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Sarah Geronimo
An image of Geronimo in a green dress performing
Geronimo performing at the Fusion Music Festival in 2016
Born
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo

(1988-07-25) July 25, 1988 (age 35)
Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active1992–present
Works
Spouse
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(m. 2020)​
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsViva
Websitewww.sarahgeronimo.ph
Signature

Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo (/hɛˈrɒnɪmoʊ/ herr-ON-ih-moh; born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer and actress. Her accolades include an MTV Europe Music Award, World Music Award, 10 Star Awards for Music and 28 Myx Music Awards. Tatler magazine named her one of the most influential people in Asia in 2021.

Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Manila, Geronimo started performing in singing competitions as a child, and first gained recognition after winning the television talent show Star for a Night (2002). She signed with Viva Records in 2003 and released her debut studio album Popstar: A Dream Come True in 2003, which was supported by the singles "Forever's Not Enough" and "Sa Iyo". She reinvented her image and style with Becoming (2006) and Taking Flight (2007), gaining praise for her growth and maturitty. She recorded covers on Music and Me (2009) and One Heart (2011), the latter of which also included original material and was supported by the singles "Sino Nga Ba Siya" and "Kung Siya ang Mahal". Geronimo produced her tenth studio album Expressions (2013), which was supported the lead single "Ikot-Ikot". Her twelfth studio album, The Great Unknown (2015), contained the lead single "Tala", which sparked a trend between 2019 and 2020.

Geronimo played leading roles in the film A Very Special Love (2008) and its sequels You Changed My Life (2009) and It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013), winning the Box Office Entertainment Awards for Box Office Queen for all films and winning the Golden Screen Award for Best Actress for the latter. Her performance as the title role in Miss Granny (2018) garnered her a Star Award for Best Actress. She also starred in the television series Sarah the Teen Princess (2004), Bituing Walang Ningning (2006), Pangarap na Bituin (2007) and 1DOL (2010). Geronimo expanded her career into reality television talent shows as a presenter of the talent competition show Little Big Star (2005) and as a coach on The Voice of the Philippines (2013) and its spin-offs The Voice Kids (2014) and The Voice Teens (2017).

Life and career[edit]

1988–2002: Early life and career beginnings[edit]

Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo was born on July 25, 1988 in Santa Cruz, Manila to Divina (née Tua) and Delfin Geronimo.[1] Her father has worked for a telecommunications company, while her mother has run businesses at their home.[2][3] The third of four children, she grew up with two older sisters, Jonnah Rizzie and Sunshine Grace, and a younger brother, Ezekiel Gabriel.[4] She is a born-again Christian and has attended the Victory Christian Fellowship.[5]

Geronimo began singing at age two and has performed in front of a croud; her singing interest led her to join several singing competitions.[6][4] Influenced by Regine Velasquez's vocal training with her father during her childhood, at age six, Geronimo was immersed neck-deep in the water by her father and went through vocal runs.[7] During her first amateur singing competition, she performed Shirley Bassey's "The Greatest Performance of My Life".[7] According to her mother, she began her career at age four as a cast member in the television series Penpen de Sarapen Ang TV, and NEXT.[6][8][9] In 1995, Geronimo appeared in the film Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa as a background actor, playing a friend of Camille Prats's character.[4] That same year, she was of the musical performers during the World Youth Day, and competed in 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila's "Princess Asia".[6]

2002–2005[edit]

Star for a Night and Popstar: A Dream Come True[edit]

Geronimo was a junior at the University of Santo Tomas Junior High School when she joined the reality television singing contest Star for a Night, based on the British talent show of the same name.[8][10] She stated that she had audition for the contest three times, and became reluctant after her second audition.[9] When she advanced as one of the eleven grand finalists,[11] she dropped out of school in order to focus on her music career.[12][13] She won the competition on March 1, 2003, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, performing a cover of Celine Dion's "To Love You More".[14][15] After her win, she was signed to a record deal with Viva Records.[6] She stated that her family was her inspiration despite the challenges her family has been through.[2] Geronimo then transferred to the Angelicum College, which accommodated her professional schedule through homeschooling.[12] She graduated in 2007,[16] and attended the University of the Philippines Open University, where she majored in Associate in Arts.[12]

After Star for a Night, Geronimo released her debut studio album Popstar: A Dream Come True. It included the tracks "Sa Iyo", written by Jun Murillo,[17] "Forever's Not Enough", written by Vehnee Saturno,[18] and "Narito" and "If Only", both written by Ogie Alcasid, as well as a cover of Dion's "To Love You More".[18][19] The album has sold over 300,000 units in the Philippines,[20] and was certified 5x platinum.[21] Its accompanying concert was staged that October at the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan.[22]

Acting debut, Sweet Sixteen and The Other Side[edit]

Geronimo made her film debut in the 2003 drama film Filipinas, where she played the role of a daughter to Richard Gomez's character who was left behind when her father migrated to the United States.[23] playing the Its soundtrack includes Geronimo's cover of "Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan?".[24] She also starred in the film Captain Barbell, based on the superhero of the same name, in a supporting role as a younger sister of the eponymous superhero (played by Bong Revilla).[25][26][27] In 2004, she starred in a leading role on the television series Sarah the Teen Princess.[28] That same year, she starred in the film Annie B.[29][30] Her last film appearance that year was co-starring with Mark Bautista in Lastikman: Unang Banat, based on Mars Ravelo's comics superhero Lastikman,[31] playing the title superhero's love interest.[27] In 2005, she joined the cast of the teen-oriented television program SCQ Reload: Kilig Ako.[28]

2006–2010[edit]

Becoming and Taking Flight[edit]

Just Me and Music and Me[edit]

Acting breakthrough and commercial successes[edit]

She was romantically involved with Rayver Cruz in 2008.[32]

2011–2017[edit]

One Heart and film roles[edit]

Expressions and The Voice franchise[edit]

Perfectly Imperfect and The Great Unknown[edit]

Film roles[edit]

2018–present[edit]

This 15 Me and Miss Granny[edit]

Resurgence, Unified and marriage[edit]

Return from professional hiatus[edit]

The year 2023 saw Geronimo headline two concerts: the first concert was in May to coincide with her 20-year career milestone.[18]

Artistry[edit]

Influences[edit]

Geronimo's father introduced her to music during her early years.[18] Growing up, she listened and danced to the music of Michael Jackson.[33] Her musical inspiration varies from classic musicians like Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, The Beatles, Elvis Presley and the Bee Gees, to pop and R&B singers like Whitney Houston and Celine Dion.[18] She has also expressed appreciation for Lea Salonga and Regine Velasquez;[9] she cited the latter her "mentor and inspiration",[34] adding that Velasquez made her realize the value of hard work in pursuing a career in music.[35] Nestor Torre Jr. of the Philippine Daily Inquirer noticed the comparison between the two singers, and remarked: "Regine [Velasquez]'s belting became so popular that her then teenage successor, Sarah Geronimo, imitated her..."[36]

Musical and acting styles[edit]

Stage performances[edit]

Public image[edit]

Geronimo has been regarded as one of the most accomplished entertainers of her generation.[37][38]

Other activities[edit]

Philantrophy and advocacy[edit]

During the 2007, 2013 and 2019 Philippine Senate elections, she became a spokesperson for the politicians Edgardo Angara and his son Sonny Angara.[39][40] Geronimo stated that her family chose education as a top priority.[40] She also added that their advocacies were [39]

Endorsements[edit]

Acting credits and awards[edit]

Throughout her career, Geronimo has received many accolades and honors, including 16 Awit Awards,[41] 6 Aliw Awards,[42] 14 Star Awards,[a] and 28 Myx Music Awards.[45] She was also honored as the Best Asian Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2012,[46] the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Southeast Asian Act in 2014,[47] Best-Selling Filipino Artist at the World Music Awards,[48] and Best Asian Performer at the 2016 Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards.[49] Geronimo was also nominated for the Best Asian Performer at the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards,[50] and was nominated for the Best Female Artist, Best Live Act, and Entertainer of the Year at the World Music Awards in 2013,[51] as well as for the Best Southeast Asian Act at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards.[52] Geronimo was also a recipient of the FAMAS Award's Golden Artist in 2009.[53] In 2024, she was honored with the Global Force Award during the Billboard Women in Music event in YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, California, the first for a Filipino artist.[54]

As an actress, Geronimo's most commercially successful films, according to the online websites Box Office Mojo and the Philippine Entertainment Portal, are It Takes a Man and a Woman, Finally Found Someone, You Changed My Life and A Very Special Love.[55][56] For her performance, Geronimo won the Box Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Queen.[57] Her television acting credits include Sarah the Teen Princess, Bituing Walang Ningning, Pangarap na Bituin and 1DOL. Geronimo was awarded the Star Award for Movie Actress of the Year for her performance in Miss Granny, in addition to nominations for the same category for her roles in The Breakup Playlist and Unforgettable.[58]

Discography[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ 10 Star Awards for Music,[43] 4 Star Awards for Movies[44]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Maglipon, Jo-Ann; Franco, Bernie (July 1, 2024). "Sarah Geronimo: The Evolution of A Genuine Talent". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Maglipon, Jo-Ann; Lim-Venturanza, Candace (February 22, 2020). "Divine Intervention: The only interview Mommy Divine has ever given on daughter Sarah Geronimo". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "Sarah Geronimo on beauty, fame and falling in love". The Philippine Star. August 29, 2009. Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Lo, Ricky (September 18, 2005). "Star (Not Only) For a Night". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 25, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Matias-Pizarro, Shirley (September 29, 2009). "Ondoy played the great equalizer". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 1, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d Red, Isah (August 22, 2007). "Sarah Geronimo on a path to superstardom". Manila Standard Today. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
  7. ^ a b San Diego, Bayani Jr. (June 27, 2004). "A tale of two daddy's girls". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Francisco, Butch (February 6, 2003). "What makes Star For a Night different". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  9. ^ a b c Camino; Cadis, Gerrilyn (September 29, 2003). "The next big thing". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 7, 2024 – via Google Books.
  10. ^ Umerez, Remy (May 7, 2005). "Hero, Dingdong put premium on education". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  11. ^ Gil, Baby (February 24, 2003). "New stars to shine in Star For a Night". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  12. ^ a b c "Film and television celebrities who are proud Thomasians". Philippine Entertainment Portal. June 12, 2020. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  13. ^ Noguera, Al Kendrick; Acar, Aedrianne (November 15, 2019). "Viva Santo Tomas!: Celebs na may dugong UST". GMA Network. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  14. ^ Red, Isah (March 8, 2003). "Sarah Geronimo is Star for a Night". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 28, 2024 – via Google Books.
  15. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (October 10, 2019). "Where are they now: Star for a Night finalists". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on December 5, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  16. ^ Bonifacio, Julie (May 3, 2007). "Sarah Geronimo graduates from high school". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  17. ^ Lago, Amanda (September 18, 2021). "What happens when Sarah Geronimo ends up singing your song?". Rappler. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  18. ^ a b c d e Tomada, Nathalie (May 14, 2023). "Sarah G shows she's OPM queen at 20th anniversary concert". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  19. ^ "Sarah's album already golden". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 12, 2023. p. C3. Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024 – via Google Books.
  20. ^ "Local music's best-selling records". Manila Standard. October 15, 2016. Archived from the original on April 29, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  21. ^ "Sarah is happy on 'the other side'". The Philippine Star. July 31, 2005. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  22. ^ Torre, Nestor (September 13, 2003). "Young talents on the rise". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. G2. Retrieved April 27, 2024 – via Google Books.
  23. ^ "The best of Sarah". The Philippine Star. December 30, 2003. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  24. ^ "Filipinas: A relevant, timely family drama". The Philippine Star. December 14, 2003. Archived from the original on August 18, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  25. ^ "Captain Barbell, pinagsama-sama ang malalaking artista" [Captain Barbell, bringing together the biggest artists]. The Philippine Star (in Tagalog). December 8, 2003. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  26. ^ Siazon, Rachelle (October 3, 2019). "Sarah Geronimo on closeness to Regine Velasquez: "One text away lang."" [Just one text away.]. Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  27. ^ a b "The villains of Lastikman". The Philippine Star. December 5, 2004. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  28. ^ a b Baldono, Krista (February 6, 2020). "How The Voice Teens coach Sarah Geronimo emerged as the country's Popstar Royalty in TV stints". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  29. ^ "The best of Sarah". The Philippine Star. December 30, 2003. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  30. ^ "Jolina M is Annie B". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 16, 2003. p. A25. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Google Books.
  31. ^ "Sarah, phenomenal popstar". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 26, 2004. p. 2. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023 – via Google Books.
  32. ^ Abellon, Bam (February 29, 2020). "The defiant side of Sarah Geronimo: A timeline". ABS-CBN News Channel. Archived from the original on December 25, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  33. ^ Carpio, Audrey (September 27, 2009). "An amazing life with Sarah Geronimo". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  34. ^ Dumaual, Miguel (January 28, 2021). "Sarah Geronimo has a 'good reason' for ASAP absence, says Regine Velasquez". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  35. ^ Esteves, Patricia (December 3, 2013). "Concert review The Sarah G experience". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  36. ^ Torre, Nestor Jr. (February 8, 2009). "Beyond the 'birit' menace". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 11, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  37. ^ Bersola, Camille (December 12, 2010). "Sarah G. more than just a pop icon". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  38. ^ "7 Sarah G Performances that Prove She's Her Generation's Ultimate Pop Star". Wish 107.5. March 28, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  39. ^ a b "Sarah Geronimo chooses Sonny Angara". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 8, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  40. ^ a b "Sarah's renewed advocacy for education". The Philippine Star. February 12, 2013. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  41. ^ Sources for Geronimo's Awit Awards:
  42. ^ Sources for Geronimo's Aliw Awards:
  43. ^ Sources for Geronimo's Star Awards for Music:
  44. ^ Sources for Geronimo's Star Awards for Movies:
  45. ^ Sources for Geronimo's Myx Music Awards:
  46. ^ Montealegre, Lyn Luna (December 4, 2012). "Sarah Geronimo named Best Asian Artist (Philippines) at the Mnet Asian Music Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  47. ^ "Sarah Geronimo wins Best Southeast Asia Act at MTV EMAs". Rappler. October 23, 2014. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  48. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (May 29, 2014). "Sarah Geronimo, Hangeng win at World Music Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 4, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  49. ^ "Sarah Geronimo named 'Best Asian Performer' in Classic Rock Awards 2016". CNN Philippines. November 13, 2016. Archived from the original on January 8, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  50. ^ "Nickelodeon's 2013 Kids' Choice Awards winners". The Philippine Star. April 8, 2013. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  51. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (March 27, 2013). "Sarah Geronimo nominated in 3 categories of World Music Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  52. ^ Delizo, Michael Joe (September 11, 2014). "Sarah Geronimo gets another shot at MTV EMA". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on July 12, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  53. ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 20, 2009). "Heart Evangelista and Allen Dizon win top acting honors in 57th FAMAS Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  54. ^ Deveza, Reyma (March 7, 2024). "Sarah Geronimo receives Global Force award at Billboard event". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  55. ^ "Sarah Geronimo Movie Box Office Results". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  56. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (November 21, 2017). "Here are John Lloyd Cruz's 10 highest-grossing movies in the box office". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on January 20, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  57. ^ Francisco, Butch (March 21, 2009). "2008 Box-Office King & Queen named". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  58. ^ Sources for Geronimo's awards and nominations for the Movie Actress of the Year award the Star Awards for Movies:

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