Lilet

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Lilet
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Born
Maria Luz Lilet Navarro Jodloman

(1974-01-17) January 17, 1974 (age 51)
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
Gloria Domingo in Niña Niño
Spouse
Jay Esteban
(m. 2006)
Children1

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

YearTitleRole
1988 Pik Pak Boom Marie / Doll
1989Aso't PusaLilian
Estudyante BluesMarilen
Dear DiaryPauline Carpio (segment: Dear Killer)
2015 Haunted Mansion Elly
2025PaquilBing
One Hit Wonder

Television

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

Discography

Studio albums

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]...