Lilet

Filipino actor and singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Maria Luz Lilet Navarro Jodloman-Esteban (born January 17, 1974), professionally known as Lilet, is a Filipino singer, television host, actress, and model. She is known as The Muse Of OPM (Original Pilipino Music).

Born
Maria Luz Lilet Navarro Jodloman

(1974-01-17) January 17, 1974 (age 52)
Manila, Philippines
OccupationsSinger, actress, composer, host, commercial model
Yearsactive1986–present
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Lilet
Born
Maria Luz Lilet Navarro Jodloman

(1974-01-17) January 17, 1974 (age 52)
Manila, Philippines
Alma materSt. Joseph's College of Quezon City
OccupationsSinger, actress, composer, host, commercial model
Years active1986–present
AgentCornerstone Entertainment Inc. (2015–present)
Known forMarissa "Isay" Mariano in My Special Tatay
Gloria Domingo in Niña Niño
Spouse
Jay Esteban
(m. 2006)
Children1
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Career

As among the Filipino endorsers of Coca-Cola, Lilet first appeared in an international commercial, singing Tomorrow's People, which was shot in Liverpool, England.

Her first musical album was entitled Lonely Girl, produced by GOI Records. Lilet's second album, (This Song's) Dedicated to You, was produced by Viva Records. Her third and fourth album, Kahit Minsan Lang and Lilet in Bloom, both under Alpha Records, included revivals of the classic OPM songs "Tulak Ng Bibig, Kabig Ng Dibdib" and "Kaibigan Lang Pala".

Lilet joined That's Entertainment, appeared in movies such as Aso't Pusa, Estudyante Blues, Dear Diary and Pik Pak Boom. After a break to pursue studies in Japan, she released a comeback album with Ivory Music in 2003, under the name Marielle.

She joined A Song Of Praise (ASOP)[1] as a composer and her song, "You Are Lord Of All", won Song of the Month in July 2014, the first one to garner a 99% score in the history of ASOP. She went on to compete in the grand finals on September 23, 2014 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, where the song was performed by Ava Olivia Santos of Freestyle. She was invited as guest performer at the ASOP 2015 grand finals.

On August 4, 2014, Lilet guested on ABS-CBN's The Singing Bee. This started her career in TV series, the first of which was Forevermore, followed by Langit Lupa, and A Love to Last. She has a supporting role in My Special Tatay, aired on GMA Network. This marked her television comeback in her mother studio where she first started and became a popular singer in the 80s to early 90s.

Lilet had a jam session, "A Throwback Night", with ROCKOLAROCKOLA on October 21, 2017, singing hit songs of the 80s.

She was one of the surprise guests in Coke Studio's Homecoming last September 1, 2018 at the World Trade Center, singing a mash-up of their commercial jingle together with Nikki Gil and Abra.

Lilet is currently under Cornerstone Talent Management Center, and one of the endorsers of Marie France Philippines.

Filmography

Film

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Year Title Role
1988Pik Pak BoomMarie / Doll
1989Aso't PusaLilian
Estudyante BluesMarilen
Dear DiaryPauline Carpio (segment: Dear Killer)
2015Haunted MansionElly
2025 Paquil Bing
One Hit Wonder Carmen
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Television

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Year Title Role
1986–1993That's Entertainment Herself / Performer
1989 Goin' Bananas Guest
Ryan Ryan Musikahan Herself / Guest Performer
2003SOPHerself / Performer
2012Wil Time BigtimeHerself
2014MarsGuest
Sunday All StarsHerself / Guest Performer
Sarap DivaGuest
The Singing BeePlayer
Umagang Kay GandaGuest
ASAPHerself / Guest Performer
Good Morning KuyaHerself
2015ForevermoreBettina Rosales
Biyaheng RetroHerself
Sunday PinaSayaHerself
It's ShowtimeHerself
Kapamilya, Deal or No DealHerself / Player
Wansapanataym: Selfie Pa More, Sasha No MoreVictoria Santillan
2016Family FeudHerself / Player
Wansapanataym: Holly and MauNathalie Arellano
2017Maalaala Mo Kaya: BituinLovely
Langit LupaTeresa Principe
Ipaglaban Mo: HulidapNanay Linda
A Love to LastAmina Gonzales
2018Ipaglaban Mo: HacienderoMrs. Calderon
Wansapanataym: Gelli in a BottleCholeng Alcantara
I Can See Your VoiceGuest star (winner)
My Special TatayMarissa "Isay" Mariano
WowowinGuest Star
Maynila: Set UpEmerald
MarsHerself
2019Letters and Music: Young Once Upon A TimeSeason 3: Host/Performer
Magpakailanman: Bata Bata Kriminal o BiktimaMylene
Stories for the Soul: Bad SamClaring
Dear UgeHerself
Beautiful JusticeMarilen Bernardo
Eat Bulaga!Guest
Sarap, 'Di Ba?Guest / Performer
2020Magpakailanman: Kasal sa FuneralNeneng
2021–2022Himig ng Lahi: sung Kaibigan lang palaPerformer
Niña NiñoGloria Domingo
2022Wish Ko Lang: Tuli
Lyric and BeatIsay
Unica HijaDr. Melinda Rivas
2023Family Feud Herself / Player
Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento Barbara Montero
2024 Ang Himala ni Niño Gloria Domingo
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Discography

Studio albums

  • Lonely Girl (1986)
  • (This Song's) Dedicated to You (1988)[2]
  • Lilet – Sana Kahit Minsan Lang (1990) / (Gold Record Award)
  • Lilet in Bloom (1992)
  • Marielle – Sa Paglisan Mo (2003)

Compilation albums

  • Lilet: Greatest Hits (1990s, Alpha Records)
  • Best of Alpha Records (1990s, compilation featuring Lilet)
  • OPM Stars of the 80s (various artists, includes Lilet tracks)

Singles

  • Sana’y Maghintay ang Walang Hanggan (1985) – also covered by Zsa Zsa Padilla
  • Kahit Minsan Lang (1987) – later covered by Regine Velasquez
  • Tuloy Pa Rin (1989, Coca-Cola jingle version) – original by Neocolours; Lilet’s version popularized in Coca-Cola ads
  • You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me (1980s) – cover of Dusty Springfield’s 1966 hit
  • Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita (1980s) – later covered by Roselle Nava (1990s)
  • Sayang na Sayang (1980s) – duet with Ogie Alcasid
  • Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang (1980s) – later covered by Janno Gibbs (1990s)
  • I Will Always Love You (1990s, live performances) – cover of Dolly Parton’s 1974 song, popularized by Whitney Houston

References

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