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Sarah Asher Geronimo (born July 25, 1988) is a Filipina singer, actress and model. She is the grand winner of the Philippine reality show Star for a Night.
Childhood
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo was born to parents Delfin Geronimo and Divina Tua-Geronimo. The third of four children with siblings namely Sunshine Grace, Johna Rizzie and Ezekiel Gabriel. Sarah grew up in a rented house in Sta. Cruz, Manila. She is also the niece of TV host of "Ating Alamin", Gerry Geronimo.
To say that Sarah possesses a natural love to perform is an understatement. As a child, she actively participated in school programs and joined many singing contests throughout her childhood. At the age of three, she was casted in the kiddie show "Pen pen de Sarapen." She also took part in "For Kids Only" and "Hiraya Manawari" and later on became part of the first batch of stars in the hit kiddie afternoon program "Ang TV." Yet it was Sarah's talent for singing that would cause her father to focus on developing it by enrolling her at the "Center for Pop Music, Philippines" at six years of age. Her father also encouraged little Sarah to train at home for two hours each day.
Career
2003
At fourteen years old, Sarah bested 10 other finalists in the nationwide search for Star For a Night (Philippine Edition) aired over IBC Channel 13 with Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez as host. With her outstanding performance of Celine Dion's To Love You More, she won the Grand Prize winning 1 million Philippine Pesos and a 10-year recording contract with Viva Records.
Good point to emphasize is that she won over future Champions like Maureen "Mau" Marcelo of Philippine Idol, Angeline Quinto of Teen Popstar (MTB), and Roxanne Joy Castro of Australian Pinoy Star Search (TFC)
In September 2003, she released her debut album entitled Popstar: A Dream Come True. The album was awarded an astounding sixtuple (6x) platinum award, selling more than 180,000 copies. She also staged a highly successful first solo concert at the Music Museum in the same year.
Aside from singing, she also acted in supporting roles for films Filipinas, Captain Barbell, and Annie B.. After winning in Star for a Night, she appeared in several GMA Network shows until she finally landed a contract for several programs in ABS-CBN that became her home studio until now.
2004
Sarah signed an exclusive contract with TV giant ABS-CBN where she had her first major break in acting field through starring in teen drama soap entitled Sarah, The Teen Princess in allusion to her cameo role as a child in Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa (The Little Princess) where she played the role of the main character's (Camille Prats) playmate. She also became a mainstay in the Sunday noontime variety show, ASAP.
She also obtained a multi-million peso advertising endorsement contracts with Jollibee, Charmee, and Talk 'n' Text for Smart Communications.
In November 2004, Sarah released her second album entitled Sweet Sixteen which achieved gold status in one week. The album has since reached double-platinum status, selling more than 60,000 copies.
Sarah along with other reality star search winners Rachelle Ann Go, and Erik Santos staged the Night of the Champions concert at the Araneta Coliseum, which also went on a highly successful tour in the US.
Sarah also played the leading lady opposite singer Mark Bautista, in the fantasy film Lastikman.
2005
Sarah sang the theme of ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest winners Hero Angeles and Sandara Park's launching movie Can This Be Love, which was released as a maxi-single and achieved gold record status in one month's time.
She also became a mainstay in the fourth season of the weekly teen-oriented show, SCQ Reload, Kilig Ako, replacing Sandara Park as Hero's love team partner.
In summer of 2005, Sarah reunited with her fellow champions for a United States Tour of Pinoy Idols: Return Of The Champions, which was staged in selected cities in the U.S. for a two-month period.
Sarah went on to perform in her first major solo concert, The Other Side at the renowned Araneta Coliseum. Viva Records released a live album of said concert that in turn reached a Platinum status.
2006
This year marks another milestone in her career as she leaded the cast of one of ABS-CBN's top rating primetime soap opera, Bituing Walang Ningning (Lackluster Star), an adaptation of the 1985 Philippine hit movie classic. Here, she starred as aspiring singer Dorina Pineda, a role originally played by Philippine's Megastar Sharon Cuneta. She released a soundtrack of the series and achieved gold status.
Her third solo album entitled Becoming released in August 2006, reached gold status in just one week and Platinum a month after.
Sarah continued to spread her wings globally as she staged successful concerts in Taiwan, Canada, Alaska, and Dubai. She also had a successful The Other Side US Tour in San Diego, Hanford, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Honolulu, Maui, Washington DC and Atlantic City.
While in the US in November 18, 2006, she was chosen by Philippines' boxing champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao to sing the Philippine National Anthem (Lupang Hinirang) preceding his third super featherweight fight encounter against Mexico's Erik "El Terrible" Morales at the UNLV Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2007 - Present
Sarah continues to enthrall Filipino audiences locally and abroad. In 2007 alone, Sarah has toured major cities in the US, Australia, Canada, Europe and UAE.
She is currently a mainstay of ASAP '07, a once-a-week, noontime musical variety show, and also hosts Little Big Superstar, a reality star search program for aspiring child performers that has recently concluded its third season. She also takes the female lead role in primetime drama Pangarap Na Bituin opposite Jericho Rosales, that is currently aired in ABS-CBN.
Also, she staged a sold-out second major solo concert last July 14, 2007 at the Araneta Coliseum entitled Sarah Geronimo In Motion where she astonished her audience with her ultimate dancing skills and unwavering multi-faceted singing prowess. Sarah also concluded Sarah Geronimo In Motion US tour last August-September 2007 with an astounding reception from Filipino communities in the US.
After staging her highly successful second solo major concert at the Araneta Coliseum, she released her fourth studio album entitled Taking Flight which has since sold over 15,000 copies, achieving Gold status in a short period after its release.
Furthermore, she signed up several endorsement contracts that includes a campaign for Senator Edgardo Angara's 2007 Senatorial Bid, Hapee Toothgels, Extreme Magic Sing Videoke Microphone and Belo Medical Group.
Discography
Albums
Solo studio albums
| Date of release | Title | Album Sales Award (PHIL Music threshold) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Popstar: A Dream Come True | 6x Platinum (180,000) |
| 2004 | Sweet Sixteen | 2x Platinum (60,000) |
| 2006 | Becoming | Platinum (30,000) |
| 2007 | Taking Flight | 2x Platinum (60,000+) |
Other albums
| Date of release | Title | Album Sales Award (PHIL Music threshold) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Star For A Night | 4x Platinum (120,000) |
| 2004 | Night of the Champions | Gold (15,000) |
| 2005 | Can This Be Love OST | Gold (15,000) |
| 2005 | Search for the Star in a Million | Gold (15,000) |
| 2005 | Ang Bango ng Pasko
(The Aroma of Christmas) |
Gold (15,000) |
| 2005 | The Other Side : Live Album | Platinum (30,000) |
| 2006 | Bituing Walang Ningning
(Lackluster Star) |
Gold (15,000) |
| 2006 | Hotsilog | Gold (15,000) |
| 2007 | Little Big Superstar | |
| 2007 | Pangarap na Bituin
(My Dream Star) |
Singles
Popstar: A Dream Come True
| Year | Title | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | To Love You More | 1 (6 weeks) |
| 2003 | Forever's Not Enough | 1 (22 weeks) |
| 2003 | Broken Vow ft. Mark Bautista | 5 |
| 2003 | Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan | 7 |
| 2004 | Sa Iyo | 4 |
| 2004 | If Only | 1 (3 weeks) |
| 2004 | Ibulong Sa Hangin | did not chart |
| 2004 | When I Met You | did not chart |
The Other Side Live
| Year | Title | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | I Finally Found Someone | 14 |
Sweet Sixteen
| Year | Title | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | How Could You Say You Loved Me | 1 (16 weeks) |
| 2005 | Lumingon Ka Lang | 2 |
| 2005 | I Want To Know What Love Is | 3 |
| 2006 | Love Can't Lie | 6 |
Bituing Walang Ningning Soundtrack
| Year | Title | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bituing Walang Ningning | 2 |
Becoming
| Year | Title | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | I Still Believe In Loving You | 1 (8 weeks) |
| 2007 | Carry My Love | 2 |
| 2007 | Iingatan Ko (Ang Pag-ibig Mo) | 5 |
Little Big Superstar Album
| Year | Title | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Reach For The Sky | 2 |
| Year | Title | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | I'll Be Alright | 1 (11 weeks) |
| 2007 | Ikaw | 1 (ongoing for 9 weeks) |
Unilever Philippines once again, commissioned Sarah to sing Surf's Mother's Day theme song, "Sa Iyong Mga Kamay", after its 2006 Christmas theme "Ang Bango ng Pasko".
Filmography
Films
- Lastikman: Unang Banat
Adrian Rosales as Lastikman (Mark Bautista) , got his superpowers from a tree which he was trying to protect from the illegal loggers. He was badly beaten up but his wounds were healed and strangely, he felt stronger and could stretch his body like rubber. Starring Sarah Gerónimo as Lara Manuel; the girl whom he has a crush on. Directed by Mac Alejandrea and Viva Film's entry for the 30th Metro Manila Film Festival.
- Captain Barbell, The Movie (2003)
Captain Barbell is Viva/Premiere Productions entry to the 2003 29th Metro Manila Film Festival. Sarah plays the sister of Ogie Alcacid (Mara). Starring Bong Revilla Jr., Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez and Rufa Mae Quinto. The movie was directed by Mac Alejandre.
Filipinas (directed by Joel Lamangan), one of Viva Films' 2003 entry to the Metro Manila Filmfest, in which Sarah (Kathlyn Filipinas) plays the daughter of Richard Gomez. This is her second film in the same year of the festival. Sarah also sang the theme song of the movie: Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan.
- Annie B.
Viva's first film after the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) in 2003. Sarah plays the role of Jolina Magdangal’s sister. The movie was supposed to have been shown in January, but was moved to March after director Louie Ignacio decided to re-shoot some scenes. This is actually the first movie featuring Sarah.
- Masikip Sa Dibdib (cameo appearance)
Rufa Mae will prick your hearts and keep you in stitches as Boobita Rose in this new quirky dramedy. With the weight of an alcoholic nee suicidal sister, a womanizing addict for a brother, a hypochondriac for a mother and a socially challenged lovelife hanging on her shoulders.
- Sarah...Ang Munting Prinsesa
A story about a little princess named Sarah (Camille Prats): a young girl of nobility and good character. Directed by Romy Suzara. Sarah played one of Princess Sarah's friends. (Based on the book, " A Little Princess").
Major television shows
Contemporaries
- Erik Santos - Winner, Star In A Million Season 1 (2004)
- Rachelle Ann Go - Grand Champion of Search For A Star (2004)
- Sheryn Regis - 1st Runner-Up Star In A Million Season 1 (2004)
- Mark Bautista - Runner-up of Star for a Night (2003)
Awards
- Republic Of The Philippines City of Manila-Singer and TV or Movie Actress
- Most Promising Female Singer at 9th Tinig Awards of the National Press Club
- People of the Year: People Asia Magazine
- Nickelodeons Kids Choice Award
- PLDT Plaque of Recognition (Consistent Winner of "Tuklas Talino" Musical Contest)
- Star Girl 2003
- SOP 1st Platinum Awards Pop Star A Dream Come True
- Most Promising Female Performer: 20th Annual Year Ender Excellence Awards 2003
- Highest Drama Anthology; Magpakailanman: Sarah Geronimo Story
- Outstanding Female Role Youth Model in the Field of Entertainer: Gawad KKK 2004
- Outstanding Manilans of the Year Medal: Outstanding Manilans Award 2004
- Outstanding Manilans Plaque for Contribution in the Field of Performing Arts: Outstanding Manilans Award 2004
- Best Performance By a New Female Recording Artist: Awit Awards 2004
- Best Performance By a Female Recording Artist: Aliw Awards 2004
- Best Dance Song "Sa Iyo": Aliw Awards 2004
- Best Variety Program "Little Big Star": 20th KBP Golden Dove Awards
- Female Entertainer of the Year: Gawad America 2005
- Female Recording Artist of the Year: Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2005
Concerts
- Popstar: A Dream Come True (Music Museum) 2003
- To Love Her More (Aliw Theatre) 2004
- The Other Side of Sarah 2005
- Bituing Walang Ningning Concert (held at the Araneta Coliseum) 2006
- Sarah Geronimo: In Motion 2007
Endorsements
- Jollibee
- Charmee
- Talk 'n' Text (Smart Communications)
- Surf Maxx Prepaid Internet Card
- Extreme Magic Sing
- Hapee Toothpaste
- Surf Detergent
- Islander
- AMA University
- Marvel Taheebo
- Senator Edgardo Angara's senatorial campaign
- Belo Skin Care
- Guess?
- Lady's Choice Mayonnaise
External links
- The Official Website of Sarah Geronimo
- The Official Sarah Geronimo In Motion Concert Website
- Sarah Geronimo at Asian Girls
- Sarah Geronimo at Wow Filipino Celebrities
- Sarah Geronimo at IMDb
| Year | Title | Character | Genre | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Star For A Night | Grand Champion | Reality; Music | IBC |
| 2003 | Search For A Star | Guest Performer | Reality; Music | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Magpakailanman | Her Life Story | Drama Anthology | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Sarah, The Teen Princess | as Sarah | Teen Drama; Romance | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 - Present | ASAP | Host/Performer | Musical Variety | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Wansapanatym | Kikay (co-lead) | Fantasy; Teen Romance | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | SCQ Reload: Kilig Ako | as Sarah | Teen Drama; Romance | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Search For The Star In A Million | Host | Reality; Music | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Your Song: Forever's Not Enough | Mitch (co-lead) | Romance; Comedy | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Little Big Star | Host | Reality; Music | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Dorina Pineda/Emilia Rose Suarez (lead) | Drama; Musical | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rose (co-lead) | Romance; Comedy | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Your Song: Pers Lab | Marge (co-lead) | Romance; Comedy | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Your Song: Carry My Love | Bes (co-lead) | Romance; Comedy | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Little Big Superstar | Host | Reality; Music | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Love Spell: Sweet Sixty | Rosing Arnais/Rose/Rose Marie (lead) | Romance; Comedy | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Pangarap Na Bituin (Now Showing) | Emerald (lead) | Drama; Musical | ABS-CBN |