Jovit Lasin Baldivino (October 16, 1993 – December 9, 2022) was a Filipino singer and actor. He was the first winner of the reality talent competition show Pilipinas Got Talent in 2010.[1]

Jovit Baldivino
Jovit Baldivino in 2015
Born
Jovit Lasin Baldivino

(1993-10-16)October 16, 1993
Rosario, Batangas, Philippines
DiedDecember 9, 2022(2022-12-09) (aged 29)
Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines
Children2
Musical career
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • actor
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2010–2022
Labels

Early life edit

Jovit Lasin Baldivino was born on October 16, 1993, to Hilario and Cristeta Baldivino. He came from a poor family living in Batangas. He had four siblings, one of whom died in March 2020.[2][3][4][5] He used to sell siomai at a market after school to sustain his studies and help his family.[3]

Career edit

Baldivino would sing as a guest at birthday parties. In 2010, he joined the first season of the multi-talent game show Pilipinas Got Talent as a singer, with the intention to use prize money to help deliver his family out of poverty. At that time, he was a high school student, both of his parents were jobless, and his father was recovering from tuberculosis. He won the grand final of the talent competition by performing a cover of "Too Much Love Will Kill You" by Queen.[5] He was later named the "Promising Recording/Performer Artist of the Year" at the 2011 Box Office Entertainment Awards.[6]

After his success at Pilipinas Got Talent, he went on to release his own albums. Among his songs are "Pusong Bato" and "Ika'y Mahal Pa Rin".[7] "Ika'y Mahal Pa Rin" was originally sung by band Rockstar 2 and composed by Vehnee Saturno, which was the theme song of ABS-CBN's television series Angelito: Batang Ama (including its sequel Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto), while "Pusong Bato" was originally composed and performed by Renee dela Rosa and his band Alon, which was included as part of the soundtrack for fellow ABS-CBN television series Juan dela Cruz.[8] Other songs he covered include "Faithfully" by Journey and "Always" by Bon Jovi.[9]

His final television appearance would be as a contestant for Team Fourda Win on the November 28, 2022, episode of GMA's Family Feud.[10][11]

Personal life edit

Baldivino pursued a degree in criminology at the Batangas State University. He wanted to be a lawyer just like his godfather.[12][13]

Baldivino fathered a daughter with his girlfriend Laurice Khaye Bermillo.[14][15] After separating from Bermillo, Baldivino entered into a relationship with Shara Chavez which lasted from September 2015 to February 2017.[16] They had a daughter from whom Baldivino became estranged after the couple broke up.[14] Prior to his death, he was engaged to Camille Ann Miguel.[4]

Death edit

On December 3, 2022, Baldivino was rushed to the Jesus of Nazareth Hospital in Batangas City after he experienced difficulty of breathing after performing a song during a Christmas party.[7] He subsequently suffered a mild hemorrhagic stroke, and fell into a coma after an operation. He never regained consciousness and eventually died due to a brain aneurysm on December 9, 2022.[17][18] He was laid to rest beside the grave of his younger brother, Justine, on December 14 at the Paradise View Memorial Garden in Padre Garcia, Batangas.[19] He was 29 years old.[7]

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

List of Jovit Baldivino's studio albums
Album Year Record label Certification Reference(s)
Faithfully 2010 Star Records PARI: Triple platinum [20][21]
I'd Do Anything for Love 2011 PARI: Platinum [20]
OPM Greatest Hits Volume One 2012 PARI: Triple platinum [21]
Jukebox 2015 [22]

Compilation albums edit

Album Year Record label Reference(s)
Himig Handog: P-Pop Love Songs 2013 Star Records [23]
2014 [24]

Filmography edit

Television edit

List of performances and appearances by Jovit Baldivino on television
Year Title Role Network Reference(s)
2010 Pilipinas Got Talent (season 1) Himself/grand winner (First television appearance) ABS-CBN [5]
2010–2022 ASAP Himself [25][26][27]
2010 1DOL Himself [28][better source needed]
2011 Growing Up Brando
2013 Juan dela Cruz Himself
2016 We Love OPM Himself/member of Tres Kantos [29][30]
2022 Family Feud Himself/contestant of Team Fourda Win (final television appearance) GMA Network [10][11][28]

Awards edit

Year Award-Giving Body Category Result Reference(s)
2011 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Promising Singer/Performer Won [6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Jovit Faithfully fulfills his dreams". The Philippine Star. August 18, 2010. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  2. ^ "Jovit Baldivino's younger brother dies". LionhearTV. March 27, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Nels, Jay (September 10, 2020). "Jovit Baldivino Expresses Dismay To Memes Making Fun of His Photo". Philippine News. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Family issues official statement on death of Jovit Baldivino". Manila Bulletin. December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c De Galicia, Darcia; Espina-Varona, Inday (December 9, 2022). "Jovit Baldivino, feisty bantam with the voice of an angel, inspired many poor youth". Rappler. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Sancon, Allan (May 13, 2011). "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c "Singer Jovit Baldivino dies at 29". CNN Philippines. December 9, 2022. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  8. ^ "Jovit Baldivino didn't disrespect 'Pusong Bato' singer, says road manager". GMA News (in Filipino). Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  9. ^ Iglesias, Iza; Cua, Aric John Sy (December 9, 2022). "Popular singer Jovit Baldivino passes away at 29". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo (December 9, 2022). "Family Feud, nagbigay-pugay kay Jovit Baldivino" [Family Feud, gives tribute to Jovit Baldivino]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Family Feud Philippines: JOVIT BALDIVINO FORDA WIN! | Full Episode 178 (Television production) (in Filipino). GMA Network (Family Feud Philippines). December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ Belmonte, Maureen Marie (May 13, 2014). "Jovit Baldivino pursues Criminology as pre-law course". Push. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  13. ^ "Jovit returns to college to pursue dream". Balita Media Inc. Balita News Service. May 1, 2014. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Jovit Baldivino seeks custody of daughter from previous relationship". Manila Bulletin. August 29, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  15. ^ "Why Shara Chavez broke up with Jovit Baldivino". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). June 24, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  16. ^ "Jovit Baldivino at non-showbiz girlfriend, nag-break dahil sa babae" [Jovit Baldivino and non-showbiz girlfriend, broke up due to (another) woman]. RMN Networks (in Filipino). June 13, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  17. ^ Dumaual, Mario (December 9, 2022). "Singer Jovit Baldivino passes away". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  18. ^ Purnell, Kristofer (December 9, 2022). "What is Jovit Baldivino's cause of death?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  19. ^ "Jovit Baldivino finally laid to rest". ABS-CBN News. December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  20. ^ a b "Jovit Baldivino releases his second album titled I'd Do Anything For Love". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  21. ^ a b "Jovit Baldivino launches third album after break-up with girlfriend; his first album already reached Triple Platinum status". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  22. ^ "Jukebox". Spotify. July 7, 2015. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  23. ^ "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs". Apple Music. January 21, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  24. ^ "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs (2014)". Apple Music. August 15, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  25. ^ "Jovit Baldivino on ASAP XV – 27 June 2010 (Part 1 of 2)". Youtube. June 27, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  26. ^ "ASAP: Jovit, Noven, Jed, KZ, Morissette and Mig Ayesa relive the music of Queen". YouTube. October 21, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  27. ^ "Polaris - Star Magic on Twitter: "⭐️ Talagang nakaka-LSS ang Videoke hits na ito with New Generation Champion Noven Belleza, Jovit Baldivino and Marcelito Pomoy! #ASAPNatinTo"". Twitter. July 7, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  28. ^ a b "Jovit Baldivino". IMDb. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  29. ^ "We Love OPM Semifinals: "Tukso" by Tres Kantos". Youtube. July 17, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  30. ^ "We Love OPM Grand Finals: Tres Kantos – Grand Celebriteam". Dailymotion. November 25, 2019. Retrieved December 12, 2022.

External links edit

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
New
Pilipinas Got Talent
2010 (season 1)
Succeeded by