Vina Morales
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Vina Morales is a Filipina
singer, actress and model.
at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, which would lead her to a music career. A priest called Father Fritz D. Malinao, a songwriter
in his church community, discovered Morales' talent and asked her to sing one of his compositions as an entry in the Cebu Pop Music Festival. The song, "Paglaum", ("hope" in Cebuano language), won the Grand Prize and earned the "Best Interpreter" award for young talents in the Philippines.
Representatives from Viva Films
had seen her performance and offered her a singing and acting contract. She and her family moved to Manila
where she auditioned for a film career in the Philippine film industry. She change her birth name from Sharon Garcia Magdayao to Vina Morales.
Morales' first film debut was Nakagapos na Puso, in which she co-starred with Lead Actress Sharon Cuneta. In her late teenage years Morales appeared in Utol Kong Hoodlum and a dual role in 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 one song called 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 US tour titled Vina Revealed and Vina's Hot.
Morales performed the song Yakapin Mo Ako when portraying singer Joey Albert on the biographical TV series Maalaala Mo Kaya
. In 2002, she co-hosted a series of Philippine shows with Martin Nievera
in the United States
and Canada
.
She was chosen as being the first Filipino to sing at the New York International Music Festival, which was held at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas
in 2003. In 2006, she also did a tour of the United States to promote her celebrity status among the Filipino communities.
In 2007, she starred in ABS-CBN
's Maria Flordeluna
, where she played her role as Elvira. She also represented the Philippines at the 2007 Ikon Asean
singing contest and won the competition.
In 2010, she has been cast in the latest soap opera offering of ABS-CBN
on the 60th anniversary entitled, Agua Bendita.
In 2011, She made her comeback in Primetime Via the third quarter offering of Nasaan Ka Elisa?
a remake of the 2008 Colombian telenovela.
who is also an actress and model. Morales lives with partner, Filipino businessman, Cedric Lee. She has a child born in 2009.
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 ....
singer, actress and model.
Career
At age nine, Morales started singing with her church choirChoir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, which would lead her to a music career. A priest called Father Fritz D. Malinao, a songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
in his church community, discovered Morales' talent and asked her to sing one of his compositions as an entry in the Cebu Pop Music Festival. The song, "Paglaum", ("hope" in Cebuano language), won the Grand Prize and earned the "Best Interpreter" award for young talents in the Philippines.
Representatives from Viva Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
had seen her performance and offered her a singing and acting contract. She and her family moved to Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
where she auditioned for a film career in the Philippine film industry. She change her birth name from Sharon Garcia Magdayao to Vina Morales.
Morales' first film debut was Nakagapos na Puso, in which she co-starred with Lead Actress Sharon Cuneta. In her late teenage years Morales appeared in Utol Kong Hoodlum and a dual role in 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 one song called Paano Kaya Magtatagpo?, along with Filipino model, actor and musician, Piolo Pascual
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
. 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 US tour titled Vina Revealed and Vina's Hot.
Morales performed the song Yakapin Mo Ako when portraying singer Joey Albert on the biographical TV series Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...
. In 2002, she co-hosted a series of Philippine shows with Martin Nievera
Martin Nievera
Martin Ramon Razon Nievera is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN-Early life:...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
She was chosen as being the first Filipino to sing at the New York International Music Festival, which was held at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
in 2003. In 2006, she also did a tour of the United States to promote her celebrity status among the Filipino communities.
In 2007, she starred in 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 ...
's Maria Flordeluna
Maria Flordeluna
Maria Flordeluna is a Filipino soap opera that aired on the ABS-CBN television network and DZMM TeleRadyo in the Philippines and on The Filipino Channel worldwide. A radio version of the series aired weekdays on DZMM 630 in the Philippines....
, where she played her role as Elvira. She also represented the Philippines at the 2007 Ikon Asean
Ikon Asean
Ikon Asean is a regional music award designed to showcase and recognize talented artists from countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. The First Ikon Asean was held on August 12, 2007 in Malaysia....
singing contest and won the competition.
In 2010, she has been cast in the latest soap opera offering of 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 ...
on the 60th anniversary entitled, Agua Bendita.
In 2011, She made her comeback in Primetime Via the third quarter offering of Nasaan Ka Elisa?
Nasaan Ka Elisa?
Nasaan Ka, Elisa? is a Philippine crime drama television series on ABS-CBN. It is the Philippine adaptation of the Chilean 2009 drama ¿Dónde está Elisa? , starring Melissa Ricks....
a remake of the 2008 Colombian telenovela.
Personal life
She has a younger sister named Shaina MagdayaoShaina Magdayao
Shaina García Magdayao , is a Filipina actress, dancer, singer and model. She is currently under ABS-CBN Management and a member of Star Magic.-Career:...
who is also an actress and model. Morales lives with partner, Filipino businessman, Cedric Lee. She has a child born in 2009.
Movie
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2000 | Sagot Kita: Mula Ulo Hanggang Paa | Ma. Cecilia |
| Eto Na Naman Ako | Ana María Ledesma | |
| 1999 | Ang Boyfriend kong Pari | Reggie |
| Ako'y Ibigin Mo....Lalaking Matapang | ||
| 'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede! | Kristine | |
| 1997 | Lab en' Kisses | Kisses |
| The Sarah Balabagan Story | Sarah Balabagan Sarah Balabagan Sarah Balabagan was a Filipina prisoner in the United Arab Emirates during 1994 - 96 whose case caused a good deal of controversy... |
|
| Wag na Wag Kang Lalayo | ||
| 1996 | April Boys: Sana'y mahalin mo rin ako | Letty |
| Ten Little Indians | Regina | |
| Huwag Mong Isuko ang Laban | cecilia | |
| 1995 | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Russell Contemplacion |
| Campus Girls | ||
| Love Notes | ||
| 1994 | Anghel na Walang Langit | Anghela/Anita |
| Grepor Butch Belgica Story | ||
| Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko | ||
| Pinagbiyak na bunga | Kathy | |
| The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II - May the Lord Be with Us | Carmela Vizconde | |
| 1993 | Sana'y Ikaw na Nga | Jessica |
| Alyas Batman en Robin | ||
| Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan | Jocelyn Castro | |
| Kadenang bulaklak | Jasmin Abolencia | |
| Sala sa Init, Sala sa Lamig | Trina | |
| 1992 | Miss na Miss Kita (Ang Utol kong Hoodlum 2) | Bing |
| The Wild Cowboys | Elizabeth | |
| 1991 | Darna | |
| Maging Sino Ka Man | Loling | |
| Ang Utol kong Hoodlum | Bing | |
| 1990 | Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser kong Alien | |
| Teacher's Enemy No. 1 | ||
| Petrang Kabayo 2: Ang Ganda-ganda Mo | pinky | |
| Love at First Sight | ||
| Tootsie Wootsie | ||
| 1989 | Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate kong Alien | |
| Estudyante Blues | Bebs | |
| Abot Hanggang Sukdulan | carmi | |
| Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso | ||
| Bondying: The Little Big Boy | ||
| Ang Lahat ng Ito Pati na ang Langit | Maureen | |
| 1988 | Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng mga aswang | Vinia |
| 1986 | Captain Barbell | Kidnap Victim |
| Nakagapos na Puso | ||
| 1985 | Binhi | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
TBA | 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 ... |
| 2011–present | Nasaan Ka Elisa? Nasaan Ka Elisa? Nasaan Ka, Elisa? is a Philippine crime drama television series on ABS-CBN. It is the Philippine adaptation of the Chilean 2009 drama ¿Dónde está Elisa? , starring Melissa Ricks.... |
Cecilia "Cecile" Altamira-Caceres | 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 ... |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym: Ulo Wansapanataym Wansapanataym is a Philippine fantasy-drama anthology produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series aired in 1997 until 2005 and it was re-aired in 2006 until 2007... |
Mia Gonzales | 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 ... |
| 2011 | Star Circle Quest: The Search for the Next Kiddie Superstar Star Circle Quest Star 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... |
Herself/Judge | 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 ... |
| 2010 | Agua Bendita | Mercedes Montenegro-Cristi | 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 ... |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa May Bukas Pa May Bukas Pa is a Philippine drama series which started long-airing on February 2, 2009 at ABS-CBN. The show's run was extended multiple times until its end run on February 5, 2010.-Production:... |
Choir Member | 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 ... |
| 2009 | 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 (as a guest performer) | 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 ... |
| 2008 | IKON Philippines IKON Philippines IKON Philippines is a reality singing competition which searches for a champion among existing or established artistes rather than among new, unknown starlets as in other such singing competitions. The programme was co-launched with IKON Indonesia and IKON Malaysia in late 2006 as an initiative to... |
Herself | RPN Radio Philippines Network Radio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol... |
| 2007 | Maria Flordeluna Maria Flordeluna Maria Flordeluna is a Filipino soap opera that aired on the ABS-CBN television network and DZMM TeleRadyo in the Philippines and on The Filipino Channel worldwide. A radio version of the series aired weekdays on DZMM 630 in the Philippines.... |
Maria Elvira Aragoncillo-Alicante | 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 ... |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bahay Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Diana del Mundo | 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 ... |
| 2003-2004 | Darating Ang Umaga Darating ang Umaga Darating ang Umaga is a Filipino Drama made by ABS-CBN in 2003. It starred Vina Morales and Eula Valdez.-Story:... |
Arianna B. Cordero | 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 ... |
| 2000–present | ASAP 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/Host/Performer | 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 ... |
| 2000 | Codename: Verano | Carmela Bernardo | 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... |
| 1997 | SOP | Herself/Host/Performer | 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... |
| 1992 | Lira | Edene | 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... |
| 1987–1996 | That's Entertainment That's Entertainment (TV series) That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show aired by GMA Network.-History:The show was launched on January 6, 1986 by GMA Network and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by German... |
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... |