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Jessica Villarubin

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In this Philippine name, the family name is Villarubin.
Jessica Villarubin
Born (1996-05-14) May 14, 1996 (age 28)
San Fernando, Cebu, Philippines
OccupationSinger
Years active2020–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2020–present)
Known for
Height1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
Musical career
GenresPop
LabelsGMA Music (2021–present)
Member ofDivas of the Queendom
Websiteamap.to/jessicavillarubin/

Jessica Villarubin (Tagalog: [ˌdʒɛːsiˈka bɪljaruˈbin]; born May 14, 1996) is a Filipino singer. She emerged victorious as the third grand champion of GMA's singing competition, The Clash.[1] As an artist under GMA Network, Villarubin is currently seen in variety show All-Out Sundays, as one of the "Divas of the Queendom".

Personal life and career

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Early beginnings; The Clash journey

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Hailing from Cebu. Villarubin's humble beginnings as the breadwinner of her family only fueled her determination to chase her dreams. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, she bravely ventured to Manila with the hope of securing a better future for her family through her passion for singing.

With her powerful performances and unwavering perseverance, she emerged as the Grand Champion of the Philippine reality singing competition The Clash, solidifying her place as one of the country's most talented and inspiring voices.[2][3][4][5][6]

In the grand finals of the competition, Villarubin stood tall as she faced off against fellow competitor, Jennie Gabriel, in a heart-stopping one-on-one showdown. With her powerful rendition of Wency Cornejo's "Habang May Buhay" and Jennie's emotive performance of Celine Dion's "All by Myself", the two singers delivered an unforgettable and intense battle for the crown. In the end, Villarubin's exceptional singing techniques and unmatched stamina shone through the competition. In her historic victory, Villarubin not only secured the title of Grand Champion of The Clash, but also walked away with an impressive array of prizes, including an exclusive management contract from GMA Network, a brand new car, one million cash, and a house and lot. As the ultimate celebration of her triumph, she performed her winning song "Ako Naman" which was composed by one of the judges of the show, Christian Bautista,[7][8] as her debut single. It was a momentous occasion for Villarubin, as it marked her first-ever performance on national television. Her hard work, dedication, and raw talent have truly paid off, as she emerged as one of the most promising singers in the Philippines.

Breakthrough

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Villarubin is now regularly showcasing her incredible vocal abilities as a mainstay of the popular variety show, All-Out Sundays. She shares the stage with a mix of both established and emerging artists. A standout segment in All-Out Sundays is "Divas of the Queendom",[9] where Villarubin takes the stage alongside some of the most renowned artists in the Philippine music industry, including Julie Anne San Jose, Aicelle Santos, Rita Daniela and the likes of Hannah Precillas, Thea Astley, and Mariane Osabel. Audiences are consistently awestruck by their performances, as they confidently stand out among their peers, cementing their status as highly talented and inspiring singers in the industry. A concert titled Queendom: Live was held on December 2, 2023 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.[10]

Villarubin is casually guesting on various GMA shows such as Sarap, 'Di Ba?, The Boobay and Tekla Show, and TiktoClock. She also participated in comedy skits and singing popular songs while taking on new challenges.

In 2022, Villarubin made a collaboration with Katrina Velarde, as they covered Celine Dion's "I Surrender", which she also performed in the finals of The Clash.[11] Their cover went viral online.[12][13][14]

In February 2024, she became a judge in TiktoClock's revival of 1988 amateur singing competition Tanghalan ng Kampeon, along with OPM hitmaker Renz Verano, The Juans vocalist Carl Guevarra,[15] Daryl Ong, Bugoy Drilon, Mark Bautista, Hannah Precillas and Mariane Osabel.

Discography

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Singles
Year Title Featured artist Composer(s) Label Notes Ref.
2022 Hiling N/A Rina L. Mercado and Simon L. Tan GMA Playlist Theme song of Start-Up PH [16]
Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin Vehnee Saturno GMA Music Local theme song of Put Your Head on My Shoulder [17]
2021 Agimat ng Agila Garrett Bolden Natasha L. Correos

John Roque and Jojo Tawasil Nones (additional lyrics)

GMA Playlist Theme song of the series with the same title [18][19]
Walang Hanggan N/A Natasha L. Correos Theme song of Nagbabagang Luha [20][21]
Beautiful Marie Elisha Rodriguez GMA Music [22]
Ako Naman Christian Bautista The Clash season 3 victory song [23]
Albums
Year Title Track Label Notes Ref.
2022 Wish Ko Lang! 20 Years: Original Soundtrack Isang Pagkakamali GMA Playlist [24]
Prima Donnas: Original Soundtrack Huwag Kang Susuko Theme song of Prima Donnas season 2 (Originally performed by Golden Cañedo for the first season)

Filmography

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Television
Year Title Role Notes Network Ref.
2024 It's Showtime Herself Guest Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
All TV
GMA Network
GTV
Amazing Earth GMA Network
TiktoClock: Tanghalan ng Kampeon Judge
2023 NCAA Season 99: Opening Ceremony Performer
2023; 2024 Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Guest [25]
2023 The Clash season 5 Season 3 grand champion / Guest / Non-competition performer
2022–23 Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon Performer / Co-host [26]
2022; 2023; 2024 TiktoClock Guest Performer / Player
2022 NCAA Season 98: Opening Ceremony Performer GTV
Shopee 9.9. Super Shopping Day TV Special GMA Network
Eat Bulaga! Guest (Bawal Judgemental segment) [27]
NCAA Season 98: GMA NCAA All-Star Basketball Game Performer GTV
NCAA Season 97: Opening Ceremony
Family Feud Philippines Contestant / Team All-Out Sundays GMA Network [28]
2021–22 Kapuso Countdown to 2022: The GMA New Year Special Performer [29]
2021 Paskong Pangarap: The 2021 GMA Christmas Special [30][31]
The Clash season 4 Season 3 grand champion / Guest / Non-competition performer [32][33][34]
2021; 2022–present The Boobay and Tekla Show Guest (2021–22; 2023); Co-host / Mema Squad member (since 2022) [35][36][37]
2021; 2022 Sarap 'Di Ba? Guest [38][39]
2021 NCAA Season 96: Opening Ceremony Performer GTV [40]
2020–21 Kapuso Countdown to 2021: The GMA New Year Special GMA Network [41]
2020 The Clash Christmas Special: Pasko Para Sa Lahat [42]
2020; 2021–present All-Out Sundays Guest (2020); Performer / Co-host / Various roles (since 2021) [43]
2020 The Clash season 3 Contestant / Grand Champion [4]
2020; 2021; 2022 Mars Pa More Guest

Concert

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Date Title Co-headliners Venue Ref.
December 2, 2023 Queendom: Live Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Hannah Precillas, Thea Astley, Mariane Osabel Newport Performing Arts Theater [44]

Awards

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2022 35th Awit Awards Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist Ako Naman Won [45][46]
2023 National Customer's Choice Annual Awards Outstanding New Female Recording Artist Won [47]

References

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  1. ^ "Cebu's 'power diva' Jessica Villarubin is 'The Clash' Season 3 Grand Champion", GMA News Online, December 20, 2020, retrieved December 21, 2020
  2. ^ "Meet the Top 6 of 'The Clash Season 3'". LionhearTV. December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  3. ^ "Meet the Top 6 of The Clash Season 3". Manila Standard. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Cebuana Singer Jessica Villarubin wins The Clash season 3". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  5. ^ "Jessica Villarubin is 'The Clash' Season 3 champion". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  6. ^ "Mariane Osabel ng Iligan City itinanghal na kampeon sa The Clash Season 4". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  7. ^ "Christian Bautista honored to write "Ako Naman" for 'The Clash' 3 winner Jessica Villarubin | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  8. ^ "Power Diva Jessica Villarubin releases debut single "Ako Naman"". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  9. ^ Mataro, R. J. (March 28, 2021). "Jessica Villarubin joins the Queendom, says she's grateful to join talented Kapuso singers". LionhearTV. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  10. ^ "The Queendom to rule them all: Kapuso queens reign supreme at debut concert". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  11. ^ Jessica Villarubin - I Surrender The Final Clash, December 20, 2020, retrieved May 14, 2021
  12. ^ Ramos, Jansen. "Collab nina Jessica Villarubin at Katrina Velarde, patok sa local at foreign YouTube reactors". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  13. ^ Pornel, Atom. "Pasiklaban collab ng mga birit queens na sina Katrina Velarde at Jessica Villarubin, kaabang-abang | Pikapika | Philippine Showbiz News Portal". pikapika.ph. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  14. ^ I SURRENDER by KATRINA VELARDE and JESSICA VILLARUBIN, February 19, 2022, retrieved February 19, 2022
  15. ^ Presillas, Bryan Ferdie (February 10, 2024). "Cebuana diva Jessica Villarubin named as "Tanghalan ng Kampeon" judge". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  16. ^ Recording Video: "Hiling" (Start-Up PH OST) by Jessica Villarubin, retrieved September 17, 2022
  17. ^ "Jessica Villarubin, natupad ang pangarap kumanta ng komposisyon ni Vehnee Saturno". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  18. ^ 'Agimat ng Agila' OST with Jessica Villarubin and Garrett Bolden All-Out Sundays, May 3, 2021, retrieved February 19, 2022
  19. ^ Playlist Lyric Video: "Agimat ng Agila" by Jessica Villarubin & Garrett Bolden (Agimat ng Agila OST), May 31, 2021, retrieved February 19, 2022
  20. ^ Playlist Lyric Video: "Walang Hanggan" by Jessica Villarubin (Nagbabagang Luha OST), July 21, 2021, retrieved February 19, 2022
  21. ^ Official Audio: "Walang Hanggan" (Nagbabagang Luha OST) by Jessica Villarubin, July 12, 2021, retrieved February 19, 2022
  22. ^ "Jessica Villarubin inspires others to come out of their shell via new single 'Beautiful'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  23. ^ Donato, Jerry. "Jessica shares musical journey in Ako Naman". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  24. ^ Den, Lion's (August 5, 2022). "'Wish Ko Lang' celebrates 20 years with grand, cinematic anniversary episodes". LionhearTV. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  25. ^ "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: Jessica Villarubin, binirit ang mga sagot sa 'Fast Talk!' (Episode 51)". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  26. ^ "GMA Network celebrates the New Year with 'Kapuso Countdown to 2023 Gayo Daejeon'". Manila Bulletin. December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  27. ^ Mga nanalo at sumikat dahil sa reality show | Bawal Judgmental | July 22, 2022, July 22, 2022, retrieved September 5, 2022
  28. ^ Family Feud Philippines: Super Tekla nagpakitang gilas sa harap ni Dingdong Dantes! | Full EPISODE, March 22, 2022, retrieved October 4, 2022
  29. ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (December 30, 2021). "New Year countdown". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  30. ^ GMA 2021 Christmas Special: Ano ang Paskong Pangarap ni Jessica Villarubin?, retrieved September 5, 2022
  31. ^ Enjoy a Christmas treat from 'The Clash' Grand Champions | Paskong Pangarap 2021 GMA Xmas Special, December 28, 2021, retrieved September 5, 2022
  32. ^ The Clash 2021 'Spectacular' Opening!, October 30, 2021, retrieved September 5, 2022
  33. ^ Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, and Jessica Villarubin's fabulous performance | The Clash 2021, November 20, 2021, retrieved September 5, 2022
  34. ^ Jessica Villarubin HANDS OVER THE CROWN to the next Grand Champion of The Clash!, December 19, 2021, retrieved September 5, 2022
  35. ^ WOW! Jessica Villarubin is stunning! | The Boobay and Tekla Show, June 16, 2021, retrieved September 5, 2022
  36. ^ TBATS: Crystal Paras at Jessica Villarubin, abangan sa 'The Cash: Most Requested Songs', July 7, 2022, retrieved September 5, 2022
  37. ^ Miralles, Nitz. "Sarah, nagpasalamat sa e-billboard sa Times Square". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  38. ^ Sarap, 'Di Ba?: 'Birit with a twist' with 'The Clash' Season 3 Champ Jessica Villarubin, April 24, 2021, retrieved September 5, 2022
  39. ^ Sarap, 'Di Ba?: Grand opening number from the Team Clashers!, February 19, 2022, retrieved September 5, 2022
  40. ^ Guardian, Daily (June 13, 2021). "RISE UP STRONGER: NCAA Season 96' officially opens June 13 on GTV". Daily Guardian. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  41. ^ "Alden Richards, pangungunahan ang pagsalubong ng Kapuso network sa 2021". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  42. ^ Showbiz, Manila Standard (December 24, 2020). "'The Clash Christmas Special: Pasko Para sa Lahat'". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  43. ^ The Clash frontrunners are ready to conquer the bigger stage! | All Out Sundays, December 13, 2020, retrieved September 5, 2022
  44. ^ "GMA Synergy announces 'Queendom: Live' featuring AOS vocal queens". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  45. ^ Jessica Villarubin wins in Awit Awards 2022, retrieved May 14, 2021
  46. ^ "LIST: Awit Awards 2022 winners". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  47. ^ "Achievers, top brands honored at 10th National Customers' Choice", ManilaTimes.com, May 28, 2023, retrieved May 28, 2023
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by The Clash
2020 (season 3) 		Succeeded by
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