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40 things you probably didn't know about Sharon Cuneta
40 things you probably didn't know about Sharon Cuneta
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 28, 2018 01:56 PM PHT
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Updated Sep 28, 2018 04:36 PM PHT
To celebrate her 40th year in the industry, Sharon Cuneta is holding a concert dubbed "My 40 Years."
To celebrate her 40th year in the industry, Sharon Cuneta is holding a concert dubbed "My 40 Years."
As fans eagerly await Cuneta's shows at the Araneta Coliseum this September 28 and 29, let's take a look back at 40 things that most people probably don't know about the country's "Megastar."
As fans eagerly await Cuneta's shows at the Araneta Coliseum this September 28 and 29, let's take a look back at 40 things that most people probably don't know about the country's "Megastar."
MUSIC
1. Cuneta sang the classic OPM song "Tubig at Langis" when she was only 14 years old.
1. Cuneta sang the classic OPM song "Tubig at Langis" when she was only 14 years old.
2. Her first single is titled "Tawag ng Pag-Ibig."
2. Her first single is titled "Tawag ng Pag-Ibig."
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3. "Mr. DJ," composed by Rey Valera, is Cuneta's first major hit.
3. "Mr. DJ," composed by Rey Valera, is Cuneta's first major hit.
4. Because of the success of "Mr. DJ," she earned the moniker "DJ's Pet."
4. Because of the success of "Mr. DJ," she earned the moniker "DJ's Pet."
5. Cuneta staged her first concert titled "Sharon, Solo with the Boys" in July 1984.
5. Cuneta staged her first concert titled "Sharon, Solo with the Boys" in July 1984.
6. Two years later, she hosted her own musical variety program, "The Sharon Cuneta Show."
6. Two years later, she hosted her own musical variety program, "The Sharon Cuneta Show."
7. In her career spanning four decades, Cuneta has worked with industry greats like George Canseco, Willy Cruz, Ryan Cayabyab, and Louie Ocampo.
7. In her career spanning four decades, Cuneta has worked with industry greats like George Canseco, Willy Cruz, Ryan Cayabyab, and Louie Ocampo.
MOVIES
8. Cuneta is a big fan of her aunt, actress Helen Gamboa, and is one of the reasons why she joined showbiz.
8. Cuneta is a big fan of her aunt, actress Helen Gamboa, and is one of the reasons why she joined showbiz.
9. "Dear Heart" is Cuneta's first film. She received P225,000 for the said project.
9. "Dear Heart" is Cuneta's first film. She received P225,000 for the said project.
10. Cuneta previously played the role of the Filipino superhero Darna in the movie "Captain Barbell."
10. Cuneta previously played the role of the Filipino superhero Darna in the movie "Captain Barbell."
11. Cuneta's first film with the late "King of Action" Fernando Poe Jr. is "Kahit Konting Pagtingin."
11. Cuneta's first film with the late "King of Action" Fernando Poe Jr. is "Kahit Konting Pagtingin."
12. She worked with National Artist for Film Lino Brocka in the movie "Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig."
12. She worked with National Artist for Film Lino Brocka in the movie "Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig."
13. Her first independent movie is "Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha."
13. Her first independent movie is "Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha."
14. Cuneta scored a "grand slam" win for 1996 movie "Madrasta."
14. Cuneta scored a "grand slam" win for 1996 movie "Madrasta."
15. Because of her many box office movies, she was eventually dubbed the country's "Megastar."
15. Because of her many box office movies, she was eventually dubbed the country's "Megastar."
TV
16. Cuneta hosted "The Biggest Loser," her first reality TV show.
16. Cuneta hosted "The Biggest Loser," her first reality TV show.
17. After years of working with ABS-CBN, Cuneta transferred to rival network TV-5 in 2011.
17. After years of working with ABS-CBN, Cuneta transferred to rival network TV-5 in 2011.
18. Two years later, she starred in "Madam Chairman," which is considered her first TV series.
18. Two years later, she starred in "Madam Chairman," which is considered her first TV series.
19. In 2015, she returned to the Kapamilya network.
19. In 2015, she returned to the Kapamilya network.
20. She has since acted as judge in top-rating ABS-CBN shows such as "Your Face Sounds Familiar" and "The Voice."
LOVE LIFE
20. She has since acted as judge in top-rating ABS-CBN shows such as "Your Face Sounds Familiar" and "The Voice."
LOVE LIFE
21. After years of being a love team, Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion tied the knot in September 1984.
21. After years of being a love team, Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion tied the knot in September 1984.
22. She gave birth to her firstborn, KC Concepcion, in April of the following year.
22. She gave birth to her firstborn, KC Concepcion, in April of the following year.
23. In 1987, Cuneta and Concepcion parted ways.
24. It was during the wedding of her brother when Cuneta first met Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan. They went out on a date and became an item in 1994.
23. In 1987, Cuneta and Concepcion parted ways.
24. It was during the wedding of her brother when Cuneta first met Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan. They went out on a date and became an item in 1994.
25. In 1996, they got married.
25. In 1996, they got married.
26. Cuneta and Pangilinan have two daughters, Frankie and Miel, and an adopted son named Miguel.
26. Cuneta and Pangilinan have two daughters, Frankie and Miel, and an adopted son named Miguel.
27. Cuneta previously said actor Rowell Santiago is the only man whose heart she broke. Santiago is known to many today as the President in "Ang Probinsyano."
28. Cuneta almost married action star Robin Padilla.
27. Cuneta previously said actor Rowell Santiago is the only man whose heart she broke. Santiago is known to many today as the President in "Ang Probinsyano."
28. Cuneta almost married action star Robin Padilla.
29. She considers actor Albert Martinez as her "puppy love."
29. She considers actor Albert Martinez as her "puppy love."
30. During her younger years, Cuneta had a romantic relationship with actor Richard Gomez.
30. During her younger years, Cuneta had a romantic relationship with actor Richard Gomez.
31. Cuneta previously had a relationship with politician Charlie Cojuangco.
31. Cuneta previously had a relationship with politician Charlie Cojuangco.
32. Currently, Cuneta has a huge crush on Korean actor Gong Yoo.
32. Currently, Cuneta has a huge crush on Korean actor Gong Yoo.
OTHERS
33. Cuneta's favorite scent is green tea.
33. Cuneta's favorite scent is green tea.
34. She loves to travel, and she always brings her passport with her so she could go anywhere, anytime she wants.
34. She loves to travel, and she always brings her passport with her so she could go anywhere, anytime she wants.
35. She also makes sure that she always brings pictures of all her children.
35. She also makes sure that she always brings pictures of all her children.
36. Japan is among Cuneta's favorite travel destinations.
36. Japan is among Cuneta's favorite travel destinations.
37. Cuneta is obsessed with anything that has owls.
37. Cuneta is obsessed with anything that has owls.
38. She also loves collecting books.
38. She also loves collecting books.
39. Cuneta admits that she is still a little girl at heart. She likes anything cute, and she enjoys wearing pajamas.
39. Cuneta admits that she is still a little girl at heart. She likes anything cute, and she enjoys wearing pajamas.
40. Despite considering herself as "kuripot," Cuneta collects designer items and passes some of them on to her children.
40. Despite considering herself as "kuripot," Cuneta collects designer items and passes some of them on to her children.
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