Jolina Magdangal (born Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal on November 6, 1978 in Bulacan, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, singer, television host, and entrepreneur.Contents [hide] 1 Early life and education 2 Claim to fame 3 Career breakthrough and transformation 4 Movie Queen and Pop icon of the Philippines 5 Recording artist and concert performer 6 Jolina as the country's commercial princess and popular personality 7 Filmography 7.1 Television 8 Discography 8.1 Studio albums 8.2 Compilation albums 9 Awards 9.1 2008 9.2 2007 9.3 2006 9.4 2005 9.5 2004 9.6 2002 9.7 2001 9.8 2000 9.9 1999 9.10 1998 9.11 1997 9.12 1996 9.13 Early 9.14 Nominations 10 External links
[edit] Early life and education
Maria Jolina Perez Magdanga was born on November 6, 1978 at St. Lukes Medical Center.
Jolina's parents are Mr. Jun Magdangal and Mrs. Paulita Magdangal. She is the middle child of the three siblings. They have residences in Commonwealth, Quezon City and Tagaytay City in Cavite.
Jolina Magdangal studied at Colegio de San Lorenzo and finished her secondary education at Sienna College in Quezon City. She was a consistent achiever and multi-awarded student in her basic education years, as she both excelled in academics and extra-curricular activities. She has finished Computer Studies at AMA Computer University and took up Theatre Studies at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. [edit] Claim to fame
Magdangal's career jumped start when she was cast as one of the members of ABS-CBN's ANG TV- a teen and kiddie talent show aired during weekday afternnons in channel 2. Her mentor then was Mr. Johnny Manahan. From the said show, Jolina showcased her singing prowess, acting skills and hosting talents. Her co-stars were Claudine Barreto, Angelu de Leon, Rica Peralejo, Roselle Nava and a lot more.
From ANG TV, Jolina was cast on Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata where she unleashed her comic sides. Then TV guestings and movie offers came along her way. [edit] Career breakthrough and transformation
To date, Jolina has starred in three youth-oriented shows (GIMIK, Kahit Kailan and Love to Love); two anthologies (Star Drama Theater Presents and Dear Friend); one TV special ( A Jolly Christmas); one miniseries (Hoo Uuu?!); six drama series (Esperanza, Labs ko si Babes, Narito ang Puso Ko, I Luv New York, Adik Sa'Yo and Panday Kids); four sitcoms (from Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata to Arriba! Arriba!); three musical variety shows (ASAP, SOP and Party Pilipinas); five reality-talent shows (Starstruck Kids, Starstruck 2,3,4 and Pinoy Idol as a judge).Magdangal Is Official Artist On VIVA TALENT AGENCY she is now currently Mannaged By VIVA Artist Agency. [edit] Movie Queen and Pop icon of the Philippines
Jolina has appeared to almost twenty movies in her twenty years in showbiz. She has portrayed in all genres: drama, comedy, romance, action, fantasy and horror. All of her movies were box-office hits.[citation needed] She has worked with some of the industry's most respected and famous stars- Dolphy, Maricel Soriano, Nida Blanca, Aga Mulach, Robin Padilla and a lot more.
She has numerous blockbuster hits with her screen partner Marvin Agustin. Their loveteam was considered as the "Most Popular" and Undefeated Team-up of the 90's.[citation needed] She had made several movies with Star Cinema, Viva Films and GMA Films. In 2008, she received a star in the Paradise of Stars in Bulacan and last November 2009, she was recognized and honored in the Walk of Fame Philippines for her contributions in the movie industry.[citation needed]
On the other hand, Magdangal's fashion sense has been a massive hit among the youth of her generation. She set the standard of how the youth dressed and the way they act. Truly, Jolina made an impact and left a mark in the Philippine fashion.[citation needed] [edit] Recording artist and concert performer
Aside from television and film, Jolina also conquered the recording and concerts industry with her charms and mass appeal. She was heralded as the OPM's biggest seller of 1999, the artist who sold more albums than Kuh, Regine, Martin, Gary, Pops, Jaya and Sharon. Her self-title debut album "JOLINA" sold more than 200000 units, earning for her a quintuple platinum award. That distinction put her right behind Diamond Record Awardee Jose Mari Chan.
Her follow-up album was even a bigger success, entitle "ON MEMORY LANE" has received 6x platinum award. Most of the songs on the album were revivals of the hit songs from the 50's and 60's.
Other albums and OSTs she had were: Hey Babe-Gold record Award, Gimik the Reunion- Gold Record Award, Labs Kita, Okey ka Lang- Double Platinum Award and Flames- Triple Platinum. With these achievements, she was dubbed as Philippine's "Soundtrack Queen" and the "Revival Queen".
She had also compilations and dance albums under her belt. Among her notable hit singles were: Oh Babe, Chuva Choo Choo, Mahal Mo Ba Ako, Laging Tapat, Nanghihinayang, Kapag ako ay Nahmahal, Flames, Tameme, Sana'y Kapiling Ka, Sa Araw ng Pasko, Paper Roses, Crying Time, TL Ako Sa 'Yo, Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip and a lot more.
In the concerts arena, Jolina had numerous sol-out concerts that were produced locally and abroad. She held concerts in the US, Hawaii, Guam, Middle East, Canada, Europe and Asian cities. Her major and birthday concert entitled "Jolina Mania" held at the Araneta Colloseum and Cuneta Astrodome proved to be a great success. These had proved her status as the country's Concert Princess. [edit] Jolina as the country's commercial princess and popular personality
Based on a 2000-2001 survey conducted by the international cable TV station, CNN, JOLINA is the most preferred personality in the country. Within the same period, she also topped the list of one of the most popular showbiz personality in another survey done by The Filipino Channel (TFC) among its subscribers in the United States, the Middle East, Europe, Australia and Asia. Critics say that she is one of the few most likeable, wholesome and multi-talented star today. She is an established tri-media commercial model. Her ability to influence a great number of people from a broad spectrum of the society both young and old has been proven by the numerous product endorsements she has done. All of the companies of these products attest that they have experienced a tremendous increase in product sales, awareness and acceptance. [edit] FilmographyYear Film Role Notes 1994 Hataw Na! Agnes 1996 Radio Romance Willie Ama, Ina, Anak Rowena "Owie" Nolasco Ang TV The Movie: The Adarna Adventure Ibong Adarna Film adaptation of the TV series 1997 Flames The Movie :Tameme Leslie Film adaptation of the TV series 1998 Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo Ditas Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang Bujoy 1999 Gimik: The Reunion Ese Aragon Film adaptation of the TV series Puso ng Pasko Merry Hey Babe Abigail 2000 Tunay na Tunay: Get Mo? Gets Ko! Meiling / Tin-Tin 2002 Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip Rosalie Home Along da Riber Melody Film adaptation of the TV series 2004 Annie B. Annie Batumbakal 2006 Lovestruck Jandra 2007 Ouija Romina 2008 I.T.A.L.Y. Destiny "Des" Pinlac 2010 Ouija II: Ang Pagbangon Romina pre-production The Decade Jolens pre-production
[edit] TelevisionYear Title Role Notes Network 1992-96 Ang TV Herself ABS-CBN 1993-97 Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Jolina Recurring role ABS-CBN 1995-98 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila Herself ABS-CBN 1996-99 Gimik Ese Aragon Main role ABS-CBN 1997-99 Esperanza Karen Carvajal de Montejo Recurring role ABS-CBN 1998 Richard Loves Lucy Jules Recurring role ABS-CBN 1998-02 ASAP Herself ABS-CBN 1999-00 Labs Ko Si Babe Cinderella "Cindy" Robles Main role ABS-CBN 2000 2002 Arriba! Arriba! Winona Arriba Main role ABS-CBN 2002–present The Working President Herself Host ABS-CBN 2002 2010 SOP Herself Host\Performer GMA NETWORK 2002 2003 Kahit Kailan Frankie Main role GMA NETWORK 2003 2004 Narito Ang Puso Ko Antonina San Victores / Isabella Main role GMA NETWORK 2004 StarStruck Kids Herself Host GMA NETWORK 2004-07 StarStruck Herself Host GMA NETWORK 2005 Love to Love Jasmine Episode "Love Blossoms" GMA NETWORK 2005 2009 Unang Hirit Herself Host GMA NETWORK 2006 I Luv NY Apolinaria "Poly" Balumbalunan Main role GMA NETWORK Bongga Ka Star! Herself Host GMA NETWORK Hoooo U! Abby Main role GMA NETWORK Masigasig Herself Host GMA NETWORK 2008 Pinoy Idol Herself Judge GMA NETWORK 2008-2010 Dear Friend Herself Host GMA NETWORK 2009 Adik Sa'Yo Joanna Maglipot (Lindenberg) Main role GMA NETWORK 2010 Panday Kids Ola Main role GMA NETWORK Diz Iz It Guest Celebrity Judge GMA NETWORK 2010–present Party Pilipinas Herself GMA NETWORK 2010 Grazilda Fairy Godmother GMA NETWORK
[edit] Discography [edit] Studio albumsYear Album details Certification Sales (sales thresholds) 1996 A Wish Comes True Released: 1996 Label: Star Records — — 1998 Jolina Released: 1998 Label: Star Records PARI: 7× Platinum PHL: 200,000+ 2000 On Memory Lane Released: 2000 Label: Star Records PARI: 6× Platinum PHL: 160,000+ 2002 Jolina Sings the Masters Released: 2002 Label: Star Records PARI: Gold PHL: 20,000+ 2004 Forever Jolina Released: January 2004 Label: GMA Records PARI: Platinum PHL: 30,000+ 2006 Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Awit Released: February 2006 Label: GMA Records — — 2008 Destiny Released: July 2008 Label: GMA Records — —
[edit] Compilation albumsYear Album details Certification Sales (sales thresholds) 2001 Red Alert: All Hits Dance Remix Remix album Released: 2001 Label: Star Records PARI: Gold PHL: 20,000+ Panaginip: Platinum Hits Collection Greatest hits album Released: 2001 Label: Star Records PARI: Gold PHL: 20,000+
[edit] Awards This biographical section of an article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (February 2008)
[edit] 2008 PMPC Best Morning show Host- Unang Hirit Children's Hour Ambassadress of Goodwill [edit] 2007 FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill Philippine Most Voted Famous Actress Most Famous Young star, voted by CNN [edit] 2006 Catholic Mass Media Awards - Paragon Of A Socially-Conscious Performing Artist [edit] 2005 Kapuso Viewers' Choice Awards - Ultimate Birit Idol PMPC Star Awards for TV - Best In Hosting Award (Starstruck Kids) SOP Music Awards - Best Dance Recording (Annie Batungbakal) [edit] 2004 MTV Pilipinas - Best Female Artist Asian TV Awards - Highly Commended Acting Citation (Magpakailanman) Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation - Youth Achievement Award Angels’ Home, Foundation of Our Lady of Peace Missions - Ambassadress of Goodwill National Youth Commission - National Youth Advocate [edit] 2002 Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation - Princess of RP Movies Polytechnic University of the Philippines 98th Anniversary - Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Office of the President, Committee on Cultural Affairs - Youth Role Model Award National Youth Day Committee, KASAMA and the National Youth Commission - Medal of Honor (Outstanding Youth Role Model) Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Of Communication - Exemplary Award for Academic and Career Excellence Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) - Role Model for the Youth Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) - Youth Role Model Office of the President, Malacanang - Official Youth Spokesperson and Host of The Working President [edit] 2001 Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Radio Veritas - Most Popular Female Star [edit] 2000 Himig Handog Sa Bayaning Pilipino - Overseas Filipino Workers' Choice Award (Super Pinoy) Himig Handog Sa Bayaning Pilipino - Youth's Choice Awards (Super Pinoy) Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation - Princess of Philippine Movies Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation - Best Female Singer Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation - Entertainer Of The Year Circle of 10 Model Search - Image Model of the Year PMPC Star Awards for TV - Darling of the Press [edit] 1999 People's Network and Media Communication - Outstanding Female Recording Star National Computer Center of the United Kingdom - Certificate of International Accreditation Norzagaray, Bulacan - Outstanding Youth Award FAMAS - Youth Achievement Award Young Achievers and Professionals Foundation - Gintong Kabataan Award PARI - Biggest Commercial Success in the Philippines Music Industry (Jolina) [edit] 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival - 3rd Best Picture (Puso Ng Pasko) National Centennial Commission - Gawad KKK (Outstanding Youth in the Field of Entertainment) Parangal Ng Bayan - Best Young Female Performer Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation - Most Promising Female Performer AMA Computer College - Star Student Award DOH, DECS, DILG, Office of The President, UNICEF, WHO and Rotary Club - National Youth Advocate [edit] 1997 AMA Computer University - Outstanding Student Award Foundation for Gifted Children - Young Achiever Award FBLG Middle School of Guam, U.S.A. - Outstanding Service Award ABS-CBN Talent Center - Friendship Award ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network - Outstanding Artist Peoples’ Television Network - Galing Ng Pinoy Award Province of Bulacan - Outstanding Citizen Award [edit] 1996 Movie Idol Magazine - Singing Idol Presidential Youth Development Council - Gintong Kabataan Award [edit] Early Colegio de San Lorenzo - Exemplary Award Colegio de San Lorenzo - Best in Performing Arts Sienna College - Best in Music [edit] Nominations Best Musical Special for "A Jolly(na) Christmas Special" - Star Awards for TV 2003 Best Single Performance by an Actress for Magpakailanman's "Pasakalye ng Isang Pangarap" - Star Awards for TV 2003 For Best Comedy Actress for "Arriba Arriba" - Star Awards for TV 2002 For Best Supporting Actress for "Puso ng Pasko" - MMFF Awards 1999 For Best Single Performance by an Actress for Maalaala Mo Kaya's "Gitara" - Star Awards for TV 1998
