Jan Marini Alano (born August 12, 1978) is an actress and singer from the Philippines. She started her showbiz career in Ang TV, ABS-CBN's teen-oriented gag/variety show in the early 1990s. As one of the resident singers of the show, Jan honed her talents resulting in television appearances as a performer in various variety shows in the country. She released her eponymous debut album in 1995 with the single "Love Song" highlighting her soulful voice. She was included in the cast of the original soap Mula sa Puso as the lead's best friend. Her appearance in the series paved the way for Jan to play different roles in numerous drama series and specials of the two major networks. She has also appeared in several mainstream and indie films throughout her career. Jan has also performed live at music bars in the Metro. In late 2010, Jan released her sophomore entitled "Once" boasting 11-tracks of both revivals and originals, two of which were penned by Jan herself including the carrier single "White Walls." Her most recent regular appearance for TV was for ABS-CBN's "Pangako Sa'yo".
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| Born | Jan Marini Alano August 12, 1978 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Jan Marini Pizarras |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, blogger |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Political party | PDP-Laban (c. 2019) |
| Spouse | Gerard Pizarras |
| Children | Brianna Laney, Raine Jarvis |
Jan is an advocate of natural and organic living, a fitness enthusiast and a homeschooling mom. She is also a blogger and an online influencer. Jan is a Christian. Jan is also running for councilor of District 4.
Personal life edit
Marini took a break from years of TV work and singing engagements to build a family with fellow actor Gerard Pizarras. The couple met on the set of the ABS-CBN TV series Mula Sa Puso, where they played an onscreen couple. After dating for three years, the couple married on May 7, 2000.[1] Together they have two kids; Rian (born 2001) and Rain (born 2006).[1]
Discography edit
| Year | Album | Songs |
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| 1994 | Ang TV: The Album |
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| Ang TV: The Christmas Album |
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| 1995 | Jan Marini |
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| 2010 | Once[2] |
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Filmography edit
Movies edit
| Year | Title | Character/Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Sana Maulit Muli[3] | Melissa | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | Flames: The Movie[4] | Aida | |
| 1998 | Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita[5] | Jam | |
| 1999 | Mula sa Puso: the Movie[5] | Mariel | |
| 2005 | Bilog[6] | Karina | Grupong Sinehan |
| 2008 | Ate[7] | A-Mine Entertainment and Reality Films | |
| 2015 | The Breakup Playlist | Adi | Star Cinema and Viva Films |
Television edit
Internet edit
| Year | Title | Character/Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Jack Logan Show: #CoffeeAndPolitics[14] | Herself |
References edit
- ^ "Music". kabayancentral.
- ^ "Sana maulit muli (1995)". IMDb.
- ^ "Flames: The Movie (1997)". IMDb.
- ^ a b "Mula sa puso". IMDb.
- ^ http://cinema.theiapolis.com/movie-0GJF/bilog/cast.html
- ^ "Ate". IMDb.
- ^ a b "PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal): Showbiz and Beyond". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ "Mula sa puso (1999)". IMDb.
- ^ "Impostora | TV Pinoy | Celebrities | News | TV Guide". Archived from the original on February 18, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
- ^ "On Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gina Pareño and Ketchup Eusebio shine in this week's touching episode :: ABS-CBN.com". Archived from the original on August 16, 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ "Laugh and cry with Vice Ganda's life story on Maalaala Mo Kaya :: ABS-CBN.com". Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
- ^ "Paano ba ang mangarap?". IMDb.
- ^ "The Jack Logan Show: #CoffeeAndPolitics with Ms. Jan Marini Alano – Episode 1". Entertainment. The Jack Logan Show.
External links edit
- Jan Marini at IMDb
