Sarah Geronimo

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Sarah Geronimo
Background information
Birth name	Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo
Born	July 25, 1988 (age 18)
Origin	Quezon City, Philippines
Genre(s)	Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, Actress
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	2002 - present
Label(s)	VIVA Records

Sarah Asher Geronimo is a Filipina singer, actress and model. She is the winner of the Philippine reality show Star for a Night.

[edit] Career

At fourteen years old, she released her debut album Popstar: A Dream Come True. The debut album was awarded a sextuple (6x) platinum award, selling more than 180,000 copies. Aside from singing, she has also acted in supporting roles for movies like "Filipinas," "Captain Barbell," and "Annie B." as well as starring in her own television soap opera. After winning at the "Star for a Night", Sarah became a regular performer in SOP Rules and guested on several GMA 7 shows. But her big break came when she opted to move to ABS-CBN, GMA's rival station. Sarah was given her own show, which was entitled "Sarah, The Teen Princess" in allusion to her career as a child actress in "Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa" (The Little Princess) in which she played the role of Sarah's (Camille Prats) playmates. She has also obtained advertising endorsement contracts with Jollibee, Charmee, and Talk 'n' Text for Smart Communications.

Sarah released her sophomore album in November 2004 entitled "Sweet Sixteen," which achieved gold status in only one week. The album has since reached double-platinum status, selling more than 60,000 copies.

In the field of acting, Sarah has starred opposite Mark Bautista, her former runner-up, in the fantasy film "Lastikman." Although the movie did not fare well at the box office, it succeeded in increasing Sarah's image as more than a just a voice talent.

In 2005, Sarah sang the theme of reality show winners Hero Angeles and Sandara Park's launching movie "Can This Be Love," which was released as a maxi-single and achieved gold record status in one month's time. She also became a mainstay in the fourth season of "SCQ Reload, Kilig Ako." Sarah is a talent of VIVA Entertainment Group and is part of ABS-CBN.

Summer of 2005 saw Sarah reunited with her fellow champions for a United States Tour of "Pinoy Idols: Return Of The Champions," which toured selected cities in the U.S. for a two-month period. In addition, she went on to perform in her first major solo concert, "The Other Side" in the Araneta Colliseum back at home.

The year of 2006 was another great one for Sarah: She was lead star in ABS-CBN's top primetime soap opera, "Bituing Walang Ningning," a remake of the 1985 hit movie classic; in it, she stars as Dorina, the role originally played by Sharon Cuneta that year. Her third studio album entitled "Becoming" was also released and reached Platinum status in a very short time. On November 18, 2006, she sang the Philippine National Anthem ("Lupang Hinirang") at the third encounter between super featherweight boxers Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao of the Philippines and Erik "El Terrible" Morales of Mexico at the UNLV Thomas and Mack Center.

Sarah is currently a mainstay of "ASAP '07," a once-a-week, noontime musical variety show, and also hosts Little Big Superstar, a reality star search program for aspiring child performers that is now in its third season with Makisig Morales as her co-host.

Sarah Gerónimo, tinseltown's newest Cinderella, grew up in Sta. Cruz, Manila, in a rented house.

To say that Sarah possessed a natural love to perform is an understatement. She actively participated in school programs and joined many singing contests throughout her childhood. At age three, she was already in the kiddie show "Pen pen de Sarapen." She was also cast in "For Kids Only" and "Hiraya Manawari." She was part of the first batch of stars in "Ang TV." Yet it was Sarah's talent for singing that would cause her father to focus on developing it by enrolling her at the "Center for Pop Music, Philippines" at six years of age. Her dad also encouraged little Sarah to train at home for two hours each day.

Indeed, there always seems to be a bright side for Sarah Gerónimo. She says that when kids join her onstage, for example, such fan enthusiasm makes it all worthwhile, no matter how hectic her workload gets.

[edit] Voice

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Sarah Geronimo is known for having a sweet, soulful and heavy voice. She is one of the Philippines' top belters, holding her own with the likes of Rachelle Ann Go and Jonalyn Viray. She has the ability to sing in an alto range and shift it to a high register reaching the range of a coloratura soprano that's why she is already classified as lyric-coloratura soprano. She has an extraordinary ability in belting wherein she can sustain high notes for a long period of time. She is also capable of handling notes in whistle register due to her extensive octave range. Her voice can also do a perfect collaboration with a counter-tenor voice (highest male voice) by using her coloratura soprano vocals full throatedly. She can also sing wide varieties of music. She also has a the ability to do singing in melismatic style. She can do a mimicry of Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Regine Velasquez.

• Voice - lyric-coloratura soprano
• Vocal range - 3.5 octaves
• Highest note - Bohemian Rhapsody
• Highest Note in chest voice - B5(i believe), C6(muli,through the rain,one sweet day,foolish heart),G4(i turn to you, the voice within)
• Longest Note - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing, There's No Easy Way to Break Somebody's Heart, Making Love Out of Nothing at All,butterfly

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

[edit] Solo Studio Albums

Album Cover	Date of release	Title	Album Sales Award (PHIL Music threshold)
	2003 VIVA Records	Popstar: A Dream Come True	6x Platinum (180,000)
	2004 VIVA Records	Sweet Sixteen	2x Platinum (60,000)
	2006 VIVA Records	Becoming	Platinum (30,000)

[edit] Other Albums

Album Cover	Date of release	Title	Album Sales Award (PHIL Music threshold)
	2003 VIVA Records	Star For A Night	3x Platinum (90,000)
	2004 VIVA Records	Night of the Champions	Gold (15,000)
	2005 VIVA Records	Can This Be Love OST	Gold (15,000)
	2005 Star Records	Search for the Star in a Million	-------
	2005 VIVA Records	Ang Bango ng Pasko (The Aroma of Christmas)	------
	2005 VIVA Records	The Other Side : Live Album	Platinum (30,000)
	2006 VIVA/Star Records	Bituing Walang Ningning (Lackluster Star)	Gold (15,000)
	2006 ASAP Music	Hotsilog	Gold (15,000)

[edit] Singles

"Becoming" went Gold with 15,000 units sold in just a week.

[edit] Popstar: A Dream Come True

[edit] Sweet Sixteen

[edit] The Other Side Live

[edit] Becoming

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Films

Though the movie, Lastikman failed to make the box office, it succeeded on increasing Sarah's image as more than a singer.

• Lastikman (Unang Banat)

Adrian Rosales as Lastikman (Mark Bautista) , got his superpowers from a tree which he was trying to protect from the illegal loggers. He was badly beaten up but his wounds were healed and strangely, he felt stronger and could stretch his body like a rubber. Starring Sarah Gerónimo as Lara Manuel; the girl whom he has a crush on. Directed by Mac Alejandrea and Viva Film's entry for the 30th Metro Manila Film Festival.

• Captain Barbell

Captain Barbell is Viva/Premiere Productions entry to the 2003 29th Metro Manila Film Festival. Sarah plays the sister of Ogie Alcacid (Mara). Starring Bong Revilla Jr., Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez and Rufa Mae Quinto. The movie was directed by Mac Alejandre.

• Filipinas

Filipinas (directed by Joel Lamangan), one of Viva Films' 2003 entry to the Metro Manila Filmfest, in which Sarah (Kathlyn Filipinas) plays the daughter of Richard Gomez. This is her second film on the same year of the festival. Sarah also sang the theme song of the movie: Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan.

• Annie B.

Viva's first film after the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) in 2003. Sarah plays the role of Jolina Magdangal’s sister. The movie was supposed to have been shown in January, but was moved to March after director Louie Ignacio decided to re-shoot some scenes. This is actually the first movie of Sarah.

• Masikip Sa Dibdib (cameo appearance)

Rufa Mae will prick your hearts and keep you in stitches as Boobita Rose in this new quirky dramedy. With the weight of an alcoholic nee suicidal sister, a womanizing addict for a brother, a hypochondriac for a mother and a socially challenged lovelife hanging on her shoulders.

• Sarah...Ang Munting Prinsesa

A story about a little princess named Sarah (Camille Prats): a young girl of nobility and good character. Directed by Romy Suzara. Sarah played one of Princess Sarah's friends. (Based on the book, " A Little Princess").

[edit] Major television shows

Bituing Walang Ningning is a remake of the original movie written by Nerissa Cabral. Dorina Pineda, the main character, was originally played by Sharon Cuneta.

[edit] Awards

Sarah won the Most Popular Female Recording Artist for 2005 for the 36th Box Office Awards Night

• PLDT Hall of Fame Award For Consistent Grand Finals Champion in the Vocal-Solo Dept. Category 1997-1999
• Republic Of The Philippines City of Manila-Singer and TV or Movie Actress
• Most Promising Female Singer at 9th Tinig Awards of the National Press Club
• People of the Year: People Asia Magazine
• Nickelodeons Kids Choice Award
• PLDT Plaque of Recognition (Consistent Winner of "Tuklas Talino" Musical Contest)
• Star Girl 2003
• Most Promising Female Performer: 20th Annual Year Ender Excellence Awards 2003
• Outstanding Female Role Youth Model in the Field of Entertainer: 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: Awit Awards 2004
• Best Performance By a Female Recording Artist: Aliw Awards 2004
• Best Dance Song "Sa Iyo": Aliw Awards 2004
• Best Variety Program "Little Big Star": 20th KBP Golden Dove Awards
• Female Entertainer of the Year: Gawad America 2005
• Female Recording Artist of the Year: Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2005
• Outstanding Female Youth Role Model in Singing & Dancing by KASAMA: Kabataang Sama-samang Naglilingkod Awards 2005
• Platinum Female Artist for the albums "Sweet 16" (Single Platinum) and "Popstar" (6x Platinum): ASAP Platinum Circle 2005
• Best Major Concert (Collaboration) "Night of the Champions" : Aliw Awards 2005
• Best Talent Search Program "Search For A Star In A Million": Star Awards 2005
• Female Recording Star of the Year : Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. 2006
• Platinum Female Artist for the albums "Becoming" (Single Platinum) and "The Other Side : Live Album" (Single Platinum): ASAP Platinum Circle 2006
• Pop Song of the Year ("I Still Believe in Loving You") & Pop Album of the Year ("Becoming"): ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards 2006
• Pop TV Character of the Year ("Dorina Pineda"), Pop TV Themesong ("Bituing Walang Ningning"), and Pop TV Show of the Year ("Bituing Walang Ningning"): ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards 2006
• Most Well Liked Female Personalities: Anak TV Seal Award 2006
• Most Well-Liked TV Program for Bituing Walang Ningning: Anak TV Seal Award 2006
• Female Recording Star of the Year: 2006 Box Office Entertainment Awards
• Hitmaker of the Year: 2006 Yes! Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

[edit] Concerts

• Popstar: A Dream Come True
• Greatest Hits (held at the Araneta Coliseum)
• Night of The Champions (held at the Araneta Coliseum)
• Night of The Champions U.S. Tour 2004
• Night of the Champions U.S. Tour 2005
• Pinoy Idols (held at the Araneta Coliseum) 2005
• Night of the Champions Canada Tour 2006
• The Other Side (held at the Araneta Coliseum) 2005
• The Other Side U.S. Tour 2006
• Bituing Walang Ningning Concert (held at the Araneta Coliseum) 2006
• Bituing Walang Ningning: Himig ng Pasasalamat 2006
• The Other Side U.S. (The Repeat) 2006
• The Other Side in UAE 2007
• The Other Side Canada Tour 2007

[edit] External links

• The Official Website of Sarah Geronimo
• Sarah Geronimo Fansite with pictures, lyrics, videos and more
• Sarah Geronimo at Asian Girls
• Sarah Geronimo at the Internet Movie Database
• Sarah Geronimo Pictures, Bio, and More at Celebritiesph.com