Frencheska Farr

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Birth nameMarie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr
Also known asMaqui, Cheska
Born (1992-09-09) September 9, 1992 (age 32)
Pasay, Philippines
OriginLas Piñas, Philippines
Frencheska Farr-Jose
Birth nameMarie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr
Also known asMaqui, Cheska
Born (1992-09-09) September 9, 1992 (age 32)
Pasay, Philippines
OriginLas Piñas, Philippines
GenresOPM, Pop, R&B
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, model
Years active2009–2017
LabelsGMA Music (2009–2016)
Spouse
Gino Leonardo T. Jose
(m. 2018)

Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr-Jose (born September 9, 1992) is a Filipino singer, actress and model. She was the Are You the Next Big Star? grand champion along with Geoff Taylor.[1]

Farr was born in Pasay, Philippines. She graduated from St. Paul College of Parañaque. [2] Her father is of British descent.

She was named the Next Female Big Star along with Geoff Taylor as the Next Male Big Star on the television show "Are You the Next Big Star?". Along with winning the contest, they each received one million pesos (P1,000,000), a condominium unit from Avida, a management contract from GMA Artist Center and a recording contract from GMA Records. After winning Are You the Next Big Star?, she started in various television guestings and shows. She guested at the Christmaserye of GMA Network, Sana Ngayong Pasko. She was also included in SOP. She also became a part of the BandaOke wherein she was included in the BandaOke band along with her Are You the Next Big Star? co-batchmates, Geoff Taylor and Jay Perillo.[3] In the movie industry, Farr bested other actresses as she wins the lead role in the Filipino musical movie, Emir.[4] Farr is formerly [when?] seen in the musical variety show of Party Pilipinas. On September 6, 2015, Farr is also joining to the new Sunday musical program Sunday Central Club with the divas Rachelle Ann Go, Jaya, La Diva, Julie Anne San Jose and Kyla. On January 4, 2016, Farr joins the program Dinggin Mo Oh Dios with Reymond Sajor, Rachelle Ann Go, Jonalyn Viray and Aicelle Santos for the program. On February 21, 2016, Frencheska Farr made a 4th interpretur[check spelling] winner of Sunday Central Club Battle of the Champions.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
2009–2010BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions!Herself / One of the BandaOke band
SOPHerself / Performer
2009Sana Ngayong PaskoCheska
Are You the Next Big Star?Herself / Winner
2010–2013Party PilipinasHerself / Performer
2010Reel LoveHerself / Guest Singer
2011Captain BarbellCelina Fernandez / Sonica
2011–2012Ruben Marcelino's KokakRafa
2012Maynila: Byaheng PusoGuest / Singer
Maynila: Devoted to YouVia
One True LoveVioly
Tinig: A True-to-Life Story of DulceDulce
2013Bukod Kang PinagpalaDina
2013–2015Sunday All StarsHerself / Performer
2013Binoy HenyoSandra
2014InnamorataJenny
2015Second ChancesPenny Ampil
Magpakailanman: The Roland "Bunot" Abante StoryLising
Pari 'KoyMiriam
Maynila: Love vs DreamsAngely
Because of YouMolly
2016Just Duet[broken anchor]Herself / Performer
New DayHerself / Guest
Dishkarte of the Day
Alamat (season 2)Dama / Narrator

Films

Year Title Role
2010EmirAmelia Florentino
2012P.S. I Love YouSarah
143
2014After Class

Studio album

Year Title Certification Sales Track listing
2010 Inside My Heart Double Platinum
(certified by PARI)
Php 25,000
Track listing
  1. Everytime
  2. Sa Pangarap Ko
  3. Today I'll See The Sun
  4. This Feeling
  5. Isama Mo Ako
  6. Suddenly It's Magic
  7. Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito
  8. I Still Haven't Found (What I'm Looking For)
  9. Bakit Ikaw
  10. Inside My Heart

Awards and achievements

Year Critics Category Result
2009Are You the Next Big Star?The Next Female Big StarWon
201041st GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Performer/ Singer[5]Won
2011Asia Model FestivalBest Female ModelWon
ENPRESS Golden Screen AwardsBreakthrough Performance by an Actress – EmirWon

Television and film theme songs

References

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