Sophia Montecarlo
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Swirtty Mae Nibley better known by her screen name Sophia Montecarlo. Sophia used to be a contestant on the reality television
Born Diva
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Young promising diva Sophia Montecarlo's father was such a big fan of Vilma Santos
that he named his daughter after the star mayor's son Luis Manzano
(also known as Lucky Manzano), Sophia was baptized Swirtty Mae Nibley, Lucky. Swirtty/Sophia's dad must have been totally star-struck that he trained his daughter to sing, starting at age 3. Sophia is of mixed cultural background, half Filipino
, quarter Japan
ese, Spanish
, and American
descent. The 6th Grandfinalist of Born Diva
TV series, said she could sing as many as 20 songs every day when she reached her teens, Little wonder Sophia, a Mass Communication
major in Trinity University of Asia
, was a runaway winner when she sang the lungbusting Halik by Aegis
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(Born Divas album)
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
Born Diva
Born Diva
Born Diva is a television reality show that airs in the Philippines.-See also:List of Philippine television shows*Little Big Star*Little Big Superstar*Philippine Idol*Pinoy Idol*Pinoy Dream Academy*Pinoy Pop Superstar*Popstar Kids...
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Biography
Sophia is a resident of Quezon City and daughter of Aladino and Melinda Nibley.Young promising diva Sophia Montecarlo's father was such a big fan of Vilma Santos
Vilma Santos
Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
that he named his daughter after the star mayor's son Luis Manzano
Luis Manzano
Luis Philippe S. Manzano , also known by his nickname Lucky, is a Filipino actor, TV host, VJ and model. He is the son of award-winning actors Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos, from whom he inherited his Chinese features.Manzano started his career as a commercial model for clothing brand, HUMAN...
(also known as Lucky Manzano), Sophia was baptized Swirtty Mae Nibley, Lucky. Swirtty/Sophia's dad must have been totally star-struck that he trained his daughter to sing, starting at age 3. Sophia is of mixed cultural background, half Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
, quarter Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese, Spanish
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
, and American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
descent. The 6th Grandfinalist of Born Diva
Born Diva
Born Diva is a television reality show that airs in the Philippines.-See also:List of Philippine television shows*Little Big Star*Little Big Superstar*Philippine Idol*Pinoy Idol*Pinoy Dream Academy*Pinoy Pop Superstar*Popstar Kids...
TV series, said she could sing as many as 20 songs every day when she reached her teens, Little wonder Sophia, a Mass Communication
Mass communication
Mass communication is the term used to describe the academic study of the various means by which individuals and entities relay information through mass media to large segments of the population at the same time...
major in Trinity University of Asia
Trinity University of Asia
Trinity University of Asia , also known as TUA or simply Trinity, is a non-sectarian private university located in Quezon City, Philippines. Originally established in 1963 as an elementary, high school and collegiate educational institution, Trinity eventually university status on July 18, 2006...
, was a runaway winner when she sang the lungbusting Halik by Aegis
Aegis
An aegis is a large collar or cape worn in ancient times to display the protection provided by a high religious authority or the holder of a protective shield signifying the same, such as a bag-like garment that contained a shield. Sometimes the garment and the shield are merged, with a small...
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Personal Life & Career
Personal Life- She started singing at the age of 3
- Has a whistle register (only heard in rare recordings and outtakes)
- Good friends with Che Tolentino, Johann Escañan. Rhap SalazarRhap SalazarRhap Salazar is a Filipino singer/songwriter and recently now a movie actor. He has tied for first place in the 2010 Awit Awards in the category “Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist" He has won two awards at the 13th World Championships of Performing Arts both the Junior Grand...
, and Ahron VillenaAhron VillenaAhron Villena is a Filipino actor. He is currently a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic.-Career:... - She auditioned for Star Circle QuestStar Circle QuestStar Circle Quest was a reality-based talent search in where at least 10 teen-aged contestants, called as "Questors", will undergo talent training, physical enhancement and different challenges to test their talent skills. Every week, one will be eliminated and the last Questor who will remain...
and Star in a Million - She was voted off in Born Diva on the third round even she got the Highest votes on text and internet.
- 3 days Champion in Magandang Tanghali BayanMagandang Tanghali BayanMagandang Tanghali Bayan was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show was aired on weekdays and Saturdays and was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel...
Bidaoke - Goddaughter of Jograd Dela Torre & Aga MuhlachAga MuhlachAriel Aquino Muhlach , commonly known as Aga Muhlach, is a 2-time Gawad Urian and FAMAS award-winning Filipino actor and product endorser...
- Sophia, Kontin Roque and Ahron VillenaAhron VillenaAhron Villena is a Filipino actor. He is currently a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic.-Career:...
attended and graduated from the same school on March 2010 Trinity University of AsiaTrinity University of AsiaTrinity University of Asia , also known as TUA or simply Trinity, is a non-sectarian private university located in Quezon City, Philippines. Originally established in 1963 as an elementary, high school and collegiate educational institution, Trinity eventually university status on July 18, 2006...
School in Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, a middle cometency university, with fellow actors Megan YoungMegan YoungMegan Lynne Young is a Filipina-American actress who is a member of Star Magic Batch 15. She is best known for being a former celebrity housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 . Megan is an alumnus of ABS-CBN's rival television station GMA's StarStruck and also a member of GMA Artist...
, Alfred Navarro, Che Tolentino, Charles Christianson, Kris BernalKris BernalKristine Ann Tan Bernal, better known by her screen name Kris Bernal , is a Filipina actress who became known as one of the finalists of StarStruck.-Television:-Movies:-External links:**...
. Sugar MercadoSugar MercadoSugar Mercado is a Filipina dancer and actress. She was one of the hosts of the popular GMA Network noontime variety show Eat Bulaga. She was dropped by the show in 2007.-Biography:...
, Erich GonzalesErich GonzalesErika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco known as Erich Gonzales, is a Filipina actress and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists.-Biography:...
, Alvin Aragon, Eslove Briones, Shey Bustamante, Joe Vargas and Marco Aytona
Born Diva performances
- Audition - September 21, 2004. Sophia sang Love Takes TimeLove Takes Time"Love Takes Time" is a song written by Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies, and produced by Walter Afanasieff for Carey's debut album, Mariah Carey . It was released as the album's second single in the third quarter of 1990...
by Mariah CareyMariah CareyMariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
, and Bukas na Lang kita Mamahalin by Lani MisaluchaLani MisaluchaLani Misalucha is a singer from the Philippines currently performing in the United States where she also resides. She holds shows at the Flamingo Las Vegas with the Hawaiian variety troupe Society of Seven - SOS...
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- Born Diva's group performance - Zsa Zsa PadillaZsa Zsa PadillaZsa Zsa Padilla is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses.-Biography:Padilla was born as Esperanza Padilla in 1964, the daughter of actor and sportsman Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing...
sang with Sophia Montecarlo and Leila Vargas and they chose the song Luha by AegisAegisAn aegis is a large collar or cape worn in ancient times to display the protection provided by a high religious authority or the holder of a protective shield signifying the same, such as a bag-like garment that contained a shield. Sometimes the garment and the shield are merged, with a small...
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| Top 16 | Halik | Aegis Aegis An aegis is a large collar or cape worn in ancient times to display the protection provided by a high religious authority or the holder of a protective shield signifying the same, such as a bag-like garment that contained a shield. Sometimes the garment and the shield are merged, with a small... |
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| Top 7 | Love Takes Time Love Takes Time "Love Takes Time" is a song written by Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies, and produced by Walter Afanasieff for Carey's debut album, Mariah Carey . It was released as the album's second single in the third quarter of 1990... |
Mariah Carey Mariah Carey Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993... |
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| Top 6 | Objection (Tango) Objection (Tango) "Objection " and "Te Aviso, Te Anuncio " are Latin pop-rock/tango songs written and composed by the Colombian pop star Shakira for her 2001 breakthrough English language album, Laundry Service.-Background and structure:... |
Shakira Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll , known professionally as Shakira , is a Colombian singer who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s... |
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Album
Born DivaBorn Diva
Born Diva is a television reality show that airs in the Philippines.-See also:List of Philippine television shows*Little Big Star*Little Big Superstar*Philippine Idol*Pinoy Idol*Pinoy Dream Academy*Pinoy Pop Superstar*Popstar Kids...
(Born Divas album)
- Reason To Go On By: Vehnee Saturno
- Released:
December 20, 2005 (U.S.)
Single
Find Me - Single- Find Me By: Jonbudz Rocio
- Released:
June 1, 2011 (U.S.)
World Championship of Performing Arts
In 2010, Sophia was chosen as one of the representatives of the Philippine Team for the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA), where she competed for the senior division. Her awards are as follows:- SILVER - Female Vocal Contemporary - 18-24
- SILVER - Female Vocal Latin - 18-24
- SILVER - Female Vocal Open - 18-24
- BRONZE - Female Vocal Rock - 18-24
Awards
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Myx myx or MYX is the music channel of ABS-CBN brand and the #1 music channel in the Philippines. It is also a part of Studio 23's program line-up. In 2007, MYX North America was launched in the United States.... Why Men Love Whisper : Top 3 Best Photo story for the month of April & Top 2 grandfinalist |
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Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 1997 | Birit Baby | Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2000 | CU@E ETV 39 | Herself | DWBP-TV DWBP-TV SMNI TV 39 of Sonshine Media Network International , is a relay station of SMNI TV 43 Davao. It is currently operated from Davao City by Sonshine Media Network International after the network and expand to the entire Philippine... |
| 2004 | Born Diva Born Diva Born Diva is a television reality show that airs in the Philippines.-See also:List of Philippine television shows*Little Big Star*Little Big Superstar*Philippine Idol*Pinoy Idol*Pinoy Dream Academy*Pinoy Pop Superstar*Popstar Kids... |
Herself | ABS CBN |
| 2004 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan Magandang Tanghali Bayan Magandang Tanghali Bayan was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show was aired on weekdays and Saturdays and was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel... |
Herself | ABS CBN |
| 2004 | Home Boy Home Boy Homeboy is a morning talkshow hosted by Boy Abunda whichs airs on ABS-CBN. Homeboy presents a dynamic discussion of real stories through actual interaction between Boy Abunda as host, his celebrity guests and his live studio audience.-External links:... |
Herself | ABS CBN |
| 2004 | Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast is the first meal taken after rising from a night's sleep, most often eaten in the early morning before undertaking the day's work... |
Herself | Studio 23 Studio 23 Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23... |
| 2004 | "ASAP (variety show) ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays... " |
Herself | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2004 | MTV Supahstar: The Supahsearch | Herself | MTV MTV MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs.... |
| 2005 | Wowowee Wowowee Wowowee was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel... |
Herself | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2005 | All Star K! All Star K! All Star K! was a videoke game show in the Philippines.- Hosts :All Star K! started as K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge with Arnell Ignacio as host. When Ignacio transferred to rival station ABS-CBN in 2004 , the show was reformatted into a celebrity game show with Jaya and comedian Allan K... |
Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2005 | Chowtime Na! | Herself | IBC-13 |
| 2009 | Why Men Love Whisper | Herself | Myx Myx myx or MYX is the music channel of ABS-CBN brand and the #1 music channel in the Philippines. It is also a part of Studio 23's program line-up. In 2007, MYX North America was launched in the United States.... |
| 2010 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman is a late night variety show aired every Saturday evenings by GMA Network. The show became popular due to its tagline "Walang Tulugan" as the program airs at midnight. -Early years:The show was originally titled as "Master Showman Presents"... |
Herself | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | The Global Pinoy | Herself | The Filipino Channel The Filipino Channel The Filipino Channel is an international television station owned by the Philippine-based multimedia conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is currently available in Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, and the United States. It has over two million subscribers in these... |