Sarah Geronimo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sarah Geronimo
Geronimo in 2016
Born	Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo (1988-07-25) July 25, 1988 (age 37) 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 Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (born July 25, 1988) is a famous Filipino singer and actress. She has won many awards, including a Billboard Women in Music Award, an MTV Europe Music Award, and a World Music Award. In 2021, Tatler magazine called her one of Asia's most influential people. Billboard Philippines also named her Woman of the Year in 2024.

Sarah Geronimo first became known after winning the TV talent show Star for a Night in 2002. She signed with Viva Records in 2003 and released her first album, Popstar: A Dream Come True. Over the years, she changed her style and released many successful albums like Becoming (2006) and The Great Unknown (2015). Her song "Tala" became a huge dance trend in 2019 and 2020.

Besides singing, Sarah Geronimo also acts. She had her first movie roles in 2003. She starred in popular films like A Very Special Love (2008) and its sequels, You Changed My Life (2009) and It Takes a Man and a Woman (2013). For these movies, she won the Box Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Queen. She also played the main role in Miss Granny (2018), which earned her a Star Award for Best Actress. On TV, she was a host for Little Big Star (2005) and a coach on The Voice of the Philippines (2013) and its spin-offs.

Sarah Geronimo's Journey

Early Life and Starting Out (1988–2002)

Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo was born on July 25, 1988, in Santa Cruz, Manila. She is the third of four children. Her family faced money problems, and they moved homes often. Her mother even started a salon to help the family.

Sarah's father was her first singing teacher. He helped her practice, even trying unusual methods like submerging her in a water drum to strengthen her voice, inspired by singer Regine Velasquez. Sarah started singing at age two and performed for crowds. She joined many amateur singing contests. Her first TV appearances were at age four in 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.

Becoming a Star (2002–2005)

Geronimo performing at the Harrison Plaza in 2005

Winning Star for a Night and First Album

When Sarah was in junior 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 at the PhilSports Arena. 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 popular songs like "Sa Iyo" and "Forever's Not Enough," plus her version of "To Love You More." The album sold over 300,000 copies in the Philippines and became 5 times platinum. She also held a concert in October to support the album.

Acting Debut and Second Album

Sarah first acted in the 2003 drama film Filipinas. She played a daughter whose father moved to the United States. She also had a supporting role in Captain Barbell. The next year, she starred in her own TV series, Sarah the Teen Princess.

In 2004, Sarah sang the Philippine National Anthem at the second inauguration of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. She also performed in a concert called "Night of the Champions" with Erik Santos and Rachelle Ann Go. Her second album, Sweet Sixteen, came out that year. It featured the song "How Could You Say You Love Me" and was certified 2 times platinum. She then appeared in the film Lastikman: Unang Banat. In 2005, she joined the TV show SCQ Reload: Kilig Ako and hosted reality shows like Little Big Star. She also had her own concert called "The Other Side."

Growing as an Artist (2006–2010)

New Music and Film Successes

In 2006, Sarah released her third album, Becoming. It was recorded in the Philippines, Italy, and the US. Critics said it showed her growing from a teen idol to a young adult. That same year, she starred in the TV show Bituing Walang Ningning. In 2007, she had a concert tour called In Motion and released her album Taking Flight. This album was praised for showing her new artistic style.

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 a singer. The show was very popular.

Hit Movies and More Albums

The movie A Very Special Love (2008), directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, was a big hit for Sarah. She starred opposite John Lloyd Cruz. She played Laida Magtalas, a college graduate who becomes an assistant to a magazine editor. The film made a lot of money, earning her the Box Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Queen. Sarah also released her album Just Me, which included a duet with Howie Dorough from the Backstreet Boys. She held a concert called The Next One.

In 2009, Sarah returned as Laida Magtalas in the sequel, You Changed My Life. This movie also made a lot of money, and she won the Box Office Queen award again. She then had another successful concert called Record Breaker. Her album Music and Me featured covers of Filipino and international songs. She also sang with Christian Bautista for a cover of "Please Be Careful with My Heart." In 2010, she starred in the TV series 1DOL and the comedy film Hating Kapatid.

Continued Success (2011–2017)

One Heart and Expressions Albums

In 2011, Sarah performed with Martin Nievera in a Valentine's Day concert. She also starred with Gerald Anderson in the film Catch Me, I'm in Love. During this movie, she met her future husband, Matteo Guidicelli. Her eighth album, One Heart, came out in May. It had original songs and covers, like "Sino Nga Ba Siya". The album was named Best-Selling Album of the Year. 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 had a concert called 24/SG, which won an award for Best Major Concert by a Female Artist. In 2013, the final movie in the A Very Special Love series, It Takes a Man and a Woman, was released. Sarah and John Lloyd Cruz returned as Laida and Miggy. This film became her biggest success, making her the Box Office Queen for the third time.

In June 2013, Sarah became a coach on The Voice of the Philippines. The next month, she released her album Expressions, celebrating her 10 years in music. The main song, "Ikot-Ikot", had a dance music feel. She also sang with her father on a cover of "You've Got a Friend". To celebrate her milestone, she held a concert called Perfect 10, which was so popular she had a second show.

Perfectly Imperfect and The Great Unknown

In 2014, Sarah starred with Martin Nievera in the romantic drama Maybe This Time. She also became a coach on The Voice Kids. Her album Perfectly Imperfect came out that year, with the hit song "Kilometro". Critics liked her new electronic dance music style.

In 2015, Sarah starred in The Breakup Playlist, playing a law student who falls in love with a musician. She also contributed to the soundtrack of the film Felix Manalo. Her album The Great Unknown was released in December. Its main song, "Tala", became very famous. She also sang with the band Hale and singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino on the 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 with John Lloyd Cruz. She played a preschool teacher who is left at the altar. The movie was a commercial success.

Recent Years (2018–Present)

This 15 Me, Miss Granny, and "Tala" Trend

In 2018, Sarah released her album This 15 Me, celebrating 15 years in music. It included songs like "Sandata" and "Duyan". She went on the This 15 Me World Tour, performing in the Philippines, the US, and Dubai. People praised her singing and stage performances.

Sarah also starred in the movie Miss Granny in 2018. She played an elderly woman who magically becomes young again. To prepare, she visited retirement homes and studied how older people act. Critics loved her performance. She also sang "Kiss Me, Kiss Me" and "Isa Pang Araw" for the movie's soundtrack. For her role, she won the Star Award for Best Movie Actress.

In 2019, Sarah starred in Unforgettable, playing a woman with autism who travels with her dog to see her sick grandmother. She met people with autism to prepare for the role. After the film, she announced her engagement to Matteo Guidicelli on November 7, 2019. They had been in a relationship since 2013. From late 2019 to early 2020, her song "Tala" became super popular again because of a dance challenge on social media. The music video for "Tala" reached over 140 million views on YouTube.

Marriage and Concerts

In February 2020, Sarah and Regine Velasquez had a two-day concert called Unified. Their performances were highly praised. Five days after the concert, Sarah married Matteo Guidicelli in a private ceremony in Taguig. After getting married, she took a break from work to focus on creating new music.

Even during her break, she had a livestream concert in 2021 called Tala: The Film Concert. She sang new versions of her old songs. After a four-year break from releasing new music, Sarah released her single Dati-Dati in October 2022. It's a dance track about remembering good times. Later that month, she released "Cuore," which she co-wrote with her husband.

To celebrate her 20 years in music, Sarah released "Habang Buhay" in March 2023. Two months later, she directed and performed in a concert at the Araneta Coliseum. She also debuted a new song called "My Mind" with Billy Crawford. In July, she co-headlined a concert with Bamboo Mañalac. She also released two more songs: "Treading Water" with Bamboo and "Alam" with John Roa.

In March 2024, Sarah Geronimo received the Global Force Award at the Billboard Women in Music event in Los Angeles. She was the first Filipino to get this award. Billboard Philippines also named her Woman of the Year. In July 2024, her cover of "Maybe This Time" entered the Philippines Hot 100 chart and became a viral hit on TikTok.

Sarah Geronimo has upcoming films, including a Filipino version of the South Korean movie Wonderful Nightmare (2015) and another movie with John Lloyd Cruz.

Sarah's Music Style

What Inspires Her

Sarah's father introduced her to music when she was very young. She practiced singing with him and learned songs like "Christmas in Our Hearts." She also loved the music of Michael Jackson. Her musical inspirations include classic artists like Frank Sinatra and Celine Dion, as well as pop and R&B singers like Whitney Houston. She looks up to Filipino singers like Sharon Cuneta, Lea Salonga, and Regine Velasquez, who taught her the importance of hard work.

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. Sarah also honors pop-rock artists like Rico Blanco and The Dawn by performing their songs.

Her Sound and Themes

Sarah Geronimo's music is mostly pop, but she also includes R&B and EDM in her songs. She is known for her strong stage presence and powerful live performances. Early in her career, she often sang emotional ballads and was famous for her wide vocal range and belting technique, similar to Regine Velasquez.

Later, Sarah started making more "catchy, upbeat modern pop songs." Critics liked her change to faster, more energetic tracks, seeing it as a brave new direction for her music. In her song "Cuore," she explores themes of love and relationships. "Sandata" talks about mental challenges and feeling strong. Sarah also wrote some of her own songs, like "Make Me Yours," which was a dream of hers.

Other Things Sarah Does

Sarah Geronimo is a co-founder of G Productions, a company that creates concerts and shows. Her husband, Matteo Guidicelli, came up with the idea during the COVID-19 pandemic when they were making music videos at home. In 2023, they opened G Studios, a building for advertising, media, and events. Sarah said they started the business because they were doing a lot of their own work during the pandemic.

Sarah also uses her platform to help others. In 2013, she donated money from her Perfect 10 concert to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). She has also been a spokesperson for many well-known brands like Jollibee, TNT, and Shopee.

Personal Life

Sarah Geronimo became a born-again Christian in 2007 and regularly attends the Victory Christian Fellowship.

After being together for six years, Sarah married her long-time boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli on February 20, 2020. They had a private wedding ceremony in Taguig. Matteo shared that he had a crush on Sarah before they became a couple and that their relationship is centered on their faith.

Awards and Achievements

Geronimo in 2011

Throughout her career, Sarah Geronimo has received many awards. These include 16 Awit Awards, 6 Aliw Awards, 15 Star Awards, and 28 Myx Music Awards. She was named Best Asian Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2012 and Best Southeast Asian Act at the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Southeast Asian Act in 2014. She also won Best-Selling Filipino Artist at the World Music Awards.

As an actress, Sarah was named the Box Office Entertainment Award for Box Office Queen three times for her movies 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 role in Miss Granny.

Albums

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)

See also

In Spanish: Sarah Geronimo para niños