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Carol Banawa
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| Born |
Carol Claire Aguilar Banawa
March 4, 1981 |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Ryan Cristomo
(m. 2006) |
| Children | 3 |
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| Origin | Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1994–2010 |
| Labels | Star Music (1994–2010) |
Carol Claire Aguilar Banawa-Crisostomo (born March 4, 1981), known as Carol Banawa, is a talented Filipina singer, songwriter, actress, and nurse. She is currently living in the United States. Carol started her career as part of Star Magic Batch 4, a group of new stars from ABS-CBN.
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Early Life and Career
Carol grew up in Batangas with her two siblings, Alexander and Cherry. She began singing when she was a young girl, even while her family lived in Saudi Arabia. After her family moved back to the Philippines, she was invited to join the TV show Ang TV, which was for children. This was how she started her journey as an ABS-CBN star.
In 2003, Carol performed at the famous Madison Square Garden in New York City during the New York Music Festival.
In 2004, an album called Platinum Hits Collection was released. It was a collection of her popular songs. This album also included a VCD with music videos for her hit songs like "Stay," "Ocean Deep," and "Noon at Ngayon."
Carol returned to the music scene in 2010. She sang the opening song for the popular Philippine TV series Mara Clara. She also covered the song Till My Heartaches End, which was the theme song for a 2010 movie with the same name.
In 2016, one of her songs, "Bakit 'Di Totohanin," was even featured in an episode of the American drama series The Vampire Diaries.
Music Albums
Carol Banawa has released several studio albums during her career:
| Title | Album details | Certification |
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| Carol |
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Gold |
| Carol: Repackaged |
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PARI: 3× Platinum |
| Transition |
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PARI: Platinum |
| Follow Your Heart |
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PARI: Platinum |
| My Music, My Life |
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TV Shows and Movies
Carol Banawa has also appeared in various television shows and films:
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1994 | Ang TV | Herself |
| 1995–2003 | ASAP | Herself / Performer / Co-host |
| 1996 | Calvento Files | Rosalie / Cindy |
| 2000 | Tabing Ilog | Andoy |
| 2001 | Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Minerva |
| 2002 | Bituin | Melody Sandoval |
| 2006 | American Idol | Herself (Auditioned) |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1996 | Ang TV The Movie: The Adarna Adventure | King's niece |
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Cindy |
| 2000 | Tanging Yaman | Chona |
Awards and Recognitions
Carol Banawa has received several awards and recognitions for her talent:
- In 1998, she placed 3rd at the Metro Manila Popular Music Festival.
- She won a Silver award at the Asia New Singer Competition in 1999.
- Her album Carol received a Gold Record Award in 1999 and later achieved Multi-Platinum Status in 2002.
- In 2001, her song "Iingatan Ka" won Record of the Year at the Awit Awards.
- She also received a Special Award at the New York Music Festival in 2003.
- Her album Transition earned a Platinum Record Award in 2003, and Follow Your Heart also went Platinum in 2004.
- In 2003, she was named Favorite Female Artist at the MTV Pilipinas Awards.
- In 2011, she won the Pop Movie Themesong award at the ASAP Pop Viewers Choice.
Personal Life and Nursing Career
In August 2003, Carol took a break from her music career in the Philippines to help her father, who had been exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
Carol is married to Ryan Crisostomo, and they have three children. She decided to pursue a career in nursing. She earned her associate degree in nursing in 2018 from the Northern Virginia Community College in Washington, D.C., graduating with very high honors (summa cum laude). Later, in 2020, she completed her bachelor's degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University. Today, she works as a registered nurse in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Carol Banawa para niños
