Jan Marini

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Born
Jan Marini Alano

(1978-08-12) August 12, 1978 (age 46)
Nationality Filipino
Other namesJan Marini Pizarras
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, blogger
Years active1992–present
Political party PDP-Laban (c. 2019)
SpouseGerard Pizarras
ChildrenBrianna Laney, Raine Jarvis

Jan Marini Alano (born August 12, 1978) is an actress and singer from the Philippines.

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Life and career

Marini started her showbiz career as one of the resident singers on Ang TV , ABS-CBN's teen-oriented gag/variety show in the early 1990s. She subsequently appeared on various other television variety shows. She released her eponymous debut album in 1995 with the single "Love Song". She was included in the cast of the original soap Mula sa Puso as the lead's best friend. Her appearance in the series paved the way for Jan to play different roles in numerous drama series and specials of the two major networks. She has also appeared in several mainstream and indie films throughout her career. Jan has also performed live at music bars in the Metro. In late 2010, Jan released her sophomore album Once, containing 11 tracks, both cover versions and originals, two of which were written by Marini, including the carrier single "White Walls". Her most recent regular appearance for TV was for ABS-CBN's Pangako Sa 'Yo .

Personal life

Marini took a break from years of TV work and singing engagements to build a family with fellow actor Gerard Pizarras. The couple met on the set of the ABS-CBN TV series Mula Sa Puso , where they played an onscreen couple. After dating for three years, the couple married on May 7, 2000. [1] Together they have two kids; Rian (born 2001) and Rain (born 2006). [1]

Discography

YearAlbumSongs
1994Ang TV: The Album
  • Ang TV Theme (ATV cast)
  • Kahiyaan Lang
Ang TV: The Christmas Album
  • Silent Night (with Gio Alvarez, Roselle Nava, Victor Neri, Lindsay Custodio and Alfred Manal)
  • Ang Aking Pamasko (with Lindsay Custodio, Susan Hosseinzadeh, Jessirene Dominguez and Lailani Navarro)
1995Jan Marini
  • Sa Unang Tingin
  • Love Song
  • Because I Understand
  • Pakiusap
  • Now I Know Why
  • Ngayong Kapiling Ka
  • Kung Tunay Pa
  • Give It Time
  • If
  • New Life in Him
2010Once [2]
  • The Same Love
  • Once
  • Maari Ba
  • White Walls
  • Just When I Needed You Most
  • Paano Na
  • The Hardest Thing
  • Do You Love Me
  • Pagdating Ng Bukas
  • So Done
  • Will You Still Love Me

Filmography

Movies

YearTitleCharacter/RoleStudio
1995Sana Maulit Muli [3] Melissa Star Cinema
1997 Flames: The Movie [4] Aida
1998 Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita [5] Jam
1999 Mula sa Puso: the Movie [5] Mariel
2005Bilog [6] KarinaGrupong Sinehan
2008Ate [7] A-Mine Entertainment and Reality Films
2015 The Breakup Playlist AdiStar Cinema and Viva Films

Television

YearTitleCharacter/RoleNetworkNotes
1992 Ang TV [8] Herself ABS-CBN
Ready, Get Set, GoHerself/Guest
Mr. Kupido"I'll Be There"
Sa Linggo nAPO Sila Herself
1995 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila
Star Drama Presents Unknown*Appeared in several episodes
1996 Flames
Viva Spotlight GMA Network *Appeared in a few episodes
Calvento Files ABS-CBN
1997 Mula sa Puso [9] Mariel
2002 Kahit Kailan Tuding GMA Network
2004 Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa Delia
Magpakailanman *Appeared in few episodes
Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Letty
2007 MariMar DSWD officer
Impostora [10] Gemma
2008 Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan? Barbara GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya ABS-CBN "Lupa" [11]
2009"Bola" [12]
May Bukas Pa Fely Aragon
Paano Ba ang Mangarap? [13] Gemma Estrella GMA Network
2010 Beauty Queen
Pilyang Kerubin Marissa
Bantatay Charlene
Mara Clara Virginia/Barang ABS-CBN
2011 Magic Palayok GMA Network
2011–2012 Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit Sonia Tercero
2011 Spooky Nights: Sumpa
2012 Biritera Mariel Arcega
2012–2013 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga [8] Consuelo Villavicer
2013 Magpakailanman: The Louise de los Reyes Story Elvie Perido
2013–2014 Honesto Rebecca ABS-CBN
2014–2015 Strawberry Lane Rebecca "Bebs" Rosales GMA Network
2015 Flordeliza Joan ABS-CBN
Pangako Sa 'Yo Lourdes Magbanua Buenavista
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano PO3 Maricel Marquez
2016 Wansapanataym
Pepito Manaloto GMA Network
2017 Trops Ces
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko CathyEpisode: Ang Alamat Ng Durian
2020 Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan Donna Garcia ABS-CBN
2022 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Kapitana Denoy GMA Network
2023 Tadhana: Penitensya Mirasol
2024 Makiling Prof. Nora Asero

Internet

YearTitleCharacter/Role
2019The Jack Logan Show: #CoffeeAndPolitics [14] Herself

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