| Frencheska Farr | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Marie Frencheska Mae Farr |
| Born | September 9, 1992 |
| Origin | Las Piñas City, Philippines |
| Genres | OPM, Pop, R&B |
| Occupations | Singer, Model, actress |
| Years active | 2009 - present |
| Labels | GMA Records |
| Associated acts | Kyla Rachelle Ann Go La Diva Julie Anne San Jose Sarah Lahbati |
| Website | [1] |
Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr (born September 9, 1992) is a Filipina singer, model and actress. She was the Are You the Next Big Star? grand champion along with Geoff Taylor.[1]
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Farr was born in Las Piñas City, Philippines. She graduated from St. Paul College of Parañaque. Farr is currently taking up Culinary Arts at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde.[2] Her father is of British descent. She was named the Next Female Big Star along with Geoff Taylor as the Next Male Big Star on the television show "Are You the Next Big Star?". Along with winning the contest, they each received one million pesos (P1,000,000), a condominium unit from Avida, a management contract from GMA Artist Center and a recording contract from GMA Records. After winning Are You the Next Big Star?, she started in various television guestings and shows. She guested at the christmaserye of GMA Network, Sana Ngayong Pasko. She was also included in the defunct SOP. She also became a part of the BandaOke wherein she was included in the BandaOke band along with her co-Are You the Next Big Star? batchmates, Geoff Taylor and Jay Perillo.[3] In movie industry, Farr bested other actresses as she wins the lead role in the Filipino musical movie, Emir.[4] Farr is currently seen in the new musical variety show of GMA Network, Party Pilipinas.
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011 | Ruben Marcelino's Kokak | Rafa | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell Ang Pagbabalik | Celina Fernandez / Sonica | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Reel Love | Herself/Guest Singer | GMA Network |
| 2010–present | Party Pilipinas | Herself/Performer | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Are You the Next Big Star? | Herself / Winner | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Cheska | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | SOP | Herself / Performer | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! | Herself / One of the BandaOke band | GMA Network |
| Year | Title | Role | Movie outfit |
| 2010 | Emir (Philippine Movie) | Amelia Florentino | - |
| Year | Album details | Certification | Sales | |
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| 2010 | Inside My Heart
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| Year | Critics | Category | Results |
| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress(emir) | Won |
| 2011 | Asia Model Festival | Best Female Model | Won |
| 2010 | Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Most Promising Performer/ Singer | Won |
| 2009 | Are You the Next Big Star? | The Next Female Big Star | Won |