Sharon Cuneta | |
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Born | Sharon Gamboa Cuneta January 6, 1966 Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines |
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Years active | 1978–present |
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Children | 4, including KC and Frankie |
Father | Pablo Cuneta |
Relatives | Helen Gamboa (aunt) Tito Sotto (uncle) Gian Sotto (cousin) Ciara Sotto (cousin) Gab Valenciano (nephew) Gary Valenciano (brother-in-law) Maricel Laxa (sister-in-law) |
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Instrument | Vocals |
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Website | Instagram: @reallysharoncuneta
Facebook: Sharon Cuneta YouTube: Sharon Cuneta Network |
Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan (born 6 January 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, and television personality. Prolific in multiple fields of entertainment, she is known for playing dramatic and comedic leading roles in film and television. Her accolades include three FAMAS Awards, a Gawad Urian Award, nineteen Box Office Entertainment Awards, three PMPC Star Awards for Movies and two Luna Awards.
Referred to as the "Megastar", Cuneta began her career as a recording artist with the release of the 1978 single "Tawag ng Pag-ibig" under Vicor Music Corp. She rose to prominence following the success of "Mr. DJ", composed by Rey Valera.[1] With record sales exceeding a million in the Philippines,[2] Cuneta is one of the best-selling Filipino musical artist of all time. Among her multi-platinum albums include Isn't It Romantic? (2006), For Broken Hearts Only (1989), Movie Theme Songs (1990) and Sharon Sings Valera (1991). Some of her most successful songs include "Bituing Walang Ningning", "Mr. DJ", "High School Life", "Maging Sino Ka Man", "Langis at Tubig", "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas", "P.S. I Love You", "To Love Again" and "Kahit Konting Pagtingin."
Following her success in music, Cuneta also ventured into film and television. In 1981, she starred in her first feature film Dear Heart opposite Gabby Conception. It was followed by a string of acclaimed and blockbuster films such as Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala (1984), Bituing Walang Ningning (1985), Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (1989), Kahit Konting Pagtingin (1990), Maging Sino Ka Man (1991), Madrasta (1996), Crying Ladies (2003), Caregiver (2008) and Unexpectedly Yours (2017). In television, Cuneta hosted musical shows such as The Sharon Cuneta Show (1986), Sharon (1998), and served as judge in numerous talent competitions such as Star Power (2010), Your Face Sounds Familiar (2015), The Voice Kids (2016), and The Voice Teens (2017).