Jessica Villarubin

Jessica Villarubin (Tagalog: [dʒɛˈsika bɪˈʎaɾubɪn]; born May 14, 1996) is a Filipino singer, host, actress and comedienne. She emerged victorious as the Grand Champion of GMA's singing competition The Clash 2020 (Season 3) [1]. As an artist under GMA Network, Villarubin is currently seen in its programs All-Out Sundays, as one of the "Diva's of the Queendom".

Jessica Villarubin
Born (1996-05-14) May 14, 1996
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Recording Artist
  • Host
  • Actress
  • Comedienne
Years active2020–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center (2020–present)
Known forWinning The Clash 2020 (Season 3)
Height1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
TitlePower Diva
PredecessorJeremiah Tiangco
SuccessorMariane Osabel
Websiteamap.to/jessicavillarubin/

Life and career

2020: Career beginnings and The Clash Journey

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 2020 (Season 3), 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 2020 (Season 3) 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.

All-Out Sundays: "Diva's of the Queendom"

Villarubin's 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 "Diva's of the Queendom" 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 Marianne 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.

GMA Shows: Casual Guestings and Performances

She's casually guesting on various GMA shows such as Sarap' Diba, The Boobay and Tekla Show, and Tiktoclock. She's participating 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 Villarubin also performed in the finals of The Clash.[9] Their cover went viral online.[10][11][12]

Awards

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2022 35th Awit Awards Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist Ako Naman Won [13][14]


References

  1. "Cebu's 'power diva' Jessica Villarubin is 'The Clash' Season 3 Grand Champion", GMA News Online, 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. "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. Jessica Villarubin - I Surrender The Final Clash, retrieved May 14, 2021
  10. Ramos, Jansen. "Collab nina Jessica Villarubin at Katrina Velarde, patok sa local at foreign YouTube reactors". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  11. 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.
  12. I SURRENDER by KATRINA VELARDE and JESSICA VILLARUBIN, retrieved February 19, 2022
  13. Jessica Villarubin wins in Awit Awards 2022, retrieved May 14, 2021
  14. "LIST: Awit Awards 2022 winners". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
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