Anji Salvacion

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Anji Salvacion
Born
Angie Kristine Allen Salvacion Gorbulev

(2002-09-24) September 24, 2002 (age 22)
Siargao, Surigao del Norte, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active2018–present
Agent Star Magic (2018–present)

Angie Kristine Allen Salvacion Gorbulev (born September 24, 2002) [1] better known as Anji Salvacion (Tagalog: [ˈandʒisɐlbɐˈʃon] ), is a Filipino singer, actress and television personality best known for winning the tenth season of Pinoy Big Brother . [2]

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Anji Salvacion competed on Idol Philippines in 2019, progressing through the Theatre Rounds. She starred in Unloving U (2021) and Linlang (2023), and sang songs for the soundtracks of Unloving U, Marry Me, Marry You (2021) and My Sunset Girl (2021). [3] Her first extended play (EP) entitled Kasingkasing Dalampasigan was released on April 29, 2022, reaching number 1 on iTunes PH hours after its release. [4]

Early life

Angie Kristine Allen Salvacion Gorbulev was born on September 24, 2002, in Siargao, Surigao del Norte to a Filipino mother and a Russian father. In her teenage years, Anji competed in singing contests and beauty pageants as her mother, Melisa's way of improving her daughter's confidence. [5]

Career

2019–2021: ASAP and Idol Philippines

Idol Philippines season 1 performances and results
EpisodeThemeSongOriginal artistOrderResult
AuditionsContestant's choice"Jar of Hearts" Christina Perri N/AAdvanced
Episode 15Group's choice"Best Part" (as part of The Current) Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R. 6
Episode 17Do or Die"Ang Huling El Bimbo" (with Denize Castillo, Zephanie Dimaranan, Diane Vergoza, Elle Ocampo, Jeremaiah Toranyo and Jehramae Trangia) Eraserheads 6Eliminated

In 2019, Salvacion auditioned for Idol Philippines as Angie Kristine, performing Christina Perri's "Jar of Hearts". She would then progress through the Theatre Rounds until her elimination in the Do or Die Round. [6] Following her run in the show, Anji took on minor, non-credited background roles on soap operas, as well as serving as a stand-in for actors in commercials.

In 2021, Salvacion landed a starring role in Unloving U in which she played the character named Waltz, a miniseries which aired in February that year. She also recorded songs for the soundtrack for the series, and for the soundtracks of Marry Me, Marry You and My Sunset Girl . [3] In April 2021, she became a mainstay performer on ASAP Natin 'To, along with being a part of the influencer group, The Squad Plus. [7] [8]

2021–present: Pinoy Big Brother and Dalampasigan

Later that year, Salvacion competed as a celebrity housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 . [9] After surviving five eviction votes and becoming a Head of Household once, Salvacion would advance to the final phase of the competition after being voted to be part of the Celebrity Top 2, temporarily exiting the competition as other groups of housemates entered to compete in the house. [10]

During her temporary leave from the show, she released her debut single Dalampasigan, a self-penned composition about her love for her dad and also dedicates the song to devastated island in fundraising concert. Salvacion also released her first extended play (EP) entitled Kasingkasing Dalampasigan on April 29, 2022, which peaked number 1 on iTunes Philippines. [4] A day after the release of her EP, she performed in her first digital concert entitled Anji Salvacion: The Feels Concert, which aired on KTX. [11]

Salvacion's stint on the reality show would be resumed on May 15, 2022, wherein she returned to compete against her fellow Biga-10 housemates as part of the Celebrity Top 2. [12] Following her batch's win in the Kumuni-Test competitions, she advanced to the finale along with her fellow celebrity housemates Samantha Bernardo and Brenda Mage. In the season finale which aired on May 29, 2022, she won the season with a landslide victory against adult housemate and then runner-up Isabel Laohoo, among four other finalists, including Bernardo, Blackburn and Mage. [2]

Personal life

During her stint in Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 , Salvacion revealed her longing for long-lost father and the questions she has been wanting to ask her mother. Production would later step in and have Melisa, Salvacion's mother, personally address her questions. [13]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays with details
TitleAlbum DetailsRef.
Kasingkasing Dalampasigan
  • Released: April 29, 2022
  • Label: StarPop
  • Format: Digital download, Streaming
Track listing
  • 1. Love You Like Crazy
  • 2. Happier Without Me
  • 3. Best Mistake
  • 4. Hindi Madali
  • 5. Kung Sabagay
  • 6. Dalampasigan
[14]

Singles

List of singles showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Dalampasigan"2022Kasingkasing Dalampasigan

Soundtracks

TitleYearFilm/TV Show
"Keeps on Coming Back"2021 Unloving U
"Kaya Pala"
(with Loisa Andalio, KD Estrada, Sam Cruz)
"Buo" Marry Me, Marry You
"Don't Be Afraid"
(with KD Estrada)
My Sunset Girl
"Don't Be Afraid"
(solo version)

Music video appearances

YearTitlePerformed byMusic Video PerformersProduced ByExecutive Producer
2021"Hanggang Dito Lang Tayo" Six Part Invention Anji Salvacion and KD Estrada Rey CantongMother Of Inventions Studio by Rey Cantong
2022"Dalampasigan"Anji SalvacionAnji Salvacion and Jhamvil Villanueva (Guest Artist) Roxy LiquiganABS-CBN Star Music
"Umiibig Parin"Sam Cruz Jameson Blake, Anji Salvacion, Noella Martinez and Timothy Recla Universal Records Philippines Universal Records (Philippines)
"It's Okay Not to be Okay" Angela Ken Anji Salvacion and Eian Rances Roxy LiquiganABS-CBN Star Music
"Sino Na Tayo" Diego Gutierrez Anji Salvacion and Diego Gutierrez Mark J. FeistMark Finn, Mark J. Feist, Big Billy Clark for Hitmakers Entertainment, LLC
"Coz of You" Kyla, Brian McKnight Jr. Anji Salvacion and Brent Manalo Brian McKnight Jr., Jonathan ManaloTarsier Records

Television/Digital

YearTitleRoleNetworkNoteRef.
2019 Idol Philippines (season 1) Contestant iWantTFC/Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/TV5 Eliminated in Theater Rounds; Credited as Angie Kristine
2020–present ASAP Natin 'To Herself/Performer iWantTFC/Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/TV5
2021 Unloving U Waltz iWantTFC/Kapamilya Channel/A2Z
2021–2022 Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 Herself/Contestant Kapamilya Channel/A2Z Big Winner [9] [2]
2022 Magandang Buhay Herself, Guest [15]
It's Showtime Herself, Guest Judge
Idol Philippines (season 2) Herself, Guest Performer / Online Main hostBroadcast: 1 episode

Online: 3 episodes

2022–2023PIE GalinganHerself, Channel Jock PIE Channel
2023Pak na Pak! Palong FollowHerself, Guest
Papa ng MasaHerself, Host
Linlang Kate Alcantara Amazon Prime Video

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Preceded by
Liofer Pinatacan
Pinoy Big Brother
Big Winner

2021
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by Pinoy Big Brother
Celebrity Big Winner

2021
Succeeded by
Incumbent