Shermaine Santiago (born February 16, 1980, in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino actress, TV show host, and singer. She appeared in a lot of hit TV shows from GMA Network such as Best Friends, Beh Bote Nga, Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, Mulawin, Impostora, MariMar, Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa, Anna KareNina and Carmela. She was also a co-host in the longest-running late-night variety TV show in the Philippines, Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman in which she showcase her talent in singing and hosting. Along with German Moreno and John Nite, she was one of the longest-serving hosts of the show. Santiago is also currently appearing in the hit TV show, Kapag Nahati ang Puso.
Career A graduating Broadcasting major in Centro Escolar University, Santiago started singing in hotels and doing lounge performances at the age 16. Around the same time, she appeared in various commercials and decided to try the show business. She auditioned for GMA Network and GMA Network made her sign an exclusive six-month contract. She was given guesting projects in different drama shows and a regular role on the youth-oriented variety show Best Friends. She later appeared in the comedy sitcom Beh Bote Nga.
In 2012, Santiago got her breakthrough role in the drama-fantasy TV show, Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa, where she portrayed the villainous femme fatale butterfly Talisay. Her character was killed in a massive explosion in the sky. According to her fellow Walang Tulugan co-host, John Nite, the ratings of the show got higher when Santiago and the host of Walang Tulugan German Moreno started appearing in the show.
In 2013, for her 32nd birthday, she performed Adele's song "Someone Like You" on Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman and received a standing ovation from the audience.
Personal life Santiago has a son, Tristan Reese M. Eugenio. Her son was baptized by Fr. Steve Tyran at the St. Benedict Church in Don Antonio Heights in Quezon City.
Filmography Television Year Title Role 1999–2016 Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Herself/Host 1999 Best Friends Herself 1999–2003 Beh Bote Nga Celine 2003 Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin Mayumi2004 Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Marie 30 Days Herself/Contestant 2004–05 Mulawin Oyayi (Taguba)2007 Impostora Carla MariMar Brenda Guillermo 2011 Iglot Idang2012 Maynila Enchanted Garden2012–13 Cielo de Angelina Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Talisay 2013–2016 50 Years with the Master Showman Herself/Host 2013 Magpakailanman: The Elsa De Guzman Story Dr. Sharon Home Sweet Home Dessa Buena Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Buhay Magpakailanman: Hinagpis ng Isang Ina Flora Anna Karenina Glenda Maynila: Heart of Trust 2014 Carmela Lily Suarez MARS Herself/Guest Yagit Ethel Santos2015 Healing Hearts Nimfa's friend Mars Herself/Guest Because of You Clarisse 2016 Master Showman's The Final Bow Herself/Presenter Magpakailanman: Ang Kriminal na Binuhay ng Diyos Sonia Agustin Hanggang Makita Kang Muli Jelly Maynila: Single Dad Sa Piling ni Nanay Joy Villegas 2017 Magpakailanman: Justice for the Battered Child Pearl Mulawin vs. Ravena Maningning Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Tita Coring Magpakailanman: My Breastfeeding Dad Luding2018 Super Ma'am Linda Kapag Nahati ang Puso Jasmine Tadhana Contessa Fortune teller Onanay Marie Chu2019 Dragon Lady Gigi Love You Two Jean The Gift Bank teller 2020 Magkaagaw Ryzza 2020-2021 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday Lucy 2021 Stories from the Heart: Never Say Goodbye Dr. Darla Delos Reyes 2022 Agimat ng Agila (season 2) Carol Llamanzares Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss Elise Ty Regal Studio Presents: Mind the Gap Carissa Wish Ko Lang!: Utangera Malou Unica Hija Gracia "Mama G" Garcia 2024 Black Rider Tiyang Manda 2024–2025 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-LawLeilani "Lani" Baldivino-Matias 2024 Wish Ko Lang!: Valedictorian Mildred Montecillo 2025 My Ilonggo Girl Shermaine
Films YearTitleRole 1995 Isang Kahig, Isang Tuka2000 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Mayumi Biyaheng Langit Amanda Bakit Ba Ganyan? Abandonada Cindy's friend2001 Radyo Joan Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway 2005 D'Anothers Ghost2022Day ZeroFrida2023Pinoy Ghost TalesJosie
Theatre YearTitleRole 2010 El Filibusterismo & Noli Me Tangere Maria Clara
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