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Carol Banawa
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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, actress, and nurse. She is currently living in the United States. Carol was part of Star Magic Batch 4, a group of new stars from ABS-CBN.
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Carol Banawa's Early Life and Career
Carol grew up in Batangas, Philippines, with her two siblings, Alexander and Cherry. She started singing when she was a young girl, even when 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 became one of the new stars of ABS-CBN.
Performing and Music Success
Carol Banawa has performed in big venues, like Madison Square Garden in New York City during the 2003 New York Music Festival. In 2004, her album Platinum Hits Collection was released. This album had many of her popular songs and music videos, including "Stay," "Ocean Deep," and "Noon at Ngayon."
In 2010, Carol returned to the music world. She also acted in the popular Philippine TV series Mara Clara, where she sang the opening song. She also sang "Till My Heartaches End" for the 2010 movie of the same name. Later, in 2016, her song "Bakit 'Di Totohanin" was even featured in an episode of the American drama series The Vampire Diaries.
Carol Banawa's Music Albums
Carol Banawa has released several studio albums that were very popular.
- Carol (released in 1997)
- Carol: Repackaged (released in 2000)
- Transition (released in 2001)
- Follow Your Heart (released in 2003)
- My Music, My Life (released in 2010)
Many of her albums achieved "Gold" or "Platinum" status, meaning they sold a lot of copies!
Carol Banawa in TV and Movies
Carol Banawa has appeared in many television shows and films throughout her career.
Television Shows
- 1994: Ang TV – She played herself.
- 1995–2003: ASAP – She was a performer and co-host.
- 1996: Calvento Files – She appeared in episodes like "Rosalie" and "33 Feet Under."
- 1997: Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV – She played herself.
- 2000: Tabing Ilog – She played the character Andoy.
- 2001: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan – She played Minerva.
- 2002: Bituin – She played Melody Sandoval.
- 2002: Wansapanataym – She was in the episode "Rapunzel."
- 2006: American Idol – She auditioned for the 5th season.
- 2006: Wowowee and Little Big Star – She was a guest.
- 2010: Music Uplate Live – She was a performer and guest.
Movies
- 1996: Ang TV The Movie: The Adarna Adventure – She played the King's niece.
- 1997: Calvento Files: The Movie – She played Cindy.
- 1998: Nagbibinata – She played Carol.
- 1998: Hiling – She played Rowena.
- 2000: Tanging Yaman – She played Chona.
Theater Performances
- 2000: Little Mermaid – She played Jewel.
Awards and Recognitions
Carol Banawa has received several awards for her singing and acting.
- In 1998, she placed 3rd at the Metro Manila Popular Music Festival.
- In 1999, she won a Silver award at the Asia New Singer Competition in the Shanghai Song Festival.
- Her album Carol received a Gold Record Award in 1999 and later achieved Platinum status in 2001 and Multi-Platinum status in 2002, meaning it sold a lot of copies!
- In 1999, she won Best Pop Female Vocal Performance at the 5th Katha Music Awards.
- 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.
- In 2003, her album Follow Your Heart earned Gold certification, and her album Transition received a Platinum Record Award.
- In 2003, she won Favorite Female Artist at the MTV Pilipinas Awards.
- In 2004, Follow Your Heart also achieved Platinum Record Award status.
- In 2011, she won the Pop Movie Themesong award at the ASAP Pop Viewers Choice.
Carol Banawa's Personal Life and Nursing Career
In August 2003, Carol took a break from her music career to help her father, who had been exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. She is married to Ryan Crisostomo, and they have three children.
Carol decided to pursue a career in nursing. She earned her associate degree in nursing in 2018 from Northern Virginia Community College in Washington, D.C., graduating with top honors (summa cum laude). She then continued her studies and received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University in 2020. Today, Carol works as a registered nurse in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Carol Banawa para niños
