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Infobox person| name = Cariza Yamson Seguerra | image =| imagesize = 150px| caption =| birthname =| birth_date = Birth date and age|1983|9|17| birth_place = Manila , Philippines | death_date =| death_place =| restingplace =| restingplacecoordinates =| othername =| occupation = Actress , Singer-songwriter , Guitar ist| yearsactive = 1987-present| spouse =| domesticpartner =| children =| parents =| influences =| influenced =| website = Cariza Yamson Seguerra better known as Aiza Seguerra (born 17 September 1983) is a Filipino people|Filipino actress , singer-songwriter and guitar ist. She traces her roots from Calauag , Quezon province|Quezon .
Aiza started out as a contestant in Eat Bulaga! 's Little Miss Philippines 1987 and later a child star. After a few years of acting and a string of movies under her belt, her appeal as a child star lessened. She later made a comeback with her single, Pagdating ng Panahon (When the Time Comes).
Biography
She first appeared as a three-year-old contestant of Eat Bulaga !'s Little Miss Philippines. She subsequently became part of the show from 1987 to 1997.cite web|url= http://www.celebritiesph.com/actresses/filipino-actresses/aiza-seguerra.html|title=Aiza Seguerra|publisher=Wow& #33; Celebrities
She has appeared in more than 30 movies and TV shows to date. As a child star, she often got the cute roles and was selected as Vic Sotto ’s daughter in countless movies. She portrayed the role of Aiza Kabisote, daughter of Enteng Kabisote in Okey Ka Fairy Ko! from 1987 to 1997. She only appeared in six movies for Regal Films . At 14 she competed in Bong Revilla 's Invitational Shootfest '98, and has won several awards in the sport.cite web|url= http://www.carouselpinoy.com/aizacaroustar.html|title=Caroustar of the Month: September - Aiza Seguerra|publisher=Carousel Pinoy Entertainment
Aiza reinvented herself in her late teens by showing her talent in music. She sings and plays the guitar. Her single Pagdating ng Panahon became a major hit in 2001 and it enabled her to start a music career.
Aiza won The Singing Bee (Philippine game show)|The Singing Bee on July 8, 2008cite web|url= http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx? StoryId=124456|title=Seguerra reigned supreme on 'The Singing Bee'|publisher=ABS-CBN News after Rachel Alejandro gave up her throne as defending champion due to other engagements. She defeated her co-contestant singer Bituin Escalante. Seguerra won P1,040,000 for a second time on July 10, raising her total winnings now to P 2,080,000.cite web|url= http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx? StoryId=124835|title=Aiza rakes in P2.08M at 'The Singing Bee'|publisher=ABS-CBN News
Seguerra's new 10-track album features revivals of old hits - "Open Arms," "Time After Time," "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," "At Last," "Vincent," "Smooth Operator," "Home," "Journey," and "Longer." Aiza had also performed in Singapore for the Singapore Repertory Theatre presentation of the stage play "Avenue Q."
Personal life
Seguerra is the only daughter of Mr. Decoroso "Dick" Seguerra (of Calauag, Quezon) and Mrs. Caridad "Caring" Yamson-Seguerra (of Bicol Region).
She studied in Operation Brotherhood Montessori Center and later enrolled at the University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design|College of Fine Arts and Design of the University of Santo Tomas and acquired a college degree.cite web|url= http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/man/2002/06/22/life/aiza.goes.back.to.school.html|title=Aiza goes back to School|publisher=Sun Star
On August 18, 2007, Seguerra announced that she is a lesbian . She is currently in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Chen Sarte.cite web|url= http://www.pep.ph/articles/13546/Aiza-Seguerra-defends-her-girlfriend-against-detractors|title=Aiza Seguerra defends her girlfriend against detractors|author=Archie de Calma|date=August 18, 2007|language=Filipino|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portalcite web |url= http://www.pep.ph/celeb/couples/19649/aiza-seguerra-wrote-the-only-original-composition-in-her-new-album-for-girlfriend-chen-sarte|title=Aiza Seguerra wrote the only original composition in her new album for girlfriend Chen Sarte|author=Glen P. Sibonga|date=August 13, 2009|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portalcite web|url= http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/241641/aiza-seguerra-and-partner-inspire-baby-s-name|title=Aiza Seguerra and partner inspire baby’s name|author=Alex Valentine Brosas|date=February 2, 2010|publisher=Manila Bulletin|accessdate=August 19, 2011
TV series
Year
Title
Role
TV Network
2011
Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break
Herself, as a mentor
GMA Network
2010
Twist & Shout
Resident Judge
ABS-CBN
2010
Maalaala Mo Kaya : Kwintas
Myla
ABS-CBN
2010
Diz Iz It
Herself, as a judge in the segment "DiZ iZ Zayawan".
GMA Network
2009–Present
ASAP (variety show)
Herself, as a member of the group "Sessionistas"
ABS-CBN
2009
Isang Lahi
Cora Apurado
ABS-CBN
2009
Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Kiddie Idol- Sesson 3 (via Ruffa and Ai TV Program)
Council
ABS-CBN
2008
Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers
Resident Juror
ABS-CBN
2008
The Singing Bee
Contestant
ABS-CBN
2008
All Star K!
Contestant
GMA Network
Tok& #33; Tok& #33; Tok& #33; Isang Milyon Pasok!
Contestant
GMA Network
2007
Ysabella
Alex Mendoza
ABS-CBN
2006
Maalaala Mo Kaya : Juice
Baduday
ABS-CBN
2004
Hanggang Kailan
Gina
GMA Network
2004
Starstruck Kids
Starstruck Council
GMA Network
2002
Maalaala Mo Kaya : Songbook
Theresa/ Atet
ABS-CBN
1987–1989; IBC, 1989–1994;ABS-CBN, 1995–1996; GMA
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!
Aiza Kabisote
IBC, ABS-CBN, GMA Network
1987–1989; RPN, 1989–1995;ABS-CBN, 1995–1997; GMA
Eat Bulaga!
Herself
RPN, ABS-CBN, GMA Network
Other TV Guestings
Date/ Year
TV Show
Role
TV Network
August 2009
Myx Presents: Aiza Seguerra: Live!
Aiza presents her newest live album at Teatrino Promenade
Myx
September 6, 2008
Salamat Dok! : Leukemia o Kanser Sa Dugo
Guest(Diet Police)/ Season 18, Episode 11
ABS-CBN
April 1, 2008
Boy & Kris : Boy & Kris Episode # 182
Celebrity guests share their memorable summer experience.
ABS-CBN
May 10, 2008
That's My Doc : That's My Doc Episode # 40
Guest(Maria Elena)/ Season 2, Episode 3
ABS-CBN
March 13, 2008
Wheel of Fortune : Thing: Binoculars
Contestant
ABS-CBN
September 18, 2007
Star Myx: Aiza Seguerra
Host, Guest celebrities gets to pick their top 5 music videos.
Her song "Pagdating ng Panahon" won for the Best Pop Recording , Best Produced Record of the Year , and "Song of the Year award" in Awit Awardscite web|url= http://insidebuzz.tripod.com/buzz2.htm|title=Aiza Seguerra was voted Best Female Recording Artist in Awit's Award. Her song "Pagdating ng Panahon" won for Best Pop Recording, Best Produced Record of the Year, and also for the "Song of the Year award!|date=September 2002|publisher=Jun's Quick Buzz
1995
Little Star
Alpha Records
Awards
Year
Organization
Category/ Recipient(s)
Result
2009
Awit Awards
Best Performance By a Female Recording Artist For the song: Open Arms
Won
2009
ASAP Platinum Circle Awards
PLATINUM FEMALE AWARDEE For the album: Open Arms
Won
2009
Star Awards for Music
Acoustic Artist of the Year For the album: Open Arms
Won
2009
MYX Music Awards
Favorite MYX Live Performance
Won
2002
Awit Awards
Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist For the song: Pagdating ng Panahon
Won
2002
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award (FAMAS)
Best Theme Song , for Pagdating ng Panahon Movie(2001)For the song: Pagdating ng Panahon
Won
2002
Asian TV Awards
Best Dramatic Performance by an Actress For: Maalaala Mo Kaya: Songbook
Won
2001
Quezon Medalya Ng Karangalan
Special Award For: Music and Arts
Won
1993
Awit Awards
Best Performance By A Child/ Children Recording Artist/ s For: Kahit Mayaman, Kahit Mahirap (Alpha Records)
Won
1992
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award (FAMAS)
Best Child Performer For: Okay ka, fairy ko& #33; Part 2
Won
1992
Philippine Movie Press Club's Movie
Child Performer of the Year For: Aswang
Won
1991
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award (FAMAS)
Best Child Actress For: Okay ka, fairy ko!
Won
1989
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award (FAMAS)
Best Child Actress For: Aso't pusa
Won
1988
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award (FAMAS)
Best Child Actress For: Wake Up Little Susie
Nominated
=Theater=
Year
Title
Theatre
Role
2002
The Rocky Horror Show
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Towers
Eddie/ Dr. Scott
2007
Avenue Q
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Towers & Singapore Repertory Theatre
Gary Coleman
2010
Avenue Q
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati.
Gary Coleman
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Persondata | NAME =Seguerra, Aiza | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH =September 17, 1983 | PLACE OF BIRTH = Manila , Philippines | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:Seguerra, Aiza Category:People from Manila Category:People from Quezon City Category:Filipino actors Category:Filipino child actors Category:Filipino film actors Category:Filipino television actors Category:Filipino television personalities Category:Filipino female singers Category:Filipino pop singers Category:Filipino songwriters Category:Lesbian musicians Category:LGBT people from the Philippines Category:Living people Category:University of Santo Tomas alumni Category:1983 births
