Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr-Jose (born September 9, 1992) is a Filipino singer, actress and model. She was the Are You the Next Big Star? grand champion along with Geoff Taylor.[1]
Frencheska Farr-Jose | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr |
| Also known as | Maqui, Cheska |
| Born | September 9, 1992 Pasay, Philippines |
| Origin | Las Piñas, Philippines |
| Genres | OPM, Pop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, model |
| Years active | 2009–2017 |
| Labels | GMA Music (2009–2016) |
| Spouse |
Gino Leonardo T. Jose
(m. 2018) |
Early life and career
editFarr was born in Pasay, Philippines. She graduated from St. Paul College of Parañaque. [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 SOP. She also became a part of the BandaOke wherein she was included in the BandaOke band along with her Are You the Next Big Star? co-batchmates, Geoff Taylor and Jay Perillo.[3] In the movie industry, Farr bested other actresses as she wins the lead role in the Filipino musical movie, Emir.[4] Farr is formerly [when?] seen in the musical variety show of Party Pilipinas. On September 6, 2015, Farr is also joining to the new Sunday musical program Sunday Central Club with the divas Rachelle Ann Go, Jaya, La Diva, Julie Anne San Jose and Kyla. On January 4, 2016, Farr joins the program Dinggin Mo Oh Dios with Reymond Sajor, Rachelle Ann Go, Jonalyn Viray and Aicelle Santos for the program. On February 21, 2016, Frencheska Farr made a 4th interpretur[check spelling] winner of Sunday Central Club Battle of the Champions.
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! | Herself / One of the BandaOke band | GMA Network |
| SOP | Herself / Performer | ||
| 2009 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Cheska | |
| Are You the Next Big Star? | Herself / Winner | ||
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself / Performer | |
| 2010 | Reel Love | Herself / Guest Singer | |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell | Celina Fernandez / Sonica | |
| 2011–2012 | Ruben Marcelino's Kokak | Rafa | |
| 2012 | Maynila: Byaheng Puso | Guest / Singer | |
| Maynila: Devoted to You | Via | ||
| One True Love | Violy | ||
| Tinig: A True-to-Life Story of Dulce | Dulce | CBN Asia | |
| 2013 | Bukod Kang Pinagpala | Dina | GMA Network |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Herself / Performer | |
| 2013 | Binoy Henyo | Sandra | |
| 2014 | Innamorata | Jenny | |
| 2015 | Second Chances | Penny Ampil | |
| Magpakailanman: The Roland "Bunot" Abante Story | Lising | ||
| Pari 'Koy | Miriam | ||
| Maynila: Love vs Dreams | Angely | ||
| Because of You | Molly | ||
| 2016 | Just Duet[broken anchor] | Herself / Performer | |
| New Day | Herself / Guest | CNN Philippines | |
| Dishkarte of the Day | GMA News TV | ||
| Alamat (season 2) | Dama / Narrator | GMA Network |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Emir | Amelia Florentino |
| 2012 | P.S. I Love You | Sarah |
| 143 | ||
| 2014 | After Class |
Studio album
edit| Year | Title | Certification | Sales | Track listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Inside My Heart
|
Double Platinum (certified by PARI) |
Php 25,000 | Track listing
|
Awards and achievements
edit| Year | Critics | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Are You the Next Big Star? | The Next Female Big Star | Won |
| 2010 | 41st GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Performer/ Singer[5] | Won |
| 2011 | Asia Model Festival | Best Female Model | Won |
| ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress – Emir | Won |
Television and film theme songs
edit- Sabihin Mo Sa Akin – (SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Theme Song)
- Hulog ng Langit – with Geoff Taylor (Langit sa Piling Mo Theme Song)
- Reunions – Reunions Theme Song
- Everytime Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts Theme Song
- Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito – Temptation of Wife Theme Song
- Sa Pangarap ko – Alakdana Theme Song
- Suddenly It's Magic – My Valentine Girls Theme Song
- Isama Mo Ako – Captain Barbell Love Theme Song
- Alice Bungisngis – Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis Theme Song
- Inside My Heart – Moon Embracing the Sun Theme Song
- Ang Tanging Sinta – Alamat ng Dama de Noche Theme Song
- Kape at Balita – with Frank Magalona (Kape at Balita Theme Song)
References
edit- ^ Frencheska Farr and Geoff Taylor clinch ‘Next Big Star’ title Archived August 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Frencheska Farr, circle of 16 of Are You the Next Big Star?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
- ^ "BandaOke! will air this Sunday, Oct. 25". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 31, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
- ^ Frencheska Farr beats other actresses; wins Emir lead role
- ^ "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 21, 2014.