Frencheska Farr

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

Frencheska Farr-Jose
Birth nameMarie Frencheska Mae Farr-Jose
Also known asMaqui, Cheska
Born (1992-09-09) September 9, 1992
Pasay, Philippines
OriginLas Piñas, Philippines
GenresOPM, Pop, R&B
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, model
Years active2009–2016
LabelsGMA Music (2009–2016)

Early life and career

Farr was born in Pasay City, 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 the defunct SOP. She also became a part of the BandaOke wherein she was included in the BandaOke band along with her co-Are You the Next Big Star? 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 currently seen in the new musical variety show of GMA Network, Party Pilipinas. On September 6, 2015 Frencheska 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 & Kyla. On January 4, 2016 Frencheska joins the program Dinggin Mo Oh Dios with Reymond Sajor, Rachelle Ann Go, Jonalyn Viray & Aicelle Santos for the program. On February 21, 2016 Frencheska Farr made a 4th interpretur winner of Sunday Central Club Battle of the Champions.

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2016Alamat Season 2Dama / NarratorGMA Network
Dishkarte of the DayHerself/GuestGMA News TV
New DayHerselfCNN Philippines
Just DuetHerself/PerformerGMA Network
2015Because of YouMolly
Maynila: Love vs DreamsAngely
Pari 'KoyMiriam
Magpakailanman: The Roland "Bunot" Abante StoryLising
Second ChancesPenny Ampil
2014InnamorataJenny
2013Binoy HenyoSandra
2013–2015Sunday All StarsHerself/Performer
2013Bukod Kang PinagpalaDina
2012Tinig: A True-to-Life Story of DulceDulceCBN Asia
One True LoveViolyGMA Network
Maynila: Devoted to YouVia
Maynila: Byaheng PusoGuest/Singer
2011–2012Ruben Marcelino's KokakRafa
2011Captain BarbellCelina Fernandez / Sonica
2010Reel LoveHerself/Guest Singer
2010–2013Party PilipinasHerself/Performer
2009Are You the Next Big Star?Herself / Winner
Sana Ngayong PaskoCheska
2009–2010SOPHerself / Performer
BandaOke: Rock n' Roll to Millions!Herself / One of the BandaOke band

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

Television and film theme songs

References
  1. Frencheska Farr and Geoff Taylor clinch ‘Next Big Star’ title Archived August 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Frencheska Farr, circle of 16 of Are You the Next Big Star?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
  3. "BandaOke! will air this Sunday, Oct. 25". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 31, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
  4. Frencheska Farr beats other actresses; wins Emir lead role
  5. "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
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