name. She played the role of Cecile Altamira, sister of Mariano Altamira (Albert Martinez) and wife of Bruno de Silva (Eric Fructuoso).
In 2013, she was cast as Magnolia Alegre in the primetime drama Maria Mercedes, a remake of the 1992 Mexican telenovela of the same name that starred Thalía. She later makes a movie comeback with Robin Padilla in the 2014 MMFF film Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo.
In 2015, she starred in the afternoon drama Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita in the role of Cecilia Macaraeg. The next year, Morales played the role of Janella Salvador's mother in the 2016 romantic drama Born for You.
In 2018, she played her second antagonist role in Precious Hearts Romances presents Araw Gabi. She portrays Celestina de Alegre, the mortal enemy of Adrian Olvidar (JM de Guzman).
Personal life
Morales is the sister of actress and dancer Shaina Magdayao.[9] She has a daughter named Ceana born in 2009.[10]
Discography
- Vina (1990, Viva Records)
- Forbidden (1992, Viva Records)
- Best of Vina (1993, Viva Records)
- 'Pag Katabi Kita (1994, Viva Records)
- Easy To Love (1995, OctoArts EMI)
- Look at Me Now (1996, OctoArts EMI)
- All That I Want (1998, OctoArts EMI)
- No Limits (1999, OctoArts EMI)
- Total Control (2001, OctoArts EMI)
- Reflections (2002, OctoArts EMI)
- Mamahalin Ka Niya (2004, Star Music)
- Vina: Silver Series (2006, Viva Records)
- Awit ng Ating Buhay (2010, Star Music)
- Vina Morales (30th Anniversary Album) (2016, Star Music)
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | |
| 1986 | Nakagapos Na Puso | Mitzi Delfino |
| Captain Barbell | Kidnap Victim | |
| 1987 | Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Young Maureen |
| 1988 | Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang | Vinia |
| 1989 | Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati Na ang Langit | Gene Rose |
| Bondying: The Little Big Boy | Bingbing | |
| Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso | Ging | |
| Abot Hanggang Sukdulan | Carmi | |
| Estudyante Blues | Bebs | |
| Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | Susie | |
| 1990 | Tootsie Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan | |
| Petrang Kabayo 2: Anong Ganda Mo! Mukha Kang Kabayo | Pinky | |
| Teacher's Enemy No. 1 | Trixie | |
| Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser Kong Alien | Girlie | |
| 1991 | Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | Bing |
| Maging Sino Ka Man | Loleng | |
| Alyas Batman en Robin | Vina | |
| Darna | ||
| 1992 | Miss Na Miss Kita (Utol Kong Hoodlum II) | Bing |
| 1993 | Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan | Jocelyn Ilustre |
| Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig | Trina | |
| Sana'y Ikaw Na Nga | Jessica | |
| 1994 | Kadenang Bulaklak | Jasmin Abolencia |
| Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | Anna | |
| Pinagbiyak na bunga: Lookalayk | Kathy | |
| The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II – May the Lord Be with Us! | Carmela Vizconde | |
| Anghel na walang langit | Angela Pelayo / Anita Cornejo | |
| 1995 | Grepor Butch Belgica Story | Girlfriend No. 4 |
| Campus Girls | Vangie | |
| Love Notes | Tricia | |
| The Flor Contemplacion Story | Russell Contemplacion | |
| Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban | Cecilia | |
| 1996 | April Boys: Sana'y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako | Letty |
| Wag Na Wag Kang Lalayo | Raquel Garcia | |
| 1997 | Lab en Kisses | Kisses |
| The Sarah Balabagan Story | Sarah Balabagan | |
| 1999 | 'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede! | Kristine |
| Ako'y Ibigin Mo... Lalaking Matapang | Violy | |
| Ang Boyfriend Kong Pari | Reggie | |
| 2000 | Eto Na Naman Ako | Ana María Ledesma |
| Sagot Kita: Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa | Ma. Cecilia | |
| 2014 | Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo | Gregoria de Jesús / Oriang |
| 2019 | Damaso |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–96 | That's Entertainment | Herself / Co-hostess | ||
| 1991 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode: "Rubber Shoes" | ||
| 1996–97 | Lyra | Edene | Supporting role | |
| 1993–94 | Vina | Herself / Performer / Hostess | ||
| 1997–99 | SOP | Herself / Co-hostess | ||
| 2000 | Codename: Verano | Carmela Bernardo | Supporting role | |
| 2001–present | ASAP | Herself / Co-hostess | ||
| 2003 | Darating ang Umaga | Arriana B. Cordero / Anya | Main role | |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Diana del Mundo | Episode: "Bahay" | |
| 2007 | Maria Flordeluna | Maria Elvira Aragoncillo-Alicante | Supporting role | |
| 2007 | IKON Philippines | Herself | ||
| 2009 | Wowowee | Herself / Performer | ||
| 2010 | May Bukas Pa | Choir Member | Finale guest appearance | |
| 2010 | Agua Bendita | Mercedes Montenegro-Cristi | Supporting role | [11] |
| 2011 | Star Circle Quest: The Search for the Next Kiddie Superstar | Herself / Judge | ||
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Mia Gonzales | Episode: "Ulo" | |
| 2011–12 | Nasaan Ka Elisa? | Cecilia "Cecile" Altamira-de Silva | Main role / Antagonist | [12] |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jane | Episode: "Belo" | |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Susan | Episode: "Maya Aksaya" | |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym | Olivia | Episode: "Yaya Yaya Puto Maya" | |
| 2013 | May Isang Pangarap | Karina "Kare" Rodriguez | Main role | [13] |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym | Flory del Rosario | Episode: "Mommy On Duty" | |
| 2013–14 | Maria Mercedes | Magnolia Alegre | Supporting role | [14] |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Bambi | Episode: "Cellphone" | |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Dra. Karen Villaruel | Episode: "Ako Ang Iyong Ina" | |
| 2015 | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Cecilia Macaraeg-Natividad | Lead role / Protagonist | [15] |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Charito Tiquia | Episode: "Rosas" | |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Mylene | Episode: "Pagkakamali" | |
| 2016 | Born for You | Catherine "Cathy" Pelayo | Supporting role | [16] |
| 2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi | Celestina de Alegre | Supporting role / Antagonist | [17] |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Raquel | Episode: "White Ribbon" | |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Cecil | Episode: "Flyers" | |
| 2019 | Sandugo | Cordelia Nolasco-Balthazar | Main role / Antagonist / Protagonist | |
| 2020 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Elvira | Episode: "Ilog" | |
| Tagisan Ng Galing | Herself / Judge | |||
| Kesayasaya | Ms.K |
Awards
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Awit Awards | Album of the Year | "No Limits" | Won[18] |
References
- "Vina Morales". TV Guide.
Birth Place: Bogo City, Cebu, Philippines
- Vanessa A. Balbuena (The Freeman). "Vina Morales: "I'm happy with or without lovelife"". The Philippine Star. PhilStar.com (The Filipino Global Community). Retrieved February 13, 2010.
- "Biography for Vina Morales". IMDB.com – The Internet Movie Database.
- "Viva Vina, The Other Concert Queen!". Carousel Pinoy Entertainment. Retrieved May 19, 2006.
- Ricky Lo. "The Philippine Star Funfare Update: Vina not hiding pregnancy". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 26, 2008.
- "Vina confirms pregnancy (2.52 pm)". SunStar. Retrieved September 25, 2008.
- "Vina gives birth to a baby girl (4:17 pm)". SunStar. Retrieved April 25, 2009.
- Jocelyn Dimaculangan. "Vina Morales throws underwater-themed party for daughter's first birthday". Telebisyon.net. Retrieved April 25, 2010.
- Rodolph Ian Alama, Durian Jam. "Star power equals political power?". Sun Star. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
- Marinel Cruz. "Vina Morales delivers healthy baby girl". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 25, 2009.
- Agua Bendita makes waves in the TV ratings retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com September 2, 2010
- Nasaan ka Elisa? premieres on Primetime Bida tonight retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com November 9, 2011
- ABS-CBN launches newest child stars in 'May Isang Pangarap' | ABS-CBN News
- "'Maria Mercedes' remake to air on ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News. June 6, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ABSCBN Entertainment (January 11, 2015). "NASAAN KA NANG KAILANGAN KITA Full Trailer: January 19 on ABS-CBN!". ABSCBN Entertainment – via YouTube.
- "LOOK: Elmo-Janella series to be shot in Japan". ABS-CBN News. March 5, 2016.
- "Vina, balik-teleserye bilang kontrabida". ABS-CBN News. April 25, 2018.
- "13th Awit Awards Results". Archived from the original on March 2, 2006. Retrieved May 8, 2006.
