Maria Krisshajene Frances Z. Viaje (born on October 12, 1992), also known as Krissha Viaje, is a Filipino dancer, host, singer and actress. She was introduced as one of the members of the all-girl dance group, Girltrends on the ABS-CBN variety show It's Showtime.[1] She started her career in 2006 competing on the 2nd season of the reality singing competition Little Big Star.
In 2006, Krissha Viaje competed in the second season of the reality singing competition Little Big Star, where she finished as the runner-up.[2] In 2015, she signed with Universal Music Japan and released the album "In Love?" expanding her reach to international audiences.
2017: GirlTrends, Nippon TV's "I Can Sing in Japanese
In February 2017, she was launched as part of the pop group GirlTrends that performs regularly on the ABS-CBN noontime show “It’s Showtime".[3]
In 2017, Viaje represented the Philippines and Asia in Nippon TV's "I Can Sing in Japanese," a contest for non-Japanese singers held in Tokyo.[4][5]
2019: Tawag Ng Tanghalan
In 2019, Viaje appeared on Tawag ng Tanghalan — competing as a celebrity contender on the program's Celebrity Champions segment of It's Showtime. She performed renditions such as “Shallow” (originally by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper), showcasing her vocal range and stage presence during the televised segment.[6]
2019: Idol Philippines
In 2019, Viaje joined the inaugural season of Idol Philippines, the Philippine adaptation of the global Idol franchise aired on ABS-CBN. She auditioned with a rendition of “'Di Na Muli” by Itchyworms and advanced to the Theater Rounds, where she performed “Try” as part of the all-girl group 3GH.[7] Viaje later proceeded to the Do or Die round before being eliminated prior to the Top 20 selection.[8] Her participation in the competition marked her return to ABS-CBN's talent programs following her stint as a member of GirlTrends on It's Showtime.[9][10]
2023–present
In 2023, she appeared in the romantic-comedy series The Rain in España, adapted from the first Wattpad novel in Gwy Saludes’ University Series. Later that year, she played a lead role in "Safe Skies, Archer", the second installment of the series, and co-starred in the fourth installment, "Avenues of the Diamond". On September 13, 2025, Viaje began appearing alongside Jerome Ponce in "Para sa Isa’t Isa", followed by the fifth installment of the University Series, "Golden Scenery of Tomorrow", which premiered on October 18, 2025.[11]
Personal life
Krissha Viaje began pursuing a career in music at the age of 12, when she joined Little Big Star Season 2 and finished in second place. In 2017, she debuted as a member of the pop group GirlTrends. That same year, she represented the Philippines in Nippon TV’s "I Can Sing in Japanese", a singing contest for non-Japanese performers held in Tokyo.
In 2018, she was part of Team Philippine All-Stars, which won the top prize at Japan’s Nodojiman: The World competition.[12]
Discography
Singles
List of singles showing year released and album name
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