Aiza Seguerra
| Aiza Seguerra | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Cariza Yamson Seguerra |
| Born |
September 17, 1983 Calauag, Quezon, Philippines |
| Genres | Filipino Pop music, OPM |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Actor |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Black Bird Music (Star Music) |
| Notable instruments | |
| Guitar | |
Aiza Seguerra (born 17 September 1983) is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter and guitarist. After participating on Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines 1987 he became a child star starring in several movies and TV shows.[1] Later in his teens, he pursued a career in music spawning his major hit single, Pagdating ng Panahon (When the Time Comes). Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra now identifies himself as a transgender man.
Career
Seguerra first appeared as a three-year-old contestant of Eat Bulaga!'s Little Miss Philippines. He subsequently became part of the show from 1987 to 1997.[1]
As a child star, Seguerra appeared in more than 30 movies and TV shows to date. He often portrayed the role of actor and fellow Eat Bulaga! host Vic Sotto’s daughter in numerous films. He portrayed the role of Aiza Kabisote, daughter of Enteng Kabisote in Okey Ka Fairy Ko! from 1987 to 1997.[1] He only appeared in six movies for Regal Films. At age 14, he competed in Bong Revilla's Invitational Shootfest '98, and has won several awards in the sport.[2]
During his late teens, Seguerra began pursuing a career in music; singing and playing the guitar. His single Pagdating ng Panahon became a major hit in 2001 and it enabled his to start a music career.
Seguerra won The Singing Bee on July 8, 2008[3] after Rachel Alejandro gave up his throne as defending champion due to other engagements. He defeated his co-contestant singer Bituin Escalante. Seguerra won P1,040,000 for a second time on July 10, raising his 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."
On January 7, 2013, Seguerra entered the Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs contest as the interpreter for the song entry called "Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa", written by Jovinor Tan. He performed the song in the grand finals on February 24 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The song eventually finished in first place for Best P-pop Love Song thus rewarding the writer of the song with one million pesos in cash.[5][6]
Personal life
Seguerra is the child of Decoroso "Dick" Seguerra (of Calauag, Quezon) and Caridad "Caring" Yamson-Seguerra (of Bicol Region).
He 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.[7]
On August 18, 2007, Seguerra came out publicly as a lesbian.[8] However, in August 2014, he came out as a transgender man.[9]
In 2013, Seguerra, along with other local celebrities, came together to join the PETA campaign 'Free Mali', a campaign aimed to release Mali, an Asian elephant currently living at the Manila Zoo and the only captive elephant in the Philippines, due to the poor facilities and keepers to care for him. Seguerra spoke up saying that "Mali has been sentenced to a life of loneliness, misery and neglect. When people all around the world are calling for Mali to be freed, in light of the suffering he has endured at the hands of the Manila Zoo, the proposal to bring in more elephants to the zoo is outrageous. They would have to endure the same cramped, concrete conditions, lack of exercise and improper veterinary care as Mali has for the past 36 years."[10]
On December 8, 2014, Seguerra married model and actress Liza Diño.[11]
TV series
| Year | Title | Role | TV Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Born to Be a Star | Judge | TV5 |
| 2015-2016 | Princess in the Palace | PSG. Joey | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Lukso ng Dugo | Alex | |
| 2012-2014 | Be Careful With My Heart | Cristina Rose "Kute" Dela Rosa | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break | Himself, as a mentor | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Twist & Shout | Resident Judge | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas | Myla | ||
| Diz Iz It | Judge | GMA Network | |
| 2009–Present | ASAP | Himself/Host/Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Isang Lahi | Cora Apurado | |
| Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Kiddie Idol | Council | ||
| 2008 | Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers | Resident Juror | |
| The Singing Bee | Contestant | ||
| All Star K! | Contestant | GMA Network | |
| Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok! | Contestant | ||
| 2007 | Ysabella | Alex Mendoza | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Juice | Baduday | |
| 2004 | Hanggang Kailan | Gina | GMA Network |
| Starstruck Kids | Starstruck Council | ||
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Songbook | Theresa/Atet | ABS-CBN |
| 1991-1995 | Eh Kasi Bata! | Host/Himself | |
| 1990-1991 | It Bulingit | Host/Himself | |
| 1987–1997 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Aiza Kabisote | IBC ABS-CBN GMA Network |
| 1987–1998 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself, at Little Miss Philippines (which he won) | RPN ABS-CBN GMA Network |
Other TV guestings
| Date/Year | TV Show | Role | TV Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Myx Live! | Himself/Guest | Myx |
| 2009 | MYX Presents: Aiza Seguerra: Live! | ||
| 2008 | Salamat Dok!: Leukemia o Kanser Sa Dugo | ABS-CBN | |
| Boy & Kris: Boy & Kris Episode # 182 | |||
| That's My Doc: That's My Doc Episode # 40 | |||
| Wheel of Fortune: Thing: Binoculars | |||
| 2007 | Star Myx Presents: Aiza Seguerra | Myx | |
| 2005 | Laban o Bawi | GMA Network | |
| Kumikitang Kabuhayan: Philippine Eagle Conservation | ABS-CBN |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Producer/Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | My Little Bossings | Ice | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, K Productions |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Aiza Kabisote | M-Zet Productions, OctoArts Films, GMA Films, IMUS Production |
| 2011 | Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Star Cinema, M-Zet Productions, OctoArts Films | |
| 2010 | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | GMA Films, IMUS Production | |
| 2009 | Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme | Himself | Spring Films |
| Isang Lahi: Pearls from the Orient | Cora Apurado | Tanchanco Trimedia Productions | |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend | Aiza Kabisote | M-Zet Productions, OctoArts Films |
| 2006 | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes on and on and on | ||
| 2005 | Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues | ||
| 2004 | Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend | ||
| 2002 | Singsing ni Lola | Karen | Regal Entertainment |
| 2001 | Bahay ni Lola | ||
| 1997 | Shake Rattle & Roll 6 | Lilian | Regal Entertainment, MAQ Productions |
| Computer Combat | Tammy | MAQ Productions | |
| Manananggal in Manila | Timmy | MAQ Productions, Regal Entertainment | |
| 1995 | Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka... (Daddy ka na, Mommy ka pa!) | M-Zet Productions, Mahogany Pictures | |
| 1994 | Paano na? Sa Mundo ni Janet | Jing-Jing | Good Harvest Unlimited |
| 1993 | Hulihin: Probinsiyanong Mandurukot | Doray | Regal Entertainment |
| Rocky Plus V | Toyota/Kulit | M-Zet Productions | |
| 1992 | Shake Rattle & Roll 4 | Nikkie | Regal Entertainment |
| Aswang | Katlyn | ||
| Daddy Goon | Jennifer | ||
| Dobol Dribol | Pepay | ||
| Okey ka, Fairy ko! II | Aiza Kabisote | ||
| 1991 | Okey ka, Fairy ko! | ||
| Goosebuster | |||
| 1990 | I Have 3 Eggs | ||
| Papa's Girl | Angelita | ||
| Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Ako | Chikinini | ||
| 1989 | Aso't pusa | Viva Films | |
| 1988 | Me and Ninja Liit | Butchiki | Regal Entertainment |
| Good Morning, Titser | |||
| Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Sugar | Regal Entertainment | |
| Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | Snow White | ||
| Wake Up, Little Susie | Susie |
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Certification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Perhaps Love | Star Records | Also released in Asian Countries | |
| 2009 | AIZA SEGUERRA: Live! | Gold | The first live album; includes a video CD | |
| 2008 | Open Arms | Platinum | Also released in Asian Countries | |
| 2007 | Para Lang Sa'Yo | Gold | Inspired by soap opera Ysabella | |
| 2004 | Covers Uncovered | Vicor Records | ||
| 2003 | Sabi Ng Kanta | Gold | ||
| A First! Live in Concert | ||||
| 2002 | The 25th of December | |||
| Pinakamamahal | 2x Platinum[12] | |||
| 2001 | Pagdating Ng Panahon | 5x Platinum | Best Pop Recording (Pagdating ng Panahon) Best Produced Record of the Year (Pagdating ng Panahon) Song of the Year (Pagdating ng Panahon) Best Female Recording Artist[13] | |
| 1995 | Little Star | Alpha Records |
Awards
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Female Recording Artist of the Year[14] | Anong Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa | Won |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress[15] | My Little Bossings | Won | |
| Awit Awards | Best Performance By a Female Recording Artist | With A Smile | Won | |
| 2009 | Open Arms | Won | ||
| ASAP Platinum Circle Awards | Platinum Female Awardee | Won | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Music | Acoustic Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| MYX Music Awards | Favorite MYX Live Performance | MYX Performance | Won | |
| 2002 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist | Pagdating ng Panahon | Won |
| Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Theme Song for the movie Pagdating ng Panahon |
Won | ||
| Asian TV Awards | Best Dramatic Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Songbook | Won | |
| 2001 | Quezon Medalya Ng Karangalan | Special Award | Himself | Won |
| 1993 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Children's Show Host | Eh Kasi, Bata! | Won |
| Awit Awards | Best Performance By A Child/Children Recording Artist/s | Kahit Mayaman, Kahit Mahirap | Won | |
| 1992 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Performer | Okay ka, Fairy ko! Part 2 | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movie | Child Performer of the Year | Aswang | Won | |
| 1991 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Actress | Okay ka, fairy ko! | Won |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Child Performer[16] | Okey Ka Fairy Ko! The Movie | Won | |
| 1989 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Actress | Aso't Pusa | Won |
| 1988 | Wake Up Little Susie | Nominated | ||
| GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Box-Office Queen[17] | Won |
Theater
| 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 | Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati. |
References
- 1 2 3 "Aiza Seguerra". Wow! Celebrities.
- ↑ "Caroustar of the Month: September - Aiza Seguerra". Carousel Pinoy Entertainment.
- ↑ "Seguerra reigned supreme on 'The Singing Bee'". ABS-CBN News.
- ↑ "Aiza rakes in P2.08M at 'The Singing Bee'". ABS-CBN News.
- ↑ http://entertainment.inquirer.net/82603/director-composer-wins-himig-handog
- ↑ http://myxph.com/features/4934/anong-nangyari-sa-ating-dalawa-is-himig-handogs-best-p-pop-love-song/
- ↑ "Aiza goes back to School". Sun Star.
- ↑ Archie de Calma (August 18, 2007). "Aiza Seguerra defends her girlfriend against detractors" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ↑ http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/08/15/1357901/aiza-seguerra-im-transgender
- ↑ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/08/16/13/charice-aiza-join-call-release-mali
- ↑ "Aiza weds Liza in California". Manila, Philippines: ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ↑ "Aiza Seguerra". Performer's Rights Society of the Philippines. September 2002.
- ↑ "Aiza Seguerra was voted Best Female Recording Artist in Awit's Award. His 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.
- ↑ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- ↑ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2013". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ↑ "Metro Manila Film Festival:1991". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ↑ Adobas, Dennis (1989-04-17). "Manila Standard - April 17, 1989". news.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
External links
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|