Lilet

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Lilet
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Born
Maria Luz Lilet Navarro Jodloman

(1974-01-17) January 17, 1974 (age 50)
Manila, Philippines
Alma mater St. Joseph's College of Quezon City
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, composer, host, commercial model
Years active1986–present
AgentCornerstone Entertainment Inc. (2015–present)
Known forMarissa "Isay" Mariano in My Special Tatay

Maria Luz Lilet Navarro Jodloman-Esteban (born January 17, 1974), professionally known as Lilet, is a Filipino singer, television host, actress, and model. She is known as The Muse Of OPM (Original Pilipino Music).

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Career

As among the Filipino endorsers of Coca-Cola, Lilet first appeared in an international commercial, singing Tomorrow's People, which was shot in Liverpool, England.

Her first musical album was entitled Lonely Girl, produced by GOI Records. Lilet's second album, (This Song's) Dedicated to You, was produced by Viva Records. Her third and fourth album, Kahit Minsan Lang and Lilet in Bloom, both under Alpha Records, included revivals of the classic OPM songs "Tulak Ng Bibig, Kabig Ng Dibdib" and "Kaibigan Lang Pala".

Lilet joined That's Entertainment , appeared in movies such as Aso't Pusa, Estudyante Blues, Dear Diary and Pik Pak Boom. After a break to pursue studies in Japan, she released a comeback album with Ivory Music in 2003, under the name Marielle.

She joined A Song Of Praise (ASOP) [1] as a composer and her song, "You Are Lord Of All", won Song of the Month in July 2014, the first one to garner a 99% score in the history of ASOP. She went on to compete in the grand finals on September 23, 2014 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, where the song was performed by Ava Olivia Santos of Freestyle. She was invited as guest performer at the ASOP 2015 grand finals.

On August 4, 2014, Lilet guested on ABS-CBN's The Singing Bee . This started her career in TV series, the first of which was Forevermore , followed by Langit Lupa , and A Love to Last . She has a supporting role in My Special Tatay , aired on GMA Network. This marked her television comeback in her mother studio where she first started and became a popular singer in the 80s to early 90s.

Lilet had a jam session, "A Throwback Night", with ROCKOLAROCKOLA on October 21, 2017, singing hit songs of the 80s.

She was one of the surprise guests in Coke Studio's Homecoming last September 1, 2018 at the World Trade Center, singing a mash-up of their commercial jingle together with Nikki Gil and Abra.

Lilet is currently under Cornerstone Talent Management Center, and one of the endorsers of Marie France Philippines.

She always says in her posts: #WORKISBLESSING.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleStudio
1984 Bagets 2 Extra Viva Films
1988 Pik Pak Boom Marie / Doll
1989Aso't PusaLilian
Estudyante BluesMarilen
Dear DiaryPauline Carpio (segment: Dear Killer)
2015 Haunted Mansion Elly Regal Entertainment
2024PaquilResiko Productions

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2024Ang Himala ni NiñoGloria Domingo
TV5
2023 Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento Barbara Montero
Family Feud Herself / Player
2022 Unica Hija Dr. Melinda Rivas
Lyric and Beat Isay
Wish Ko Lang: Tuli
2021-2022 Niña Niño Gloria Domingo
TV5
Himig ng Lahi: sung Kaibigan lang palaPerformer
2020 Magpakailanman: Kasal sa FuneralNeneng
2019 Sarap, 'Di Ba? Guest / Performer
Eat Bulaga! Guest
Beautiful Justice Marilen Bernardo
Dear Uge Herself
Stories for the Soul: Bad SamClaring
Magpakailanman: Bata Bata Kriminal o BiktimaMylene
Letters and Music: Young Once Upon A TimeSeason 3: Host/Performer
2018 Mars Herself
Maynila: Set Up Emerald
Wowowin Guest Star
My Special Tatay Marissa "Isay" Mariano
I Can See Your Voice Guest star (winner)
Wansapanataym: Gelli in a Bottle Choleng Alcantara
Ipaglaban Mo: Haciendero Mrs. Calderon
2017 A Love to Last Amina Gonzales
Ipaglaban Mo: Hulidap Nanay Linda
Langit Lupa Teresa Principe
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bituin Lovely
2016 Wansapanataym: Holly and Mau Nathalie Arellano
Family Feud Herself / Player
2015 Wansapanataym: Selfie Pa More, Sasha No More Victoria Santillan
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Herself / Player
It's Showtime Herself
Sunday PinaSaya Herself
Biyaheng RetroHerself
Forevermore Bettina Rosales
2014 Good Morning Kuya Herself
ASAP Herself / Guest Performer
Umagang Kay Ganda Guest
The Singing Bee Player
Sarap Diva Guest
Sunday All Stars Herself / Guest Performer
Mars Guest
2012 Wil Time Bigtime Herself
TV5
2003 SOP Herself / Performer
1989 Ryan Ryan Musikahan Herself / Guest Performer
Goin' Bananas Guest
1986-1993 That's Entertainment Herself / Performer

Discography

Studio albums

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References

  1. "ASOP.tv".
  2. Miralles, Nitz (March 17, 1988). "Sharon hits back". Manila Standard . Standard Publications, Inc. p. 10. Retrieved May 30, 2021. Lilet arrived one hour late for the launching of her first album for Viva Records at SM Shoemart Cubao last Saturday [March 12]...