Manilyn Reynes
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Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez is a Filipina
actress and singer.
At a very young age, her parents noticed her interest in music, encouraging her to join in various singing contests in Cebu
. It was not long before Bobit Avila saw her perform, and convinced her and her parents to go to Manila
to try their luck.
In Manila, Bobit presented Manilyn, then only 10, to Mother Lily, owner and producer of Regal Films. After the meeting she was offered a contract. For her first film, she worked with film actress Gloria Romero
in " To Mama With Love ". That same year, her first album Apple Thoughts was released, followed by a Christmas album entitled Manilyn Christmas. As a child actress, she won the Best Child Actress FAMAS Award for two consecutive years. Her achievements as a young star are still unbeaten. Together with Sheryl Cruz
and Kristina Paner
, they formed a group called "The Triplets". During her teenage days, she was paired up with Janno Gibbs
who later became her boyfriend in real life. They both starred in movies like Feel na Feel, Kung Sino Pang Minahal, Stupid Cupid, Love Letters, Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan, Love ko si Ma'am, Me and Ninja Liit, Magic to Love, Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy, Super Inday and the Golden Bibe. Manilyn was also linked to other actors like Ogie Alcasid
and Kempee De Leon. During her break up with Janno Gibbs in 1988, her self-titled album was released which includes the hit song "Sayang na Sayang" which was later revived by another Cebuana singer Sheryn Regis. In 1990, her debut album titled Heartbeat was released which includes the hit songs "Feel na Feel" and "Ikaw pa rin". All of her albums are certified gold and platinum awards. She was the youngest recording artist to have a major concert at the Bigdome in 1990. In that same year she also had a major concert at the Ultra Stadium. She also had a major concert title "10 at 20" where she celebrated her 10th year anniversary in showbizness at the age of 20 in the year 1992. She had movies and television shows left and right. She was the last actress to have a musical variety show entitled Manilyn Live!. Due to her popularity, she was given the title Star of the New Decade given by the press and the fans.
She was a cast of the hit television show That's Entertainment and had her own show named after her. Manilyn's singing voice is often compared to Sheryn Regis
, a fellow Cebuana singer in the Philippines, who revived Manilyn's popular song, "Sayang Na Sayang".
She is married to former actor Aljon Jimenez. On September 2, 2008, Reynes suffered a miscarriage
at the Manila Sanitarium Hospital, while on her 4th month of pregnancy. She and Aljon have 2 sons.
. Her silver
anniversary
October 27 concert
at Aliw Theatre
will include special guests Ogie Alcasid
, Janno Gibbs
, and Keempee de Leon. She won an acting award for her prolific portrayal as a Lesbian butch in "one night only" and lately her movie "Ded na Si lolo" is one of the finalist for best foreign film in a recently concluded oscar award 2009. And is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Manilyn... Christmas (1985)
Triplets (1986)
Manilyn Reynes (1988)
Heartbeat (1989)
Gugma (1990)
High Energy (1990)
Still In Love With You (1992)
Mula Sa Puso (1993)
Voices (1995)
True Love Ways (1996)
Manilyn Reynes Ultimate Collection (2000)
Once More (2002)
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 ....
actress and singer.
At a very young age, her parents noticed her interest in music, encouraging her to join in various singing contests in Cebu
Cebu
Cebu is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands...
. It was not long before Bobit Avila saw her perform, and convinced her and her parents to go to Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
to try their luck.
In Manila, Bobit presented Manilyn, then only 10, to Mother Lily, owner and producer of Regal Films. After the meeting she was offered a contract. For her first film, she worked with film actress Gloria Romero
Gloria Romero (actress)
Gloria Romero is a Filipino actress appearing in film and television. Her career spans 60 years and includes award winning performances in the films Tanging Yaman , Nagbabagang Luha and 1955's Dalagang Ilocana...
in " To Mama With Love ". That same year, her first album Apple Thoughts was released, followed by a Christmas album entitled Manilyn Christmas. As a child actress, she won the Best Child Actress FAMAS Award for two consecutive years. Her achievements as a young star are still unbeaten. Together with Sheryl Cruz
Sheryl Cruz
Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz , better known simply as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipina actress and singer. She is known for her role as Divina Ferrer on 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita and as Valeria on Bakekang and Rosalinda.-Acting career:Cruz started her career at a very young age...
and Kristina Paner
Kristina Paner
Kristina Paner is a Filipina actress and singer. She is also an adoptive sister of Danita Paner, who is also a singer. At a very young age, her parents noticed her interest in music. Her adoptive parents were prominent celebrities as well...
, they formed a group called "The Triplets". During her teenage days, she was paired up with Janno Gibbs
Janno Gibbs
Janno Ronaldo Gibbs is a Filipino singer and actor–comedian. He is a regular host of GMA Network television shows SOP Rules , Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga, Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, and Power of 10 . He played as Geron Agular in Codename: Asero...
who later became her boyfriend in real life. They both starred in movies like Feel na Feel, Kung Sino Pang Minahal, Stupid Cupid, Love Letters, Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan, Love ko si Ma'am, Me and Ninja Liit, Magic to Love, Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy, Super Inday and the Golden Bibe. Manilyn was also linked to other actors like Ogie Alcasid
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
and Kempee De Leon. During her break up with Janno Gibbs in 1988, her self-titled album was released which includes the hit song "Sayang na Sayang" which was later revived by another Cebuana singer Sheryn Regis. In 1990, her debut album titled Heartbeat was released which includes the hit songs "Feel na Feel" and "Ikaw pa rin". All of her albums are certified gold and platinum awards. She was the youngest recording artist to have a major concert at the Bigdome in 1990. In that same year she also had a major concert at the Ultra Stadium. She also had a major concert title "10 at 20" where she celebrated her 10th year anniversary in showbizness at the age of 20 in the year 1992. She had movies and television shows left and right. She was the last actress to have a musical variety show entitled Manilyn Live!. Due to her popularity, she was given the title Star of the New Decade given by the press and the fans.
She was a cast of the hit television show That's Entertainment and had her own show named after her. Manilyn's singing voice is often compared to Sheryn Regis
Sheryn Regis
Sheryn Mae Poncardas Regis , better known as simply Sheryn Regis, is a Filipina pop singer, composer, host and actress. Sheryn was a consistent top scorer of Star in a Million, where she eventually ended as runner-up to Erik Santos in January 2004...
, a fellow Cebuana singer in the Philippines, who revived Manilyn's popular song, "Sayang Na Sayang".
She is married to former actor Aljon Jimenez. On September 2, 2008, Reynes suffered a miscarriage
Miscarriage
Miscarriage or spontaneous abortion is the spontaneous end of a pregnancy at a stage where the embryo or fetus is incapable of surviving independently, generally defined in humans at prior to 20 weeks of gestation...
at the Manila Sanitarium Hospital, while on her 4th month of pregnancy. She and Aljon have 2 sons.
25th showbiz anniversary
On October 27, 2007, Manilyn Reynes celebrated her 25th year in showbizShow business
Show business, sometimes shortened to show biz, is a vernacular term for all aspects of entertainment. The word applies to all aspects of the entertainment industry from the business side to the creative element ....
. Her silver
Silver
Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal...
anniversary
Anniversary
An anniversary is a day that commemorates or celebrates a past event that occurred on the same day of the year as the initial event. For example, the first event is the initial occurrence or, if planned, the inaugural of the event. One year later would be the first anniversary of that event...
October 27 concert
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
at Aliw Theatre
Theatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
will include special guests Ogie Alcasid
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
, Janno Gibbs
Janno Gibbs
Janno Ronaldo Gibbs is a Filipino singer and actor–comedian. He is a regular host of GMA Network television shows SOP Rules , Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga, Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, and Power of 10 . He played as Geron Agular in Codename: Asero...
, and Keempee de Leon. She won an acting award for her prolific portrayal as a Lesbian butch in "one night only" and lately her movie "Ded na Si lolo" is one of the finalist for best foreign film in a recently concluded oscar award 2009. And is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Movies
- Eh, Kasi Bisaya (1972/February 2011)
- Ulong Pugot Naglalagot (1981)
- To Mama with Love (1983)
- Minsan May Isang Ina (Best Child Actress - FAMAS) (1983)
- Dear Mama (1984)(Best Child Actress - FAMAS)
- Daddy Knows Best (1984)
- Lovingly Yours Helen The Movie (1984)
- Ride on Baby (1985)
- I Have Three Hands (1985)
- Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang (1985)
- Bukas ng Sabado agi Buka Sa Sabitan (1986)
- Batang Quiapo (1986)
- Payaso (1986)
- Ang Daigdig ay Isang Butil na Luha (1986)
- When I Fall in Love (1986)
- Horsey-Horsey:Tigidig-Tigidig (1986)
- Family Tree (1987)
- Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy (1987)
- Bunsong Keubin (1987)
- 1 Plus 1 Equals 12 Plus 1 (1987)
- Twinkle, Twinkle Magic Star (1988)
- Stupid Cupid (1988) Babygirl (segment "Hahabul-Habol")
- Love Letters (1988) Melody (segment "Eternally")
- Super Inday and The Golden Bibe (1988)
- Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting (1988)
- Me and Ninja Liit (1988)
- Magic to Love (1989)
- Isang Araw Walang Diyos (1989)
- SuperMouse and the Roborats (1989)
- Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake (1990)
- Michael and Madonna (1990)
- Feel na feel (1990)
- Shake Rattle and Roll 2 (1990) Portia (segment "Aswang")
- Kung Sino Pang Minamahal (1991)
- Luv ko si Ma'am (1991)
- Ang Leon at ang Kuting (1991)
- Small en Terrible (1991)
- Shake Rattle and Roll 3 (1991) Maloy (segment "Nanay")
- Daddy Goon (1992)
- Aswang (1992)
- Shake Rattle and Roll 4 (1992) Jodie (segment "Ang Guro")
- Michael and Madonna 2 (1993)
- Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan (1993)
- Builag, Pipi at Bingi (1993)
- Multo in the City (1994)
- Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap (1994)
- Shake Rattle and Roll 5 (1994) Lizbeth (segment "Impakto")
- Boy Gising (1995)
- Ober da bakod 2 (1995)
- Milyonaryong Mini (1996)
- Kailanman (1996)
- Wang Wang, Buhay Bombero (1997)
- Ibulong mo sa Diyos 2 (1997)
- Sa Piling ng Aswang (1999)
- Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin (2000)
- Super Idol (2001)
- Bahay ni Lola (2001)
- Shake Rattle and Roll 8 (2006) Jean (segment "LRT")
- One Night Only (Best Supporting Actress - MMFF 2008)
- Ded na Si Lolo (Finalist for Oscar's Best Foreign Film 2009)
- Love on Line (LOL) (2009)
Television
| Title | Role | Network |
| Daldalita Daldalita Daldalita is a Philippine drama-fantasy-musical TV series produced by GMA Network. It stars child actress Jillian Ward in the title role, with Ogie Alcasid, Manilyn Reynes, Rufa Mae Quinto, love team Elmo Magalona and Julie Anne San Jose and with the special participation of 90's hit... |
Katrina | 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... |
| Magic Palayok Magic Palayok Magic Palayok is a Philippine drama-fantasy-comedy series from GMA Network featuring Angeli Nicole Sanoy, Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann and at the helmed of Joel Lamangan. The show premiered February 28, 2011 replacing Bantatay... |
Magic Palayok | 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... |
| First Time First Time (TV series) First Time was a Philippine teen drama series developed by Kit Langit and directed by Andoy Ranay. The series premiered on GMA Network on February 8, 2010 starring Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio, who were previously paired in Stairway to Heaven and Dear Friend: My Christmas List... |
Laura Luna | 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... |
| 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.... |
Elsa Manaloto | 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... |
| SRO Cinema Serye: Eva Castillo Story SRO Cinema Serye SRO Cinemaserye is the second season title of GMA Network drama anthology Obra, with each stories consisting of 8 episodes. It is set to premiere on March 26 with "Ganti", a story about deceit, revenge and love, followed by the suspense-thriller "Suspetsa"... |
Eva 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... |
| All My Life All My Life (TV series) All My Life is a Philippine romantic drama from GMA Network starring Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal after their successful Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?. The series premiered on June 29, it tells the adventure love story of Jules and Romina.- Synopsis :... |
Sally Estrella | 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... |
| The Singing Bee (Season 2) The Singing Bee The Singing Bee may refer to the game show franchise:* The Singing Bee , the original US version* The Singing Bee , the Australian version* The Singing Bee , Philippines version... |
Celebrity Player | ABS CBN |
| MariMar MariMar (Philippine TV series) MariMar was a Philippine drama previously being broadcast in GMA Network, starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.Though a remake-adaptation of a Mexican telenovela the setting and some of the storylines were altered. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, the series premiered on August... |
Yaya Corazon | 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... |
| Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang "Lola Basyang" is the pen name of Severino Reyes, founder and editor of the Tagalog magazine Liwayway. From 1925, Reyes wrote a series of stories for children under the title Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang... |
Storyteller | 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... |
| Bakekang Bakekang Bakekang was a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. It aired internationally with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which made Bakekang a success to viewers abroad.... |
Martha | 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... |
| Moms | Host | QTV 11 |
| That's Entertainment That's Entertainment (TV series) That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show aired by GMA Network.-History:The show was launched on January 6, 1986 by GMA Network and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by German... |
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... |
| Sarap TV | Host | ABS CBN |
| Ober Da Bakod | Kasoy | 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... |
| Da Boy En Da Guard | Various Role | ABS CBN |
| Young Love Sweet Love | Various Role | Channel 9 |
| Okay Ka Fairy Ko | Prinsesa Lavender | Channel 13 |
| Manilyn Reynes Live | Host | Channel 9 |
| Dear Manilyn | Host | Channel 9 |
| Sang Linggo Napo Sila | Host | ABS CBN |
| Onli En Da Pelepens | Host | ABS CBN |
| Drama Theater Presents... Manilyn | Various Roles | ABS CBN |
Music
Apple Thoughts (1983)- A Child's Dream
- Apple Thoughts
Manilyn... Christmas (1985)
- Merry Christmas, Darling!
- Give Love On Christmas Day
- Christmas Alphabet
- The Lord's Prayer
- O Holy Night
- Do You Hear What I Hear?
- Twelve Days Of Christmas
- Fairy Queen
- The Christmas Story
- The Miracle Of Christmas
- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Triplets (1986)
- Must Be Heaven
- Mine, Mine, Mine
- The Greatest Love Of All
- Must Be Heaven
Manilyn Reynes (1988)
- Sayang na Sayang
- Somewhere Along The Way
- Sad Song
- Asahan Mo
- I'll Always Love You
- Don't You Know
- Ingat Ka, Mahal Kita
- Baby, Baby
Heartbeat (1989)
- Feel Na Feel
- Ikaw Pa Rin
- Maaasahan Mo
- Maybe This Time
- Isang Pag-ibig
- Mixed Emotions
- Show Me
- If We Hold On Together
Gugma (1990)
High Energy (1990)
- Kung Sino Pang Minamahal
- Mr. Disco
- Our Last Goodbye
- Biro Lang
- Kabadong kabado
- Bakit Siya, Bakit Hindi Ako
- Pangako (duet with Ogie Alcasid)
- Isang Tulog Na Lang (duet with Janno Gibbs)
Still In Love With You (1992)
- Still In Love With You
- Pabago-bagong Isip
- Shake It Baby
- Sana ay tunay na
- Mismo
- Yakapin Mo Ako
- Munting Pangarap
- Isabel
Mula Sa Puso (1993)
- Nandito Pa Rin Ako
- Mula Sa Puso
- Nais Ko Ay Iyong Pag ibig
- Give Me Your Love
- You Are Mine
- Kaibigan
Voices (1995)
- Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? (duet with Ogie Alcasid)
- Sana Kahit Minsan (duet with Lloyd Umali)
- Why Can't It be? (duet with Rannie Raymundo)
- Points of View (duet with Jamie Rivera)
- Nais Kong Malaman mo (duet with Kempee de Leon)
- Yakapin Mo Ako
- Together Forever (duet with Rico J. Puno)
- Bakit Ba Ganyan (duet with Dingdong Avanzado)
True Love Ways (1996)
- How Long?
- Nagbubulag-bulagan
- Sabik Na Sabik
- Pagkat Mahal Kita
- Babalik Pa Ba?
- I'll Never Forget
- True Love Ways
- Lagi Kang Alaala
Manilyn Reynes Ultimate Collection (2000)
- Sayang Na Sayang
- Ikaw Pa Rin
- Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang
- Feel Na Feel
- Sabik Na Sabik
- Yakapin Mo Ako
- Still in Love With You
- Mula Sa Puso Ko
- Mr. Disco
- Somewhere Along the Way
- Together Forever
- Shake It Baby
- Nagbubulag-Bulagan
- Give Me Your Love
- Nandito Pa Rin Ako
- Isang Pag-Ibig
Once More (2002)
- Sinusuyo, Niyayakap
- Minsan Minsan
- My World Keeps Getting Smaller
- Saka Mo Sabihin
- What's Forever For
- You to Me Are Everything
- Mula sa Sandaling Ito
- Love Me Like the First Time
- Where Did Our Love Go
- Kulang Pa Ba
Albums
- Apple thoughts. Very first albums by Ivory Rec.
- Manilyn. The first album under Octo Arts, includes big hits such as Sayang na sayang.
- Heartbeat. This album includes hits such as Ikaw pa rin.
- High energy. This album includes the immortal hits Pangako a duet w/ Ogie alcasid; Kung sino pang minahal.
- Still in love. Hits including Shake it baby.
- Mula sa puso. Hits include Nandito pa rin ako.
- Gugma. Compilation of beautiful Filipino songs translated in Cebuano.
- Mula sa puso. Includes the song Mula Sa Puso, an original.
- Voices. This albums includes a duet with big recordign artist under Octo-Arts Records. Also Manilyn sings with Ogie Alcasid, Jamie Rivera, Rico J. Puno, Joselito Pascual, Rannie Raymundo, Keempee de Leon, Dingdong Avanzado & Lloyd Umali.
- True love ways. The last album done under this label ( Octo-Arts) includes hits such as Sabik na sabik.
- Once more ( Ivory Rec.). Includes remakes of classic songs and the song composed by her longtime friend Ogie Alcasid "Kulang pa ba?"