Vina Morales

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Garcia and the surname or paternal family name is Magdayao.
Vina Morales
Morales in 2021
Born
Sharon Garcia Magdayao

(1975-10-17) October 17, 1975 (age 49)
Bogo, Cebu, Philippines[1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • model
  • businesswoman
Years active1986–present
AgentStar Magic (2007–present)
Children1
RelativesShaina Magdayao (sister)
Luis Gabriel Moreno (nephew)
Maricel Morales (cousin)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active1987–present
Labels

Sharon Garcia Magdayao (Tagalog: [ˈʃaɾɔn gaɾˈsɪa maɡˈdɐjaʊ]; born October 17, 1975), professionally known as Vina Morales (Tagalog: [ˈbɪnɐ mɔˈɾalɛs]), is a Filipino actress, singer, entrepreneur and model. Dubbed as the "Ultimate Performer" by various media outlets,[2][3] she has won 2 Awit Awards including the prestigious 'Album of the Year', the country's equivalent of Grammys.

Morales is a 2-time Best Actress nominee at the FAMAS Awards. She is the first ever champion at the IKON Asean music competition.[4] She has already starred in 45 films, 21 TV shows and has released 14 studio albums throughout her 35-year career.[4] In 2003, Morales became the first Filipino artist to perform at the New York International Music Festival held at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.[5] In 2022, Morales teamed up with American singer-songwriter Jim Brickman for her US concert tour, Your Love.[6]

In her late teen years, Morales appeared in several classic films such as Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum, Anghel na Walang Langit and The Sarah Balabagan Story.[7]

  1. ^ "Vina Morales". TV Guide. Birth Place: Bogo City, Cebu, Philippines
  2. ^ "Internet sensation na si 'Kwak Kwak Diva,' muling ginaya sina Regine Velasquez, Jaya at Vina Morales! | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  3. ^ Samio, Veronica R. "Vina Morales: The Ultimate Performer". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Vina Morales: From Cebu's little chorist to Asia's winning soloist". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  5. ^ Rule, Karla. "Top 100 Cebunao Personalities: Vina Morales". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  6. ^ "Vina gears up for US concert tour with Jim Brickman". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  7. ^ "Vina Morales". IMDb. Retrieved July 17, 2022.