about
Jolina Magdangal-Escueta (born Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal, November 6, 1978) is a Filipina actress, singer, TV host, entrepreneur and role model. She is mostly known for being a pop icon because of her fashion sense, music and work morals.
During the 1990s, she was mostly known as a household name of ABS CBN as part of the weekday afternoon children gag variety show Ang TV which was known as a homegrown show with the most talented young actors. She was casted on the '90s Saturday afternoon TV series Gimik with ex-leading man Marvin Agustin from 1997 to 2000. Her last TV series with her home network was Labs Ko Si Babes (1999–2000) a primetime weekday sitcom with Magdangal as the main character and Arriba-Arriba, a Saturday comedy show where she is the lead comedienne.
Her popularity was mostly known for her success in business. In the fashion industry she is known for having her own doll inspired by her in designs; it was known as the "Pinoy Barbie of the '90s" and had rapid sales (approximately 30,000 units were sold). She has a three octave lyric mezzo-soprano voice.
During the 1990s, she was mostly known as a household name of ABS CBN as part of the weekday afternoon children gag variety show Ang TV which was known as a homegrown show with the most talented young actors. She was casted on the '90s Saturday afternoon TV series Gimik with ex-leading man Marvin Agustin from 1997 to 2000. Her last TV series with her home network was Labs Ko Si Babes (1999–2000) a primetime weekday sitcom with Magdangal as the main character and Arriba-Arriba, a Saturday comedy show where she is the lead comedienne.
Her popularity was mostly known for her success in business. In the fashion industry she is known for having her own doll inspired by her in designs; it was known as the "Pinoy Barbie of the '90s" and had rapid sales (approximately 30,000 units were sold). She has a three octave lyric mezzo-soprano voice.
career
SOP. In 2003, Jolina Magdangal moved to rival station, GMA 7. The network was revamped in 2003 with more primetime TV series; she was part of the primetime soap Narito Ang Puso Ko from 2003 to 2004. She was also part of the weekend afternoon drama Kahit Kailan.
In 2004, she was host of the reality television talent search popularly known as StarStruck (Philippine TV series) and StarStruck Kids. In 2007 she finished her hosting duties on the reality franchise.
She did a film titled Annie B, a remake of the 1980 film and popular song, under Viva Films with Dingdong Dantes as her leading man.
In 2005, she became part of the morning news program Unang Hirit until her hiatus in 2009. She was cast as Jasmine on the series Love to Love (TV series). In 2006, Magdangal was paired with leading man Marvin Agustin in the high rated primetime romantic comedy I Luv NY.
In 2008, she was a judge on Pinoy Idol. The show has not reported for another season or a cancellation. It paved her way as a comeback to afternoon weekend programming she was part of Dear Friend — letter writers send in stories about life and difficulties on love; she was host with Marvin Agustin. The series ended in 2010 and was nominated in many given bodied awards by Star Awards and PMPC throughout its run.
In 2009, she was part of Adik Sa'Yo. The primetime series became high rated and had a DVD release in October 2009, two months after its finale.
In 2010, she became part of the children's primetime series and sequel to the 2009 MMFF Best Picture Panday Kids; a fairy godmother on the primetime series Grazilda; and she became part of the revamp of S.O.P. renamed as Party Pilipinas.
In 2011, she became part of Iglot which served as a reunion for her and Claudine Barretto after 11 years.
In 2004, she was host of the reality television talent search popularly known as StarStruck (Philippine TV series) and StarStruck Kids. In 2007 she finished her hosting duties on the reality franchise.
She did a film titled Annie B, a remake of the 1980 film and popular song, under Viva Films with Dingdong Dantes as her leading man.
In 2005, she became part of the morning news program Unang Hirit until her hiatus in 2009. She was cast as Jasmine on the series Love to Love (TV series). In 2006, Magdangal was paired with leading man Marvin Agustin in the high rated primetime romantic comedy I Luv NY.
In 2008, she was a judge on Pinoy Idol. The show has not reported for another season or a cancellation. It paved her way as a comeback to afternoon weekend programming she was part of Dear Friend — letter writers send in stories about life and difficulties on love; she was host with Marvin Agustin. The series ended in 2010 and was nominated in many given bodied awards by Star Awards and PMPC throughout its run.
In 2009, she was part of Adik Sa'Yo. The primetime series became high rated and had a DVD release in October 2009, two months after its finale.
In 2010, she became part of the children's primetime series and sequel to the 2009 MMFF Best Picture Panday Kids; a fairy godmother on the primetime series Grazilda; and she became part of the revamp of S.O.P. renamed as Party Pilipinas.
In 2011, she became part of Iglot which served as a reunion for her and Claudine Barretto after 11 years.
filmography
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discography
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awards
2008
- PMPC Best Morning show Host- Unang Hirit
- Children's Hour Ambassadress of Goodwill
- 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
- Catholic Mass Media Awards - Paragon Of A Socially-Conscious Performing Artist
- 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)
- 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
- Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Radio Veritas - Most Popular Female Star
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- Movie Idol Magazine - Singing Idol
- Presidential Youth Development Council - Gintong Kabataan Award
- Colegio de San Lorenzo - Exemplary Award
- Colegio de San Lorenzo - Best in Performing Arts
- Siena College - Best in Music
- 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