Sarah Geronimo

Sarah Geronimo

Sarah Geronimo, born as Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo, is a Filipino singer and actress.

Biography

Geronimo was born on July 25, 1988 to Father Delfin Geronimo and Divina, who used to run a beauty parlor in their house at Sta. Cruz, Manila. Sarah is the third of four children with siblings Johna Rizzie, Sunshine Grace, and Ezekiel Gabriel.

Early Years

Sarah's first performance on stage is at a mall show when she was two years of age. Sarah sang "Pasko Na Naman" with Pinky Marquez and Richard Reynoso. Sarah became part of a kiddie show, Pen-pen de Sarapen, from 1992 through 1994, Ang TV from 1995 through 1996, and NEXT from 1996 through 1997. She was one of the performers during the 1995 visit of Pope John Paul II.

Star For A Night hosted by Regine Velasquez is the singing contest where she won the joined grand prize on March 1, 2003, at the age of 14. Sarah emerged as the grand prize winner of the said singing competition with her rendition of the song To Love You More. She won P 1 million and a managerial contract at Viva Records.

Television career

In 2004, Geronimo signed a contract with ABS-CBN, where she had her first project in acting through starring in a drama series entitled Sarah, The Teen Princess. She also became a mainstay until now, in a musical variety show, ASAP.

In 2005, Geronimo sang the theme of a Star Cinema movie, Can This Be Love. She also became part of the fourth season of the weekly teen-oriented program, SCQ Reload, Kilig Ako. In summer of 2005, Sarah reunited with her fellow champions for a US Tour of Pinoy Idols: Return Of The Champions, which was staged in selected cities in the U.S. for a two-month period.

This year, she lead the cast of one of ABS-CBN's primetime soap opera, Bituing Walang Ningning. Here, she starred as an aspiring singer named, Dorina Pineda. She also released a soundtrack of the series.

She also took the lead role in ABS-CBN's primetime drama Pangarap Na Bituin opposite Jericho Rosales, along with Maja Salvador and Rica Peralejo as The Jewel Sisters, also with Nikki Gil.

Film career

Last July 30, 2008, her debut movie under Star Cinema and Viva Films with Filipino actor John Lloyd Cruz entitled "A Very Special Love" was released, and the movie grossed P 180 million.. She also recorded her own version of the song "Very Special Love" for the movie which was then included in the repackaged edition of "Taking Flight".

Music career

At 14 years old, Sarah bested 10 other finalists in the nationwide search for Star For a Night (Philippine Edition) aired over IBC Channel 13. Her performance of Celine Dion's To Love You More won her the Grand Prize, winning 1 Million Pesos and a recording contract with Viva Records.

In September 2003, Geronimo released her debut album entitled "Popstar: A Dream Come True". The album was awarded 7x platinum, selling more than 350,000 copies. She also staged her first solo concert at the Music Museum in the same year. The album produced singles such as "Forever's Not Enough", "To Love You More" as well as "Sa Iyo".

Aside from singing, Geronimo also acted in supporting roles for films like, Filipinas, Captain Barbell, and Annie B.. After winning in Star for a Night, she appeared in GMA Network shows until she finally landed a contract in ABS-CBN.

In November 2004, Geronimo released her second album entitled Sweet Sixteen. The album has since reached 3x Platinum status, selling more than 150,000 copies. "How Could You Say You Love Me" was released as the first single from the album. Sarah, along with other reality star search winners Rachelle Ann Go, and Erik Santos staged the Night of the Champions concert at the Araneta Coliseum, which also went on a tour in US. She also played in the fantasy movie, Lastikman of VIVA Films.

Sarah performed her first major solo concert, "The Other Side" at the Araneta Coliseum. Viva Records released a live DVD album of the filmed tour in Araneta Coliseum named as "The Other Side: Live Album", and achieved platinum.

Her third studio album entitled "Becoming" was released in August 2006, and reached Platinum. The album yielded three singles: "I Still Believe In Loving You", "Carry My Love" and "Iingatan Ko Ang Pag-ibig Mo".

Geronimo continued to perform globally as she staged concerts in Taiwan, Canada, Alaska, and Dubai. She also held a The Other Side US Tour" in San Diego, Hanford, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Honolulu, Maui, Washington DC and Atlantic City.

While in the United States in November 18, 2006, she was chosen by Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao to sing the Philippine National Anthem Lupang Hinirang on his fight against Mexico's Erik "El Terrible" Morales at the UNLV Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

She staged her second major solo concert on July 14, 2007 at the Araneta Coliseum entitled Sarah Geronimo In Motion. Sarah also concluded Sarah Geronimo In Motion US tour last August-September 2007.

Shortly after staging her second solo major concert, she released her fourth studio album entitled Taking Flight that achieved Platinum. Taking Flight's includes singles like "I'll Be Alright" and "Ikaw".

2008-present

Sarah once again reunited with Erik Santos, Rachelle Ann Go and Christian Bautista in a Valentines Concert at the Araneta Colesium, entitled "OL4LUV".

Geronimo released the "In Motion" DVD on February 27, 2008 filmed at the Araneta Coliseum and reached platinum. Before Geronimo release her 5th studio album, she released "I'll Be Here" as the 4th and final single of Taking Flight. She collaborated with Backstreet Boys member Howie Dorough, in the song "I'll Be There" produced by Christian de Walden and it will be included in her upcoming album entitled "Just Me"..

By November, she will stage another major solo concert in Araneta Coliseum entitled, The Next One. And later this year, Geronimo will release her first ever Christmas Album and it will be produced and arranged by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab and she will have her Special Christmas Concert at the Araneta Coliseum. And early next year, her follow-up movie with John Lloyd Cruz will be released as Star Cinema's first offering for 2009.

Discography

Other albums

Year	Title	Record Label	Certifications
2003	Star For A Night	VIVA Records	3x Platinum
2004	Night of the Champions	VIVA Records	not yet confirmed
2004	Annie B. Soundtrack	VIVA Records	not yet confirmed
2004	Lastikman Soundtrack	VIVA Records	not yet confirmed
2005	Can this be Love Soundtrack	Star Records & BIBO Records	Gold
2005	Search for the Star in a Million	Star Records & VIVA Records	not yet confirmed
2005	The Other Side: Live Album	VIVA Records	Platinum
2005	Ang Bango ng Pasko	VIVA Records	not yet confirmed
2006	Bituing Walang Ningning	Star Records & VIVA Records	Platinum
2006	Hotsilog	Star Records	Platinum
2007	Little Big Superstar	Star Records & VIVA Records	not yet confirmed
2007	Pangarap Na Bituin	Star Records & VIVA Records	Gold

DVDs

Sarah Geronimo was the first artist to receive a platinum award for a DVD copy of a concert, it was "The Other Side" in 2005. And lately she did it once again, the DVD copy of the concert "Sarah Geronimo in Motion" soar to a platinum record . Currently, she is the only one who has a platinum record not only for one but for two DVD copies of a concert.

Year	Title	Record Label	Certifications
2005	The Other Side	VIVA Records	1x Platinum
2008	In Motion	VIVA Records	1x Platinum

Concerts & Tours

Year	Concerts	Tours
2003	Popstar: A Dream Come True Concert Popstar: A Dream Come True Concert (Repeat)	Popstar: A Dream Come True Concert
2004	Night of the Champions Sarah: To Love Her More Pinoy Idols	Night of the Champions
2005	The Other Side of Sarah Geronimo	The Other Side Tour
2006	Bituin Walang Ningning "The Pasasalamat Concert"	The Other Side Tour
2007	Sarah Geronimo in Motion	The Other Side Tour In Motion Tour
2008	OL4LUV (All For Love) The Next One Special Christmas Concert	Return of the Champions 2

Awards and Recognitions

• Star for a Night Grand Champion
• Most Promising Female Performer: "20th Annual Year Ender Excellence Awards 2003"
• Most Promising Female Singer: "Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards {34th Box Office Awards}"
• Most Promising Female Entertainer "Aliw Awards"
• Benavides Awardee (Given to outstanding University of Sto. Thomas Alumni)
• Outstanding Female Role Youth Model in the Field of Entertainment: "Gawad KKK 2004"
• Outstanding Manilans of the Year Medal: "Outstanding Manilans Award 2004"
• Outstanding Manilans Plaque for Contribution in the Field of Performing Arts: "Outstanding Manilans Award 2004"
• Best Performance By a New Female Recording Artist: "17th Awit Awards 2004"
• Best Dance Video, Sa Iyo: "17th Awit Awards 2004"
• Song of the Year, Forever's Not Enough: "17th Awit Awards 2004"
• Best Performance By a Female Recording Artist: "Aliw Awards 2004"
• Best Dance Song, Sa Iyo: "Aliw Awards 2004"
• Favorite New Artist: "MTV Pilipinas 2004"
• Favorite Female Artist: "MTV Pilipinas 2004"
• Favorite Song, Forever's Not Enough: "MTV Pilipinas 2004"
• Female Entertainer of the Year: "Gawad America 2005"
• Female Recording Artist of the Year: "Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2005"
• Best Female Young Artist "Asia Pacific Excellence Awards 2005"
• Female Awardee (Pop Star A Dream Come True): "1st ASAP Platinum Circle Awards"
• Female Awardee (Sweet Sixteen): "1st ASAP Platinum Circle Awards"
• Female Awardee (Star For A Night): "1st ASAP Platinum Circle Awards"
• Female Recording Artist of the Year: "Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2006"
• Best TV Show (Bituing Walang Ningning): "ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards 2006"
• Best TV Theme Song (Bituing Walang Ningning: "ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards 2006"
• Best TV Character (Bituing Walang Ningning: "ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards 2006"
• Best TV Show (Bituing Walang Ningning): "Anak TV Seal Awards 2006"
• Kids Choice Award Ang Pinaka Idol Na Female Singer: "Ang Pinaka QTV11 2006"
• Most Admired Female TV Personality: "Anak TV Seal Awards 2006"
• Female Artist Awardee (Becoming, The Other Side: Live): "2nd ASAP Platinum Circle Awards"
• Best Variety Program (Little Big Star): "20th KBP Golden Dove Awards"
• Female Performer of the Year(Carry My Love): "ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Award 2007"
• Most Admired Female TV Personality: "Anak TV Seal's 2007"
• American-Philippines Friendship Day Awardee for Entertainment Plaque 2007
• Asian Magazine People of the Year 2007
• Compilation Awardee (Hotsilog): "3rd ASAP Platinum Circle Awards"
• Gold record for her 4th Sudio Album "Taking Flight"
• Female Concert Performer of the Year: "Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2008"
• Favorite Artist of the Year: "Myx Music Awards 2008"
• Favorite Female Artist: "Myx Music Award 2008"
• Favorite Song of the Year (Ikaw): "Myx Music Awards 2008"
• Favorite Celebrity Vj: "Myx Music Awards 2008"
• 45th sexiest (FHM 100 sexiest)
• No.3, 2008 Most Beautiful Pinay (Starmometer.com)
• Most Promising Female Singer at "9th Tining Awards of the National Press Club"

External links

• The Official Website of Sarah Geronimo