Sarah Geronimo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sarah Geronimo
Geronimo in 2016
Born	Reñer Salvi Geronimo Apas (1988-07-25) July 25, 1988 (age 36) Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
Occupation	Singer actress
Years active	1992–present
Works	Discography videography
Spouse(s)	Matteo Guidicelli ​ (m. 2020)​
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	OPM pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Viva
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Sarah Geronimo (born July 25, 1988) is a famous Filipino singer and actress. She is known for her powerful voice and exciting performances. Sarah has won many awards, including a Billboard Women in Music Award. She also has 16 Awit Awards and 28 Myx Music Awards. Tatler magazine called her one of Asia's most influential people in 2021. Billboard Philippines also named her Woman of the Year in 2024.

Sarah was born in Santa Cruz, Manila. She became famous after winning the TV talent show Star for a Night in 2002. In 2003, she signed with Viva Records. She then released her first album, Popstar: A Dream Come True. This album included popular songs like "Forever's Not Enough." She continued to grow as an artist with albums like Becoming (2006) and Taking Flight (2007). Her song "Tala" from her 2015 album The Great Unknown became a huge dance trend.

Sarah also started acting in movies and TV shows. She had supporting roles in films like Filipinas (2003). She played leading roles in popular movies such as A Very Special Love (2008) and its sequels. For these movies, she won the Box Office Entertainment Awards for Box Office Queen. She also starred in TV series like Sarah the Teen Princess (2004). Sarah also became a host for Little Big Star (2005). Later, she became a coach on The Voice of the Philippines (2013) and its spin-offs.

Sarah's Early Life and Career

Growing Up and Discovering Music

Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo was born on July 25, 1988, in Santa Cruz, Manila. She is the third of four children. Her father, Delfin, was her first singing teacher. He helped her practice and improve her voice. Sarah started singing at age two and performed for audiences very early. She joined many amateur singing contests as a child.

At age four, she began her career as a child actress. She appeared in TV shows like Penpen de Sarapen and Ang TV. In 1995, she was a background actor in the film Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa. She also performed at World Youth Day 1995 as a singer.

Winning Star for a Night and First Album

When Sarah was a junior in high school, she joined the TV singing contest Star for a Night. She had auditioned three times before finally getting in. On March 1, 2003, she won the competition. She sang "To Love You More" by Celine Dion. After winning, she signed a record deal with Viva Records. She continued her studies through homeschooling and finished high school in 2007.

After her big win, Sarah released her first album, Popstar: A Dream Come True. It included her winning song and new hits like "Sa Iyo." The album was very successful, selling over 300,000 copies in the Philippines. It was certified 5 times platinum. To celebrate, she held a concert in October at the Music Museum.

Starting Her Acting Career

In 2003, Sarah made her first movie appearance in Filipinas. She played a daughter whose father moved to the United States. She also appeared in the superhero film Captain Barbell. The next year, she got a main role in the TV series Sarah the Teen Princess.

On June 30, 2004, Sarah sang the Philippine National Anthem for the inauguration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The next month, she performed in a concert called "Night of the Champions." Her second album, Sweet Sixteen, came out that year. It featured the song "How Could You Say You Love Me." This album was certified 2 times platinum. Sarah also starred in the film Lastikman: Unang Banat. In 2005, she hosted the reality shows Little Big Star and Search for the Star in a Million. She also had her own concert called "The Other Side."

Sarah's Growth as an Artist

New Music and TV Shows

In July 2006, Sarah released her third album, Becoming. This album showed her transition from a teen star to a young adult artist. It included songs like "Carry My Love." That same year, she starred in the TV show Bituing Walang Ningning. In 2007, Sarah held a concert called "In Motion." Her album Taking Flight was released that month. It had songs like "I'll Be Alright" and "Ikaw." Critics praised her new artistic style. "Ikaw" won Song of the Year at the Myx Music Awards 2008.

Sarah then starred in the TV series Pangarap na Bituin. She played one of three sisters who were separated after their parents died. Her character was raised by a musician and became inspired to pursue music.

Film Success and More Albums

Geronimo performing in London in 2009

In 2008, Sarah starred in the movie A Very Special Love with John Lloyd Cruz. She played Laida Magtalas, a college graduate who becomes an assistant to a magazine editor. The movie was a huge hit, earning over 179 million Philippine pesos. This earned her the Box Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Queen. Sarah also released her album Just Me, which included a duet with Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys. She then held a concert called "The Next One."

In 2009, Sarah and John Lloyd Cruz reunited for the sequel, You Changed My Life. Sarah's character, Laida, was promoted at the magazine. This film was even more successful, making over 209 million Philippine pesos. Sarah was again named Box Office Queen. Later that year, she held another concert called "Record Breaker." She also released her album Music and Me, which featured covers of Filipino and international songs. In 2010, she starred in the musical drama series 1DOL.

Continuing Her Journey

New Movies and Music

In 2011, Sarah performed with Martin Nievera in a Valentine's Day concert. The next month, she starred with Gerald Anderson in Catch Me, I'm in Love. She played a social worker. During this film, she met her future husband, Matteo Guidicelli. Her eighth album, One Heart, was released in May. It had original songs and covers, like "Sino Nga Ba Siya". This album was named Best-Selling Album of the Year at the 2011 Awit Awards. She then played a radio DJ in the movie Won't Last A Day Without You.

In 2012, Sarah started her weekly musical show, Sarah G. Live. She also held a concert called "24/SG," which won Best Major Concert by a Female Artist at the Aliw Awards. In 2013, the final movie in the A Very Special Love series, It Takes a Man and a Woman, was released. This movie was Sarah's biggest success, earning over 405 million Philippine pesos. She won Box Office Queen for the third time and also a Golden Screen Award for Best Actress.

Coaching and Milestones

In June 2013, Sarah became a coach on The Voice of the Philippines. The next month, she released her album Expressions, celebrating her ten years in music. The main song, "Ikot-Ikot", had electronic dance music (EDM) elements. She even collaborated with her father on a song. To celebrate her milestone, Sarah performed a concert called "Perfect 10" in November. It was so popular that she did a second show.

In 2014, Sarah starred in the romantic drama Maybe This Time. She played a public relations officer. She also became a coach on The Voice Kids. Her album Perfectly Imperfect was released that year. It included the song "Kilometro". Critics liked her new musical style with EDM influences.

More Films and The Great Unknown

In 2015, Sarah starred in The Breakup Playlist. She played a law student who falls in love with a musician. Her album The Great Unknown was released in December. Its main song, "Tala", became very popular later on. Sarah also worked with the band Hale and singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino on this album. She held concerts to support the album.

In 2017, Sarah returned as a coach on The Voice Teens. She also starred in the film Finally Found Someone, reuniting with John Lloyd Cruz. She played a preschool teacher who is left at the altar. The movie was a commercial success.

Recent Career and Achievements

This 15 Me and Miss Granny

In 2018, Sarah released her album This 15 Me, celebrating her 15 years in music. It featured songs like "Sandata". She also went on a concert tour called "This 15 Me World Tour." Critics praised her singing and stage performances.

Sarah also starred in the movie Miss Granny, a Filipino version of a South Korean film. She played an elderly woman who magically becomes young again. Sarah visited retirement homes to prepare for her role. Critics loved her performance, especially her singing. She won the Star Award for Best Movie Actress for this role.

Marriage and Concerts

In 2019, Sarah starred in Unforgettable. She played an autistic woman who travels with a stray dog to see her sick grandmother. After the film's release, she announced her engagement to Matteo Guidicelli. They had been in a relationship since 2013. Around late 2019 and early 2020, her song "Tala" became a huge viral dance trend on social media.

On February 14 and 15, 2020, Sarah performed with Regine Velasquez in a concert called Unified. Five days later, she married Matteo Guidicelli in a private ceremony. After her marriage, she took a break from work to focus on creating new music. In 2021, she had a livestream concert called "Tala: The Film Concert." In October 2022, she released her new single "Dati-Dati." She then released "Cuore," which she co-wrote with her husband.

To celebrate her 20 years in music, Sarah released "Habang Buhay" in March 2023. She also directed and performed in a concert at the Araneta Coliseum. During this concert, she debuted a new song called "My Mind" with Billy Crawford. In March 2024, Sarah received the Global Force Award at the Billboard Women in Music event in Los Angeles. She was the first Filipino to receive this award. Billboard Philippines also named her Woman of the Year.

Sarah's Musical Style

Who Inspired Sarah?

Sarah's father helped her discover music when she was very young. She practiced singing with him. She listened to many different artists, from classic musicians like Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson to pop and R&B singers like Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. She also looks up to Filipino singers like Sharon Cuneta, Lea Salonga, and Regine Velasquez. Sarah says Regine Velasquez taught her the importance of hard work in music.

Her songs have different influences. Her 2018 song "Sandata" has a synth-pop sound from the 1980s. Her songs for the Miss Granny movie were inspired by Filipino pop music from the 1960s and 1970s.

Her Unique Sound

Sarah Geronimo's music is mostly pop, but she also includes R&B and EDM in her songs. People have compared her stage presence to Beyoncé. Early in her career, Sarah was known for singing powerful sentimental ballads and using her vocal range and belting technique. Belting is a singing style where a singer uses their chest voice to hit high notes, and it was made popular by Regine Velasquez.

As she grew, Sarah started singing more "catchy, upbeat modern pop songs." Critics liked her change to more energetic and mid-tempo tracks. This showed her growth as an artist. In her song "Cuore," she explored themes of love. In "Sandata," she sang about mental challenges and feeling strong. Sarah also loves writing her own songs. She co-wrote the lyrics for "Make Me Yours."

Other Things Sarah Does

Sarah Geronimo is also a co-founder of G Productions. This company produces concerts and shows. Her husband, Matteo Guidicelli, helped start the company during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, they opened G Studios, a place for advertising, media, and events. Sarah said they started the business because they were doing many things on their own during the pandemic.

Sarah also uses her fame to help others. In 2013, she donated money from her "Perfect 10" concert to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). She has also been a spokesperson for many popular brands like Jollibee, Shopee, and Sun Life Financial.

Sarah's Achievements and Awards

Sarah Geronimo has received many awards throughout her career. These include 16 Awit Awards, 6 Aliw Awards, and 28 Myx Music Awards. She was named Best Asian Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2012. She also won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Southeast Asian Act in 2014. In 2024, she received the Global Force Award at the Billboard Women in Music event in Los Angeles.

As an actress, Sarah has been named the Box Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Queen three times. This was for her roles in A Very Special Love, You Changed My Life, and It Takes a Man and a Woman. She also won the Star Award for Movie Actress of the Year for her performance in Miss Granny.

Sarah Geronimo's Albums

Sarah Geronimo's Movies

• A Very Special Love (2008)
• You Changed My Life (2009)
• Catch Me, I'm in Love (2011)
• Won't Last a Day Without You (2011)
• It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013)
• Maybe This Time (2014)
• The Breakup Playlist (2015)
• Finally Found Someone (2017)
• Miss Granny (2018)
• Unforgettable (2019)

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  Geronimo in 2016

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  Geronimo performing in London in 2009