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Mocha Uson
Birth nameMargaux Justiniano Uson
Also known asMocha
Born (1982-05-17) May 17, 1982 (age 42)
Dagupan, Pangasinan, Philippines
GenresPop, R&B, P-pop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • model
  • blogger
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2006–present

Margaux Justiniano Uson[1] (born May 17, 1982), known professionally as Mocha Uson or by her stage name Mocha, is a Filipino singer, dancer, model, blogger best known as the lead vocalist of the Mocha Girls.

Uson served as a board member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) from January 27, 2017 until her appointment as assistant secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) in May.[1][2][3]

Early life

Uson was born on May 17, 1982, in Dagupan, Pangasinan.[4] Her father, Oscar Uson, was a regional trial court judge who was assassinated in September 2002 in Asingan, Pangasinan.[5][6] Her mother, Estrellita Uson, was a pediatrician in Dagupan.[6] In 2010, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer but is now cancer-free after undergoing treatment.[7][8][9][10]

She attended the Mother Goose Special School System for her elementary and high school education and earned her bachelor's degree in medical technology from the University of Santo Tomas.[11] She studied medicine at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery but dropped out during her second year to pursue her musical career full-time.[9]

Career

Music

Main article: Mocha Girls

Mocha started as a solo singer-dancer blogger performing in bars around Metro Manila. She was popular for her sexy image & on-stage antics, which included lap dances.[12] For a time, she served as the lead vocalist of the rock band Mocha With Spin Art.[13][14][15]

In 2006, Mocha and manager Lord Byron Cristobal launched an audition and formed the Mocha Girls along with Hershey Delas Alas, Bez Lacanlale, Grace Oracion, and Heart de Guzman.[10] The group's debut album, A Taste of Mocha, was released in 2006 by XAX Records. Their second album, Mocha, was released in 2007 by Viva Records. Their third album, Deliciosa, was released in 2008 by Viva Records.[16][17] Together, they performed in various venues throughout the Philippines, United States, Dubai, and Guam.[7][18][19]

In 2010, Hershey Delas Alas, Bez Lacanlale, Grace Oracion, and Heart de Guzman were dismissed by manager Lord Byron Cristobal for taking drinks and sitting with male customers after a gig. Delas Alas, Lacanlale, Oracion, and De Guzman eventually formed a girl group called Girlz Ink.[10][20]

Since the departure of the four members, several line-up changes have occurred. The current line-up consists of Mocha Uson, Mae Dela Cerna, Franz Fainsan, Georgina Knight, Seika Hashizume, Shaina Salazar and Jade Dela Peña.[21] Their fourth album, Pinay Ako, was released in 2012 by Bellhaus Entertainment.[16][17] The new Mocha Girls have performed in various Philippine cities, as well as the United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore.[22][23][24][25][26][27][28]

Film

In 2009, Mocha made her film debut in Sumpa where she starred alongside Joross Gamboa.[29][30] In 2011, she starred in the Filipino-Malaysian film Seksing Masahista.[31] She has also starred in the So Much Pain So in Love (2011) and Butas 2 (2012). In 2013, she starred in the coming-of-age film, Mga Alaala ng Tag-ulan, alongside Akihiro Blanco.[32][33]

Internet

Main article: Mocha Uson Blog

Mocha is one of the most widely read commentators in the Philippines.[34] She uses her blog to provide commentary and advice on sex-related issues and to host online video chats.[9] The blog has over 20 million hits as of June 2016.[34]

During the 2016 Philippine presidential elections, Mocha's blog posts started to focus on politics. Her Facebook page, MOCHA USON BLOG, has over 4.2 million followers as of October 2016 and contains posts actively supporting President Rodrigo Duterte and his anti-drug campaign. The blog also criticizes the Philippines’ top newsgroups, ABS-CBN, GMA Network, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, and Rappler which she has labeled as “Presstitutes” – a portmanteau of press and prostitute. She has also criticized Vice President Leni Robredo, Senators Leila de Lima and Antonio Trillanes, and the Liberal Party.[35][36][37][38][39][40]

Controversies

Arrest in Malaysia

On September 4, 2015, the six-member Mocha Girls and their promoter arrived Kuala Lumpur from Thailand for the final leg of their world tour. While rendering their second song number, Malaysian Immigration authorities conducted a raid in the hotel they were performing in. The Malaysian authorities asked to see their passports and work permit. As the show's producer failed to produce the work permit, the Mocha Girls were taken into custody and detained in the Malaysian Immigration prison for five days. In prison, they were initially "treated as ordinary criminals" until the Malaysian authorities learned that the Mocha Girls were legitimate artists and professional performers in the Philippines. With the cooperation of the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Philippine Embassy, and the Immigration Department of Malaysia, the Mocha girls were released without charges, but were fined instead.[41][42][43][28]

The girl group denied rumors that their "sexy performances" were the reason behind their arrest, and added that necessary legal action will be taken against the producer of their show in Malaysia.[41][43][28]

Feud with Jim Paredes

She criticized musician Jim Paredes, member of the OPM musical group APO Hiking Society, for criticizing Duterte's alleged emphasis on human rights violation; Paredes is a supporter of the Liberal Party with its standard-bearer, Senator Mar Roxas.[44] She cited an interview she had with Paredes in 2012, saying that Paredes probed in asking questions about her sexuality and that he tried to hit on Mocha Girls band mate Mae Dela Cerna, and her. Paredes later responded in his official website, saying that he doesn't remember asking such questions to Uson, describing her allegations as "mere exaggeration", and explained further how she was "very candid, almost bragging" during the interview.[44]

Appointment to the Bureau of Customs

In early August 2016, after her exclusive interview with Bureau of Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon on her “Mocha Uson Blog”, Uson was alleged to have been appointed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) as a "social media consultant", but she later clarified through her Facebook page that she would not be holding an official position.[45][46] She drew criticism from Filipino netizens who questioned Uson's qualifications for the job and promoted the Twitter hashtag #DutertePleaseAppointMe, citing how easy it is to secure a position under the Duterte administration.[47] Some netizens, however, supported Uson and asked the public to give her a chance to prove her worth.[45]

The Bureau of Customs issued an official denial on its Twitter account stating: "Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon will not appoint Mocha Uson as BOC Social Media Consultant but she can write articles about BOC on her blog." Faeldon’s chief of staff also clarified that “No papers are being prepared. Commissioner Faeldon did not sign any paper regarding Mocha’s appointment.”[45]

Following this, Uson responded to her critics through an official statement and television interview. She confirmed that she will not be holding an official position at the Bureau of Customs, but reiterated her intent to voluntarily help the Duterte administration through social media. She also urged critics to "make good use of [their] time" by volunteering to help underprivileged children at the Department of Social Welfare and Development.[48][49]

Suspensions

Mocha Uson's Twitter account got suspended Thursday morning on March 9, 2017. According to Twitter, the common reasons for suspending an account include spam, account security is at risk or abusive tweets or behavior from the user. After the suspension, hashtag #MochaUsonIsOverParty became the top trending topic in the Philippines.

She went live after to criticize supporters of the Liberal Party, who she claimed was responsible for reporting her account.

Her account went back immediately in the afternoon.[50]

Moreover, the radio station DZRH also suspended her commentary program. The suspension came after the radio station received complaints from Uson's malicious remarks against Vice President Leni Robredo. It was captured on a live streaming.[51]

Politics and activism

Reproductive Health Law

In May 2011, Uson, along with other pro-reproductive health advocates headed to the Batasang Pambansa Complex, the headquarters of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, to call for the passage of House Bill 4244, better known as the Reproductive Health Bill.[n 1] She also expressed her support for effective sex education in schools. She then challenged the Catholic Church to excommunicate her for supporting the aforementioned bill.[n 2][53][54]

Rodrigo Duterte

Uson greeting President Rodrigo Duterte at the Malacañang Palace following her appointment as an MTRCB board member, January 9, 2017

Uson voiced strong support for then Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte during his successful 2016 presidential campaign.[5]

In April 2017, Uson was part of the president's official delegation during his state visits to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar. She has a large number of followers from overseas Filipino communities, especially in the Middle East. She has come to help boost morale and well-being of her followers.[55]

Appointment as MTRCB board member

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirmed Uson's appointment in a text message to Rappler on Thursday, January 5 2017.[56] As member of the board, Uson's job is to be part of a sub-committee tasked to review movies, programs, or television shows for recommendations of disapproval.[57] Her position in the MTRCB is said to expire on September 30, 2017, although she relinquished her post on May 8, 2017 following her appointment as assistant secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office.[58]

Marcos burial

In December 2016, Uson published an editorial for The Philippine Star defending the successful burial of Ferdinand Marcos at the Heroes' Cemetery the same year, while on the other hand criticizing the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines for opposing the decision.[59]

Palit Bise Movement

On April 2, 2017, critics of Vice President Leni Robredo held a rally called "Palit Bise" (lit. 'Switch Vice') calling for the legal removal of the vice president from the office.[60] According to Uson, the movement aims to oust Robredo due to her alleged lack of support for the Duterte administration, either by means of impeachment or voluntary resignation.[61]

Appointment as PCOO assistant secretary

On May 8, 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Uson as assistant secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO).[58] Uson will be handling the social media department of the PCOO.

Personal life

Uson is openly bisexual.[9][62][63]

Discography

Studio albums

  • A Taste of Mocha (2006; XAX Records)
  • Mocha (2007; Viva Records)
  • Deliciosa (2008; Viva Records)
  • Pinay Ako (2012; Bellhaus Entertainment)

Filmography

Television

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Sumpa Jackie
2011 Seksing Masahista Mona Malaysian-Philippine co-production
2011 So Much Pain So in Love Commercial Model-Singer
2012 Butas 2 Pia
2013 Four Sisters and a Wedding Mocha Cameo
2013 Mga Alaala ng Tag-ulan Claire

Other appearances

Notes and References

Notes

  1. ^ The Reproductive Health Bill was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, therefore becoming the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10354) also known as the Reproductive Health Law.
  2. ^ The Catholic Church in the Philippines has been strongly opposed to the Reproductive Health Bill, denouncing contraception as abortifacients while the RH bill a contradiction to the Church's teaching that sexual act must be procreative.[52]

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External links

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