Overview
Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan ( , ; born January 6, 1966) is a Filipina actress, singer, television host, and socialite. Regarded as one of the most successful and highest-earning individuals in the Philippine entertainment industry, she has grown into a household name and has been referred to as the "Megastar". Cuneta has starred in over 60 films, hosted over 10 television shows, and recorded over 40 albums. She has held numerous accolades as an actress, host, and recording artist, including multiple FAMAS, MMFF, and Awit Awards, the Philippine music industry equivalent of the Grammy Award.
Cuneta began her career in entertainment as a 12-year-old singer that captured the attention of both children and adults with hit songs like Mr. DJ, Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko, and High School Life from a young age. She eventually dabbled in hosting and then acting, successfully making the switch from being a young singer to a renowned screen actress. Referred as the original "Queen of Viva Films", Cuneta also starred in a number of blockbuster films in the 1980s, transitioning from teenybopper parts (Dear Heart, PS I Love You) to heavy ones (Bukas Luluhod Ang Mga Tala, Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?, Madrasta) while consistently receiving positive reviews from critics and audiences.
Cuneta has served as a judge on several televised singing competitions, including Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar, Your Face Sounds Familiar, Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids and as a coach in ABS-CBN's The Voice Kids Philippines and The Voice Teens Philippines.
Early life
Sharon Gamboa Cuneta was born on January 6, 1966, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Santa Mesa, Manila, to Pablo Cuneta (1910–2000), a former Mayor of Pasay, who was the longest-serving mayor in the Philippines from 1951 to 1998, and Filipinos of American ancestry Elaine Gamboa (1934–2014), the sister of actress and singer Helen Gamboa. Her early years were spent in San Lorenzo Village, Makati and then in their family home in Paraiso Street Dasmariñas Village, Makati.
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