Aiza Seguerra

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Cariza Yamson Seguerra
Born (1983-09-17) September 17, 1983 (age 29)
Calauag, Quezon
Occupation Actress, Singer-songwriter, Guitarist
Years active 1987-present

Cariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra (born 17 September 1983) is a Filipina actress, singer-songwriter and guitarist. After participating on Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines 1987 she became a child star starring in several movies and TV shows.[1] Later in her teens, she pursued a career in music spawning her major hit single, Pagdating ng Panahon (When the Time Comes).

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Biography [edit]

She first appeared as a three-year-old contestant of Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines. After impressing the show's main hosts, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, she subsequently became part of the show from 1987 to 1997.[1]

As a child star, she appeared in more than 30 movies and TV shows to date. She often portrayed the role of actor and fellow Eat Bulaga! host Vic Sotto’s daughter in numerous films. She portrayed the role of Aiza Kabisote, daughter of Enteng Kabisote in Okey Ka Fairy Ko! from 1987 to 1997.[1] She only appeared in six movies for Regal Films. At 14 she competed in Bong Revilla's Invitational Shootfest '98, and has won several awards in the sport.[2]

During her late teens she began pursuing a career in music; singing and playing the guitar. Her single Pagdating ng Panahon became a major hit in 2001 and it enabled her to start a music career.

Seguerra won The Singing Bee on July 8, 2008[3] after Rachel Alejandro gave up her throne as defending champion due to other engagements. She defeated her co-contestant singer Bituin Escalante. Seguerra won P1,040,000 for a second time on July 10, raising her total winnings now to P 2,080,000.[4]

Seguerra also performed in Singapore for the Singapore Repertory Theatre presentation of the stage play "Avenue Q."

Personal life [edit]

Seguerra is the only daughter of Mr. Decoroso "Dick" Seguerra (of Calauag, Quezon) and Mrs. Caridad "Caring" Yamson-Seguerra (of Bicol Region).

She studied in Operation Brotherhood Montessori Center and later enrolled at the College of Fine Arts and Design of the University of Santo Tomas and acquired a college degree.[5]

On August 18, 2007, Seguerra came out publicly as a lesbian.[6]

TV series [edit]

Year Title Role TV Network
2012-present Be Careful With My Heart Cristina Rose "Kute" Dela Rosa ABS-CBN
2011 Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break Herself, as a mentor GMA Network
2010 Twist & Shout Resident Judge ABS-CBN
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Myla ABS-CBN
2010 Diz Iz It Herself, as a judge in the segment "DiZ iZ Zayawan". GMA Network
2009–Present ASAP (variety show) Herself, as a member of the group "Sessionistas" ABS-CBN
2009 Isang Lahi Cora Apurado ABS-CBN
2009 Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Kiddie Idol- Sesson 3 (via Ruffa and Ai TV Program) Council ABS-CBN
2008 Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers Resident Juror ABS-CBN
2008 The Singing Bee Contestant ABS-CBN
2008 All Star K! Contestant GMA Network
Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok! Contestant GMA Network
2007 Ysabella Alex Mendoza ABS-CBN
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Juice Baduday ABS-CBN
2004 Hanggang Kailan Gina GMA Network
2004 Starstruck Kids Starstruck Council GMA Network
2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Songbook Theresa/Atet ABS-CBN
1991-1995 Eh Kasi Bata! Host/Herself ABS-CBN
1990-1991 It Bulingit Host/Herself ABS-CBN
1987–1989; IBC, 1989–1994;

ABS-CBN, 1995–1996; GMA

 Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! Aiza Kabisote IBC, ABS-CBN, GMA Network
1987–1989; RPN, 1989–1995;

ABS-CBN, 1995–1998; GMA

 Eat Bulaga! Herself RPN, ABS-CBN, GMA Network

Other TV Guestings [edit]

Date/Year TV Show Role TV Network
August 2009 Myx Presents: Aiza Seguerra: Live! Aiza presents her newest live album at Teatrino Promenade Myx
September 6, 2008 Salamat Dok!: Leukemia o Kanser Sa Dugo Guest(Diet Police)/Season 18, Episode 11 ABS-CBN
April 1, 2008 Boy & Kris: Boy & Kris Episode # 182 Celebrity guests share their memorable summer experience. ABS-CBN
May 10, 2008 That's My Doc: That's My Doc Episode # 40 Guest(Maria Elena)/Season 2, Episode 3 ABS-CBN
March 13, 2008 Wheel of Fortune: Thing: Binoculars Contestant ABS-CBN
September 18, 2007 Star Myx: Aiza Seguerra Host, Guest celebrities gets to pick their top 5 music videos. MYX
August 28, 2005 Laban o Bawi - Season 2005 Celebrity Guest GMA
August 19, 2005 Kumikitang Kabuhayan: Philippine Eagle Conservation Celebrity Guest, Naughty Strings Co-Owner ABS-CBN

Filmography [edit]

Year Title Role Director Producer/Company
2012 Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako Aiza Kabisote Tony Y. Reyes M-Zet Productions , OctoArts Films , GMA Films , IMUS Production
2011 Enteng Ng Ina Mo Aiza Kabisote Tony Y. Reyes Star Cinema
2010 Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote Aiza Kabisote Tony Y. Reyes GMA Films & IMUS Production
2009 Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Herself as performer (cameo) Bb. Joyce E. Bernal Spring Film Production
2009 Isang Lahi: Pearls from the Orient Cora Apurado J.P. Tanchanco Tanchanco Trimedia Productions
2007 Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend Aiza Kabisote Tony Y. Reyes M-Zet Productions & OctoArts Films
2006 Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes on and on and on Aiza Kabisote Tony Y. Reyes M-Zet Productions & OctoArts Films
2005 Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues Aiza Kabisote Tony Y. Reyes M-Zet Productions & OctoArts Films
2004 Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Aiza Kabisote Tony Y. Reyes M-Zet Productions & OctoArts Films
2002 Singsing ni Lola Karen Uro Q. dela Cruz Regal Films
2001 Bahay ni Lola Uro Q. dela Cruz Regal Films
1997 Shake Rattle & Roll 6 Lilian Maurice Carvajal & Anton Juan Regal Films and MAQ Productions
1997 Computer Combat Tammy Junn P. Cabreira MAQ Productions
1997 Manananggal in Manila Timmy Mario O'Hara MAQ Productions & Regal Films
1995 Isang kahig, tatlong tuka... (Daddy ka na, Mommy ka pa!) Jun Aristorenas M-Zet Productions & Mahogany Pictures
1994 Paano na? Sa mundo ni Janet Jing-Jing Jose Carreon Good Harvest Unlimited
1993 Hulihin: probinsiyanong mandurukot Doray Efren Jarlego Regal Films
1993 Rocky Plus V Toyota/Kulit Tony S. Cruz M-Zet Productions
1992 Shake Rattle & Roll 4 Nikkie Peque Gallaga & Lore Reyes Regal Films
1992 Aswang Katlyn Peque Gallaga & Lore Reyes Regal Films
1992 Daddy Goon Jennifer Regal Films
1992 Dobol Dribol Pepay Tony S. Cruz Regal Films
1992 Okey ka, fairy ko! II Aiza Kabisote Tony Y. Reyes
1991 Okey ka, fairy ko! Aiza Kabisote Tony Y. Reyes & Bert de Leon Regal Films
1991 Goosebuster Tony Y. Reyes Regal Films
1990 I Have 3 Eggs Luciano Carlos Regal Films
1990 Papa's Girl Angelita Luciano Carlos Regal Films
1990 Twist: Ako si ikaw, ikaw si ako Chikinini Efren Jarlego Regal Films
1989 Aso't pusa J. Erastheo Navoa Viva Films
1988 Me and Ninja Liit Butchiki Junn P. Cabreira Regal Films
1988 Good morning, titser
1988 Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting Sugar Luciano Carlos Regal Films
1988 Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Snow White Luciano Carlos Regal Films
1988 Wake Up, Little Susie Susie Luciano Carlos Regal Films

Discography [edit]

Year Title Producer Certification Notes
2010 Perhaps Love Star Records/S2S Pte. Ltd. Also released in Asian Countries
2009 AIZA SEGUERRA: Live! Star Records Gold The first live album; includes a video CD
2008 Open Arms Star Records/S2S Pte. Ltd. Platinum Also released in Asian Countries
2007 Para Lang Sa'Yo Star Records Gold Inspired by soap opera Ysabella
2004 Covers Uncovered Vicor Records
2003 Sabi Ng Kanta Vicor Records Gold
2003 A First! Live in Concert Vicor Records Gold
2002 The 25th of December Vicor Records
2002 Pinakamamahal Vicor Records 2x Platinum[7]
2001 Pagdating Ng Panahon Vicor Records 5x Platinum Her song "Pagdating ng Panahon" won for the Best Pop Recording,

Best Produced Record of the Year, and "Song of the Year award" in Awit Awards[8]
1995 Little Star Alpha Records

Awards [edit]

Year Organization Category/Recipient(s) Result
2009 Awit Awards Best Performance By a Female Recording Artist

For the song: Open Arms

 Won
2009 ASAP Platinum Circle Awards PLATINUM FEMALE AWARDEE

For the album: Open Arms

 Won
2009 Star Awards for Music Acoustic Artist of the Year

For the album: Open Arms

 Won
2009 MYX Music Awards Favorite MYX Live Performance Won
2002 Awit Awards Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist

For the song: Pagdating ng Panahon

 Won
2002 Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award (FAMAS) Best Theme Song, for Pagdating ng Panahon Movie(2001)

For the song: Pagdating ng Panahon

 Won
2002 Asian TV Awards Best Dramatic Performance by an Actress

For: Maalaala Mo Kaya: Songbook

 Won
2001 Quezon Medalya Ng Karangalan Special Award

For: Music and Arts

 Won
1993 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Children's Show Host

For: Eh Kasi, Bata!

 Won
1993 Awit Awards Best Performance By A Child/Children Recording Artist/s

For: Kahit Mayaman, Kahit Mahirap (Alpha Records)

 Won
1992 Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award (FAMAS) Best Child Performer

For: Okay ka, fairy ko! Part 2

 Won
1992 Philippine Movie Press Club's Movie Child Performer of the Year[5]

For: Aswang

 Won
1991 Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award (FAMAS) Best Child Actress

For: Okay ka, fairy ko!

 Won
1989 Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award (FAMAS) Best Child Actress

For: Aso't pusa

 Won
1988 Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award (FAMAS) Best Child Actress

For: Wake Up Little Susie

 Nominated
1988 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Box-Office Queen Won[9]

Theater [edit]

Year Title Theatre Role
2002 The Rocky Horror Show Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Towers Eddie/Dr. Scott
2007 Avenue Q Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Towers & Singapore Repertory Theatre Gary Coleman
2010 Avenue Q Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati. Gary Coleman

References [edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Aiza Seguerra". Wow! Celebrities. 
  2. ^ "Caroustar of the Month: September - Aiza Seguerra". Carousel Pinoy Entertainment. 
  3. ^ "Seguerra reigned supreme on 'The Singing Bee'". ABS-CBN News. 
  4. ^ "Aiza rakes in P2.08M at 'The Singing Bee'". ABS-CBN News. 
  5. ^ a b "Aiza goes back to School". Sun Star. 
  6. ^ Archie de Calma (August 18, 2007). "Aiza Seguerra defends her girlfriend against detractors" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. 
  7. ^ "Aiza Seguerra". Performer's Rights Society of the Philippines. September 2002. 
  8. ^ "Aiza Seguerra was voted Best Female Recording Artist in Awit's Award. Her song "Pagdating ng Panahon" won for Best Pop Recording, Best Produced Record of the Year, and also for the "Song of the Year award!". Jun's Quick Buzz. September 2002. 
  9. ^ Adobas, Dennis (1989-04-17). "Manila Standard - April 17, 1989". news.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-01. 

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