Jessa Zaragosa
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Richelle Ann Loyola known by her stagename Jessa Zaragoza is a Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....

 singer and actress of Spanish Filipino descent.

She was born in (1978).

Personal life

She is married to Filipino singer Dingdong Avanzado
Dingdong Avanzado
Dingdong Avanzado is a singer and composer in Philippine music industry. Regarded as one of the most outstanding Concert performers, this multi-platinum recording artist/ songwriter/ director and total entertainer garnered several attributes such as “Kilabot Ng Mga Kolehiyala”, “Crush Ng Bayan” and...

. The couple have a daughter named Jayda.

About Her

In 1997, Jessa Zaragoza became successful doing movies and became an artist under OctoArts EMI, she did a successful album entitled Just Can't Help Feelin which all spanned No.1 with top singles and made her the rising star of OctoArts EMI her Top Singles such as Bakit Pa, Di Ba't Ikaw, Baliw Na Puso, and Panghabangbuhay, Just Can't Help Feeling, Paano Kaya in 1999, she did a Romantic Comedy movie entitled Bakit Pa? as the main character Starring Troy Montero
Troy Montero
Troy Montero is a Filipino actor.He was born to an American father of German and Irish ancestry, and a U.S. born Filipina mother. He currently appears on Filipino soap operas and television series. He and girlfriend Aubrey Miles had a baby boy at St...

 and Diether Ocampo
Diether Ocampo
Diether Ocampo, born in July 19, 1974 in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines is a Filipino actor, singer and model.-Background:Ocampo's elementary education and high school were spent in Bacoor,Cavite and he attended his college education in De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He has German and Chinese...

 as her leading men Which was her carrier single the movie was released in theaters on February 3, 1999 as a Valentine's Movie Presentation of Octoarts and GMA Films she also did a soap under GMA-7 using her carrier singles in the Soap Di Ba't Ikaw which aired from May 1999-October 1999.

In 2000, she became the Madonna of the Philippines spanning New Hit singles such as Ibigay Mo Na (Give It To Me) and Siya Ba Ang Dahilan, and Kung Kailan Pa,

In 2001, she sung the Theme Song of the Hit Soap Opera and title of the song Recuerdo De Amor which ran from 2001–2002
she also got married to Dingdong Avanzado. She even made another Album entitled the best of Jessa Zaragoza under OctoArts such as Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin, Dito Sa Aking Tabi, Nang Makapiling Ka, She also did the now Defunct Top Rating Primetime Soap Opera Bituin
Bituin
Bituin is a Filipino soap opera that was aired by ABS-CBN from September 2002 to May 2003. It starred Carol Banawa and Desiree Del Valle, together with Nora Aunor and Cherie Gil...

 as Andromeda the recording producer.

In 2003 she sung the theme song of the Hit Soap Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas is a past Teleserye of ABS-CBN. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents’ long forgotten sins...

 as the first Version for the First Book of the series and later on to Sharon Cuneta's rendition for the series.

In 2004-2006 she debuted songs such as Kahit Na Ilang Umaga, Hindi Na Bale, and even Susubukan Kong Muli, she even sung a few more television and classic Jukebox Classic Philippine Songs.

In 2007, Controversy erupted between her and Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...

 when the Actress allegedly interpreted and stated that Jessa was the reason of Rufa Mae, and Dingdong's break up with the former girlfriend at the time which was also known as Philippine Showbiz' Memorable Breakups Jessa kept mum about the issue also replying and defending her self on an all live interview on GMA-7's Startalk
Startalk
Startalk TX is a long-running showbiz-oriented television talk show in the Philippines aired every Saturday afternoons by GMA Network and simulcast over Super Radyo DZBB. It is hosted by Butch Francisco, Joey de Leon, Ricky Lo and Lolit Solis.-History:...

 about the alleged accusations in a write up under YES Magazine with Rufa Mae as the featured Artist on the front of the cover showing her home and talking about her personal life and different men from past and current relationships.

In 2009. she came home from the U.S after doing several concerts in Las Vegas, and California, with her husband Dingdong Avonzado, she came back to Primetime Television on the 1999 remake of Rosalinda (Philippines TV series)
Rosalinda (Philippines TV series)
Rosalinda is a Philippine drama based on the popular Mexican telenovela of the same name, under the direction of Maryo J. delos Reyes. It stars Carla Abellana in the title role.-1999 TV series:...

 and debuted a Anne Murray Remake of "Broken Hearted Me" with her current album Jessa sings The Musical Icons Singing Renditions From Madonna, Barbara Streisand, and Anne Murray, Olivia Newton John, and even other featured Music Icons.

In 2010, she came back to ABS-CBN to be part of the short lived Primetime Television Series Idol (Philippine TV series)
and is currently doing several guest appearances and also renditions of songs with her husband Dingdong Avonzado she recently did a Episode of Wansapanataym
Wansapanataym
Wansapanataym is a Philippine fantasy-drama anthology produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series aired in 1997 until 2005 and it was re-aired in 2006 until 2007...

 episode of Pablo S. Gomez' Super Kikay And The Flying Pagong with Kim Chiu
Kim Chiu
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu , better known as simply Kim Chiu, is a Chinese Filipino actress,singer and model. She lived in Cebu City before she went to Manila for Pinoy Big Brother...

 as the lead role of the adapted Comic Character.

Throughout Present she is getting ready for new Projects and Shows and is said to be making a new album currently soon. She recently did a music video of the hit song "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" on her new Album the music videos features her home in California with her daughter Jayda the song is a remake of the hit song sung by Award Winning Music Artist Entertainer Dianna Ross.

Discography

  • Just Can't Help Feelin - 1998, Octo Arts-EMI
    EMI
    The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...

  • Phenomenal - 1999, Octo Arts-EMI
  • Siya Ba Ang Dahilan?(Is She the Reason?) - July 2000, Octo Arts-EMI
  • Ibigay Mo Na(Give It Now) - October 2000, Star Records
    Star Records
    Star Records, referring loosely to two companies, Star Recording and Star Songs Music Publishing, is an ABS-CBN Entertainment Group company whose main lines of business include: producing, developing and distributing audio and video content; music publishing; events production and music artists...

  • Kahit Na Ilang Umaga-Star Records
    Star Records
    Star Records, referring loosely to two companies, Star Recording and Star Songs Music Publishing, is an ABS-CBN Entertainment Group company whose main lines of business include: producing, developing and distributing audio and video content; music publishing; events production and music artists...

    -2005
  • Jessa Sings the Great Musical Icons I - 2009, MCA Music
    Universal Music Group
    Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...

  • Nasaan - 2011, Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit
    Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit
    Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit or Stolen Happiness is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network and stars Carla Abellana, Michelle Madrigal and Mike Tan. Created by RJ Nuevas and directed by Jay Altarejos, it premiered last September 19, 2011, replacing Sisid in GMA's Afternoon Prime block...


Television

Television
Year Title Role Network
1986-1996 That's Entertainment  Herself/Host 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...

1995 Villa Quintana
Villa Quintana
Villa Quintana is a Philippine drama series produced by Viva Television and GMA Network top-billed Keempee de Leon and Donna Cruz in the lead characters.-Plot:It is a story of young lovers, Isagani Samonte and Lynnette Quintana....

 
Patrice 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...

1997 Mikee Liwayway 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...

1999 Di Ba't Ikaw
Di Ba't Ikaw
Di Ba't Ikaw is a drama series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes. It was launched May 1999 and replaced Del Tierro in Telebabad block.- Synopsis :...

 
Hasmin 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...

2001 Attagirl  Amanda 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...

2002-2003 Bituin
Bituin
Bituin is a Filipino soap opera that was aired by ABS-CBN from September 2002 to May 2003. It starred Carol Banawa and Desiree Del Valle, together with Nora Aunor and Cherie Gil...

 
Andromeda ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2009 Rosalinda (Philippine TV series)  Evangeline Kintanar-del Castillo 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 SOP  Herself/Guest 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 Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition 3
Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition
The Philippine edition of Celebrity Duets is an interactive reality-based singing competition airing on GMA Network jointly hosted by Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez...

 
Herself 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 1DOL
1DOL
1DOL was a Filipino musical comedy-drama TV series that aired on ABS-CBN's primetime block. It featured one of the biggest and brightest stars in Philippine showbiz: Sarah Geronimo, Sam Milby and Coco Martin as the lead characters...

 
Magdalena ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2010 Showtime  Herself/Celebrity Judge ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2010 Pepito Manaloto
Pepito Manaloto
Pepito Manaloto is a live situational comedy created by KB Entertainment Unlimited, Inc. and Michael V. for GMA Network. The series premiered on March 28, 2010. The show premiered on April 4, 2010, one week after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV....

 
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 Wansapanataym: Super Kikay and her Flying Pagong
Wansapanataym
Wansapanataym is a Philippine fantasy-drama anthology produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series aired in 1997 until 2005 and it was re-aired in 2006 until 2007...

 
Elma ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2011 Willing Willie  Herself/Guest TV5
TV5
TV5 may refer to the following television enterprises, networks and stations:*Associated Broadcasting Company, television network in the Philippines, founded in 1960, which identifies itself as "TV5"...

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...

 
Angela 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

  • Kadenang Bulaklak (1993)
  • Anghel na Walang Langit (1994)
  • Campus Girls (1995)
  • Ang Tipo Kong Lalake, Maginoo Pero Medyo Bastos (1996)
  • Paracale Gang (1996)
  • Masamang Damo (1996)
  • Kool Ka Lang (1997)
  • Hawak Ko, Buhay Mo (1997)
  • Frame Up (1997)
  • Anting-Anting (1998)
  • Armadong Hudas (1998)
  • Malikot na Mundo (1999) as Pam
  • Bakit Pa? (1999) as Henidina "Dina" Maranan/Nadine Moran
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