Lilet
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| Born | Maria Luz Lilet Navarro Jodloman January 17, 1974 Manila,Philippines |
| Alma mater | St. Joseph's College of Quezon City |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, composer, host, commercial model |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Agent | Cornerstone Entertainment Inc. (2015–present) |
| Known for | Marissa "Isay" Mariano inMy Special Tatay |
Maria Luz Lilet Navarro Jodloman-Estebanprofessionally known asLiletis a Filipino singer, television host, actress, and model. She is known asThe Muse OfOPM(Original Pilipino Music).
Career
[edit]As among the Filipino endorsers ofCoca-Cola,Lilet first appeared in an international commercial, singingTomorrow's People,which was shot inLiverpool,England.
Her first musical album was entitledLonely Girl,produced by GOI Records. Lilet's second album,(This Song's) Dedicated to You,was produced byViva Records.Her third and fourth album,Kahit Minsan LangandLilet in Bloom,both underAlpha Records,included revivals of the classic OPM songs "Tulak Ng Bibig, Kabig Ng Dibdib" and "Kaibigan Lang Pala".
Lilet joinedThat's Entertainment,appeared in movies such asAso't Pusa,Estudyante Blues,Dear DiaryandPik Pak Boom.After a break to pursue studies in Japan, she released a comeback album with Ivory Music in 2003, under the name Marielle.
She joined A Song Of Praise (ASOP)[1]as a composer and her song, "You Are Lord Of All", won Song of the Month in July 2014, the first one to garner a 99% score in the history of ASOP. She went on to compete in the grand finals on September 23, 2014 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, where the song was performed by Ava Olivia Santos ofFreestyle.She was invited as guest performer at the ASOP 2015 grand finals.
On August 4, 2014, Lilet guested onABS-CBN'sThe Singing Bee.This started her career in TV series, the first of which wasForevermore,followed byLangit Lupa,andA Love to Last.She has a supporting role inMy Special Tatay,aired onGMA Network.This marked her television comeback in her mother studio where she first started and became a popular singer in the 80s to early 90s.
Lilet had a jam session, "A Throwback Night", with ROCKOLAROCKOLA on October 21, 2017, singing hit songs of the 80s.
She was one of the surprise guests in Coke Studio'sHomecominglast September 1, 2018 at theWorld Trade Center,singing a mash-up of their commercial jingle together with Nikki Gil and Abra.
Lilet is currently under Cornerstone Talent Management Center, and one of the endorsers of Marie France Philippines.
She always says in her posts: #WORKISBLESSING.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
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| 1984 | Bagets 2 | Extra | Viva Films |
| 1988 | Pik Pak Boom | Marie / Doll | |
| 1989 | Aso't Pusa | Lilian | |
| Estudyante Blues | Marilen | ||
| Dear Diary | Pauline Carpio (segment: Dear Killer) | ||
| 2015 | Haunted Mansion | Elly | Regal Entertainment |
| 2024 | Paquil | Resiko Productions |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ang Himala ni Niño | Gloria Domingo | |
| 2023 | Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento | Barbara Montero | |
| Family Feud | Herself / Player | ||
| 2022 | Unica Hija | Dr. Melinda Rivas | |
| Lyric and Beat | Isay | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: Tuli | |||
| 2021-2022 | Niña Niño | Gloria Domingo | |
| Himig ng Lahi: sung Kaibigan lang pala | Performer | ||
| 2020 | Magpakailanman:Kasal sa Funeral | Neneng | |
| 2019 | Sarap, 'Di Ba? | Guest / Performer | |
| Eat Bulaga! | Guest | ||
| Beautiful Justice | Marilen Bernardo | ||
| Dear Uge | Herself | ||
| Stories for the Soul:Bad Sam | Claring | ||
| Magpakailanman:Bata Bata Kriminal o Biktima | Mylene | ||
| Letters and Music:Young Once Upon A Time | Season 3: Host/Performer | ||
| 2018 | Mars | Herself | |
| Maynila: Set Up | Emerald | ||
| Wowowin | Guest Star | ||
| My Special Tatay | Marissa "Isay" Mariano | ||
| I Can See Your Voice | Guest star (winner) | ||
| Wansapanataym: Gelli in a Bottle | Choleng Alcantara | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Haciendero | Mrs. Calderon | ||
| 2017 | A Love to Last | Amina Gonzales | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Hulidap | Nanay Linda | ||
| Langit Lupa | Teresa Principe | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bituin | Lovely | ||
| 2016 | Wansapanataym: Holly and Mau | Nathalie Arellano | |
| Family Feud | Herself / Player | ||
| 2015 | Wansapanataym: Selfie Pa More, Sasha No More | Victoria Santillan | |
| Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Herself / Player | ||
| It's Showtime | Herself | ||
| Sunday PinaSaya | Herself | ||
| Biyaheng Retro | Herself | ||
| Forevermore | Bettina Rosales | ||
| 2014 | Good Morning Kuya | Herself | |
| ASAP | Herself / Guest Performer | ||
| Umagang Kay Ganda | Guest | ||
| The Singing Bee | Player | ||
| Sarap Diva | Guest | ||
| Sunday All Stars | Herself / Guest Performer | ||
| Mars | Guest | ||
| 2012 | Wil Time Bigtime | Herself | |
| 2003 | SOP | Herself / Performer | |
| 1989 | Ryan Ryan Musikahan | Herself / Guest Performer | |
| Goin' Bananas | Guest | ||
| 1986-1993 | That's Entertainment | Herself / Performer |
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Lonely Girl(1986)
- (This Song's) Dedicated to You(1988)[2]
- Lilet – Sana Kahit Minsan Lang(1990) / (Gold Record Award)
- Lilet in Bloom(1992)
- Marielle – Sa Paglisan Mo(2003)
References
[edit]- ^"ASOP.tv".
- ^Miralles, Nitz (March 17, 1988)."Sharon hits back".Manila Standard.Standard Publications, Inc. p. 10.RetrievedMay 30,2021.
Lilet arrived one hour late for the launching of her first album for Viva Records at SM Shoemart Cubao last Saturday [March 12]...
