Jensen Kyra

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Jensen Kyra
Born
Jensen Kyra

(1993-09-29) September 29, 1993 (age 30)
Manila, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • Tv Presenter
  • humanitarian
Years active2003–present
Agent Viva Artists Agency
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Piano
Labels

Jensen Kyra (born September 29, 1993) is an artist, entrepreneur and educator living in Switzerland. She started her singing career at the age of 6 being in TV commercials and mall shows. She eventually joined the reality singing search of GMA Network's Protege: The Battle for the Big Break and was later on included as a regular artist in the noontime variety show of the same TV network, Party Pilipinas. She was hired by Chinese-Filipino tycoon Roberto Ongpin to become the Entertainment Director of Alphaland Corporation handling two of the most exclusive luxury island resort in the pacific. She is known to have brought celebrities, football players and business tycoons to the islands.

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Early life

Jensen Kyra has a younger sister named Janine Teñoso who is known as the "OST Princess" in the Philippines. She is not only a performer at a young age but was also a young athlete in swimming.

Jensen Kyra joined numerous singing competitions representing her school since middle school days. One of the most notable singing competitions she joined was the Nationwide Search for PLDT Singing Idol; in which Asia's Popstar, Sarah Geronimo also joined in her first years of singing career. Although joining every year, she only won the title twice in the year 2010 and 2011. Her first TV show guesting wes on "Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman".

Singing career

2011

She was on TV5's Willing Willie wherein she was the grand winner in the Kantanong Segment. In April, she joined GMA7's Protege: The Battle for the Big Break. After the competition, she signed a contract with GMA Artist Center. She appeared on following TV Shows: Party Pilipinas, Bubble Gang, Unang Hirit.

2012–2016

She went to theater arts and played Cinderella of "Into the Woods" under the production of Trumpets Playshop. She also portrayed Wendy of KIDS ACTS Philippines' "Peter Pan" in Star Theater, Cultural Center of the Philippines. She also performed in Movie Stars Cafe and played various lead roles of musicals such as Gia of Madagascar, Queen Elsa of Frozen, Cleopatra of The Mummy Returns, Sandy of Grease, and Bella Swan of Twilight Musical. In 2015, she was a performer in City of Dreams Manila for a regular show that lasted 6 months. In 2016, she performed at the launch of Miss Universe 2016 held in Manila, Philippines.

2018

She released her first single under VIVA records entitled, LAPIT KA which is available on all digital stores.

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryWorkResult
2003Nationwide Search for the PLDT Singing IdolDependent's Category (6–12 years old)Champion
2009Nationwide Search for the PLDT Singing IdolDependent's Category (6–12 years old)Third place
2010Nationwide Search for the PLDT Singing IdolDependent's Category (13–18 years old)Champion
2011Nationwide Search for the PLDT Singing IdolDependent's Category (13–18 years old)Champion
2006Private Schools Association ParanaquePresident's Special Recognition AwardWon
2010Teatro BedistaBest Supporting ActressAs Rosaline(Romeo & Juliet)Won
2011Coca-Cola Pop Star SearchSemi-finalist
2011Willing WillieKantanongGrand Winner
2011GMA7: Protege: The Battle for The Big BreakFinal Five
2014ABS CBN Showtime: Gandang BabaeSemi-finalist
2016Monaco Charity Film FestivalBest Music Artist

Humanitarian work and charity

She found her heart in charity in school when her class goes out to the streets to teach and help the homeless. She was also involved with the relief operations of her university's organization dedicated for the victims of typhoon. In 2015, she started her own charity work by being actively involved with Virlanie Foundation Philippines and various other organizations as a teacher. She is also the official representative of the Philippines at the Monaco Charity Film Festival.

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