Jessa Zaragoza | |
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Born | Richelle Ann Mallari Loyola January 31, 1979 |
Nationality | Filipino |
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Years active | 1987–present |
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Children | Jayda Avanzado |
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Genres | OPM |
Instruments | Vocals |
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Richelle Ann Mallari Loyola-Avanzado (born January 31, 1979), better known by her stage name Jessa Zaragoza, is a Filipino commercial model, singer and actress. She is known as the "Phenomenal Diva" [1] and "Jukebox Queen of the 90s" for her first studio album Just Can't Help Feelin in 1997 with the hit carrier single "Bakit Pa?" which became a hit ballad in the Philippines during 1997–1999.
Zaragoza was a GMA Network talent using her real name Richelle Ann Loyola when she auditioned for Little Miss Philippines in Eat Bulaga! in 1987. In the early 1990s, she was part of German Moreno's longest running variety show, That's Entertainment . [2] She was also part of comedy shows Alabang Girls on ABC (now TV5) from 1992 to 1994.She did guesting stints for GMA and Viva Entertainment TV programs in the mid 90s she has guest starred in Bubble Gang Beh Bote Nga And AttaGirl in 2001 for ABS-CBN.
Zaragoza, known for her singing career, signed with OctoArts EMI Philippines (now PolyEast Records). Her debut album, 'Just Can't Help Feelin',' was released in 1997. The album's carrier single, 'Bakit Pa?,' also served as the soundtrack for a Valentine's Day film featuring Zaragoza, alongside Troy Montero and Diether Ocampo. Directed by Jose Javier Reyes, the romantic comedy film 'Bakit Pa?' was a joint production of OctoArts Films and GMA Films, hitting theaters on February 3, 1999.
Her second album, 'Phenomonal,' followed in 1999. Zaragoza also had a notable presence in the soap opera 'Di Ba't Ikaw,' which aired on GMA Network from May to October 1999.
In 2000, she released new hit singles such as "Ibigay Mo Na", "Siya Ba ang Dahilan" and "Kung Kailan Pa". Ibigay Mo Na was controversial for its album layout and sexually themed song, which was criticized for being painfully harmful but a heartfelt ballad.
She later transferred to rival network ABS-CBN from 2000 to 2004, and signed a deal with its recording company Star Records, releasing her next two albums Ibigay Mo Na (2000) and Kahit Na Ilang Umaga (2004). She also sang the theme songs for soap operas and TV series of ABS-CBN and GMA.
In 2001, Zaragoza sang the theme song of the ABS-CBN afternoon soap, Recuerdo de Amor which ran from 2001 to 2003. She was also cast in another ABS-CBN soap which starred Nora Aunor, Carol Banawa and Desiree del Valle entitled Bituin . She also starred on the hit sitcom Attagirl alongside Vanessa Del Bianco, Andrea del Rosario and Desiree del Valle which ran for three seasons.
In 2003, she sang the theme song of ABS-CBN's Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas. The song was featured on her album Kahit Na Ilang Umaga, released by Star Records.
In 2004, she participated at the Himig Handog Songwriting Contest interpreting the song "Hindi Na Bale" composed by Jimmy Antiporda.
In 2006, she collaborated with her singer-songwriter husband, Dingdong Avanzado on the duet album, Laging Ikaw, released under Universal Records. During the 2006 period she had worked with fellow friends comedian Marissa Sanchez, and actress Ara Mina on a worldwide concert tour called The Divas Tour. It was produced by Dingdong Avanzado and was a successful concert, running for six months in different parts of the world.
In 2007, controversy erupted between her and Rufa Mae Quinto when Quinto allegedly interpreted and stated that Zaragoza was the reason of hers and Dingdong's breakup. It became one of Philippine showbiz's most memorable breakups. Zaragoza defended herself against the allegations on a live interview on GMA's Startalk . Quinto appeared on YES magazine as a featured artist on the front cover, and in the article she talked about her personal life and past relationships.
She collaborated with film director Mel Chionglo in Malikot na Mundo with actors Lara Morena, Raymond Bagatsing, and Patrick Guzman, her last film with OctoArts Films.
In 2008, she sang a revival of Didith Reyes' hit song "Bakit Ako Mahihiya" for the critically acclaimed series Eva Fonda starring Cristine Reyes. She released her album Jessa Sings the Great Musical Icons under MCA Music in 2009. In 2012, she released her seventh studio album entitled Pag Wala Na ang Ulan with GMA Music. From 2012 to present, she has been appearing on the weekly comedy show Pepito Manaloto as DeeDee alongside veteran comedian Nova Villa. [3] This is Zaragoza's return to comedy after the 2001 sitcom Attagirl on ABS-CBN.
In 2009, after a series of shows in the U.S. together with Avanzado, Zaragoza came back on prime time television in the remake of the Mexican telenovela Rosalinda . [4] She also released an album that featured all cover versions on Jessa Sings the Great Musical Icons. The album paid tribute to such musical legends such as Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Tina Turner, Sting and the Police, Madonna and Stevie Wonder.
In 2010, she went back to ABS-CBN to be part of the short-lived prime time television series, 1DOL . She then made several guest TV appearances, performing renditions of songs with Avanzado.
Zaragoza also appeared in an episode of Wansapanataym: Super Kikay and the Flying Pagong with Kim Chiu.
In 2012, she portrayed Angela in the afternoon soap based on the 1989 film produced by Seiko Films' Ruben Marcelino, Kokak as the mother to title protagonist Sarah Lahbati. In July of that year, her album Pag Wala Na Ang Ulan was released under GMA Records. The album includes the song "Nasaan" from the TV series Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit on GMA.
On August 3, 2013, she released a digital single called "Missing You" in two different languages; Tagalog and English. [5] [6]
On August 7, 2014, Zaragoza interpreted "Bumabalik Ang Nagdaan" with Star Music (formerly known as Star Records) for the Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs. This is her third time to interpret a song for the Himig Handog Love Song Contest, together with her former singles "Susubukan Kong Muli" (2001) and "Hindi Na Bale" (2005) were released during those years. Hindi Na Bale was also her second time working with Jimmy Antiporda and was also revived by Bugoy Drillon in 2010. This Is her comeback to the recording company after 9 years for the Interpretation of the song her previous works were the albums Ibigay Mo Na (2000) and Kahit Na Ilang Umaga (2003–2004) album.
The year 2017 marked a peak Zaragoza's career when she and her husband Avanzado launched their 20/30 album, a revival and commemorative album.
In 2021, she is one of the Jukebosses in the hit karaoke TV show Sing Galing with other singers and songwriters Rey Valera, Randy Santiago and K Brosas on TV5.
Zaragoza married Dingdong Avanzado on March 18, 2001. Their marriage was highly publicized in the media, especially on tabloids and television talk shows. They have a daughter, actress-singer Jayda, who was born on June 1, 2003. [7] [8] The couple briefly lived in Vallejo, California in 2007, during which they were collectively dubbed as the "Prince of Pop and Jukebox Queen of the Philippines". [9]
Zaragoza has a younger brother, Lloyd Zaragoza, who is an actor and singer.
In August 2024, after suffering from hoarse voice she underwent a medical procedure to heal her vocal cords polyps and esophageal varices from her vocal folds at St. Luke's Medical Center – Global City. [10]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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1986–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself | Host | GMA Network |
1989–1994 | Anna Luna | ABS-CBN | ||
1992 | Alabang Girls | ABC 5 | ||
1993 | Kool Skool | Various | ||
1994 | Chibugan Na! | Herself / guest performer | RPN | |
1995–1997 | Villa Quintana | Patrice Quintana | Supporting role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
1997 | Masamang Damo | Menchu | ||
1999 | Di Ba't Ikaw | Hasmin Cardenas | Lead role | |
2001 | Attagirl | Amanda | Main role | ABS-CBN |
2002–2003 | Bituin | Sultana Andromeda / Ms. Andromeda | ||
2009 | Rosalinda | Evangelina Kintanar-del Castillo | Supporting role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
SOP | Herself | Guest | ||
Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition 3 | ||||
2010 | 1DOL | Magdalena | Main role | ABS-CBN |
Showtime | Herself | Celebrity Judge | ||
Pepito Manaloto | Jenny | Supporting role | GMA Network | |
Wansapanataym: Super Kikay and her Flying Pagong | Elma | Episode guest | ABS-CBN | |
2011 | Willing Willie | Herself | Guest appearance | TV5 |
2011–2012 | Ruben Marcelino's Kokak | Angela | Supporting role / Protagonist | GMA Network |
2012 | Wansapanataym: Remote Emote | Amy | Episode guest | ABS-CBN |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Aso | Ria | |||
Wil Time Bigtime | Herself | Special guest | TV5 | |
2012–2013 | Cielo de Angelina | Congresswoman Teresa Alfonso | Supporting role / Protagonist | GMA Network |
2012–present (hiatus) | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kuwento | Deedee Kho | Main role / Protagonist / Antagonist | |
2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Yvette Bartolome-Rodrigo | Supporting role / Primary Antagonist | |
2016 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself | Just Duet [ broken anchor ] Performer | |
Dear Uge | Julia Pia | Episode Guest | ||
2018 | Your Face Sounds Familiar | Herself | Special guest | ABS-CBN |
2020 | Wowowin | GMA Network | ||
Tagisan ng Galing | Judge | Net 25 | ||
2021–2022 | Sing Galing! | TV5 |
Title | Details | Notes | Tracklist |
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Just Can't Help Feelin' |
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| Just Can't Help Feelin' track listing
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Phenomenal |
| Phenomenal track listing
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Siya Ba Ang Dahilan |
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| Siya Ba Ang Dahilan track listing
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Ibigay Mo Na |
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| Ibigay Mo Na track listing
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Kahit Na Ilang Umaga |
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| Kahit Na Ilang Umaga track listing
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Jessa Sings the Great Musical Icons, Volume I |
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Pag Wala Na Ang Ulan |
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| Pag Wala Na Ang Ulan track listing
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Laging Ikaw (with Dingdong Avanzado) |
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20/30 (with Dingdong Avanzado) |
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The Best of Jessa Zaragoza |
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The Story of Jessa Zaragoza |
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