Jolina Magdangal

This article is about the singer-actress. For her 1999 self-titled album, see Jolina.
In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Perez, the birth surname or paternal family name is Magdangal, and the marital name is Escueta.

Jolina Magdangal
Magdangal in 2000
Official Spokesperson for the Youth
Office of the President of the Philippines
In office
2004–2010
National Youth Ambassadress
National Youth Commission
In office
2004–2010
Succeeded byDingdong Dantes
National Youth Advocate
Office of the President of the Philippines
In office
1998–2001
Personal details
Born
Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal

(1978-11-06) November 6, 1978 (age 45)
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Spouse
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(m. 2011)​
Children2 (Pele Iñigo and Vika Anaya)
Residence(s)Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines
Occupation
  • Singer
  • Actress
  • Television presenter
  • Entrepreneur
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Labels

Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal-Escueta (Tagalog: [dʒɔˈlina magdɐˈŋal ʔɛsˈkwɛtɐ]; born November 6, 1978[1]) is a Filipino singer, actress, television presenter, commercial model, philanthropist and entrepreneur. Referred to as the Queen of Philippine Pop Culture, she is known for her pop music and camp style. A cultural figure in the modern era, she is cited as one of the most successful multimedia artists in Philippine entertainment, having achieved immense success across multiple mediums and art forms.[2] She was appointed as the Official Spokesperson for the Youth and National Youth Advocate by the Office of the President of the Philippines for being an outstanding role model to the youth.

At age 11, Magdangal started out as a member of the singing group 14-K under the supervision of Ryan Cayabyab. She made her screen debut in children's sketch comedy Ang TV (1992) and transitioned to teen romance program Gimik (1996).[3][4] She took more roles in films and became more notable for her leading roles in several blockbuster films such as Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? (1998), Hey Babe! (1999), Tunay na Tunay: Gets Mo? Gets Ko! (2000), Kung Ikaw Ay Isang Panaginip (2002) and Ouija (2007). She also starred as the main host in several major talent search shows including StarStruck (2003) and Pinoy Idol (2008).[5][6] She has been one of the main host of the long-running morning talk show Magandang Buhay since 2016 and appears in Tawag ng Tanghalan as judge and the variety show ASAP as an occasional performer.

Having sold nearly two million records domestically, Magdangal is one of the best-selling Filipino music artists in history and was the best-selling Filipino solo recording artist of 1999 in the Philippines.[7] She is one of the three Filipino female recording artist with at least two or more albums that sold 200,000 copies.[8] Her self-titled album Jolina (1999) and all-revival-songs On Memory Lane (2000) are among the best-selling albums of all time in the Philippines[9] and is one of the four Filipino recording artist with multiple entries within the Top 20.[9] Her accolades include two FAMAS Awards, five PMPC Star Awards for Television, seven Box Office Entertainment Awards and a commendation from Asian Television Awards.[10][11]

  1. ^ "Jolina Magdangal showered with love on her 40th birthday". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  2. ^ "Jolina Magdangal's '90s Pop Culture Moment Never Ended – Billboard Philippines". billboardphilippines.com. October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  3. ^ "Jolina Magdangal reunites with her fellow 'Ang TV' stars". kami.com.ph. November 7, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  4. ^ "Jolina Magdangal recalls asking herself during the '90s: "Gusto ko pa ba maging Gimik cast?"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  5. ^ ""StarStruck": From showbiz hopefuls to celebrities". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  6. ^ "Jolina Magdangal doesn't mind being 2nd choice as one of "Pinoy Idol" judges". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  7. ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2000. p. 163.
  8. ^ "Melai Cantiveros to Jolina Magdangal: 'Ikaw talaga ang tunay na Pop Culture Icon!'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  9. ^ a b "The return of Star Music's 'Queen' Jolina Magdangal". abs-cbn.com. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  10. ^ "Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo bags 9 Famas awards". GMA News Online. November 27, 2007. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  11. ^ "2003 Asian Television Awards — Winners". Asian Television Awards. Retrieved October 20, 2023.