Frencheska Farr
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Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr (born September 9, 1992) is a Filipina singer, model
and actress. She was the Are You the Next Big Star?
grand champion along with Geoff Taylor
.
, Philippines
. She graduated from St. Paul College of Parañaque. Farr is currently taking up Culinary Arts at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde. 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. In movie industry, Farr bested other actresses as she wins the lead role in the Filipino musical movie, Emir. Farr is currently seen in the new musical variety show of GMA Network
, Party Pilipinas
.
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and actress. She was the Are You the Next Big Star?
Are You the Next Big Star?
Are You The Next Big Star? is a reality music competition to find two new solo musical talents, created and developed by GMA New Media, Inc.. It debuted on May 16, 2009 on GMA Network, and is hosted by Regine Velasquez, with comedian-singer Keempee de Leon as the co-host.The program seeks to...
grand champion along with Geoff Taylor
Geoff Taylor (singer)
Geoff Taylor is a Filipino singer, model and actor. He was a former finalist of Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 1 before becoming the grand winner of the Are You the Next Big Star? together with Frencheska Farr as the female grand winner.-Early life and career:Taylor was born in Olongapo City...
.
Early life and career
Farr was born in Las Piñas CityLas Piñas City
The City of Las Piñas is a city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. She graduated from St. Paul College of Parañaque. Farr is currently taking up Culinary Arts at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde. Her father is of British
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
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
GMA Artist Center
GMA Artist Center is a major talent agency and producer in the Philippines that was founded by Felipe Gozon. GMAAC provides actors and directors for film outfits such as for Regal Entertainment and for GMA Films, and singers for GMA Records...
and a recording contract from GMA Records
GMA Records
GMA Records, created in the last quarter of 2003, is a records company that releases music albums, and many of the albums have been platinum and gold record award albums. In 2005 GMA Records released a film titled "Let the Love Begin" on DVD and VCD, and when that was such a success they succeeded...
. After winning Are You the Next Big Star?, she started in various television guestings and shows. She guested at the christmaserye of GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, Sana Ngayong Pasko
Sana Ngayong Pasko
Sana Ngayong Pasko is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Susan Roces as a grandmother suffering with dementia, under the direction of Mike Tuviera. Since the show is a Christmas special, it will only last until January 8, 2010...
. She was also included in the defunct SOP. She also became a part of the BandaOke
BandaOke
BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! is a game show broadcast on the Philippine television network, GMA Network. It began airing on October 25, 2009. It will be hosted by former All Star K! hosts, Jaya and Allan K...
wherein she was included in the BandaOke band along with her co-Are You the Next Big Star?
Are You the Next Big Star?
Are You The Next Big Star? is a reality music competition to find two new solo musical talents, created and developed by GMA New Media, Inc.. It debuted on May 16, 2009 on GMA Network, and is hosted by Regine Velasquez, with comedian-singer Keempee de Leon as the co-host.The program seeks to...
batchmates, Geoff Taylor
Geoff Taylor (singer)
Geoff Taylor is a Filipino singer, model and actor. He was a former finalist of Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 1 before becoming the grand winner of the Are You the Next Big Star? together with Frencheska Farr as the female grand winner.-Early life and career:Taylor was born in Olongapo City...
and Jay Perillo. In movie industry, Farr bested other actresses as she wins the lead role in the Filipino musical movie, Emir. Farr is currently seen in the new musical variety show of GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...
.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011 | Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Kokak Kokak or The Frog Princess is a Fantasy/Romance TV series of GMA Network starring Sarah Lahbati in the title role, with TJ Trinidad and JC Tiuseco as her leading men. Kokak is based on a popular comics serial with the same title, originally created by Ruben Marcelino and published in Darna Komiks... |
Rafa | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | Captain Barbell Ang Pagbabalik | Celina Fernandez / Sonica | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010 | Reel Love Reel Love Reel Love is a Philippine drama anthology and romantic television show produced by GMA Network. It premiered with its first episode "Tween Hearts" on September 26 on GMA Network ,.-Tween Hearts:... |
Herself/Guest Singer | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2010–present | Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk... |
Herself/Performer | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009 | Are You the Next Big Star? Are You the Next Big Star? Are You The Next Big Star? is a reality music competition to find two new solo musical talents, created and developed by GMA New Media, Inc.. It debuted on May 16, 2009 on GMA Network, and is hosted by Regine Velasquez, with comedian-singer Keempee de Leon as the co-host.The program seeks to... |
Herself / Winner | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009 | Sana Ngayong Pasko Sana Ngayong Pasko Sana Ngayong Pasko is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Susan Roces as a grandmother suffering with dementia, under the direction of Mike Tuviera. Since the show is a Christmas special, it will only last until January 8, 2010... |
Cheska | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009–2010 | SOP | Herself / Performer | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2009–2010 | BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! BandaOke BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! is a game show broadcast on the Philippine television network, GMA Network. It began airing on October 25, 2009. It will be hosted by former All Star K! hosts, Jaya and Allan K... |
Herself / One of the BandaOke band | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Movie outfit |
| 2010 | Emir (Philippine Movie) | Amelia Florentino | - |
Studio Album
| Year | Album details | Certification | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (sales thresholds) | ||||
| 2010 | Inside My Heart
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Awards and achievements
| Year | Critics | Category | Results |
| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actress(emir) | Won |
| 2011 | Asia Model Festival | Best Female Model | Won |
| 2010 | Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Most Promising Performer/ Singer | Won |
| 2009 | Are You the Next Big Star? Are You the Next Big Star? Are You The Next Big Star? is a reality music competition to find two new solo musical talents, created and developed by GMA New Media, Inc.. It debuted on May 16, 2009 on GMA Network, and is hosted by Regine Velasquez, with comedian-singer Keempee de Leon as the co-host.The program seeks to... |
The Next Female Big Star | Won |
Singles
- Hulog ng Langit - with Geoff TaylorGeoff Taylor (singer)Geoff Taylor is a Filipino singer, model and actor. He was a former finalist of Pinoy Dream Academy: Season 1 before becoming the grand winner of the Are You the Next Big Star? together with Frencheska Farr as the female grand winner.-Early life and career:Taylor was born in Olongapo City...
(Langit sa Piling MoLangit sa Piling MoLangit sa Piling Mo is a Philippine drama, developed by Senedy Que and directed by Gil Tejada, Jr. The series premiered on 31 May 2010 on GMA Network...
Theme Song and Originally performed by Donna CruzDonna CruzDonna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal better known by her stage name Donna Cruz, is a Filipina pop singer and actress. She comes from the Cruz clan which include celebrities Sheryl Cruz, Geneva Cruz and Sunshine Cruz, her cousins....
) - Reunions - QTV 11 ReunionsReunionsReunions is a public affairs show on Q in the Philippines hosted by Jessica Soho, an award-winning journalist every Sunday...
Theme Song - Everytime (Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts Theme Song)
- Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito - Temptation of a WifeTemptation of a WifeTemptation of Wife was a highly watched drama in South Korea broadcast by SBS. It began to air in 2008 and continued through the early quarter of 2009, ending on May 1, 2009...
Theme Song (originally sung by Leah NavarroLeah NavarroLeah Navarro was still in her late teens when she became a major pop-music star in the Philippines in 1970s-80s.Born to a well-off family, Leah's mom is Nelda Navarro, a signer herself who used have her own TV program The Nelda Navarro show...
) - Sa Pangarap ko - Alakdana Theme Song
- Isama Mo Ako - Captain Barbell Love Theme Song
- Suddenly It's Magic - My Valentine Girls Theme Song
Singles From her Debut Album inside my heart
- Today i'll see the sun (debuted December 12, 2010,music video debuted on the same day)
- Isama mo ako (debuted last February during temptation of wife's airtime ,also the theme song from Captain barbell(2011))