Ice Seguerra (born Cariza Yamson Seguerra; September 17, 1983),[1] formerly Aiza Seguerra, is a Filipino actor, singer-songwriter, director[2] and guitarist. Initially coming out as a lesbian in 2007, Seguerra also came out as a transgender man in 2014.
Ice Seguerra | |
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 Seguerra in August 2016 | |
| Chairperson of the National Youth Commission of the Philippines | |
| In office August 12, 2016 – April 5, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Gregorio Tingson |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Gian Cardema |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cariza Yamson Seguerra September 17, 1983 Calauag, Quezon, Philippines |
| Spouse | |
| Residence(s) | Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, actor, director |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop, OPM |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels |
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On 12 August 2016, Seguerra was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Chairperson of the National Youth Commission.[3]
Career edit
Seguerra first appeared as a three-year-old contestant of Eat Bulaga!'s "Little Miss Philippines". He subsequently became part of the show from 1987 to 1997.[4]
As a child star, Seguerra appeared in more than 30 movies and TV shows to date. He often portrayed the role of actor and fellow Eat Bulaga! host Vic Sotto’s daughter in numerous films. He portrayed the role of Aiza Kabisote, daughter of Enteng Kabisote in Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! from 1987 to 1997.[4] He only appeared in six films for Regal Films. At age 14, he competed in Bong Revilla's Invitational Shootfest '98, and has won several awards in the sport.[5]
During his late teens, Seguerra began pursuing a career in music; singing and playing the guitar. His single "Pagdating ng Panahon" became a major hit in 2001 which enabled him to start a music career.
Seguerra won The Singing Bee on July 8, 2008[6] after Rachel Alejandro gave up her throne as defending champion due to other engagements. He defeated his co-contestant singer Bituin Escalante. Seguerra won ₱1,040,000 for a second time on July 10, raising his total winnings to ₱2,080,000.[7]
Seguerra also performed in Singapore for the Singapore Repertory Theatre presentation of the stage play Avenue Q.
On January 7, 2013, Seguerra entered the Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs contest as the interpreter for the song entry called "Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa", written by Jovinor Tan. He performed the song in the grand finals on February 24 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The song eventually finished in first place for Best P-pop Love Song thus rewarding the writer of the song with one million pesos in cash.[8][9]
In 2015, he returned to GMA Network after three years to star in Princess in the Palace, which became a hit.
Personal life edit
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Seguerra is the only child of Decoroso "Dick" Seguerra (of Calauag, Quezon) and Caridad "Caring" Yamson-Seguerra (of Bicol Region).
He studied at the O.B. Montessori Center and later enrolled at the UST College of Music then shifted to the UST College of Fine Arts and Design and acquired a college degree.[10]
On August 18, 2007, Seguerra came out publicly as a lesbian.[11] In August 2014, he came out as a transgender man.[12]
In 2013, Seguerra, along with other local celebrities, came together to join the PETA campaign 'Free Mali', a campaign aimed to release Mali, an Asian elephant currently living at the Manila Zoo and the only captive elephant in the Philippines, due to the poor facilities and keepers to care for him. Seguerra spoke up saying that "Mali has been sentenced to a life of loneliness, misery and neglect. When people all around the world are calling for Mali to be freed, in light of the suffering he has endured at the hands of the Manila Zoo, the proposal to bring in more elephants to the zoo is outrageous. They would have to endure the same cramped, concrete conditions, lack of exercise and improper veterinary care as Mali has for the past 36 years."[13]
On December 8, 2014, Seguerra married model and actress Liza Diño in California.[14]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | TV Network | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | E.A.T. | Himself/Co-host | TV5 | As Ice Seguerra | |
| 2022 | Family Feud | Himself/Contestant | GMA Network | [15] | |
| ASAP Natin 'To | Himself/Performer | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 | |||
| I Can See Your Voice | Himself/Guest | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z | |||
| 2021 | Eat Bulaga | Himself/Judge | GMA Network | ||
| 2019 | Call Me Tita | Sam | iWant | ||
| 2018 | I Can See Your Voice | Himself/Guest | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2016 | ASAP | Himself/Performer | As Aiza Seguerra | [16][17] | |
| Born to Be a Star | Himself/Judge | TV5 | |||
| 2015–2016 | Princess in the Palace | PSG. Joey | GMA Network | ||
| 2015 | Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Lukso ng Dugo | Alex | |||
| 2012–2014 | Be Careful with My Heart | Cristina Rose "Cris / Kute" Dela Rosa | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2011 | Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break | Himself/Mentor | GMA Network | ||
| 2010 | Twist and Shout | Himself/Resident Judge | ABS-CBN | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas | Myla | ||||
| Diz Iz It | Himself/Judge | GMA Network | |||
| 2009–2015 | ASAP | Himself/co-host/performer | ABS-CBN | [18] | |
| 2009 | Isang Lahi | Cora Apurado | |||
| Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Kiddie Idol | Council | ||||
| 2008 | Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers | Resident Juror | |||
| The Singing Bee | Himself/Contestant | ||||
| All Star K! | GMA Network | ||||
| Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok! | |||||
| 2007 | Ysabella | Alex Mendoza | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Juice | Baduday | |||
| 2004 | Hanggang Kailan | Gina | GMA Network | ||
| Starstruck Kids | Himself/Starstruck Council | ||||
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Songbook | Theresa/Atet | ABS-CBN | ||
| 1993 | Ipaglaban Mo: Kanino Ka Sa Pasko? | Lory | |||
| 1991–1995 | Eh Kasi Bata! | Himself/host | |||
| 1990–1991 | It Bulingit | ||||
| 1987–1997 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Aiza Kabisote | IBC ABS-CBN GMA Network |
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| Eat Bulaga! | Himself/Little Miss Philippines contestant/Co-host | RPN ABS-CBN GMA Network |
Other TV guestings edit
| Date/Year | TV Show | Role | TV Network | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Boobay and Tekla Show | Himself/Guest | GMA Network | As Ice Seguerra | [19] |
| 2015 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself/Guest | As Aiza Seguerra | ||
| 2013 | Myx Live! | Myx | |||
| 2009 | MYX Presents: Aiza Seguerra: Live! | ||||
| 2008 | Salamat Dok!: Leukemia o Kanser Sa Dugo | ABS-CBN | |||
| Boy & Kris: Boy & Kris Episode # 182 | |||||
| That's My Doc: That's My Doc Episode # 40 | |||||
| Wheel of Fortune: Thing: Binoculars | |||||
| 2007 | Star Myx Presents: Aiza Seguerra | Myx | |||
| 2005 | Eat Bulaga!: Laban o Bawi | GMA Network | |||
| Kumikitang Kabuhayan: Philippine Eagle Conservation | ABS-CBN |
Film edit
Discography edit
| Year | Title | Producer | Certification[20] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Araw Gabi: Mga Awit ni Maestro Ryan | Universal Records | ||
| 2010 | Perhaps Love | Star Music | Gold | Also released in Asian Countries |
| 2009 | AIZA SEGUERRA: Live! | The first live album; includes a video CD | ||
| 2008 | Open Arms | Also released in Asian Countries | ||
| 2007 | Para Lang Sa'Yo | Inspired by soap opera Ysabella | ||
| 2005 | Songs from the Vault | |||
| 2004 | Covers Uncovered | Vicor Music | ||
| 2003 | Sabi ng Kanta | Gold | ||
| A First! Live in Concert | ||||
| 2002 | December 25 | |||
| Pinakamamahal | 2× Platinum | |||
| 2001 | Pagdating ng Panahon | 5× Platinum | Best Pop Recording (Pagdating ng Panahon) Best Produced Record of the Year (Pagdating ng Panahon) Song of the Year (Pagdating ng Panahon) Best Female Recording Artist[21] | |
| 1995 | Little Star | Alpha Records | ||
| 1992 | Aiza |
Awards edit
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Female Recording Artist of the Year[22] | "Anong Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa" | Won |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress[23] | My Little Bossings | Won | |
| Awit Awards | Best Performance By a Female Recording Artist | "With A Smile" | Won | |
| 2009 | Open Arms | Won | ||
| ASAP Platinum Circle Awards | Platinum Female Awardee | Won | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Music | Acoustic Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| MYX Music Awards | Favorite MYX Live Performance | MYX Performance | Won | |
| 2002 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist | "Pagdating ng Panahon" | Won |
| Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Theme Song for the film Pagdating ng Panahon |
Won | ||
| Asian Television Awards | Best Dramatic Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Songbook | Won | |
| 2001 | Quezon Medalya Ng Karangalan | Special Award | Himself | Won |
| 1993 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Children's Show Host | Eh Kasi, Bata! | Won |
| Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Child/Children Recording Artist/s | "Kahit Mayaman, Kahit Mahirap" | Won | |
| 1992 | PMPC Star Awards for Movie | Child Performer of the Year | Aswang | Won |
| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Actress | Wake Up Little Susie | Nominated |
| GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Box-Office Queen | Wake Up Little Susie | Won | |
| 1989 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Actress | Aso't Pusa | Won |
| 1991 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Actress | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Won |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Child Performer | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Won[24] | |
| 1992 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award | Best Child Performer | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Won |
| 2008 | Awit Awards | Album of the Year | "Para Lang Sa'yo" | Nominated |
| Best Ballad Recording | "Para Lang Sa'yo" | Nominated | ||
| Best Inspirational/Religious Recording | "Kasama" | Nominated |
Theater edit
| Year | Title | Theatre | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Rocky Horror Show | Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Towers | Eddie/Dr. Scott |
| 2007 | Avenue Q | Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Towers Singapore Repertory Theatre |
Gary Coleman |
| 2010 | Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati. |
References edit
- ^ Maceda Aguila, Kap (December 9, 2001). "Raising Aiza". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "Ice Seguerra makes directorial debut in 'Drag Race Philippines Untucked'". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Duterte appoints Aiza Seguerra as new NYC chairperson". Rappler. August 12, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ^ a b "Aiza Seguerra". Wow! Celebrities.
- ^ "Caroustar of the Month: September – Aiza Seguerra". Carousel Pinoy Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 30, 2009. Retrieved August 25, 2009.
- ^ "Seguerra reigned supreme on 'The Singing Bee'". ABS-CBN News.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Aiza rakes in P2.08M at 'The Singing Bee'". ABS-CBN News.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (February 25, 2013). "Director-composer wins Himig Handog". entertainment.inquirer.net.
- ^ "Manong nangyari sa ating dalawa is himig handogs best p pop love song". myxph.com. August 2, 2019.
- ^ "Aiza goes back to School". Sun Star.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Archie de Calma (August 18, 2007). "Aiza Seguerra defends his girlfriend against detractors" (in Tagalog). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 5, 2008. Retrieved June 24, 2010.
- ^ "Aiza Seguerra: 'I'm a transgender'". philstar.com.
- ^ News, ABS-CBN (August 16, 2013). "Charice, Aiza join call to release Mali". ABS-CBN News.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Aiza weds Liza in California". Manila, Philippines: ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ^ Family Feud Philippines: CHILD STARS NOON vs DIÑO-SEGUERRA Family | FULL EPISODE, retrieved September 11, 2022
- ^ ASAP: Aiza Seguerra brings back "Pagdating Ng Panahon" on ASAPinoy, retrieved September 11, 2022
- ^ "WATCH: Aiza Seguerra returns to 'ASAP'".
- ^ INQUIRER.net (September 17, 2015). "Aiza Seguerra 'hurt' by 'ASAP' suspension". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Ice Seguerra, haharap sa maiinit na tanong sa 'The Boobay and Tekla Show' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "List of PARI Gold, Platinum & Diamond Awardees". Philippine Association of the Record Industry.
- ^ "Aiza Seguerra was voted Best Female Recording Artist in Awit's Award. His song "Pagdating ng Panahon" won for Best Pop Recording, Best Produced Record of the Year, and also for the "Song of the Year award!". Jun's Quick Buzz. September 2002.
- ^ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards" Archived April 3, 2019, at the Wayback Machine. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2013". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:1991". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
External links edit
Media related to Ice Seguerra at Wikimedia Commons- Aiza Seguerra at IMDb
