Cha-Cha Cañete
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Cha-Cha Cañete | |
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| Born | Thrisha Luise Cañete October 6, 2004 |
| Other names | Chacha, Bulilit |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2009–2014) |
Thrisha Luise Canete, (born October 6, 2004) commonly known as Cha-Cha Cañete or Bulilit, is a Filipino actress and singer. She was first discovered by talent manager Erik Matti upon noticing her inside a coffee shop at the ABS-CBN compound[1] when she was four years old, and started out as a commercial model for the real estate company Camella Homes, with a song "Bulilit Sanay Sa Masikip".[2]
She appears regularly on the reruns of the children's sketch comedy show Goin' Bulilit.
She performed Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys in Tawag ng Tanghalan: Celebrity Champions on October 19, 2019.[3]
In 2023, she graduated from senior high school at the University of Santo Tomas.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | A Journey Home | Daughter |
| Wapakman | Neighbor's Child | |
| In My Life | Granddaughter | |
| 2014 | Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak | Young Indah |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Five and a Half | Host | Studio 23 (now ABS-CBN Sports & Action) |
| 2009–10 | Kulilits | ABS-CBN | |
| 2009–14 | Goin' Bulilit | Herself | |
| 2010–14 | Biyaheng Bulilit | Host | Studio 23 (now ABS-CBN Sports & Action) |
| 2011 | Goin' Bulilit Presents: Dance Upon A Time | Mariebeth | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Showtime Holy Week Special | Young Haydee Mañosca | |
| Just 4 Kids | Host | GMA News TV | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Watawat | Young Mimi | ABS-CBN |
| Maynila | Various | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | ||
| 2017 | Tadhana | ||
| 2018 | Stories From The Soul | ||
| It's Showtime: Tawag Ng Tanghalan Segment | Contestant | ABS-CBN | |
| 2020 | Magpakailanman | Various | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Eat Bulaga! | Guest (Bawal Judgmental! Segment) |
Music
| Year | Title/Award | Description |
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| Nov. 2014 | 2nd Place: EUROPOP at Berlin, Germany for Age 10-13 | 18 contestants from various European countries; Songs Performed: Impossible Dream as World Hit and Wish as Original Song from her album Bulilit Rockstar |
| July 2013 | 2 Silver Medals: World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) at Hollywood, U.S.A. for Age Category 7–13 years old | Songs Performed: Climb Every Mountain, It's the Climb and Wish |
| May 2012 | First Album: Bulilit Rockstar | Exclusively distributed worldwide by Star Records; 9 original Filipino songs with bonus tracks including a minus 1 for all her songs and Johnsons and Johnsons Playdays jingle; Carrier single "Bakit o Bakit"; List of songs: Bakit o Bakit, Sometimes the Sun Shines Blue, Bulilit ... Handa Awit, Japan, Japan!, Best Friend, Cool School, Sports, Let's Dance and Wish |
| March 2012 | Music Video for "Bakit o Bakit" (Carrier Single) | First shown in March 2012 Goin Bulilit show; Featuring the popular band Tanya Markova |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Nominated Best Children Show Host (Five and a Half; Studio 23) |
| 2009 onwards | TV Commercials: Camella, Plemex, Bear Brand, Hunts Tomato Sauce |
| 2009 onwards | TV Guestings (local): Showtime, Minute to Win It, Kiddie Kwela, Wowowee, ASAP, Eat Bulaga, Rated K, Failon Ngayon, Matanglawin, Sweet Life among others |
| 2012 onwards | Radio Guestings (local): Brgy. LS, Pinas FM, Magic among others |
| 2009 onwards | Endorser: Moose Girl, Mario D' Boro and Robinsons Supermarket Wellness Campaign |
| 2009 onwards | Sponsors: Converse, Barbie Bags and Secosana, Faces and Curves, ZEN |
| 2010 | Anak TV Seal Awardee for Biyaheng Bulilit; 24th PMPC Star Award for TV Nominated Best Children Show Host, Kulilits, ABS-CBN |
| 2010 onwards | Actively helping LRM Foundation in their various social programs in Luzon |
| 2010 onwards | Participation in government campaign programs promoting children's rights (Agencies: Council for the Welfare of Children, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Labor and Employment and Department of Agriculture; Campaigns: Ad Campaign for the Creation of Barangay Council for Children, Poster on Travel Clearance for Children, Ad Campaign promoting white corn as alternative snacks for kids) |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Nominated Best Children Show Host (Just for Kids; GMA News TV) |
References
- ^ "Aprub!". Aprub!. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ^ "Cha Cha Cañete - News, Biography, Photo Gallery, Discussion". Telebisyon.net. Archived from the original on March 25, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ^ "TNT Celebrity Champions: Cha-Cha Cañete sings Alicia Keys' Girl On Fire". ABS-CBN Entertainment. October 19, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (June 17, 2023). "LOOK: 'Goin' Bulilit' alum Cha-cha Cañete is now a high school graduate". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 18, 2023.