Carol Banawa
Carol Banawa | |
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Born | Carol Claire Aguilar Banawa March 4, 1981 |
Education | |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1994 | –present
Spouse |
Ryan Cristomo (m. 2006) |
Children | 3 |
Musical career | |
Origin | Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1994[1][2][3] | –2010
Labels | Star Music (1994–2010) |
Carol Claire Aguilar Banawa-Crisostomo (born March 4, 1981),[4] better known in the Philippines as Carol Banawa, is a Filipina singer-songwriter, actress, and nurse currently based in United States. She is a Star Magic Batch 4 alumna.[5]
Early life and career
[edit]Raised in Batangas, she has two siblings, Alexander and Cherry. Banawa started singing when she was a little girl while her family lived in Saudi Arabia. Her family then moved back to the Philippines. There, she was invited to join the new roster of ABS-CBN stars through the children-oriented show Ang TV.[6]
She has performed at the Madison Square Garden in New York City at the 2003 New York Music Festival.
In 2004, Pinoyvision Records Released: her Platinum Hits Collection album, a compilation of her songs. The album also comes with a VCD of Banawa's hit music videos such as "Stay", "Ocean Deep" and "Noon at Ngayon".[7]
In 2010, she made her comeback in the music industry,[8][9] and starred in the hit Philippine TV series, Mara Clara, where she sang the opening song of the said TV series. She also covered Till My Heartaches End, the theme song of the 2010 film of the same name.
In 2016, her song "Bakit 'Di Totohanin" was featured in one of the scenes of the U.S. drama series The Vampire Diaries.[10]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Title | Album details | Certification / Sales | Ref. |
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Carol |
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Gold | [citation needed] |
Carol: Repackaged |
Track listing
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PARI: 3× Platinum | [citation needed] |
Transition |
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PARI: Platinum | [citation needed] |
Follow Your Heart |
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PARI: Platinum | [11] |
My Music, My Life |
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[12] |
Other appearances
[edit]Compilation appearances
[edit]Title | Details | Ref. |
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Sa Araw ng Pasko |
Singles
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[citation needed] |
Anak |
Singles
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[citation needed] |
Tanging Yaman (Inspirational album) |
Singles
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[13] |
Only Selfless Love |
Singles
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[citation needed] |
Mysteria Lucis: Mysteries of Light |
Singles
|
[citation needed] |
The Brightest Stars of Christmas |
Singles
|
[citation needed] |
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1994 | Ang TV | Herself | [6] | |
1995–2003 | ASAP | Herself / Performer / Co-host | Later became a guest performer in 2006 and again in 2010. | [citation needed] |
1996 | Calvento Files | Rosalie | Episode: "Rosalie" | [citation needed] |
1996 | Calvento Files | Cindy | Episode: "33 Feet Under" | [citation needed] |
1997 | Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV | Herself | [citation needed] | |
2000 | Tabing Ilog | Andoy | [citation needed] | |
2001 | Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Minerva | [citation needed] | |
2002 | Bituin | Melody Sandoval | [citation needed] | |
2002 | Wansapanataym | Episode: "Rapunzel" | [citation needed] | |
2006 | American Idol | Herself | Auditioned for the 5th season. | [citation needed] |
2006 | Wowowee | Herself, Guest | [citation needed] | |
2006 | Little Big Star | Herself, Guest | [citation needed] | |
2010 | Music Uplate Live | Herself, Performer, Guest | [citation needed] |
Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1996 | Ang TV The Movie: The Adarna Adventure | King's niece | [citation needed] | |
1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Cindy | [citation needed] | |
1998 | Nagbibinata | Carol | [citation needed] | |
1998 | Hiling | Rowena | [citation needed] | |
2000 | Tanging Yaman | Chona | [14] |
Theater
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2000 | Little Mermaid | Jewel | [15] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Award ceremony | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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Metropop Song Festival | 1998 | — | — | 3 | [16] |
Munting Mutya | — | — | Finalist | [17] | |
Shanghai Song Festival | 1999 | Asia New Singer Competition | — | Silver | [citation needed] |
Gold Record Award | Carol | — | [citation needed] | ||
5th Katha Music Awards | Best Pop Female Vocal Performance | — | Won | [citation needed] | |
Awit Awards | 2001 | Record of the Year | "Iingatan Ka" (from Tanging Yaman – Inspirational Album) | Won | [citation needed] |
Platinum Award | Carol | Won | [citation needed] | ||
Asian Songfest | Special citation | Philippines representative | — | [citation needed] | |
People's Choice Awards | — | Most Promising Host Entertainer Awardee | — | [citation needed] | |
2002 | Gold Record Award | Transition | Won | [citation needed] | |
Multi-Platinum Status | Carol | Won | [citation needed] | ||
New York Music Festival | 2003 | Special Award | — | Won | [citation needed] |
Gold certification | Follow Your Heart | Won | [citation needed] | ||
Platinum Record Award | Transition | Won | [citation needed] | ||
Awit Awards | Best Pop Female Vocal Performance | "Stay" | — | [citation needed] | |
MTV Pilipinas Awards | Favorite Female Artist | — | Won | [citation needed] | |
- | 2004 | Platinum Record Award | Follow Your Heart | Won | [citation needed] |
Awit Awards | — | "Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosaryo" | Nominated | [citation needed] | |
3rd Star Awards | 2011 | Female Pop Artist Of The Year | — | Nominated | [18] |
ASAP Pop Viewers Choice | Pop Movie Themesong | — | Won | [19][20][21][22] |
Personal life
[edit]Hiatus and nursing career
[edit]Banawa took a break from the Philippine music scene in August 2003 to attend to the treatment of her father who was exposed to lethal levels of carbon monoxide. She is married to Ryan Crisostomo and they have three children together.[23][24][25] She obtained an associate degree in nursing and graduated summa cum laude from the Northern Virginia Community College, Washington, D.C. in 2018. She later obtained a bachelor's degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University in 2020.[26] Presently, she is an OR registered nurse based in the United States.
References
[edit]- ^ "Carol Banawa makes a comeback on the local music scene". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "Carol Banawa is back in the music scene". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "Carol Banawa is back, to record a new album". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "The Story of Carol Banawa". Filipinomusica.com. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "Star Magic About Us". PStarmagic.abs.cbn.com. Archived from the original on October 29, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ a b [1] Archived October 21, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "pinoyvision.com". pinoyvision.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2009. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "MyChos Exclusive: Carol Banawa is back!". Mychos.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "Carol Banawa is Back". Home-harbor.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "WATCH: Carol Banawa's 'Bakit 'Di Totohanin' featured in 'The Vampire Diaries' scene". Rappler. April 3, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ "List of PARI Gold, Platinum & Diamond Awardees". Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI). Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ^ "Star Music, Inc. (Official Fan Page) | Facebook". Starrecords.ph. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ [2][permanent dead link]
- ^ "Young Talents Play Important Roles in Family Drama". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 9, 2000. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "Chasing a dream". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Carol Banawa's Return: Welcome News To Her Fans". 216.18.223.213. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "Carol Banawa Woman Today". Angelfire.com. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "3rd Star Awards for Music ??? 2011 Nominees Revealed September 12, 2011 by cd". Certifiedjovitnatics.webs.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2011 WINNERS & Results". Manila-paper.net. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2011 Winners And Nominees! Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo Lead Number of Awards Received". Entervrexworld.wordpress.com. November 20, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2011 Winners". Coolbuster.net. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ "Complete list of Winners of 2011ASAP POP Viewers Choice Awards 2011". Rodmagaru.com. November 21, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ Aquino, Maine (December 10, 2020). "IN PHOTOS: Carol Banawa's life in the US". GMA News. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ "Carol Banawa welcomes third child". Rappler. April 6, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ Noguera, Al Kendrick. "LOOK: Former singer Carol Banawa, future Registered Nurse?". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Guno, Niña (October 19, 2020). "Carol Banawa earns bachelor's degree: 'Never too old to reach for your dreams'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
External links
[edit]- 1981 births
- 20th-century Filipino actresses
- 20th-century Filipino women singers
- 21st-century Filipino actresses
- 21st-century Filipino women singers
- American Idol participants
- Expatriate actresses in the United States
- Filipino child actresses
- Filipino child singers
- Filipino expatriates in the United States
- Filipino film actresses
- Filipino television personalities
- Filipino women comedians
- Living people
- Actors from Pasay
- Singers from Metro Manila
- Star Magic
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- Actresses from Batangas
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