Manilyn Reynes
Filipina actress and singer (born 1972)
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Manilyn Reynes-Manaloto[a] (born Manilyn Villamor Reynes on April 27, 1972), is a Filipina actress, singer and television presenter.[2] She is regarded as a Philippine pop culture icon and dubbed as the Star of All Decades.[3][4] She has achieved mainstream success across film, music and television. She is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network.[5][6][7] She has received accolades from the FAMAS Awards, Awit Awards, and Metro Manila Film Festival.[8][9] She is the fourth actress with the most wins (3) at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in the "Best Comedy Actress" category.
April 27, 1972
- Terejo Elementary School
- University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF)
- Actress
- singer
- television presenter
- comedian
Manilyn Reynes | |
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| Born | Manilyn Villamor Reynes April 27, 1972 |
| Alma mater |
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| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse |
Aljon Jimenez (m. 1996) |
| Children | 3 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocal |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | |
Early life and education
Reynes was born on April 27, 1972, in Manila and grew up in Cebu. Her parents are Nelson Clarin Reynes and Lounching Reynes.[10] Her family moved to Cebu when she was only a few days old.[11] She studied in Terejo Elementary School until third grade.[11] She attended University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) in Cebu during her fourth and mid-fifth grade before leaving for Manila.[11][12]
Career
Prior to acting, Reynes started her career by joining a singing contest in Cebu. She was only 8 years old when she became a 7 weeks Champion in Weewee Jamboree Singing contest, and came in second place at the grand finals.[12]
After her family moved back to Manila, she was launched as a child actor in Regal Films, To Mama with Love (1983).[13] She also appeared in the movie Minsan, May Isang Ina (1983) for which she won the FAMAS Award for Best Child Actress in 1984.[14][15] She also became a recording artist under Ivory Records and released three albums.[12]
As a teenager, Reynes was one of the original members of the television variety show That's Entertainment (1986).[11] In 1988, she signed with OctoArts International and released a self-titled album, Manilyn, featuring her hit single Sayang na Sayang which became a commercial success and earned her a platinum award.[11][12] She continued to release 10 more albums under OctoArts International (known as PolyEast Records). Reynes had a concert in Araneta Coliseum and Ultra Stadium in 1990. She was also the youngest artist to hold a concert at the Araneta Coliseum in that same year.[11]
Personal life
Reynes previously dated actor Janno Gibbs.They were a popular loveteam in the 80s until their break up in 1989.[16]
She met her husband, Aljon Jimenez in the variety show, That's Entertainment but did not take notice of each other until they worked together in the movie, Shake, Rattle & Roll II in 1990.[17] Reynes and Jimenez was in a situationship, acting like a real-life couple but without commitment. Then Jimenez disappeared and cut off all their communication. In 1991, he surprised Reynes on her 19th birthday after a year-long without contact.[17] The two had an argument until she found out that he disappeared out of jealousy.[17]
Reynes married former matinee idol and actor Aljon Jimenez in Reno, Nevada U.S.A. in 1996. They have three children, Kyle, Kirk, and Kael Jimenez.[18]
Discography
Reynes released 13 studio albums and 2 compilation albums.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Sales[19] | Certifications | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Thoughts |
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N/a | N/a | [20] |
| Manilyn, Christmas |
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N/a | N/a | [20] |
| Triplets (with Sheryl Cruz and Tina Paner) |
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N/a | N/a | [20][21] |
| Manilyn |
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PHI: 80,000 | PARI: 2× Platinum | [22] |
| Heartbeat |
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PHI: 20,000 | PARI: Gold | [22] |
| Gugma |
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N/a | N/a | [23] |
| High Energy |
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N/a | N/a | [22] |
| Still in Love |
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N/a | N/a | [24] |
| Mula sa Puso |
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PHI: 20,000 | PARI: Gold | [25] |
| Voices |
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N/a | N/a | [26] |
| True Love Ways |
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N/a | N/a | [27][28] |
| Once More |
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N/a | N/a | [20] |
| Manilyn, Loving Mom |
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N/a | N/a | [29][30] |
Compilation album
| Title | Album details | Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| Voices |
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| Story of Manilyn Reynes |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Sayang na Sayang" | Manilyn | PARI: Platinum PHI: 30,000+ |
| 1989 | "Somewhere Along the Way" | N/a | |
| "Feel na feel" | Heartbeat | N/a | |
| 1990 | "Ikaw pa rin" | N/a | |
| "Maasahan mo" | Manilyn Reynes | N/a | |
| "Mr. Disco" | High Energy | N/a | |
| 1991 | "Kung Sino pa ang Minamahal" | N/a | |
| 1992 | "Still in love with you" | Still in love | N/a |
| "Shake it Baby" | N/a | ||
| 1993 | "Nais ko'y ay iyong Pag-ibig" | Mula sa Puso | N/a |
Concerts
Major Concerts
| Year | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Feel na feel concert: Manilyn Reyes live | Smart Araneta Coliseum |
| 1992 | 10 at 20 concert | PhilSports Arena (formerly known as Ultra Stadium) |
| 2007 | Manilyn Reynes Live at 25 | Aliw Theater |
| 2017 | The Triplets concert | Music Museum |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | To Mama with Love | ||
| Minsan May Isang Ina | |||
| 1984 | Dear Mama | ||
| Daddy Knows Best | |||
| 1985 | Ride on Baby | ||
| I Have Three Hands | |||
| Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | |||
| 1986 | When I Fall in Love | ||
| Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig | |||
| Ang Daigdig Ay Isang Butil Na Luha | |||
| Batang Quiapo | Mona | ||
| Payaso | |||
| 1987 | Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy | ||
| Family Tree | |||
| 1988 | Stupid Cupid | ||
| Wake Up Little Susie | Maniquin | ||
| Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | |||
| Love Letters | |||
| Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Pinky | ||
| Me and Ninja Liit | Simang | ||
| 1989 | Magic to Love | ||
| Isang Araw Walang Diyos | |||
| SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats | |||
| 1990 | Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake | ||
| Michael and Madonna | Madonna | ||
| Feel Na Feel | |||
| Small en Terrible | Inday (Tarzila Borlongan) | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll II | Portia | ||
| 1991 | Kung Sino Pang Minamahal | ||
| Luv Ko si Ma'am | |||
| The Adventures of Gary Leon at Kuting | |||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll III | Maloy | ||
| 1992 | Daddy Goon | ||
| Aswang | Veron | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll IV | Jodie | ||
| 1993 | Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan | ||
| Ulong Pugot Naglalagot | |||
| Bulag, Pipi at Bingi | Nona | ||
| Michael & Madonna 2 | |||
| Milagro | [31] | ||
| 1994 | Multo in the City | ||
| Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap | |||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Lizbeth | ||
| 1995 | Boy Gising | ||
| 1996 | Ober da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) | Kasoy | |
| Milyonaryong Mini | |||
| Kailanman | |||
| 1997 | Wang Wang, Buhay Bombero | ||
| Ibulong Mo sa Diyos 2 | |||
| 1999 | Sa Piling ng Aswang | ||
| 2000 | Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin | ||
| 2001 | Super Idol | [32] | |
| Bahay ni Lola | Patricia | ||
| 2006 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 8 | Jean | [33] |
| 2008 | One Night Only | George | [34] |
| 2009 | Ded Na si Lolo | Charing | [35] |
| Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... | Tala | ||
| Love on Line (LOL) | Roberta "Bunny" Polistico | ||
| 2010 | You to Me Are Everything | Greta | |
| 2014 | My Big Bossing | Jessa's mother | [36] |
| 2021 | Mang Jose | King Ina | [37] |
| 2025 | Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins | Malena | [38] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1987 | Heredero | ||
| 1986–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself | [39] |
| 1985–1990 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Host | |
| 1988 | Gintong Kristal | Various roles | |
| 1989 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Prinsesa Lavender / Guest | |
| 1990–1993 | Young Love, Sweet Love | Various roles | |
| 1991–1993 | Lunch Date | Herself / Host | [32] |
| 1994 | Ryan Ryan Musikahan | Herself / Guest | |
| Dear Manilyn | Herself / Host | [32] | |
| Manilyn Live | |||
| 1995–1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself / Co-host | |
| 1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various Roles | |
| Star Drama Theater Presents: Manilyn | |||
| 1997 | Spotlight Presents: Manilyn | ||
| Ober Da Bakod | Kasoy | ||
| Hapi Kung Healthy | Herself / Host | ||
| Onli En Da Pelepens | |||
| 1999–2003 | Wansapanataym | Various Roles | |
| 1999–2001 | Sarap TV | Herself / Host | |
| 2001 | Daboy en Da Guard | Various Roles | |
| 2002 | K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge | Herself / Celebrity Player | |
| 2004 | Maid in Heaven | Filomena | |
| 2005–2009 | Moms | Herself / Host | |
| 2006 | Magpakailanman | Various Roles | |
| 2006–2007 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang | Martha | |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Tita Herbie | |
| 2007–2008 | MariMar | Corazon | [40] |
| 2008 | The Singing Bee (Season 2) | Herself / Celebrity Player / Millionaire | |
| 2009 | All My Life | Sally Estrella | [41] |
| SRO Cinema Serye: Eva Castillo Story | Eva Castillo | ||
| 2009–2010 | Dear Friend: My Christmas List | Abby's mother | |
| 2010 | First Time | Laura Luna | |
| 2010–present | Pepito Manaloto | Elsa Dela Cruz-Manaloto | [42] |
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | Old Magic Palayok | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Internet Shop | Nora | ||
| Untold Stories Face to Face | Various | ||
| Pidol's Wonderland: Goata Believe in Magic | |||
| 2011–2012 | Daldalita | Katrina De Leon | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kandila | Anna | |
| Magpakailanman: The Ryzza Mae Dizon Story | Rizza Dizon | ||
| 2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself / Guest Performer | |
| Magpakailanman: Rolando Niangar Story | Sheryl Niangar | ||
| Wansapanataym: Ang Nawawalang Ngipin Ni Tootsie | DiwaTeeth | ||
| ASAP 18 | Herself / Guest Performer with Sheryl Cruz & Tina Paner as Triplets | [43] | |
| 2013–2014 | Got to Believe | Elizabeth "Betchay / Mama Bear" Lagro-Tampipi | [44] |
| 2014 | My BFF | Lynette "Lyn" Garcia | [45] |
| Sunday All Stars | Herself / Guest Performer | ||
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Aurora Servando-Rodrigo | [46] |
| Sabado Badoo | Herself / Cameo Footage Featured | ||
| 2015–2016 | Destiny Rose | Daisy Flores-Vergara | [47] |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Zumba Dancing Boy – Balang | Mary Jane Bughaw | [48] |
| Poor Señorita | Madame Ligaya "Aya" De Beauvoir | [49] | |
| Sinungaling Mong Puso | Angelica Robles | ||
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Amelia Altamirano-Bendiola | [50] |
| Road Trip | Herself / Guest with Sheryl Cruz and Tina Paner | ||
| Dear Uge: Aso't Pusa | Karen | [51] | |
| 2018 | Inday Will Always Love You | Marta Magtibay | [52] |
| 2019–2020 | Madrasta | Grace Segundo | [53] |
| 2021 | The Lost Recipe | Conchita Valencia | [54] |
| 2021–24 | All-Out Sundays | Herself / Co-host / Performer / Various roles | |
| 2022 | Wish Ko Lang: Ibinagsak | Vangie | |
| 2022–2023 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Narcisa ''Narsing'' Infantes-Asunción | |
| 2023 | It's Showtime | Herself / Guest performer with Michael V. | |
| Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Melba Salazar (guest star) | ||
| 2025 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Mona Reyes | [55] |
| 2026 | Born to Shine | Minchie Sicat | [56] |
Awards and nominations
| Award[b] | Year[c] | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliw Awards | 2008 | Best Major Female Concert | Manilyn Live @25 | Nominated | [57] |
| Alta Media Icon Awards | 2018 | Best Comedy Program Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Won | [58] |
| Awit Awards | 1991 | Best Christmas Recording | Miss Kita sa Christmas | Nominated | [59] |
| Record of the Year | Mr. Disco | Won | |||
| Best Dance Recording | Won | ||||
| Best Revival Recording | Won | ||||
| BPSU Kagitingan Awards for Television | 2018 | Pinakamagiting na Personalidad ng Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Won | [60] |
| Catholic Mass Media Awards | 2016 | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Won | [61] |
| 2017 | Hall of Fame Award | Won | [62] | ||
| EdukCircle Awards | 2019 | Best TV Comedienne | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated | [63] |
| FAMAS Awards | 1984 | Best Child Actress | Minsan May Isang Ina | Won | [64][65] |
| 1985 | Dear Mama | Nominated | [66] | ||
| 2010 | Best Supporting Actress | Ded na si Lolo | Nominated | [67] | |
| Golden Screen TV Awards | 2011 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated | [68] |
| 2014 | Nominated | [69] | |||
| 2015 | Nominated | [70] | |||
| Metro Manila Film Festival | 2008 | Best Supporting Actress | One Night Only | Won | [71][72] |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2006 | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host | Moms | Nominated | [73] |
| 2007 | Nominated | [74] | |||
| Best Drama Actress | Bakekang | Nominated | |||
| 2008 | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host | Moms | Nominated | [75] | |
| 2012 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated | [76] | |
| 2013 | Nominated | [77] | |||
| 2014 | Nominated | [78] | |||
| Best Drama Supporting Actress | Got to Believe | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated | [79] | |
| 2016 | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Destiny Rose | Nominated | [80] | |
| Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Won | [81] | ||
| 2017 | Nominated | [82] | |||
| 2018 | Nominated | [83] | |||
| 2019 | Nominated | [84] | |||
| 2021 | Won | [85] | |||
| 2023 | Won | [86] |
Notes
- Awards, festivals, honors and other miscellaneous organizations are listed in alphabetical order.
- Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.