Frencheska Farr

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Frencheska Farr-Jose
Birth nameMarie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr
Also known asMaqui, Cheska
Born (1992-09-09) September 9, 1992 (age 31)
Pasay, Philippines
Origin Las Piñas, Philippines
Genres OPM, Pop, R&B
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, model
Years active2009–2017
Labels GMA Music (2009–2016)
Spouse(s)
Gino Leonardo T. Jose
(m. 2018)

Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr-Jose (born September 9, 1992) is a Filipino singer, actress and model. She was the Are You the Next Big Star? grand champion along with Geoff Taylor. [1]

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Early life and career

Farr was born in Pasay City, Philippines. She graduated from St. Paul College of Parañaque. [2] Her father is of British descent.

She was named the Next Female Big Star along with Geoff Taylor as the Next Male Big Star on the television show "Are You the Next Big Star?". Along with winning the contest, they each received one million pesos (P1,000,000), a condominium unit from Avida, a management contract from GMA Artist Center and a recording contract from GMA Records. After winning Are You the Next Big Star?, she started in various television guestings and shows. She guested at the christmaserye of GMA Network, Sana Ngayong Pasko. She was also included in the defunct SOP. She also became a part of the BandaOke wherein she was included in the BandaOke band along with her co-Are You the Next Big Star? batchmates, Geoff Taylor and Jay Perillo. [3] In the movie industry, Farr bested other actresses as she wins the lead role in the Filipino musical movie, Emir. [4] Farr is currently[ when? ] seen in the new musical variety show of GMA Network, Party Pilipinas. On September 6, 2015 Frencheska Farr is also joining to the new Sunday musical program Sunday Central Club with the divas Rachelle Ann Go, Jaya, La Diva, Julie Anne San Jose & Kyla. On January 4, 2016 Frencheska joins the program Dinggin Mo Oh Dios with Reymond Sajor, Rachelle Ann Go, Jonalyn Viray & Aicelle Santos for the program. On February 21, 2016 Frencheska Farr made a 4th interpretur[ check spelling ] winner of Sunday Central Club Battle of the Champions.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2016 Alamat Season 2 Dama / Narrator GMA Network
Dishkarte of the DayHerself / Guest GMA News TV
New Day CNN Philippines
Just Duet Herself / Performer GMA Network
2015 Because of You Molly
Maynila: Love vs Dreams Angely
Pari 'Koy Miriam
Magpakailanman: The Roland "Bunot" Abante Story Lising
Second Chances Penny Ampil
2014 Innamorata Jenny
2013 Binoy Henyo Sandra
2013–2015 Sunday All Stars Herself / Performer
2013 Bukod Kang Pinagpala Dina
2012Tinig: A True-to-Life Story of DulceDulce CBN Asia
One True Love Violy GMA Network
Maynila: Devoted to You Via
Maynila: Byaheng Puso Guest / Singer
2011–2012 Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Rafa
2011 Captain Barbell Celina Fernandez / Sonica
2010 Reel Love Herself / Guest Singer
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Herself / Performer
2009 Are You the Next Big Star? Herself / Winner
Sana Ngayong Pasko Cheska
2009–2010 SOP Herself / Performer
BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions! Herself / One of the BandaOke band

Films

YearTitleRole
2010 Emir Amelia Florentino
2012 P.S. I Love You Sarah
143
2014After Class

Studio album

YearTitleCertificationSalesTrack listing
2010 Inside My Heart Double Platinum
(certified by PARI)
Php 25,000
Track listing
  1. Everytime
  2. Sa Pangarap Ko
  3. Today I'll See The Sun
  4. This Feeling
  5. Isama Mo Ako
  6. Suddenly It's Magic
  7. Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito
  8. I Still Haven't Found (What I'm Looking For)
  9. Bakit Ikaw
  10. Inside My Heart

Awards and achievements

YearCriticsCategoryResult
2011ENPRESS Golden Screen AwardsBreakthrough Performance by an Actress – Emir Won
Asia Model FestivalBest Female ModelWon
2010 41st GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Performer/ Singer [5] Won
2009 Are You the Next Big Star? The Next Female Big StarWon

Television and film theme songs

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References

  1. Frencheska Farr and Geoff Taylor clinch ‘Next Big Star’ title Archived August 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Frencheska Farr, circle of 16 of Are You the Next Big Star?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
  3. "BandaOke! will air this Sunday, Oct. 25". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 31, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
  4. Frencheska Farr beats other actresses; wins Emir lead role
  5. "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 21, 2014.