Maria Krisshajene Frances Z. Viaje (born on October 12, 1992), also known as Krissha Viaje, is a Filipino dancer, host, singer and actress. She was introduced as one of the members of the all-girl dance group, Girltrends on the ABS-CBN variety show It's Showtime. She started her career in 2006 competing on the 2nd season of the reality singing competition Little Big Star. She is the creative director of the P-pop idol girl group Pixie.
Career 2006: Little Big Star In 2006, Krissha Viaje competed in the second season of the reality singing competition Little Big Star, where she finished as the runner-up. In 2015, she signed with Universal Music Japan and released the album "In Love?" expanding her reach to international audiences.
2017: GirlTrends, Nippon TV's "I Can Sing in Japanese"
In February 2017, she was launched as part of the pop group GirlTrends that performs regularly on the ABS-CBN noontime show “It’s Showtime".
In 2017, Viaje represented the Philippines and Asia in Nippon TV's "I Can Sing in Japanese," a contest for non-Japanese singers held in Tokyo.
2019: Tawag Ng Tanghalan In 2019, Viaje appeared on Tawag ng Tanghalan — competing as a celebrity contender on the program's Celebrity Champions segment of It's Showtime. She performed renditions such as “Shallow” (originally by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper), showcasing her vocal range and stage presence during the televised segment.
2019: Idol Philippines In 2019, Viaje joined the inaugural season of Idol Philippines, the Philippine adaptation of the global Idol franchise aired on ABS-CBN. She auditioned with a rendition of “'Di Na Muli” by Itchyworms and advanced to the Theater Rounds, where she performed “Try” as part of the all-girl group 3GH. Viaje later proceeded to the Do or Die round before being eliminated prior to the Top 20 selection. Her participation in the competition marked her return to ABS-CBN's talent programs following her stint as a member of GirlTrends on It's Showtime.
2023–present In 2023, she appeared in the romantic-comedy series The Rain in España, adapted from the first Wattpad novel in Gwy Saludes’ University Series. Later that year, she played a lead role in "Safe Skies, Archer", the second installment of the series, and co-starred in the fourth installment, "Avenues of the Diamond". On September 13, 2025, Viaje began appearing alongside Jerome Ponce in "Para sa Isa’t Isa", followed by the fifth installment of the University Series, "Golden Scenery of Tomorrow", which premiered on October 18, 2025.
Personal life Krissha Viaje began pursuing a career in music at the age of 12, when she joined Little Big Star Season 2 and finished in second place. In 2017, she debuted as a member of the pop group GirlTrends. That same year, she represented the Philippines in Nippon TV’s "I Can Sing in Japanese", a singing contest for non-Japanese performers held in Tokyo.
In 2018, she was part of Team Philippine All-Stars, which won the top prize at Japan’s Nodojiman: The World competition.
Discography
Singles +List of singles showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Di Ko Pa Alam" 2021 Non-Album Single "Payapang Alapaap" 2023 Safe Skies Archer OST Collaboration "Te Amo" 2022 Non-Album Single
Album +List of extended plays with selected detailsTitleAlbum Detailsin love? Released: November 18, 2015 Label: Universal Music LLC Format: digital download, streamingGirl's Summer Released: August 17, 2016 Label: Universal Music LLC Format: digital download, streaming
Songwriting credits "Iced Coffee" – Pixie (co-producer)
Filmography Television Year Program Role2012 Unos Jocelyn Kapitan AwesomeKrissha Lala2013Ama Naminyoung Vanessa 2017 –2020 It's ShowtimeHerself / GT Member-Performer and Co-Host2020 Maalala Mo Kaya: PosasKaren's Sister 2021 Parang Kayo Pero HindiBree 2023 The Rain In España Ashianna "Yanna" Kim Fernandez For The Love: Ang Pag-ibigLexi Safe Skies Archer Ashianna "Yanna" Kim Fernandez 2024 Chasing in the Wild Ashianna "Yanna" Kim Fernandez Sem BreakMich 2025 Avenues Of The Diamond Ashianna "Yanna" Kim Fernandez Para sa Isa't Isa Erin Revina Golden Scenery of TomorrowAshianna "Yanna" Kim Fernandez Mga Batang RilesMissy Cuevas
Film + Year Title Role Notes 2012Unos 2022 GreedNori 2023Marry Cherry ChuaLena 2026Wonderful NightmareAtty. Ayel
Microdrama Year Program Role2025Love in CommuteJoy
Concerts + Headlining concerts Year Title Details Notes Ref.2024ME: A Birthday Concert For A CauseDate: October 12, 2024 Venue: Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium RCBC Plaza, Makati
+ Co-headlining concerts Year Title Co-headliner Details Notes Ref.2025Vivarkada: The Ultimate Fancon and Grand ConcertVIVA/VIVARKADA ARTISTDate: AUGUST 15, 2025 Venue: Araneta Coliseum
Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Seoul International Drama Awards 2024 Outstanding Asian Awards Herself, Safe Skies Archer 10th Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2025 Trinitian Media Practitioner for Television Krissha
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