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(s) | Gino Leonardo T. Jose
(m. 2018) |
Early life and career edit
Farr was born in Pasay City, 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 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 the movie industry, Farr bested other actresses as she wins the lead role in the Filipino musical movie, Emir.[4] Farr is currently[when?] seen in the new musical variety show of GMA Network, Party Pilipinas. On September 6, 2015 Frencheska 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 & Kyla. On January 4, 2016 Frencheska joins the program Dinggin Mo Oh Dios with Reymond Sajor, Rachelle Ann Go, Jonalyn Viray & 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 edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Alamat Season 2 | Dama / Narrator | GMA Network |
| Dishkarte of the Day | Herself / Guest | GMA News TV | |
| New Day | CNN Philippines | ||
| Just Duet | Herself / Performer | GMA Network | |
| 2015 | Because of You | Molly | |
| Maynila: Love vs Dreams | Angely | ||
| Pari 'Koy | Miriam | ||
| Magpakailanman: The Roland "Bunot" Abante Story | Lising | ||
| Second Chances | Penny Ampil | ||
| 2014 | Innamorata | Jenny | |
| 2013 | Binoy Henyo | Sandra | |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Herself / Performer | |
| 2013 | Bukod Kang Pinagpala | Dina | |
| 2012 | Tinig: A True-to-Life Story of Dulce | Dulce | CBN Asia |
| One True Love | Violy | GMA Network | |
| Maynila: Devoted to You | Via | ||
| Maynila: Byaheng Puso | Guest / Singer | ||
| 2011–2012 | Ruben Marcelino's Kokak | Rafa | |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell | Celina Fernandez / Sonica | |
| 2010 | Reel Love | Herself / Guest Singer | |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself / Performer | |
| 2009 | Are You the Next Big Star? | Herself / Winner | |
| Sana Ngayong Pasko | Cheska | ||
| 2009–2010 | SOP | Herself / Performer | |
| BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! | Herself / One of the BandaOke band |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress – Emir | Won |
| Asia Model Festival | Best Female Model | Won | |
| 2010 | 41st GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Performer/ Singer[5] | Won |
| 2009 | Are You the Next Big Star? | The Next Female Big Star | 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.