Sheryn Regis

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Poncardas and the surname or paternal family name is Regis.

Sheryn Regis
Regis in 2023
Born
Sheryn Mae Poncardas Regis

(1980-11-26) November 26, 1980 (age 43)
Carcar, Cebu, Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • host
  • actress
Children1[1]
Musical career
Genres
Years active2003–present
LabelsStar Records (2003–present)

Sheryn Mae Poncardas Regis (Tagalog: [ˈrɛhis]; born November 26, 1980) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. She rose to fame after finishing first runner-up in the television talent show Star in a Million in 2003. Dubbed as the "Crystal Voice of Asia,"[2][3][4] she is best known for singing the theme songs for several hit television series on ABS-CBN including Marina (2004), Krystala (2005), and Kampanerang Kuba (2005).

Regis is popularly known as a 'power belter',[5][6] noted for her belting range and technical ability.[7] With a career spanning 20 years in Philippine entertainment industry, she has since earned four multi-platinum albums and five gold records to her credit.[6][8][9] In 2004, she placed second in one of Asia's most renowned music festivals since 1990, Voice of Asia.[10] Regis was the original "Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs", being the voice behind several hit television shows in ABS-CBN.[2][11] Among her many accolades includes the Asian Star Entertainment Award for 'Asian Best Female Performing Artist'[12] and an Awit Award for 'Favorite Female Recording Artist',[13] the local counterpart of Grammy Awards.

  1. ^ "Sheryn Regis on coming out as lesbian to ex-partner, daughter: 'I'm living a lie'". Inquirer. December 27, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "'Lipstick lesbian' Sheryn Regis on getting married, having another baby". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  3. ^ "Dalawang buwan mamamalagi sa Pilipinas ang tinaguriang Crystal Voice of Asia na si Sheryn Regis. May". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "Sheryn brings love, hope, and healing in "Love United" digital concert | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  5. ^ "Sheryn Regis' daughter Sweety Echiverri is a proud bisexual | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Sheryn Regis returns to her roots". www.philstar.com. June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  7. ^ Demo, Angelyn. "Sheryn Regis, The Crystal Voice of Asia is Here in Back To Love Concert at the Music Museum". Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  8. ^ Cruz, Marinel (April 5, 2021). "Sheryn Regis launches her first original song after 10 years of absence from PH". Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  9. ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (March 28, 2021). "Comeback diva Sheryn Regis belts out 'ghosting tale' in new song". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  10. ^ "Sheryn places 2nd in 2004 Voice of Asia tilt". www.philstar.com. August 13, 2004. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  11. ^ Green, Jhen (October 5, 2019). "Remember Sheryn Regis? Here's her reason why she left showbiz in 2016". Philippine News. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  12. ^ "Sheryn Regis wins Asia's Best Female Performing Artist award". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  13. ^ "The 22nd Philippine Awit Awards". January 2, 2010. Archived from the original on January 2, 2010. Retrieved June 26, 2023.