Sharon Cuneta

Biography

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. Cuneta has judged 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. 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 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. Cuneta grew up listening to her dad's record collection. Her mother, Elaine Gamboa, was a Piano Major at the UST's Conservatory of Music in her youth, the young Sha-Sha would take up piano, guitar, flute and piano lessons to broaden her musical training and exposure at a young age. At the age of three, Cuneta would accompany her famous Aunt Helen Gamboa during tapings of her television shows. Another of her first proper TV appearances was on Ike Lozada's show, for the "Bulilit" portion, where she mimicked the songs of her aunt, Helen Gamboa. Cuneta was just as young when she appeared in her first movie, the Rosanna Ortiz – George Estregan starrer Lovers for Hire where she played one of Roderick Paulate's playmates. Cuneta attended St. Paul College, Pasig and International School Manila for her primary to secondary education. In January 1978, 12-year old Sharon Gamboa Cuneta made her first visit to 782 Aurora Boulevard, which was the address of Vicor Records. Her Uncle and Vice-President of Vicor, Tito Sotto, asked her to record “Tawag Ng Pag-Ibig” which he produced for her at Vicor and shortly after, she was on television promoting her own song for the first time and on the TV show Discorama hosted by TVJ. The young Sharon was being interviewed live on Discorama, where she stated: "This is the show I watch every week. This is the show that I don’t know how many hundreds of thousands or millions of people watch in the whole country. When it hit me, I couldn’t talk." In May 1978, Sharon Cuneta followed up with a song by Rey Valera entitled "Mr. DJ". Her producer in Vicor, Tito Sotto, wanted Valera to make a song that would appeal to the Radio DJ's and convince them to play her record on the air. ... Source: Article "Sharon Cuneta" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Known For

Honey

BFF: Best Friends Forever

The Mango Bride

Maricar

Pamilya ng Dalawa (Isang Ina at Anak na Kwento)

Stella Mate

Crying Ladies

Melinda Uy

Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love

Anna

Ikaw

Jack

Jack & Jill Sa Amerika

Jackielou

Jack & Jill

Signed: Lino Brocka

Digna / Monique

Maging Sino Ka Man

Madonna

Humanap Ka Ng Panget

Mariel

Madrasta

Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)

Guada

Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...

Sarah Gonzales

Caregiver

Emmy

Kung Ako Na Lang Sana

Joanne Rustia

Walang Kapalit

Rebecca

Bukas Luluhod Ang Mga Tala

Dianne

Minsan, Minahal Kita

Friends in Love

Jena

Pati ba Pintig ng Puso?

Raffy

To Love Again

Arra Sevilla

Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita?

Maureen Andrada

Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin

Bianca Eleazar

Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas

Kristine

P.S. I Love You

Cindy

My Only Love

Sandy

Forgive and Forget

Myrna Sanchez

Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?

Elaine Fajardo

Nakagapos na Puso

Darna

Captain Barbell

Lupe Velez

Pasan Ko ang Daigdig

Herself

The Best of Sharon and Gabby

Dorina Pineda

Bituing Walang Ningning

Cecilia Ventura

Sa Hirap at Ginhawa

Jenny

Cross My Heart

Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan

Liza / Mara / Sandra

Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig

Buy One, Take One

Herself

The Last Pinoy Action King

Kahit Wala Ka Na

Salve

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita

Ayra Noche

Ngayon at Kailanman

Diosa Mallari

Una Kang Naging Akin

Atty. Becca Dizon

Biktima

Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw

Dra. Cita Reyes

Magkapatid

Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha

Patty

Unexpectedly Yours

Kahit Konting Pagtingin

Di na Natuto (Sorry na, Puwede ba?)

Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin?

Dear Heart

Megamol

Lynette

Pagdating ng Panahon

Amy Lorenzo

Nang Iniwan Mo Ako

Tayong Dalawa

Pangako Sa'yo

Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2

Kapantay ay Langit

Kung Kailangan Mo Ako

The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part

Kaputol ng Isang Awit

Cristy Andrada

Three Words to Forever

Rebecca

Kuwaresma

Herself

Maid in Singapore

Sarah

Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba

Manoy: Isang Pagsaludo kay Eddie Garcia

Carmela

Revirginized

Self

HI! WE’RE KINDRED! (ARE WE EVEN A BOYBAND?)

Herself

Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)

Herself

Eraserheads: Combo on the Run